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Soberton Pumping Station conservation area, South Downs National Park
Soberton Pumping Station is a conservation area designated by South Downs National Park Authority, covering 1 postcode in SO32. Inside it, side extensions, extensions of more than one storey at the back, roof extensions and cladding need planning permission, and work to trees needs six weeks’ notice to the council.
Article 4 directions
South Downs National Park has not published its Article 4 directions to the national register, so ask the council whether any apply here before changing windows, doors or roofs. Check a postcode for Article 4.
What designation means for work on a house in Soberton Pumping Station
| Project | What you usually need | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Single-storey rear extension | Often permitted development | The usual householder size limits apply |
| Rear extension of two storeys or more | Planning permission | Not permitted development in a conservation area |
| Side extension | Planning permission | Not permitted development in a conservation area |
| Dormer or other roof extension | Planning permission | Not permitted development in a conservation area |
| Cladding or rendering the outside | Planning permission | Stone, render, pebble dash, timber, plastic or tiles are not permitted development |
| Replacement windows and doors | Usually permitted development | If they look similar to the old ones, and unless an Article 4 direction removes the right |
| Demolishing a building | Planning permission | Needed for most demolition in a conservation area |
| Cutting down or lopping a tree | Six weeks’ notice to the council | Trees with a trunk 7.5 cm or more across, measured 1.5 m above the ground |
The rules for houses in England, from the government’s permitted development guidance. Flats and maisonettes have no householder permitted development rights, and Wales sets its own rules, which differ in detail. Confirm with the council before starting work.
Planning work in Soberton Pumping Station?
An architect or planning consultant who knows the council can tell you what is likely to be approved before you pay for full drawings. Tell us the postcode and the project; we review each request by hand and contact you before sharing your details.
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Is your postcode inside it?
Boundaries are tested postcode by postcode against the published designation, not matched by proximity — but a postcode centroid is a point, and a boundary can run down the middle of a street. Check a specific postcode, then confirm with the council.
Reference 5030. Source: planning.data.gov.uk, Open Government Licence v3.0.