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Worthing planning applications
2,653 applications. 84% approved. 57 days to decide.
As of September 2026, PlanIndex holds 2,653 planning applications from Worthing. 1,205 were decided in the trailing 12 months, with 84% of clear-cut outcomes approved.
Worthing takes a median of 57 days to decide a planning application, ranking 101 of 148 UK councils. See how that compares.
All applications
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AWDM/1106/26 Awaiting decision
77 Marlborough Road Lancing Business Park Lancing West Sussex BN15 8UF
Approval of Details Reserved by Condition 5 (contaminated land) of approved application AWDM/0525/26.
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AWDM/1108/26 Awaiting decision
50 Clarendon Road Shoreham-by-sea West Sussex BN43 6YG
First floor rear extension
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AWDM/1116/26 Awaiting decision
Flat 1 Broadwater Boulevard Worthing West Sussex BN14 8JF
Application for consent under Worthing Tree Preservation Order No. 20 of 1990 to Crown lift to 4m to clear pavement; Radial spread reduction by 2m on North and East aspect, from 8m to 6m; Radial spread reduction by 1m on South and West side, from 7m to 6m; Height reduction by 2m, from 15m to 13m; and removal of deadwood to Tulip tree (T1).
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AWDM/1097/26 Awaiting decision
83 Howard Road Sompting West Sussex BN15 0LP
Retrospective planning permission for a replacement detached ancillary garden room.
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AWDM/1100/26 Awaiting decision
Greenstede House Durrington Hill Worthing West Sussex BN13 2PU
Section 211 Notice under the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 to crown reduce and reshape to produce a smaller, balanced crown, Cherry tree (T1); Reduce crown back to previous established pruning points and reshape accordingly. Crown lift to provide approximately 1.8 m (6 ft) clearance above ground level, Canadian Maple (T2); Reduce overall crown by approx 50% and reduce lateral spread by approx 0.3-0.6 m (1-2 ft), establishing new pruning points for future routine maintenance. Retain and reshape remaining crown, Bay tree (T3); Prune and reshape crown, including removal or reduction of overhanging branches, Plum tree (T4); Crown reduce and reshape to control overall size, retaining a balanced and natural form. Cut back branches and growth overhang to clear pathway, Olive tree (T5); Crown reduce and reshape to control overall height and spread whilst retaining a balanced form. Remove or reduce branches overhanging roof of the main house, Holly tree (T6); Reduce the overall crown by approximately 50% and reshape. Remove selected rear stems and growth extending towards or against flint boundary wall, Bay tree (T7); Crown reduce by approx 1.2-1.5 m (4-5 ft), reducing crown to retain a balanced and natural form, Sweet Chestnut (T8); in the Durrington Conservation Area.
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AWDM/1099/26 Awaiting decision
1 Furze Road Worthing West Sussex BN13 3BP
Single storey rear extension
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AWDM/1098/26 Awaiting decision
14 Eirene Road Worthing West Sussex BN12 4DJ
Vehicular access onto Eirene Road and associated alterations to front boundary wall/pillars
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AWDM/1092/26 Awaiting decision
3 Glebe Road Worthing West Sussex BN14 7PF
Section 211 Notice under the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 to reduce entire crown by up to 2m; lift crown by 2.5 - 3m and remove major deadwood and crossing branches of one Sycmaore (T1) in the West Tarring Conservation Area.
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AWDM/1089/26 Awaiting decision
Flat 31 Seabright West Parade Worthing West Sussex BN11 3QS
Replacement UPVC windows and door, south and east elevations at seventh floor.
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AWDM/1078/26 Awaiting decision
3 Latimer Road Worthing West Sussex BN11 5EP
Non-Material amendment to approved AWDM/0990/23 for alterations to rooflights on North and South roofslopes, plus the roof detail/fenestration design of single storey side (East) and rear (South) extensions
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AWDM/1081/26 Awaiting decision
4 Vestry Place Tarring Worthing West Sussex BN13 1FD
Replacement Glazing to Ground and First Floor Flats (4 & 5 Vestry Place).
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AWDM/1080/26 Awaiting decision
1 The Waylands Bramble Lane Worthing West Sussex BN13 3JE
Application for consent under Worthing Tree Preservation Order No.15 of 2005 to reduce crown height by approx. 2m, reduce overall lateral canopy by approx. 2 m, pruning to suitable growth points resulting in approx. height and lateral spread of 11m, one Purple Beech tree to rear garden (T2); to re-prune the crown to previous established pruning points, reducing overall height by approx. 5m to an overall height approx. 10m, one Robinia (T1) of group G1 to the front garden.
