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Environment Agency, Ford Depot Station Road Ford BN18 0BH

Awaiting decision Arun F/40/26/PL Full

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Proposal

Replacement of existing Portacabin with new single storey modular cabin for use as an ancillary building to the existing site. Excavate grounds of mixed material to create trench for new power, water and drainage. Install drainage pipework and associated items, including connection to existing, new or planned network. Install electrical meters, transformers and associated items as required. Excavations to be finished in concrete to match existing hardstand. New planters, wildlife houses and greenspace. Is in CIL Zone 3 (Zero Rated) as other development.

As published by the council, reference F/40/26/PL

Application record

Reference
F/40/26/PL
Type
Full
Status
Undecided
Received
26 Aug 2026
Validated
18 Sep 2026
Parish
Ford
Postcode
BN18 0BH

Site history

Applications at this address on the Arun register

This site has had 2 applications since 2026: 0 approved, 1 refused.

  • F/3/26/PL Refused

    Environment Agency Ford Depot Station Road Ford BN18 0BH

    Replacement of existing Portacabin with new single storey modular cabin for use as an ancillary building to the existing site, excavate grounds of mixed material to create trench for new power, water and drainage, install drainage pipework and associated items, including connection to existing, new or planned network, install electrical meters, transformers and associated items as required, excavations to be finished in concrete to match existing hardstand, new planters, wildlife houses and greenspace. This application is in CIL Zone 3 (Zero Rated) as other development.

    Decided 22 Jun 2026 Full applications

Timeline

Dates from the published record

  1. 26 Aug 2026

    Received by Arun

  2. 18 Sep 2026

    Validated

    Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

  3. 24 Sep 2026

    Added to PlanIndex

  4. Decision

    Awaiting decision

    Decision expected by 13 November 2026, 8 weeks from validation under the statutory target for most applications. Extensions of time are common and are agreed case by case.

    Arun took a median of 56 days over the applications it decided in the last year.

Documents

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What happens while it is decided

This application is with Arun for determination, against a statutory target of eight weeks. Over the last year Arun decided full applications in a median of 65 days. More in our guide to how long planning decisions take.

About full applications

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Nearby applications

Within 0.3 miles

  • Environment Agency Ford Depot Station Road Ford BN18 0BH

    F/3/26/PL Submitted 16 Jan 2026 50 yards away

    Replacement of existing Portacabin with new single storey modular cabin for use as an ancillary building to the existing site, excavate grounds of mixed material to create trench for new power, water and drainage, install drainage pipework and associated items, including connection to existing, new or planned network, install electrical meters, transformers and associated items as required, excavations to be finished in concrete to match existing hardstand, new planters, wildlife houses and greenspace. This application is in CIL Zone 3 (Zero Rated) as other development.

    Refused Full applications
    Small domestic
  • Environment Agency Ford Depot Station Road Ford BN18 0BH

    SDNP/26/03715/ADJAUT Submitted 18 Sep 2026 50 yards away

    91% historically approved · decision due ~13 Nov

    Adjoining Authoirty Consultation - F/40/26/PL - Replacement of existing Portacabin with new single storey modular cabin for use as an ancillary building to the existing site. Excavate grounds of mixed material to create trench for new power, water and drainage. Install drainage pipework and associated items, including connection to existing, new or planned network. Install electrical meters, transformers and associated items as required. Excavations to be finished in concrete to match existing hardstand. New planters, wildlife houses and greenspace. Is in CIL Zone 3 (Zero Rated) as other development.

    Decided
    Small domestic
  • 1 Station Road Ford BN18 0BJ

    F/26/22/PL Submitted 3 Jan 2023 0.3 miles away

    Demolition of existing stable block and erection of a barn for the storage of field equipment. This application is in CIL Zone 3 (Zero Rated) as other development.

    Granted Full applications Demolition
  • 1 Station Road Ford BN18 0BJ

    F/30/24/PL Submitted 6 Nov 2024 0.3 miles away

    Retention of entrance gate, brick piers and walls to replace existing timber field gate and is in CIL Zone 3 (Zero Rated) as other development.

    Granted Full applications
  • 1 Station Road Ford BN18 0BJ

    F/25/22/PL Submitted 3 Jan 2023 0.3 miles away

    Proposed dropped kerb in front of existing gate opening. This application is in CIL Zone 3 (zero rated) as other development.

    Granted Full applications
  • 1 Station Road Ford BN18 0BJ

    F/23/26/PL Submitted 16 Mar 2026 0.3 miles away

    Barn for animal equipment. This application is in CIL Zone 5 (Zero Rated) as other development.

    Withdrawn Full applications

In Arun

  • A/44/26/PL Awaiting decision

    Former Shrublands Nursery Roundstone Nursery Angmering BN13 4AT

    Retention of 40 No dwellings (after demolition of previous buildings) and associated operations (resubmission following A/115/25/PL). This application is in CIL Zone 2 and is CIL Liable as new dwellings .

    Received 10 Apr, published by the council 31 Jul 2026 Full applications
  • M/40/26/PL Refused

    Arundel Court 47 Elmer Road Middleton-on-sea PO22 6LB

    Two storey rear extension to enlarge existing flats and additional second floor to building to create an additional 2No. 2 Bed flats giving an overall total of 6No. 2 Bed flats. 6No. parking spaces to the rear consisting of a 3 car garage block and 3 parking bays and associated hardscaping. This application is in CIL zone 4 (zero rated) as flats.

    Received 22 Jun, published by the council 31 Jul 2026 Full applications
  • BR/219/25/PL Awaiting decision

    45 High Street Bognor Regis PO21 1RU

    Mansard roof extension for 1 No 2-bed apartment with construction of an external staircase and window and door amendments to rear elevations (resubmission following BR/158/25/PL). This application is in CIL Zone 4 (Zero Rated) as a flat.

    Received 18 Dec, published by the council 31 Jul 2026 Full applications
  • BR/141/26/PL Refused

    58 High Street Bognor Regis PO21 1SP

    Change of use of a betting shop (Sui Generis) to an adult gaming centre (Sui Generis). This application is in CIL Zone 4 (Zero Rated) as other development.

    Received 29 Jul, published by the council 12 Aug 2026 Full applications
  • P/103/26/HH Awaiting decision

    2 Elm Close Pagham PO21 4RP

    Proposed single storey rear extension

    Received 3 Aug, published by the council 12 Aug 2026 Full applications