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Planning applications in South Downs

Last application update 8 Aug 2026

See what's happening with planning in South Downs: 6842 planning applications tracked so far.

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Status breakdown

4355 Granted 317 Refused 1443 Undecided 6842 total
Other (727)
  • Referred374
  • Withdrawn274
  • Unresolved73
  • Granted with conditions6

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How to comment on a planning application in South Downs

Anyone can have their say on a planning application in South Downs. Find the application on the South Downs planning authority's public-access portal using the reference number above, then submit a comment before the consultation deadline. Comments are usually limited to planning matters such as overlooking, loss of light, traffic, noise and the character of the area.

South Downs is the local planning authority responsible for deciding these applications. Town Crier mirrors the public record so you can keep track of what is happening near you, but the council remains the authoritative source and the place to submit formal comments.

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