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Arun planning applications

3,260 applications. 84% approved. 55 days to decide.

As of September 2026, PlanIndex holds 3,260 planning applications from Arun. 1,183 were decided in the trailing 12 months, with 84% of clear-cut outcomes approved.

1,183
Decided 12 months to September 2026
1,321
New applications 12 months to September 2026
649
Awaiting decision

Arun takes a median of 55 days to decide a planning application, ranking 59 of 148 UK councils. See how that compares.

All applications

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  • F/41/26/DOC Awaiting decision

    Land at Ford Airfield Ford

    Approval of details reserved by condition imposed under F/4/20/OUT relating to condition 10-Construction Management Plan.

    Submitted 15 Sep 2026 Conditions
  • BR/166/26/DOC Awaiting decision

    51 High Street Bognor Regis PO21 1RX

    Approval of details reserved by condition imposed under BR/38/23/PL relating to condition 8-improvements to secure Biodiversity Net Gain.

    Submitted 15 Sep 2026 Conditions
  • BN/101/26/DOC Awaiting decision

    Eastmere Stables Eastergate Lane Eastergate PO20 3SJ

    Approval of details reserved by condition imposed under BN/99/22/OUT relating to conditions 10-decentralised, renewable and low carbon energy and 12-external lighting.

    Submitted 14 Sep 2026 Conditions
  • AL/81/26/DOC Awaiting decision

    The Square House Hook Lane Aldingbourne PO20 3TS

    Approval of details reserved by condition imposed under AL/9/26/S73 relating to condition 3-panel of flintwork and brickwork.

    Submitted 14 Sep 2026 Conditions
  • FG/97/26/HH Awaiting decision

    45 Ferring Lane Ferring BN12 6QT

    Erection of detached garage.

    Submitted 14 Sep 2026 Householder
  • FG/95/26/HH Awaiting decision

    5 Glenbarrie Way Ferring BN12 6PY

    Single storey rear extension

    Submitted 14 Sep 2026 Householder
  • BN/102/26/AOO Awaiting decision

    Land South of Barnham Station Barnham

    Application for the approval of the Affordable Apartments Scheme as required under obligation 2.15 set out in the Section 106 Deed of Variation agreement dated 1st July 2026 in relation to planning permission BN/142/20/OUT.

    Submitted 14 Sep 2026
  • A/140/26/T Awaiting decision

    The Firs Roundstone Lane Angmering BN16 4AT

    Radial spread reduction to 2 No. Cedrus deodara (T1, T2) to leave spread of 4.5m.

    Submitted 13 Sep 2026 Trees
  • WA/89/26/NMA Awaiting decision

    Land West of Yapton Lane Walberton

    Non material amendment following the grant of WA/52/24/RES relating to the amendment of approved plans by omitting garages, amendment to the GIA of 22 dwellings, replacing estate railings with post and rail fencing, the relocation of the pumping station and the inclusion of ASHP and PV Panels.

    Submitted 11 Sep 2026 Amendments
  • R/136/26/CLP Awaiting decision

    1 Amberley Road Rustington BN16 2EE

    Lawful development certificate for the proposed bricking up of existing garage roll up door and insert a double glazed window, insert French doors to replace current window to the side of the garage, replace existing roof tiles and damp proof.

    Submitted 11 Sep 2026 Lawful development
  • P/126/26/CLE Awaiting decision

    Church Barton House Horns Lane Pagham PO21 4NZ

    Lawful development certificate for the existing operational development comprising the excavation of a trench and installation of foul drainage infrastructure pursuant to outline planning permission P/25/17/OUT.

    Submitted 11 Sep 2026 Lawful development
  • BE/72/26/NMA Awaiting decision

    Land at Saltbox, west of Shripney Road Bognor Regis PO22 9NW

    Non material amendment following the grant of BE/135/18/PL relating to an amendment to part of the description of the development to refer to the uses in Class B 'Hybrid application comprising of Outline application for the principle of employment uses (Classes B1 and/or B2 and/or B8).'

