Change of use applications in South Downs

There were 163 change of use applications in South Downs in the last 12 months. Of the 68 decided so far, 57 were approved. Change of use covers conversions between planning use classes: shops to flats, offices to homes, houses to HMOs or care homes.

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Showing 37 of 37 applications
20 Oct 2026 Application in Progress SDNP/26/04050/23G

Park House Park Road Petersfield Hampshire GU32 3DL

Application to determine if prior approval is required for a proposed mixed Use of Ground Floor for Class E (Business/Retail) Purposes with 2 (No.) 1 ...

Prior Approval COU class E to Class C3 South Downs
19 Oct 2026 Application in Progress SDNP/26/03855/FUL

Land North of Oak Tree House Halnaker Boxgrove West Sussex PO18 0NF

S73a - retrospective change of use of agricultural land for siting and use of 2 no. shepherd's huts as short-stay holiday accommodation.

Full Application South Downs
8 Oct 2026 Decision Pending SDNP/26/03685/24BC

Bulchins Farm A272 Croucham Lane to Linfold Road Strood Green Kirdford West Sussex RH14 0HN

Two safari tents and three glamping tents providing short stay holiday accommodation for members of the club.

Use of land as recreational campsite South Downs
7 Oct 2026 Application in Progress SDNP/26/03697/FUL

Land at Lewes Racecourse The Motor Road Old Racecourse Lewes East Sussex

Temporary change of use of land from solely equestrian grazing/grassland, to a small-scale outdoor wellness site, comprising of a mobile horsebox saun...

Full Application South Downs
6 Oct 2026 Application in Progress SDNP/26/03837/FUL

The George The Street Burpham West Sussex BN18 9RR

Change of use of self contained first floor flat from staff accommodation associated with the public house to Air BNB or short term holiday let

Full Application South Downs
5 Oct 2026 Application in Progress SDNP/26/03748/FUL

Land Opposite The Alma Inn Alma Lane Upham Hampshire

(Part Retrospective) Change of use of existing hardstanding for the standing of one static caravan for residential use and one touring caravan for sto...

Full Application South Downs
5 Oct 2026 Application in Progress SDNP/26/03418/FUL

Little Brewells East Brewells Lane Liss Hampshire GU33 7HX

Mixed use for the detached wooden annexe for the use of occasional holiday accommodation ( i.e Airbnb) when it is not being used for family. We believ...

Full Application South Downs
2 Oct 2026 Application in Progress SDNP/26/03812/FUL

Potato Store 1 New Barn Farm Common Road Funtington West Sussex PO18 9DA

Partial Change of Use of Potato Store 1 from Agricultural to B2 for MOT Testing and Vehicle Repairs.

Full Application South Downs
30 Sept 2026 Application in Progress SDNP/26/03741/FUL

Hillview Farm Hoe Street Hambledon Hampshire PO7 4RE

Reuse of barn and alterations to form dwelling, demolition of existing polytunnel, Nissan hut and barn, associated parking, amenity space and landscap...

Full Application South Downs
30 Sept 2026 Application in Progress SDNP/26/03652/FUL

Church of The Holy Cross Isington Road Binsted Alton Hampshire GU34 4NX

Extension to the area of the churchyard used for burials. The rest of the land was utilised by the local farmer, on the understanding that in the futu...

Full Application South Downs
29 Sept 2026 Decided SDNP/26/03861/ADJAUT

Buncton Manor Farm Steyning Road Wiston West Sussex

Adjoining Authority Consultation - Horsham District Council (DC/26/1432) - Change of use from barn / cattle shed to light industrial workshops with re...

Adjoining Authority Consultation South Downs
28 Sept 2026 Application in Progress SDNP/26/03620/FUL

Novington Oak Novington Lane East Chiltington East Sussex BN7 3AU

Extension and conversion of stables to two bedroom dwelling. Offroad Parking with EV charging and asociated landscaping

Full Application South Downs
21 Sept 2026 Application in Progress SDNP/26/03457/FUL

Southern England Wines Upperton Farm Willetts Lane Upperton Tillington West Sussex GU28 0RD

Change of use of land and erection of new visitor and hospitality building for commercial and tourism purposes, including a substation, air source hea...

