Planning Appeals in South Downs National Park Authority
South Downs National Park Authority has had 360 planning appeal decisions recorded, with a 32.4% success rate (appeals allowed or part-allowed). Data spans from 2016 to 2026.
Total Appeals
360
Success Rate
31%
Allowed, of decided appeals
Appeals Allowed
92
of 297 decided
Appeals Dismissed
204
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Across 297 decided appeals, South Downs National Park Authority allows 31% — versus 30% nationally.
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| Appeal Type | Count | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Prior Approval | 139 | 38.6% |
| Full Planning | 59 | 16.4% |
| Minor Commercial | 46 | 12.8% |
| Outline Planning | 11 | 3.1% |
| Inquiry | 3 | 0.8% |
| Commercial | 1 | 0.3% |
| Enforcement | 1 | 0.3% |
About this data
This page shows aggregate statistics for planning appeals handled by South Downs National Park Authority. Data is sourced from the Planning Inspectorate (PINS) and the Directorate for Planning and Environmental Appeals (DPEA). Success rate is calculated as the proportion of decided appeals (excluding withdrawn, invalid, or pending cases) that were allowed or part-allowed. Statistics are updated daily.
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