The Old College 37 College Street Petersfield Hampshire GU31 4AG Data via plota.co.uk

SDNP/26/02431/LIS - Listed Building Application in Progress

Proposal

The proposed works comprise the careful dismantling of the existing chimney stack and its reconstruction on the same footprint, using salvaged materials wherever practicable and matching existing materials, dimensions, detailing, mortar, and appearance. The rebuilt chimney will replicate the form and character of the existing structure. Data via plota.co.uk

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Application progress

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Received
22 Jun 2026
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Validated
31 Jul 2026
Decision
Expected by 25 Sept 2026

Under consideration

No decision has been issued yet. Plota predicted a decision around 9 Oct 2026; it is now day 70.

Site constraints 6

Grade II* listed: The Old College
List entry 1301953 · The pin is inside its outline · 10 more listed buildings within 150 m (10 Grade II)
Listed building consent is needed for work that affects the special interest of a listed building, inside or out, on top of planning permission. Setting can be a consideration for buildings nearby; there is no fixed radius.
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Historic England ↗
South Downs National Park
The park authority decides applications here. Great weight to conserving the landscape; major development restricted.
Landscape, scenic beauty and wildlife carry great weight, and major development is only allowed in exceptional circumstances.
Petersfield Ext1982 conservation area
Demolition needs planning permission and permitted development is restricted.
The council must give weight to preserving or enhancing the area's character and appearance. Not every council has published its boundaries as open data.
Council document ↗
Also on the record
Flood defence 29 m away (natural high ground, designed for a 1 in 2 year flood); Inside the Petersfield built-up area; Priority habitat 45 m away: Coastal and floodplain grazing marsh.
Not affected
Outside flood zones 2 and 3 · Not green belt · No scheduled monument at the site

Checked on 6 October 2026. Historic England, the Environment Agency, Natural England and council datasets, Open Government Licence. A boundary can run through a site and the council holds the definitive record: confirm with the council before relying on this.

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Important details

Application type
Listed Building
Postcode
GU31 4AG
Received
22 Jun 2026
Validated
31 Jul 2026
Ward
Petersfield St Peter's Ward
Parish
Petersfield Town Council
Case officer
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Target decision
25 Sept 2026
Decision level
LA Delegated Decision
Applicant
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Decision outlook

Day 70, past the statutory target. 79% of demolitions in South Downs are decided within thirteen weeks, which runs to 30 Oct 2026; extensions of time are common, and the council need not decide on the day. Last seen undecided on 7 Oct 2026.

Day 7014 days past the 56-day target
48%decided within 8 weeks
89%approved
120decided in the last year

Plota live figures for demolitions decided by South Downs in the last twelve months, from validation. South Downs decision record →

Public comments

1comment received
1 neutral

4 neighbours consulted · Last counted 7 Oct 2026

Read the comments on the council site ↗

Consultation & key dates

Alt. reference
PP-14991881
Planning Portal ref
PP-14991881
Statutory expiry
25 Sept 2026
Env. assessment
No

Freehold boundary: © Crown copyright and database rights 2026, HM Land Registry. Polygons © Crown copyright and database rights 2026 Ordnance Survey 100026316. Conditions of use