Full Application South Downs
17 Sept 2026 Approved 13 Oct SDNP/26/03602/DEM

North Farm London Road Washington West Sussex RH20 4BB

Former agricultural building in use for storing wine produced at on-site winery

Demolition Prior Notification South Downs
10 Sept 2026 Application in Progress SDNP/26/03427/PA3R

Dymock Farm Chyngton Lane North Seaford East Sussex BN25 4AA

Change of use of part of the existing barn to Class E (a), change of use of adjacent land from agricultural use to Class E (b) food and drink eg. cafe...

Prior Approval CoU Agric to Flexi South Downs
8 Sept 2026 Application in Progress SDNP/26/03050/FUL

Pump House Barn Coates Lane Fittleworth West Sussex RH20 1ES

New vehicular access, new church car park and retrospective change of use of agricultural land to an external area for use in association with a child...

Full Application South Downs
8 Sept 2026 Application in Progress SDNP/26/03460/PA3R

Rushmere Farm Rushmere Lane Hambledon Hampshire PO7 4SG

Change of use of the Old Straw Shed at the Cattle Yard to Class E - an indoor sports, recreation or fitness facility.

Prior Approval CoU Agric to Flexi South Downs
3 Sept 2026 Decision Pending SDNP/26/02972/FUL

Trowells Pound Street Petworth West Sussex GU28 0DX

Change of use of the former ground floor shop to ancillary residential accommodation and associated works.

Full Application South Downs
3 Sept 2026 Decision Pending SDNP/26/02973/LIS

Trowells Pound Street Petworth West Sussex GU28 0DX

Change of use of the former ground floor shop to ancillary residential accommodation and associated internal/external and refurbishment works.

Listed Building South Downs
2 Sept 2026 Application in Progress SDNP/26/03416/FUL

Place Farm The Street Firle East Sussex BN8 6LP

Change of use of an agricultural barn to a bakery (Class B2) and brewery storage (Class B8) with building alterations including internal subdivision, ...

Full Application South Downs
28 Aug 2026 Application in Progress SDNP/26/03386/FUL

Palmers Farm, Whangarei Nursery Rake Road Liss Hampshire GU33 7HT

Conversion of existing barn to dwelling following demolition of polytunnels and glasshouse

Full Application South Downs
27 Aug 2026 Decided SDNP/26/03438/ADJAUT

North Choller Farm Barnham Lane Walberton BN18 0AX

Adjoining Authority Consultation - Arun Council (WA/76/26/PL) - Demolition of existing modern agricultural buildings and water tank. Conversion, exten...

Adjoining Authority Consultation South Downs
25 Aug 2026 Application in Progress SDNP/26/02860/CND

The Goodwood Estate Co Limited Hat Hill Road Goodwood Chichester West Sussex PO18 0PX

Alterations and extensions, change of use of offices to residential. Demolition of modern additions. Conversion of part of attics to offices - (Variat...

Removal or Variation of a Condition South Downs
25 Aug 2026 Approved 20 Oct SDNP/26/03325/PA3R

Stocks Farm Stocks Lane Privett Alton Hampshire GU34 3NZ

Prior Approval application pursuant to Schedule 2, Class R of Part 3 the Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) Order 2015 relating...

Prior Approval CoU Agric to Flexi South Downs
25 Aug 2026 Approved 16 Oct SDNP/26/03327/PA3R

Upper Blackdown Farm Monkey Lane Colemore Alton Hampshire GU32 1EL

Prior approval sort for change of use of the existing agricultural barn and land within its curtilage from agricultural use to storage and distributio...

Prior Approval CoU Agric to Flexi South Downs
18 Aug 2026 Approved 13 Oct SDNP/26/03211/CND

Downlands B2146 Elsted Road To Torberry Lane South Harting West Sussex GU31 5PJ

Conversion of redundant stable building to single tourist accommodation and alterations to agricultural storage barn - Variation of Condition 2 (Permi...