    Submitted 10 Sep 2026 Amendments
  • AW/172/26/T Awaiting decision

    Trendles 31 Kingsway Aldwick PO21 4DH

    Reduce crown of 1 No. Pittosporum (T1) by around half removing any dead wood to allow the tree to form a tighter crown at a final height of 5m and spread of 4m.

    Submitted 10 Sep 2026 Trees
  • FP/111/26/HH Awaiting decision

    9 Byron Close Felpham PO22 6QU

    Single storey rear extension to replace conservatory.

    Submitted 10 Sep 2026 Householder
  • FG/92/26/TC Awaiting decision

    The Old Flint House Church Lane Ferring BN12 5HR

    Reduce crown of 1 No Magnolia (T1) back to most recent previous points of crown reduction leaving furnishing growth upon all aspects of the tree to height of 5m and width of 5m and reduce crown of 1 No Bay tree (T2) by 0.5m to a compact shape leaving the tree 2.5m tall and 2.5m wide within the Ferring Conservation Area.

    Submitted 10 Sep 2026
  • A/139/26/T Awaiting decision

    Blue Cedars 1 Blue Cedars Close Angmering BN16 4DW

    Crown reduction to 1 No. Beech (T1) to leave a height of 9.5m and spread of 5m (North) 4.5m (South, East and West). Removal of branches under 5cm diameter to a height of 2m above ground level. Crown reduction to 1 No. Blue Cedar (T2) to leave a height of 8.5m and spread of 6.5m (North) 4m (South and East) and 3.5m (West). Crown thin of 10%.

    Submitted 9 Sep 2026 Trees
  • CM/26/26/PL Awaiting decision

    Rigates Climping Street Climping BN17 5RQ

    Subdivision of an existing dwelling to create 2 No. semi-detached dwellings, construction of a new access, 2 No. residential garages and associated infrastructure. This application is a Departure from the Development Plan and may affect the setting of a listed building. Is in CIL Zone 5 and is CIL liable as new dwellings.

    Submitted 9 Sep 2026
  • WA/88/26/T Awaiting decision

    Little Burndell West Walberton Lane Walberton BN18 0QS

    English Oak (T1)- Reduce lowest easterly branch to leave a spread of 6m.

    Submitted 9 Sep 2026 Trees
  • R/132/26/CLP Awaiting decision

    32 Old Manor Road Rustington BN16 3QS

    Application for certificate of lawfulness for a proposed use of converting attached garage into habitable room.

    Submitted 9 Sep 2026 Lawful development
  • LU/218/26/DOC Awaiting decision

    Land North of Littlehampton Academy Littlehampton

    Approval of details reserved by condition imposed under LU/299/22/PL relating to condition 18-as built drawings.

    Submitted 9 Sep 2026 Conditions
  • AL/79/26/DOC Awaiting decision

    Land adjacent to Woodgate Nurseries Lidsey Road PO20 3SU

    Approval of details reserved by condition imposed under AL/143/24/RES relating to condition 6-details of play provisions.

    Submitted 9 Sep 2026 Conditions
  • K/20/26/HH Awaiting decision

    Panorama Golden Acre Kingston BN16 1QP

    Construction of an outbuilding (garage).

    Submitted 8 Sep 2026 Householder
  • BE/70/26/T Awaiting decision

    Large Barn North Bersted Street Bersted PO22 9AH

    T1 Lime - Re-pollard to established previous pruning points. Current height approximately 15m; reduce by approximately 5m to a finished height of 10m. Current lateral canopy spread approximately 9m; reduce by approximately 4m to a finished spread of approximately 5m. (Previous pruning undertaken approximately six years ago).

