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
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
Added to PlanIndex
Documents
Plans, drawings, consultee responses and the officer's report
Documents on file for this application
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The process from here
The council refused this application for the reasons set out on the decision notice, which the council portal holds in full. Only the applicant can appeal a refusal; the time limit runs from the decision date and is shorter for householder schemes.
Refusal does not prevent a fresh attempt. Applicants often address the reasons for refusal and resubmit, so a refused scheme is not necessarily the end of proposals for the site.
About full applications applications
How this application type works
A full application seeks permission for a complete, detailed proposal in one go: siting, design, access and landscaping are all fixed at this stage. It is the standard route for new buildings, conversions and changes of use. The statutory target is eight weeks for smaller schemes and thirteen weeks for major development, though complex cases often take longer by agreement.
Nearby applications
Within 500 metres
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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.
Refused Heritage and listed buildings -
Bowley Farm Bowley Lane South Mundham Chichester PO21 1NB
Retention of 4 mobile homes for countryside workers together with drainage and service connection provision in connection with permission P/72/09 as varied by P/22/017/PL (resubmission following P/86/20/PL). This site is in CIL Zone 5 (Zero Rated) as other developent.
Refused Full applications -
Blake House 71 High Street Bognor Regis PO21 1RZ
Change of use from class sui generis (drinking establishment) to Class E (a) shop. This application affects the character & appearance of The Steyne, Bognor Regis Conservation Area & is in CIL Zone 4 (Zero Rated) as other development.
Granted Full applications -
Salisbury House The Steyne Bognor Regis PO21 1TX
Approval of details reserved by condition imposed under reference BR/63/22/PL relating to condition 4 - external door and window details.
Granted Conditions Windows or glazing -
62-64 High Street Bognor Regis PO21 1ST
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Granted Conditions -
6-7 Lansdowne House The Esplanade Bognor Regis PO21 1TR
88% historically approved
Change of use from restaurant, kitchen and stores to 2 No. office suites. This application may affect the character and appearance of The Steyne, Bognor Conservation Area. Is in CIL Zone 4 (Zero Rated) as other development.
Decided
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LU/96/26/PL Granted
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LU/95/26/PL Granted
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FP/66/26/PL Refused
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P/66/26/PL Granted
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