Planning application
The Royal Norfolk Hotel The Esplanade Bognor Regis PO21 2LH
Permission granted. Work must normally begin within three years of the decision or the permission lapses.
Proposal
Listed building consent for the installation of 101 solar panels across roof.
As published by the council, reference BR/185/25/L
Application record
- Reference
- BR/185/25/L
- Type
- Heritage
- Status
- ApproveConditionally
- Decision
- Granted As published: Permitted
- Received
- 22 Oct 2025
- Validated
- 22 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.
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BR/184/25/PL Granted
The Royal Norfolk Hotel The Esplanade Bognor Regis PO21 2LH
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.
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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.
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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22 Oct 2025
Received by Arun
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14 Jan 2026
Decision issued: Permitted
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12 Aug 2026
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Leisureplex Hotels Ltd The Royal Norfolk Hotel The Esplanade Bognor Regis PO21 2LH Applicant
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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.
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