Removal or Variation of a Condition South Downs
17 Aug 2026 Application in Progress SDNP/26/03192/FUL

Southdowns View Lewes Road Westmeston East Sussex

Redevelopment of the existing stable block with a small unit of holiday accommodation on land West of Lewes Road, Westmeston.

Full Application South Downs
14 Aug 2026 Application in Progress SDNP/26/03191/FUL

Spring Hayes Ashcombe Lane Kingston East Sussex BN7 3JZ

Demolition of existing garage and erection of replacement building with a garage at ground floor and a holiday let provided within the roof accommodat...

Full Application South Downs
14 Aug 2026 Application in Progress SDNP/26/03178/FUL

Twyford Methodist Church The Drove Twyford Hampshire SO21 1QL

Change of use from a Church to a 2 bed dwelling. Insertion of rooflights.

Full Application South Downs
12 Aug 2026 Application in Progress SDNP/26/03147/FUL

Little Holmbush Holmbush Lane Woodmancote West Sussex BN5 9TL

Retrospective application for hardstanding to the barn, including change of use of the barn to Class E.

Full Application South Downs
11 Aug 2026 Application in Progress SDNP/26/03111/FUL

Inwoods Brockwood Bramdean Hampshire SO24 0LQ

Change of use of various buildings on site from F1 and C4 use to C2 and B8 use as detailed on drawings and planning statement.

Full Application South Downs
6 Aug 2026 Application in Progress SDNP/26/02485/FUL

Rear of 19A Pulens Lane Petersfield Hampshire GU31 4BZ

Use of Building and Associated Land and Hard standing as Part of Residential Property at No.19a Pulens Lane, and use of Existing Building for Ancillar...

Full Application South Downs
5 Aug 2026 Approved 30 Sep SDNP/26/03043/FUL

The Grain Store Old Brighton Road Lewes East Sussex BN7 3JL

Retrospective application for the change of use of the land adjacent to The Grain Store, from agricultural land to Holiday Accommodation (Use Class C1...

Full Application South Downs
4 Aug 2026 Application in Progress SDNP/26/03161/FUL

5 Mount Harry Road Lewes East Sussex BN7 1NS

Ancillary to Class E(b) - Storage use that is strictly subordinate and ancillary to the primary restaurant andresidential flat above for operators.

Full Application South Downs
4 Aug 2026 Application in Progress SDNP/26/03029/LIS

Station House A286 The Grinch To Town Lane West Dean West Sussex PO18 0RX

Change of use of two dwellinghouses to Class E(g)(i) Offices with ancillary storage and workshop

Listed Building South Downs
4 Aug 2026 Decided SDNP/26/03151/ADJAUT

Littlehampton Caravan Park Mill Lane Littlehampton BN17 7PH

Adjoining Authority Consultation - Arun District Council (LU/164/26/PL) - Proposed use of part of the Littlehampton Club Campsite site (formerly used ...

Adjoining Authority Consultation South Downs
30 Jul 2026 Decided SDNP/26/03090/ADJAUT

Land North East of Rats Castle Linchmere Road Hammer

Adjoining Authority Consultation - Chichester District Council (LM/26/01437/FUL) - Change of use of land/site from tourist accommodation consisting of...

Adjoining Authority Consultation South Downs
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Frequently asked questions

Do you need planning permission to run an HMO?
A small HMO (3-6 unrelated tenants, Class C4) usually doesn't need planning permission unless the area has an Article 4 direction. Larger HMOs (7+ tenants, 'sui generis') almost always need a full planning application.
What is Class E in planning?
Class E is the flexible commercial use class introduced in September 2020. It covers shops, offices, cafes, restaurants, gyms, clinics, nurseries and light industry. You can change uses freely within Class E without planning permission.
Can you convert offices to flats without planning permission?
Class MA permitted development rights let you convert Class E premises (including offices) to residential (Class C3) via a prior-approval application rather than full planning permission. Limits apply: max 1,500m², not in conservation areas or AONBs without additional consent.
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