    Submitted 8 Sep 2026 Trees
  • H/5/26/PL Awaiting decision

    Test add 1 Test add 2 Test add3 BN17 5LF

    Test application

    Submitted 8 Sep 2026
  • AL/78/26/S73 Awaiting decision

    Land West Of Ryefield Farmhouse Oak Tree Lane Woodgate PO20 3GU

    Application under Section 73 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 for the variation of condition 6 following the grant of AL/31/22/PL to amend the trigger from pre-commencement to pre-occupation.

    Submitted 7 Sep 2026
  • EP/91/26/HH Awaiting decision

    87 Lavinia Way East Preston BN16 1DD

    Replace existing conservatory with a single storey rear and side extension with a pitched roof.

    Submitted 7 Sep 2026 Householder
  • LU/209/26/HH Awaiting decision

    97 Arundel Road Littlehampton BN17 7DT

    Retrospective application for the erection of a 1.8m boundary fence adjacent to the public highway.

    Submitted 4 Sep 2026 Householder
  • BE/69/26/TC Awaiting decision

    The Spinney Woodland adjoining North Bersted Street Bersted

    Crown lift to Poplar (T1) to a height of 4.5-5m. Reduction of limbs to Poplar (T2) (overhanging 84 North Bersted Street) to 5m. Crown lift to Poplar (T3) to a height of 4.5-5m.

    Submitted 4 Sep 2026
  • A/137/26/DOC Awaiting decision

    Land off Arundel Road Angmering BE16 4ET

    Approval of details reserved by condition imposed under A/109/23/PL relating to condition 26-as built drainage drawings.

    Submitted 4 Sep 2026 Conditions
  • AB/49/26/DOC Awaiting decision

    Houghton House 4 Arun Street Arundel BN18 9DL

    Approval of details reserved by condition imposed under AB/136/26/L relating to condition 3-details of new internal WC door.

    Submitted 4 Sep 2026 Conditions
  • EP/88/26/HH Awaiting decision

    1 Tamarisk Way East Preston BN16 2TF

    Single storey side extension including the installation of solar panels and air conditioning unit.

    Submitted 3 Sep 2026 Householder
  • LU/207/26/PL Awaiting decision

    Burger King Restaurant Worthing Road Littlehampton BN17 6LE

    Installation of a drive-through lane to serve the existing Burger King restaurant. This application affects a Public Right of Way. Is in CIL Zone 4 (Zero Rated) as other development.

    Submitted 2 Sep 2026
  • AW/168/26/T Awaiting decision

    27 Rucrofts Close Aldwick PO21 3SL

    Fell 1 No. Horse Chestnut (T1).

    Submitted 2 Sep 2026 Trees
  • WA/85/26/DOC Awaiting decision

    Land on the West side of Yapton Lane Walberton

    Approval of details reserved by condition imposed under WA/2/22/OUT relating to conditions 4-decentralised and renewable energy, 8-acoustic assessment, 12-internal noise levels, 13-external noise levels, 16-Biodiversity Net Gain Stage Report, 24-incidential extraction of the safeguarded mineral resources underlying the site and 35-programme of archaeological work.

    Submitted 1 Sep 2026 Conditions
  • P/122/26/DOC Awaiting decision

    Little Welbourne Church Lane Pagham PO21 4NX

    Approval of details reserved by condition imposed under P/2/23/L relating to condition 3-details of features and/or materials.

    Submitted 1 Sep 2026 Conditions
  • P/118/26/L Awaiting decision

    Little Welbourne Church Lane Pagham PO21 4NX

    Listed building consent for the replacement of double glazed aluminium / timber windows and doors with double glazed painted timber casement, sprung sash windows and matching French doors.

    Submitted 1 Sep 2026 Heritage and listed buildings
  • LU/212/26/DOC Decided

    Land to the East of Flint Acre Toddington Lane Littlehampton BN17 7PN

    Approval of details reserved by condition imposed under LU/33/26/S73 relating to condition 4-Biodiversity Enhancement Statement.

