The free appeal record
Planning appeals in South Downs, 2025
105 appeals decided in 2025, 26% of them allowed. Each links to its own page and to the Inspector’s letter. The authority’s record has the whole run since 2016.
- Dismissed22 December 2025· minor3364576Carriage House , Burton Park Road, Barlavington, West Sussex, GU28 0JS
demolition of existing buildings. Construction of one bedroom holiday let and storage associated with Carriage House grounds
- Planning permission granted22 December 2025· enforcement3329847Land to the West of Parsonage Barn, Oxenbourne Lane, East Meon, Petersfield, GU32 1EW
Within the last 10 years and without permission the change of use of the land to equestrian use and the operational development consisting of the formation of a new access and sand gallop track around the perimeter of the field
- Allowed18 December 2025· minor6000723The Sanctuary, Manor Farm Green, Twyford, Hampshire, SO21 1RA
conversion of existing facilities building to one bedroom holiday let and replacement of three yurts with one one-bedroom and one two-bedroom holiday let
- Allowed15 December 2025· major3367752Hockley Golf Club, Winchester Road, Twyford, Hampshire, SO21 1PL
a sustainable irrigation system, including water storage pond; and enhancement to driving range practice facility
- Allowed12 December 2025· minor3367560The Newman Collard Playing Field, Hill Brow Road, Liss, Hampshire, GU33 7LE
Formation of a multi-use games area (MUGA) with 3m high fence surround and 4 no 6m high floodlight columns
- Dismissed12 December 2025· minor3365806Tangletrees, The Street, Graffham, West Sussex, GU28 0QA
a replacement dwelling, ancillary building and associated landscaping including ha-ha and pond
- Allowed11 December 2025· householder6000529Boundaries, Warren Road, Liss, Hampshire, GU33 7BZ
rear roof space dormer
- Split Decision8 December 2025· householder337058967 The Avenue, Lewes, East Sussex, BN7 1QU
installation of 6 solar PV panels on the west elevation on the main house, 4 solar PV panels on the garden cabin, and 6 solar PV panels on the garage
- Allowed5 December 2025· minor3367266The Old Drum, Chapel Street, Petersfield , Hampshire, GU32 3DP
Extension of existing outbuilding to create dwelling together with amenity space, bin and cycle storage
- Allowed5 December 2025· minor3364652Units C and D, 39 Chapel Street, Petersfield, Hampshire , GU32 3DY
‘Creation of a single storey commercial unit in place of an existing structure which is no longer fit for purpose’
- Dismissed5 December 2025· other3363816Gastons Farm, Shillinglee Road, Shillinglee, West Sussex, GU8 4SX
- Dismissed5 December 2025· householder3363811Gastons Farm, Shillinglee Road, Shillinglee, West Sussex, GU8 4SX
replacement single storey rear extension and associated works. Installation 1 rooflight
- Dismissed5 December 2025· other3362331Cruckwell House, Park Lane, Swanmore, Hampshire, SO32 2QQ
- Dismissed5 December 2025· householder3362330Cruckwell House, Park Lane, Hampshire, SO32 2QQ
erection of single-storey extension linking house; associated alterations to dwelling to create entrance hall and w/c. Appeal B: APP/Y9507/Y/25/3362331 Cruckwell House, Park Lane, Swanmore, Hampshire, SO32 2QQ
- Dismissed28 November 2025· minor3362628Land South of Mill Hill - Access From A283, Beach Green, Shoreham-by-Sea, West Sussex, BN43 5FD
a new agricultural barn
- Dismissed27 November 2025· minor3366030Stanmer House, Stanmer Village, Stanmer, Brighton, BN1 9QA
- Allowed26 November 2025· ldc3368430Coloured Ponds, Rogate, Petersfield, GU31 5DL
the building has been occupied as an independent dwelling in excess of 4 years
- Allowed25 November 2025· minor3361555Land Opposite New Barn Farm House, Rake Road, West Sussex, GU30 7JU
extension to container plant unit, involving the laying of hardstanding and gated enclosure and siting of water tank and crew room
- Allowed21 November 2025· major3359693Ditchling Rugby Club, Land At Keymer Road , Ditchling , East Sussex, BN6 8TR
