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Ground Floor 55-57 Sea Lane Rustington BN16 2RQ

Awaiting decision Arun R/138/26/CLE Lawful development

Still open. Anyone can comment while the consultation period runs, and comments go to the council rather than to us.

Proposal

Lawful development certificate for the existing use of the ground floor premises as professional and business offices, including for property management, administration and secretarial services, otherwise than as an accountancy practice.

As published by the council, reference R/138/26/CLE

Application record

Reference
R/138/26/CLE
Category
Lawful development
Status
Undecided
Postcode
BN16 2RQ

Site history

Applications at this address on the Arun register

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

  • R/84/26/PL Granted

    Ground Floor 55-57 Sea Lane Rustington BN16 2RQ

    New commercial kitchen extractor installed on rear facade of outbuilding, alterations to existing windows and doors at rear ground floor level and the erection of a covered walkway structure in rear garden. This application is in CIL Zone 4 and is Zero Rated as other development.

    Decided 27 Aug 2026 Full applications

Timeline

Dates from the published record

  1. 24 Sep 2026

    Added to PlanIndex

  2. Decision

    Awaiting decision

    The statutory target is eight weeks for most applications and thirteen for major development. Extensions of time are common.

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

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 lawful development applications in a median of 52 days. More in our guide to how long planning decisions take.

About lawful development applications

A lawful development certificate is a legal determination that existing or proposed works do not need planning permission; the merits of the scheme are not considered. More in our guide to planning application types.

Nearby applications

Within 0.3 miles

  • 55-57 Sea Lane Rustington BN16 2RQ

    R/148/25/PD Submitted 14 Aug 2025 50 yards away

    Prior approval under Schedule 2, Part 3, Class MA for the change of use of first and second floors from office use to 1 No maisonette.

    Granted Outline

  • Ground Floor 55-57 Sea Lane Rustington BN16 2RQ

    R/84/26/PL Submitted 8 Jun 2026 50 yards away

    New commercial kitchen extractor installed on rear facade of outbuilding, alterations to existing windows and doors at rear ground floor level and the erection of a covered walkway structure in rear garden. This application is in CIL Zone 4 and is Zero Rated as other development.

    Granted Full applications Windows or glazing

  • Mulberry Lodge and Rowan House Cudlow Gardens Sea Lane Rustington BN16 2RN

    R/40/26/PL Submitted 16 Mar 2026 50 yards away

    Replacement of roof tiles and associated fittings to existing pitched roofs. This application may affect the setting of listed buildings and is in CIL Zone 4 (Zero Rated) as other development.

    Granted Full applications Roofing

  • Hobbs Farmhouse 36 Sea Lane Rustington BN16 2RE

    R/191/21/HH Submitted 28 Jul 2021 50 yards away

    Erection of single storey rear extension to create orangery and creation of en suite on first floor following the demolition of existing outhouse. This application may affect the setting of a listed building.

    Granted Full applications Extension Demolition
    Small domestic

  • Hobbs Farmhouse 36 Sea Lane Rustington BN16 2RE

    R/192/21/L Submitted 28 Jul 2021 50 yards away

    Listed building consent for erection of single storey rear extension to create orangery and creation of en suite on first floor following the demolition of existing outhouse.

    Granted Heritage and listed buildings Extension Demolition
    Small domestic

  • 1 Farm Way Rustington BN16 2PR

    R/208/24/HH Submitted 28 Oct 2024 100 yards away

    Proposed side extension, internal alterations and associated works.

    Granted Full applications Extension

In Arun

  • BR/153/26/CLP Awaiting decision

    1 Highfield Road Bognor Regis PO22 8BQ

    Application for a certificate of lawfulness for a proposed change of use from 18 bed student accommodation to 18 bed HMO.

    Received 20 Aug, published by the council 26 Aug 2026 Lawful development
  • FG/111/26/CLP Awaiting decision

    26 Ferringham Lane Ferring BN12 5LU

    Application for certificate of lawfulness for a proposed single storey orangery structure with attached glazed covered canopy to replace existing conservatory.

    Received 13 Oct, published by the council 19 Oct 2026 Lawful development
  • LU/256/26/CLE Awaiting decision

    14 Swanbourne Road Littlehampton BN17 6HS

    Lawful development certificate for an existing rear dormer.

    Received 9 Oct, published by the council 23 Oct 2026 Lawful development
  • FP/126/26/CLP Awaiting decision

    Barnend, 7 Burley Road Felpham Bognor Regis PO22 7NF

    Application for certificate of lawfulness for proposed change of use of part of existing garage to bedroom.

    Received 8 Oct, published by the council 16 Oct 2026 Lawful development
  • LU/196/26/CLP Awaiting decision

    11 Sandfield Avenue Littlehampton BN17 7LL

    Application for certificate of lawfulness for a proposed rear extension.

    Received 14 Aug, published by the council 18 Aug 2026 Lawful development