    Submitted 31 Aug 2026 Conditions
  • BR/160/26/CLP Awaiting decision

    29 Hillsboro Road Bognor Regis PO21 2DX

    Application for certificate of lawfulness for a proposed second floor loft conversion incorporating a 'hip to gable' and side facing dormer extension.

    Submitted 31 Aug 2026 Lawful development
  • AW/165/26/T Awaiting decision

    Windmill Cottage 6 Windmill Close Aldwick PO21 4ND

    Crown reduction to 1 No. Silver Birch (T1) to leave a height of 8m and spread of 5m, crown reduction to 1 no. Oak (T2) to leave a height of 8m and spread of 5m, crown reduction to 1 no. Beech (T3) to leave a height of 7m and spread of 5m.

    Submitted 31 Aug 2026 Trees
  • BN/96/26/TC Awaiting decision

    Freshfields Church Lane Barnham PO22 0DA

    Crown reduction to 1 No. Liquid Amber (T1) to leave a height of 7m and spread of 5m. Crown reduction to 1 No. Silver Birch (T2) to leave a height of 8m and spread of 4m. Crown reduction to 1 No. Judas Tree (T3) to previous growth points, leaving a height of 8m and spread of 6m. This application may affect the character and appearance of the Church Lane, Barnham Conservation Area.

    Submitted 30 Aug 2026
  • EP/86/26/NMA Awaiting decision

    7 The Roystons East Preston BN16 2TR

    Non material amendment following the grant of EP/14/26/HH relating to change in first floor roof light position to serve en suite shower room.

    Submitted 30 Aug 2026 Amendments
  • PO/9/26/DOC Awaiting decision

    St Johns Priory Poling Street Poling BN18 9PS

    Approval of details reserved by condition imposed under reference PO/3/26/L, relating to condition no. 3 - repointing.

    Submitted 29 Aug 2026 Conditions
  • PO/8/26/DOC Awaiting decision

    St Johns Priory Poling Street Poling BN18 9PS

    Approval of details reserved by condition imposed under reference PO/2/26/L, relating to condition no. 4 - repointing.

    Submitted 29 Aug 2026 Conditions
  • AW/164/26/T Awaiting decision

    Redstacks The Byeway Aldwick Bay Estate PO21 4ES

    Crown lift to 1 no. Broad Leaf Lime (T1) to a height of 2.5m from ground level on the East side and 5m from ground level on the West side, crown reduction to leave an Easterly spread of 3m.

    Submitted 29 Aug 2026 Trees
  • P/120/26/S73 Awaiting decision

    33 West Front Road Pagham PO21 4SZ

    Application under Section 73 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 for the variation of condition 2 - plans, following the grant of P/136/22/H.

    Submitted 28 Aug 2026
  • BN/97/26/HH Awaiting decision

    Park View Fontwell Avenue Eastergate PO20 3RY

    Construction of a single storey rear infill extension.

    Submitted 28 Aug 2026 Householder
  • FG/90/26/HH Awaiting decision

    Greenway Draycliff Close Ferring BN12 5RQ

    Proposed single storey side extension with the existing garage to be reduced in size.

    Submitted 28 Aug 2026 Householder
  • LU/204/26/L Awaiting decision

    37 South Terrace Littlehampton BN17 5NU

    Listed building consent for the replacement of dilapidated rear escape staircase.

    Submitted 28 Aug 2026 Heritage and listed buildings
  • BN/98/26/DOC Awaiting decision

    The Hollies 84 Barnham Road Eastergate PO22 0ES

    Approval of details reserved by condition under BN/33/26/PL relating to condition 3- Surface Water Drainage Scheme.

    Submitted 28 Aug 2026 Conditions
  • M/53/26/HH Awaiting decision

    Seaforth 6 Old Point Middleton-on-sea PO22 7RY

    Single storey side/rear extensions, first floor side extensions with rear balconies and alterations to fenestration, following demolition of existing conservatory.