engineering works, consisting of re-profiling of site and realignment of pitch, new drainage system, creation of new access from Clayton Road leading to new parking area, erection of groundsman's store/facilities, associated landscaping, and extension to the existing allowed playing season
- Dismissed20 November 2025· minor3363403Land off Merryfield Road, Sheet, GU31 4BS
the erection of 9 no. dwellings together with access, parking, landscaping and associated works
- Allowed11 November 2025· minor3366562The Black Fox Inn, Portsmouth Road, Milland, West Sussex, GU30 7JJ
alterations to dwellinghouse (with ancillary medical consulting rooms), attached annexe and landscaping works approved under SDNP/21/04008/FUL. Erection of outbuilding for letting rooms, bicycle storage and domestic storage. Proposed plant room outbuilding and swimming pool with associated external works
- Allowed11 November 2025· minor33663255 North Street, Lewes, East Sussex, BN7 2PA
the conversion of shop with flat above into one single dwelling house
- Dismissed7 November 2025· minor3364719Garden Cottage , Pitsham Lane, Cocking, West Sussex, GU29 9RD
change of use of Garden Cottage at Pitsham Gate, Pitsham Lane, Bepton, Midhurst GU29 9RD to independent dwellinghouse
- Dismissed4 November 2025· householder3365065Rindles, Selham Road, Lodsworth, West Sussex, GU28 0PJ
for rear extensions and roof alterations with front and rear dormers. Raised ridge to garage
- Notice varied and upheld31 October 2025· enforcement3329558Erickers The Street, Lodsworth, Petworth, GU28 9BZ
Erection of an outbuilding (timber-clad with reclaimed red clay tile roof) in the rear garden of a Grade II listed building
- Dismissed17 October 2025· minor3361486Land at Former Allotments, North Street, Alfriston, East Sussex, BN26 5UT
erection of 5 houses
- Dismissed10 October 2025· minor3364884Sandy Meadow Farm, Bignor Park Road, Bignor, West Sussex, RH20 1HQ
5 pitch settled gypsy accommodation site including landscaping and biodiversity enhancements
- Dismissed24 September 2025· householder3358302323 & 324 High Street, Petworth , GU28 0AU
Enlarge current pedestrian opening and remove banked earth to create new parking for 323 and 324 High Street
- Dismissed16 September 2025· minor3362721Spring Hayes Ashcombe Lane, Kingston, Lewes, BN7 3JZ
the change of use from a paddock to domestic curtilage to formalise use as part of the existing garden
- Dismissed19 August 2025· minor3365541Downlands Farm, Priors Dean, Petersfield, GU32 1BP
change of use of agricultural barn to ancillary tourist accommodation to be used by the occupants of the tourist units at Downlands Farm only
- Allowed19 August 2025· householder33655104 Butser Walk, Petersfield, GU31 4NS
Construction of a new rear elevation and front elevation in place of the existing, change of existing white UPVC and other windows to dark brown/grey wood/metal/composite frames
- Dismissed19 August 2025· minor3359755Old Willingdon Road, Friston, Eastbourne, East Sussex, BN20 0AT
the demolition of a stables building. Erection of a two storey dwellinghouse as a replacement
- Dismissed4 August 2025· ldc3350086South Lockbarn Cottage Shoreham Road, Upper Beeding, Steyning, BN44 3TU
an existing use for an outbuilding of more than ten years as ancillary use to the main dwelling
- Unknown4 August 2025· enforcement3311335Land South of Christmas Cottage, Green Street, Kingsley, Hampshire, GU35 9NN
- Unknown4 August 2025· enforcement3311334Land South of Christmas Cottage, Green Street, Kingsley, Hampshire, GU35 9NN
- Unknown4 August 2025· enforcement3311333Land South of Christmas Cottage, Green Street, Kingsley, Hampshire, GU35 9NN
- Notice varied and upheld4 August 2025· enforcement3311332Land South of Christmas Cottage, Green Street, Kingsley, Hampshire, GU35 9NN
without planning permission and within the last 10 years a material change of use of land for the stationing of caravans for residential purposes, comprising of the siting of 1 mobile home, and 1 touring caravan, welfare unit, residential paraphernalia, including the creation of a hard surface, erection of fencing, shed and creation of vehicular access points
