Planning application
The Pier The Esplanade Bognor Regis PO21 1SY
Refused. Only the applicant can appeal, within the statutory time limit, and a revised scheme can be submitted instead.
Proposal
Change of use of existing redundant storage building located at the South end of the pier to become a cafe/sauna. This application affects the character and appearance of The Steyne, Bognor Regis Conservation Area, affects the setting of a listed building and is in CIL Zone 3 (Zero Rated) as other development.
As published by the council, reference BR/176/25/PL
Application record
- Reference
- BR/176/25/PL
- Type
- Full
- Status
- Refused
- Decision
- Refused
- Received
- 9 Oct 2025
- Validated
- 3 Nov 2025
- Decided
- 22 Dec 2025
- Parish
- Bognor Regis
- Postcode
- PO21 1SY
Site history
Applications at this address on the Arun register
This site has had 2 applications since 2025: 0 approved, 2 refused.
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BR/177/25/L Refused
The Pier The Esplanade Bognor Regis PO21 1SY
Listed building consent for the change of use of existing redundant storage building located at the South end of the pier to become a cafe/sauna.
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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9 Oct 2025
Received by Arun
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3 Nov 2025
Validated
Checked as complete and ready for consideration.
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22 Dec 2025
Decision issued: Refused
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12 Aug 2026
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WAT Design Ltd Agent, a design practice
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The Pier The Esplanade Bognor Regis PO21 1SY
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