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The Royal Norfolk Hotel The Esplanade Bognor Regis PO21 2LH

Granted Arun BR/184/25/PL Full

Permission granted. Work must normally begin within three years of the decision or the permission lapses.

Proposal

Installation of 101 solar panels across roof. This application affects the setting of listed buildings, affects the character and appearance of The Steyne, Bognor Conservation Area and is in CIL Zone 4 (Zero Rated) as other development.

As published by the council, reference BR/184/25/PL

Application record

Reference
BR/184/25/PL
Type
Full
Status
ApproveConditionally
Decision
Granted As published: Permitted
Received
22 Oct 2025
Validated
27 Oct 2025
Decided
14 Jan 2026
Parish
Bognor Regis
Postcode
PO21 2LH

Site history

Applications at this address on the Arun register

This site has had 3 applications since 2023: 3 approved, 0 refused.

  • BR/185/25/L Granted

    The Royal Norfolk Hotel The Esplanade Bognor Regis PO21 2LH

    Listed building consent for the installation of 101 solar panels across roof.

    Decided 14 Jan 2026 Heritage and listed buildings
  • BR/51/23/DOC Granted

    The Royal Norfolk Hotel The Esplanade Bognor Regis PO21 2LH

    Approval of details reserved by condition imposed under ref APP/C3810/W/20/3244777 (BR/73/19/PL) relating conditions 4 - surface water drainage, 5 - foul drainage and 6 - materials and finishes.

    Decided 26 May 2023 Conditions

Timeline

Dates from the published record

  1. 22 Oct 2025

    Received by Arun

  2. 27 Oct 2025

    Validated

    Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

  3. 14 Jan 2026

    Decision issued: Permitted

  4. 12 Aug 2026

    Added to PlanIndex

Who's behind it

Company information only, from the register and Companies House

Colannino Design Limited Agent, a design practice registered in Middlesbrough

Active · incorporated 2013 · Middlesbrough

55 applications on PlanIndex · across 12 councils · 98% granted

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Leisureplex Hotels Ltd The Royal Norfolk Hotel The Esplanade Bognor Regis PO21 2LH Applicant

2 applications on PlanIndex

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Documents

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Documents on file for this application

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What this grant of permission means

Arun granted permission on 14 January 2026, subject to any conditions on the decision notice. Work must normally begin within three years or the permission lapses. More in our guide to what happens after a planning decision.

About full applications

A full application seeks permission for a complete, detailed proposal in one go, with siting, design, access and landscaping all fixed at this stage. More in our guide to planning application types.

Nearby applications

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  • The Royal Norfolk Hotel The Esplanade Bognor Regis PO21 2LH

    BR/185/25/L Submitted 22 Oct 2025 50 yards away

    Listed building consent for the installation of 101 solar panels across roof.

    Granted Heritage and listed buildings
  • The Royal Norfolk Hotel The Esplanade Bognor Regis PO21 2LH

    BR/51/23/DOC Submitted 11 Mar 2023 50 yards away

    Approval of details reserved by condition imposed under ref APP/C3810/W/20/3244777 (BR/73/19/PL) relating conditions 4 - surface water drainage, 5 - foul drainage and 6 - materials and finishes.

    Granted Conditions
  • Grosvenor Court Norfolk Square Bognor Regis PO21 2JD

    BR/55/23/T Submitted 15 Mar 2023 50 yards away

    2 No. Lime Trees (T1 & T2) crown raise to 3.5m. Remove or shorten selected branches to ensure 1.5m clearance from 8 Royal Norfolk Mews to the North.

    Granted Trees
  • 4 Scott Close Bognor Regis PO21 1UL

    BR/171/24/HH Submitted 16 Sep 2024 100 yards away

    Proposed construction of rear garage including link to dwelling and installation of side window.

    Granted Full applications Windows or glazing
    Domestic
  • 45 West Street Bognor Regis PO21 1XB

    BR/36/23/PD Submitted 20 Feb 2023 100 yards away

    Prior approval under Schedule 2, Part 3, class MA for the proposed change of use of ground floor convenience store (Class E) to 1 No self contained flat (Class C3).

    Granted Outline
  • Portland House 47 West Street Bognor Regis PO21 1XB

    BR/59/23/L Submitted 17 Mar 2023 100 yards away

    Listed building consent for general repair improvement works including re-rendering, re roofing, repair and replacement of windows, insulation and plastering. Replace existing timber railings on external staircase with black-painted metal railings. Removal of redundant drainage pipes and gas lines to rear elevation. Internal alterations including changes to layout to include removal of walls, doors and removal & replacement of fireplaces and relocation of kitchen and bathroom on First floor. Associated landscape works including new detached storage building.

    Granted Heritage and listed buildings Windows or glazing

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    Received 29 Jul, published by the council 12 Aug 2026 Full applications
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