- Dismissed30 July 2025· minor3361034Land Adjacent To Hare Lane, Twyford, SO21 1FR
change of use from equestrian to tourism and the siting of 3no. eco pods
- Dismissed30 July 2025· minor3356569New Barn Pook Lane, East Lavant, Chichester, PO18 0AH
new dormer window to rear elevation to replace existing dormer window and rooflight
- Dismissed30 July 2025· other3356568New Barn Pook Lane, East Lavant, Chichester, PO18 0AH
- Dismissed24 July 2025· minor3357718Plot 44 Links Avenue, Peacehaven, BN10 8UX
change of use to Class B8 for open air storage, level land and lay hardcore along with the installation of gate to gap entrance
- Dismissed22 July 2025· minor3362006Foxbury Farm, West Burton Road, West Burton, West Sussex, RH20 1HD
for the three agricultural buildings and silos to change use to Class C1 (Hotel) under Class R of the General Permitted Development Order 2015 (as amended)
- Allowed22 July 2025· minor3361742Down Under, Lodge Lane, Hassocks, West Sussex, BN6 8XP
change of use of holiday let to 2 bed dwelling
- Dismissed22 July 2025· householder3357241The Old Stables, Linchmere, Haslemere, GU27 3NE
Single storey side extension following demolition of residential storage sheds, new bicycle shed
- Dismissed22 July 2025· householder33556462A Beacon Road, Ditchling, Lewes, East Sussex, BN6 8UL
‘Renewal of previous Permission No SDNP/15/05504/HOUS - Side two storey extension for a ground floor office and shower room, and a fourth bedroom on the first floor.’
- Dismissed17 July 2025· minor3358317Land North East of 1 Waterworks Cottages, Wickham Road (A32), Swanmore, Hampshire, SO32 2QF
a pair of semi-detached dwellings with vehicular access and off road car parking
- Notice varied and upheld11 July 2025· enforcement3361927Land at Halfway Bridge, Lodsworth West Sussex, Petworth, GU28 9BP
the change of use of land for the siting of 1 static caravan, for human habitation for Gypsy and Traveller, with 1 touring caravan, associated hardstanding for parking (part retrospective)
- Dismissed11 July 2025· minor3361631Land at The Watermill, Halfway Brdige, Lodsworth, Petworth, GU28 9BP
the change of use of land for the siting of 1 static caravan, for human habitation for Gypsy and Traveller, with 1 touring caravan, associated hardstanding for parking (part retrospective)
- Dismissed10 July 2025· minor3358718Little Bury, Norwood Lane, Graffham, East Lavington, West Sussex, GU28 0QG
the change of use of redundant agricultural building to holiday let
- Unknown8 July 2025· other3359490The Swan Inn, Lower Street, Fittleworth, West Sussex, RH20 1EL
- Dismissed8 July 2025· minor3359484The Swan Inn, Lower Street, Fittleworth, West Sussex, RH20 1EL
the demolition of modern extension to stables, metal fire escape and construction of single storey rear extension, internal alterations, insertion of dormer in rear roof plane and external alterations
- Dismissed7 July 2025· minor3359432Thatchers Farm Warren Corner, Froxfield, Petersfield, GU32 1BJ
the construction of a replacement dwelling with associated landscaping together with the consolidation of the existing scrap yard business with associated landscaping
- Dismissed4 July 2025· minor3360947Mara House Marley Common, Haslemere, GU27 3PT
the construction of a new access way utilising two existing field gates
- Dismissed4 July 2025· minor3358169Land North of B2138 & A29 Road Junction, Bury Gate, Pulborough , West Sussex, RH20 1NL
the construction of 1 no. underground net zero dwelling
- Allowed20 June 2025· minor3358830Land at Middleham , Lewes Road , Ringmer , BN8 5EY
a stable block and access track
- Allowed17 June 2025· householder3353748The Mill House Halfway Bridge, Lodsworth, West Sussex, GU28 9BP
a 2 storey garage on former garage (now demolished) with 2 garage spaces and 1 car port. A new loft space for home studio with dormers