    Submitted 28 Aug 2026 Householder

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Recent decisions

Data to September 2026

  • AW/135/26/TC Decided

    Rowan Garth 39 Kingsway Aldwick PO21 4DH

    Fell 1 No. Magnolia (T1).

    Decided 14 Sep 2026
  • EP/85/26/NMA Granted

    3 Michel Grove East Preston BN16 2SU

    Non material amendment following the grant of EP/62/18/HH relating to alterations to reflect as built situation.

    Decided 11 Sep 2026 Amendments
  • BR/149/26/NMA Granted

    178 Aldwick Road Bognor Regis PO21 2YQ

    Non material amendment following the grant of BR/30/25/HH relating to change in the side extension front facing roof design from a pitched to flat roof.

    Decided 11 Sep 2026 Amendments
  • FP/101/26/T Granted

    8 Ceres Place Felpham PO22 7RG

    Fell 1 No. Sycamore (T2).

    Decided 11 Sep 2026 Trees
  • BN/84/26/HH Awaiting decision

    Fairholme Barnham Road Eastergate PO20 3RS

    Proposed rear first floor extension.

    Decided 11 Sep 2026 Householder
  • A/91/26/DOC Decided

    Show Home And Marketing Suite 1 Buxton Crescent Angmering BN16 4SQ

    Approval of details reserved by condition under A/248/21/PL relating to condition 29- Surface Water Drainage.

    Decided 11 Sep 2026 Conditions
  • A/97/26/HH Awaiting decision

    53 Chantryfield Road Angmering BN16 4LU

    Rear / side single storey flat roof extension.

    Decided 11 Sep 2026 Householder
  • BN/85/26/CLP Awaiting decision

    5 Tattersalls Road Fontwell BN18 0ZA

    Application for certificate of lawfulness for a proposed outbuilding within the rear curtilage of the property.

    Decided 11 Sep 2026 Lawful development
  • LU/212/26/DOC Decided

    Land to the East of Flint Acre Toddington Lane Littlehampton BN17 7PN

    Approval of details reserved by condition imposed under LU/33/26/S73 relating to condition 4-Biodiversity Enhancement Statement.

    Decided 10 Sep 2026 Conditions
  • AL/76/26/NMA Granted

    Land to the rear of Meadow Way Westergate

    Non material amendment following the grant of AL/178/22/OUT relating to amended wording of Condition 18.

    Decided 10 Sep 2026 Amendments

The full record

Decisions between 2017 and 2026

PlanIndex holds 2,564 decisions from Arun between 2017 and 2026, part of 3,260 applications on record. Over that period 87% of clear-cut outcomes were approvals, 1,938 granted against 288 refused. The busiest single year was 2026, with 913 applications recorded.

The trailing-year figures above track current activity. This record reaches back further, so a decision here may predate the online portal; each application still has its own page with the source link.

From the archive

Earliest records shown in full

  • BR/312/16/CLP Granted

    7 Pendleton Place Bognor Regis PO21 5GE

    Application for a Lawful Development Certificate for a proposed use or development - convert the garage into a habitable room.

    Decided 5 Jan 2017 Outline
  • LU/378/16/NMA Granted

    Rose Court Gloucester Road Littlehampton BN17 7EL

    Application for a non-material amendment following a grant of planning permission LU/80/16/PL comprising of a tilt & turn window design with a horizontal transom bar to look visually similar to existing windows

    Decided 13 Jan 2017 Amendments
  • EP/168/16/HH Granted

    14 Brou Close East Preston BN16 1DB

    Demolition of garage & erection of a single storey side & rear extension.

    Decided 16 Jan 2017 Full applications
  • FG/171/16/PL Refused

    Vacant land East of 1 Little Paddocks House Little Paddocks Way Ferring BN12 5NP

    Detached house with garage.

