AWDM/1317/21

1. 9 Jul 2021

   Received by Adur

2. 12 Jul 2021

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

3. 5 Aug 2021

   Decision issued: Application Permitted

4. 22 Jul 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

Permission has been granted, usually subject to conditions listed on the decision notice, some of which must be discharged before work starts. The decision notice on the council portal sets out exactly what was approved.

Work must normally begin within three years of the decision or the permission lapses. Neighbours cannot appeal a grant; challenging one means judicial review of how the decision was made, within tight time limits.

A lawful development certificate is a legal determination, not a planning judgement. It asks the council to confirm either that existing use or works are lawful, often through the passage of time, or that a proposal would not need planning permission at all. The applicant must prove the facts; the merits of the scheme are not considered.

More on lawful development applications in our guide

• AWDM/1317/21 Granted

  Little Vines West Street Sompting Lancing West Sussex BN15 0AP

  Application for Certificate of Lawfulness for proposed single storey rear extension (existing conservatory removed)

  9 Jul 2021 0m away Lawful development
• AWDM/0379/15 Granted

  Little Vines West Street Sompting Lancing West Sussex BN15 0AP

  Annex outbuilding to rear (south west) of house

  27 Mar 2015 34m away
• AWDM/0016/14 Refused

  Little Vines West Street Sompting Lancing West Sussex BN15 0AP

  Demolition of existing workshop and construction of garage/workshop accessed via lane to the east.

  11 Feb 2014 34m away
• AWDM/1488/24 Granted

  Brooklands Cottage West Street Sompting West Sussex BN15 0AP

  Section 211 Notice under the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 to reduce crown height by up to 2 to 3 metres / to below upstairs window and associated works, one Bay tree T1, and to crown lift to clear adjacent garage roof one Cherry tree T2, in the Sompting Conservation Area

  19 Nov 2024 37m away
• AWDM/1541/17 Granted

  Brooklands Cottage West Street Sompting Lancing West Sussex BN15 0AP

  Section 211 Notice under the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 to reduce Tree of Heaven by 2-3 metres around the entire crown (T1); Fell Juniper to ground level (T2).

  5 Oct 2017 37m away
• AWDM/1514/23 Refused

  Sompting Stables West Street Sompting West Sussex BN15 0AR

  Retention of 4no. caravans and associated service block with introduction of evergreen hedges to front and side of site and dividing post and rail fencing. (Retrospective application)

  7 Nov 2023 49m away

• AWDM/0890/26 Awaiting decision

  55 Penfold Road Worthing West Sussex BN14 8PG

  Application for Certificate of Lawfulness for Proposed loft conversion with rear dormer and Juliet balcony, front rooflights

  29 Jul 2026 Lawful development
• AWDM/0880/26 Awaiting decision

  33 Manor Close Southwick West Sussex BN42 4NW

  Application for Certificate of Lawfulness for proposed single storey rear extension

  24 Jul 2026 Lawful development
• AWDM/0876/26 Awaiting decision

  3 Franklands Close Worthing West Sussex BN14 0BD

  Application for Certificate of Lawfulness for proposed side extension (garage) and replacement rear conservatory roof.

  23 Jul 2026 Lawful development
• AWDM/0853/26 Granted

  26 Keymer Crescent Worthing West Sussex BN12 4LD

  Application for Certificate of Lawfulness for proposed loft conversion including rear hip-to-gable roof extension, north side dormer, and 1no. front facing rooflight

  17 Jul 2026 Lawful development
• AWDM/0827/26 Granted

  54 Grover Avenue Lancing West Sussex BN15 9RQ

  Application for Certificate of Lawfulness for proposed loft conversion including a rear dormer, 3no. front rooflights and removal of an existing chimney

  10 Jul 2026 Lawful development