- Allowed13 June 2025· householder33551412 Hillview, Elsted, Midhurst, GU29 0JX
decking to the south-east elevation
- Notice varied and upheld13 June 2025· enforcement3353926Farnham Road, Liss, GU33 6LA
Material change of use of land from agriculture to caravan storage and repair
- Notice varied and upheld13 June 2025· enforcement3318237Rother Barn Farm, Farnham Road, Liss, Hampshire, GU33 6LJ
Within the last 10 years and without planning permission a material change of use from agricultural land to a mixed use of agriculture and storage use with Lorry Park (sui generis) and associated operational development
- Unknown12 June 2025· ldc3358607Sandy Meadow Farm Bignor Park Road, Bignor, Pulborough, RH20 1HQ
- Notice upheld12 June 2025· enforcement3358558Sandy Meadow Farm Bignor Park Road, Bignor, Pulborough, RH20 1HQ
Without planning permission, the material change of use of the Land to a use for the stationing of mobile homes for the purpose of human habitation
- Dismissed9 June 2025· householder3355510Glebe House, Up Marden, Chichester, PO18 9JR
a single-storey front extension
- Allowed6 June 2025· minor3351181Harkers Cross Farm, Hullam Lane, Newton Valence, Alton, GU34 3FA
Retrospective application for a three-year temporary permission to site a mobile home to be occupied by an agricultural worker
- Allowed4 June 2025· householder3356464Little Holt Square Drive, Haslemere, GU27 3LW
the erection of a two-storey side and front extension following the demolition of the existing garage
- Dismissed28 May 2025· minor335799711 High Street, Lewes, East Sussex, BN7 2LH
re-instatement of original solid panelled door to north- east elevation; retrospective installation of 2 no. non-illuminated lettering signs to north and east elevations; installation of 2 no. non-illuminated projecting signs to north and east elevations; and retrospective internal alterations without complying with a condition attached to planning permission reference SDNP/23/05395/FUL, dated 7 June 2024
- Allowed28 May 2025· householder3354257Great Drove Farm, Bostal Road, Steyning, West Sussex, BN44 3PD
for the demolition of existing conservatory and the erection of single- storey extensions to dwelling
- Dismissed22 May 2025· minor3354576Petersfield Golf Course, Steep Marsh, Steep, East Hampshire, GU33 7QY
the erection of 20 holiday lodges. The lodges proposed fall under the legal definition of static caravans. The proposal will include access road and onsite roads and footpaths, recreational space and will also include a management office/reception and accommodation and landscaping”
- Allowed22 May 2025· major3353895North-East of A3 Northbound Interchange, B2070, Petersfield, Hampshire, GU31 5SX
a hotel (Use Class C1) and a cycle centre (mix of flexible Use Class E(a)(b)(c)) with access from B2070
- Notice varied and upheld22 May 2025· enforcement3344374Studio Cottage, 23 Pulens Lane, Petersfield, Hampshire, GU31 4BZ
Without planning permission and within the last 4 years, a material change of use of land to create a new planning unit consisting of an independent residential dwelling house comprising of a conversion of a vehicular garage
- Dismissed22 May 2025· ldc3340661Studio Cottage , 23 (R/O 19a) Pulens Lane, Petersfield, Hampshire, GU31 4BZ
- Quashed On Legal Grounds22 May 2025· enforcement3306468Land at the Wispers, Titty Hill, Milland, Midhurst, West Sussex, GU29 0PN
Without planning permission, the erection of a dwelling house in the approximate position shown on the attached Plan
- Dismissed12 May 2025· minor334783517A Riverside Close, Liss, GU33 7AE
change of use of garage building to 2 bedroomed dwelling
- Dismissed8 May 2025· minor3354708Land at Queens Field, New Way Lane, Hurstpierpoint, West Sussex, BN6 9PQ
for the erection of an agricultural barn, temporary dwelling in connection with agricultural use, access track
- Dismissed30 April 2025· householder3355799Millbrook Horn Lane, Woodmancote, Henfield, BN5 9SA
erection of ancillary annexe for purposes incidental to the use and enjoyment of an existing dwelling (Retrospective)