    Decided 16 Jan 2017 Full applications
  • BR/341/16/TC Granted

    Gerrard Lodge 26 Upper Bognor Road Bognor Regis PO21 1FG

    Fell 1 No. Leylandi & 2.5m Crown Reduction to 1 No. Beech tree within the Upper Bognor Road & Mead Lane Conservation Area.

    Decided 18 Jan 2017 Trees
  • WA/95/16/TC Withdrawn

    The Red Cottage The Street Walberton PO18 0PQ

    Canopy spread reduction of 3m & height reduction of 4m to 1No. English Oak within the Walberton Village Conservation Area.

    Decided 19 Jan 2017 Trees
  • LU/332/16/PL Granted

    Basement Flat C Front 48 South Terrace LITTLEHAMPTON BN17 5LE

    Installation of replacement windows & front door to South elevation.

    Decided 23 Jan 2017 Full applications
  • AW/359/16/HH Granted

    150 Nyetimber Lane Aldwick PO21 3HX

    2 storey entrance porch

    Decided 2 Feb 2017 Full applications
  • EP/164/16/HH Granted

    59 North Lane East Preston BN16 1HN

    Loft conversion with side & rear dormers & detached garage.

    Decided 8 Feb 2017 Full applications
  • BR/348/16/PL Granted

    St. Josephs,Blackbird Cottage,Essex House & Conservatory Albert Road, Walton Avenue, Walton Road Bognor Regis PO21 1NJ

    Change of use of St Joseph's, Essex House (1 & 2 Walton Road) & Blackbird Cottage including on-site stand alone conservatory building, from a care home (Class C2 use) to a House in Multiple Occupation (HMO) to provide team member accommodation for up to 90 team members on behalf of Butlin's Bognor Regis, together with an on-site manager accommodation, two car parking spaces (one disabled space), a minibus parking space, a designated cycle store for 20 spaces, a designated bin store, smoking shelter & associated landscaping.

    Decided 2 Mar 2017 Full applications

Decision speed

12 months to September 2026, where both dates are published

  1. Within 8 weeks the statutory target for most applications 685 58%
  2. 8 to 13 weeks the target band for major development 382 32%
  3. Over 13 weeks often extended by agreement 116 10%

Planning agents in Arun

The firms named as agent on the most applications on this register. Company information only.

  1. Carl Moore Architectural Design 92% granted overall 2
  2. D&T Tree Surgery 87% granted overall 1
  3. Sawkings Architects Limited 85% granted overall 1
  4. ADCS Ltd 94% granted overall 1

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Common questions

How many planning applications does Arun decide?

In the 12 months to September 2026, Arun decided 1183 planning applications. 84% of clear-cut outcomes were approvals.

How long does a planning decision take in Arun?

The median time from a planning application being received to a decision was 55 days over the 12 months to September 2026. Individual cases vary with complexity and consultation responses.

How many Arun decisions arrive within the eight week target?

Of the 1183 decisions in the 12 months to September 2026 where both dates are published, 58% came within eight weeks of the application being received, and 90% within thirteen weeks.

How many planning applications has Arun decided in total?

PlanIndex holds 2564 decisions from Arun between 2017 and 2026, out of 3,260 applications on record. Across that whole period 87% of clear-cut outcomes were approvals.

When is planning activity busiest in Arun?

January 2026 was the busiest month across the 12 months to September 2026, with 126 applications recorded. The monthly pattern is listed on this page.

How do I find a planning application by its reference number?

Every application indexed here has its own page at a stable address. Look the reference up in a search engine together with the council name, or browse the latest applications below. Each page shows the description, address, dates and decision as the council published them.

Where can I see the full documents for an application?

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Arun: 3,260 planning applications on record as of September 2026. Trailing 12 months: 1,183 decided, 84% approved, median 55 days to a decision. 1,321 new applications received in the same period. Decisions on record run between 2017 and 2026: 2,564 in total, 87% approved. Source: PlanIndex, planindex.co.uk.