- Allowed29 April 2025· minor335179214 Station Road, Liss, Hampshire, GU33 7DT
the change of use from ground floor commercial to mixed use ground- floor dwelling and commercial
- Dismissed29 April 2025· minor3351701Fernden Lane, Lurgashall, West Sussex, GU27 3BS
demolition of the existing detached two-storey dwelling house with accommodation in roofspace together with all of the various residential outbuildings serving it, and their replacement with a new detached two-storey dwelling house and a detached two-storey residential annex with a full basement spanning both buildings, a detached tractor shed and store, a tennis court, together with the associated hard and soft landscaping, parking and access arrangements
- Dismissed28 April 2025· minor3359592Land North of Holm Oak, Brighton Road, Hassocks , West Sussex , BN69PD
the erection of a residential log cabin
- Allowed24 April 2025· householder3354150Wassell Barn, Ebernoe, Petworth, GU28 9LD
Proposed side extension
- Planning permission granted4 April 2025· enforcement3328113Land East of Nore Down Way, West Marden Chichester, West Sussex
- Allowed4 April 2025· minor3318401Land East Of Nore Down Way , West Marden , West Sussex, PO18 9EP
- Notice upheld20 March 2025· enforcement3356176Land North West of Blackdown House, Fernden Lane, Lurgsahall, West Sussex, GU27 3DR
Without planning permission, (a) the alteration of the eastern elevation of an existing barn by the installation of double glazed French doors and the construction of a raised timber platform with timber balustrades and staircase in the approximate position shown on the Plan, and(b) the construction of a free standing raised timber platform with timber balustrades in the approximate position shown on the Plan”
- Dismissed13 March 2025· householder3351141Locksash Farm House, Locksash Lane, West Marden, West Sussex, PO18 9DZ
a two storey side extension and internal alterations
- Dismissed13 March 2025· other3351140Locksash Farm House, Locksash Lane, West Marden, West Sussex, PO18 9DZ
- Notice upheld6 March 2025· enforcement3303608Tithe Barn, Falmer Court Farm, East Street, Falmer, Brighton, East Sussex, BN1 9PB
Retention of works carried out in contravention of listed building control: installation of breather membrane under roof thatch, demolition of brick and flint wall in bay 2, formation of bar in bay 4, removal and replacement of external door in bay 1, replacement of arcade post base structures with concrete blocks, enclosure of rafter feet and eaves boards, and removal of limewash in bay 1
- Split Decision26 February 2025· minor3339743Plot 5 Land at Westbury Park, Coombe Lane, West Meon, Hampshire, GU32 1NB
Erection of storage building to provide secure facilities for storing tools/equipment and enclosure of an existing compost unit (allowed); permission for overnight stays on site throughout the year (dismissed)
- Notice varied and upheld25 February 2025· enforcement3334601Dickhurst Lodge, Petworth Road, Haslemere, GU27 3BG
- Dismissed12 February 2025· minor3328547Land East of New Barn Farm Lane, Blendworth, PO8 0QG
Change of use from equestrian to a mixed use, of equestrian and residential, to allow for the creation of 2 Gypsy/Traveller Pitches comprising the siting of 2 mobile homes
- Dismissed4 February 2025· minor3347352Barrow Hill Farm, Barrowhill Farm Lane, Ramsdean, Petersfield, Hampshire, GU32 1RW
change of use of agricultural building to leisure, swimming pool and associated facilities and proposed outside tennis court to support existing holiday let business
- Dismissed3 February 2025· householder3353172The Loft, School Lane, Washington, West Sussex, RH20 4AP
‘upgrade of conservatory to form orangery styled replacement’
- Dismissed3 February 2025· minor3351257Fernden Grange , Fernden Lane , Fernhurst, West Sussex, GU27 3LA
erection of paddle court on existing tennis court
- Notice varied and upheld3 February 2025· enforcement3329495Rose Cottage, Duncton, Petworth, GU28 0LB
Without planning permission, the construction of a shipping container building
- Allowed31 January 2025· minor3349581Land South Of Green Street, East Worldham, Bordon, Hampshire, GU35 9NN
the material change of use of land to a mixed use for the keeping of horses and as a residential caravan site, including the stationing or 3 caravans (no more than one static caravan) retention of existing hardstanding and vehicular access, and erection of an ancillary amenity building
- Dismissed31 January 2025· minor3341413Land to The North of Blind Lane, Maverick Farm, Blind Lane, Lurgashall, West Sussex, GU28 9ET
the construction and use of a 13 metre by 8 metre agricultural barn, clad with timber under a hipped plain tile roof. To include a 3 metre wide access track and 15 metre by 26 metre apron constructed of local stone
- Dismissed23 January 2025· minor3342746Land South East of Forest Mead, Linchmere, Haslemere, GU27 3NE
class R application for change of use of agricultural building to Class C1 (hotels)
- Dismissed22 January 2025· other3348645Land West of The Drove, The Drove, Hassocks, East Sussex, BN6 8TR
- Dismissed22 January 2025· minor3345162Land West of The Drove, Ditchling, East Sussex, BN6 8TR
Sui Generis use of land for the keeping of 5 or more horses without complying with conditions subject to planning permission APP/Y9507/W/22/3292828
- Dismissed15 January 2025· minor3346420Flats 5, 6 9, & 10 Broomans Court, Broomans Lane, Lewes, East Sussex, BN7 2LT
for the replacement of 6 No (3 pairs) single glazed timber bay windows with 6 No UPVC double glazed casement windows
- Dismissed13 January 2025· householder3349118Stag Cottage, 21-23 East End Lane, Ditchling, East Sussex, BN6 8SX
for a part single storey part two storey rear extension to replace existing, addition of oak frame front porch, replacement glazing to existing front bay window and replacement of existing windows to front and rear
- Dismissed13 January 2025· householder3347249Danny Lodge, New Way Lane, Hurstpierpoint, West Sussex, BN6 9BA
for the demolition of 2 buildings at the end of their life. Replacement with a single sustainable building using regenerative design principles
- Dismissed13 January 2025· minor3340362Badgershole Shaw, Coombes Road, Lancing, West Sussex, BN15 0RS
the erection of off grid three bedroom dwelling with change of use of land to create a residential curtilage and provision of a street level parking space accessed by new steps
- Dismissed9 January 2025· householder33498891A Offham Road, Lewes, BN7 2QR
for a part section 73a retrospective application for raised rear decking, and the application for erection of rear access steps to decking
- Dismissed9 January 2025· householder334743518 South Street, Ditchling, Lewes, East Sussex, BN6 8UQ
for the removal of existing carport and replacement with double garage, along with the creation of new site access through a section of the existing hedging and flint wall
- Split Decision9 January 2025· minor3341829The Old Coach House, Hawkhurst Court, Wisborough Green, West Sussex, RH14 0HS
the addition of a 'lean to' storage unit at the rear of existing stable block, installation of a new rainwater harvesting system, replacement of existing 5 bar gate with new solid gates and making good hard surfacing in and around the stable yard
- Notice varied and upheld6 January 2025· enforcement3329360Roman Mile Farm Bignor, Bigner Park Road, Bigner, RH20 1HQ
Without planning permission, the material change of use of the stationing of caravans for the purposes of human habitation and the use of the stable buildings for associated residential purposes
- Dismissed6 January 2025· ldc3329238Roman Mile Farm (Plot 2), , Bigner Park Road, Bigner, West Sussex, RH20 1HQ
Without planning permission, the material change of use of the stationing of caravans for the purposes of human habitation and the use of the stable buildings for associated residential purposes
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