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AWDM/1083/26 Awaiting decision
35 - 39 South Street Worthing West Sussex BN11 3AW
Retention of the roller shutter to the front elevation of the existing shop
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AWDM/1072/26 Awaiting decision
67 Chesterfield Road Worthing West Sussex BN12 6BY
Semi permanent platform and ramp to provide wheelchair access to the front door
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AWDM/1066/26 Awaiting decision
35 Dominion Road Worthing West Sussex BN14 8JZ
Creation of a vehicle crossover and hard standing
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AWDM/1060/26 Awaiting decision
5 Rugby Road Worthing West Sussex BN11 4PU
Application for consent under Worthing Tree Preservation Order No.23 of 2006 to reduce overall height by 3m and reduce lateral canopy spread by 2m of one Beech, two Limes and one Maple tree of Group G1.
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AWDM/1059/26 Awaiting decision
7 Broomfield Avenue Worthing West Sussex BN14 7RY
Erection of a two-storey side extension and a single-storey rear extension.
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AWDM/1061/26 Awaiting decision
5B Rugby Road Worthing West Sussex BN11 4PU
Application for consent under Worthing Tree Preservation Order number 23 of 2006 - T9 Ash - Remove deadwood, reduce height by a maximum of 2m and reduce lateral canopy spread by a maximum of 2m
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AWDM/1056/26 Awaiting decision
48 Broomfield Avenue Worthing West Sussex BN14 7RZ
Erection of single-storey annexe for family member (following demolition of garage)
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AWDM/1054/26 Awaiting decision
Oakdene Durrington Hill Worthing West Sussex BN13 2PX
Application for consent under Worthing Tree Preservation Order number 5 of 1998 - T2 - Monterey Pine - Pruning of over extended limbs on the southern aspect close to property to live growth points by a maximum of 1m - Current branch lengths 6 meters - finish branch length 5 meters. removal of dead branches with a diameter greater than 50 mm.
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AWDM/1053/26 Awaiting decision
Lynhay Cherry Walk Worthing West Sussex BN13 3BA
Application for consent under Worthing Tree Preservation Order No. 68 of 2001 to reduce overhanging side branches of Common Hazel T3, to maintain tree and give clearance to property.
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AWDM/1050/26 Awaiting decision
Unit 3 New Wharf Brighton Road Shoreham-by-sea West Sussex BN43 6RN
Approval of Details Reserved by Condition 4 (external lighting) of application AWDM/1367/25 allowed on appeal.
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AWDM/1045/26 Awaiting decision
70 Hayling Rise Worthing West Sussex BN13 3AQ
Retrospective application for supplementary boundary treatment to a height of 2805mm to rear garden
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AWDM/1044/26 Awaiting decision
378 Upper Shoreham Road Shoreham-by-sea West Sussex BN43 5ND
Proposed rear dormer with 3no. new rooflights to front
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AWDM/1048/26 Awaiting decision
66 Hill Farm Way Southwick West Sussex BN42 4YH
Single storey rear extension. Hip to gable roof extension, front and rear dormers
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AWDM/1046/26 Awaiting decision
Arran Pines Avenue Worthing West Sussex BN14 9JQ
First-floor rear extension (over an existing ground-floor extension to the east elevation); and enlargement of the existing rear ground-floor extension.
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AWDM/1039/26 Awaiting decision
6 Ennerdale Drive Sompting West Sussex BN15 9UH
Single-storey front extension, replacement garage, widened driveway entrance.
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AWDM/1040/26 Awaiting decision
Worthing Hospital Lyndhurst Road Worthing West Sussex BN11 2DH
Application for Certificate of Lawfulness for Proposed demolition of existing rooftop plant rooms and construction of new roof top plant rooms
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AWDM/1041/26 Awaiting decision
Church Of St Mary De Haura Church Street Shoreham-by-sea West Sussex
Application to vary Condition 1 (Approved Plans) of previously approved application AWDM/0180/26. Amendment: Revision to Written Scheme of Investigation and site plan to allow for an alternative drainage route. ORIGINAL DESCRIPTION: Replacement of doors to the south transept, installation of a post externally within the grounds of the church to mount a button to automate the doors, installation of below ground drainage to facilitate installation of WC facilities
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AWDM/1032/26 Awaiting decision
Street Record Southlands Way Shoreham-by-sea West Sussex
Section 211 Notice under the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 to pollard to 5m in height and to remove overhang onto adjacent parking bays one Lime tree (T1) in the Southlands Conservation Area.
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AWDM/1031/26 Awaiting decision
Unit 3 New Wharf Brighton Road Shoreham-by-sea West Sussex BN43 6RN
Application for Approval of Details Reserved by Condition 8 (CMP) of AWDM/1367/25 allowed on appeal
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AWDM/1033/26 Awaiting decision
155 Heene Road Worthing West Sussex BN11 4NY
Amalgamation of two self-contained flats to form a single dwellinghouse, together with alterations to the ground-floor rear elevation comprising the installation of white bi-fold doors and a replacement white kitchen window.
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AWDM/1030/26 Awaiting decision
71 Ullswater Road Sompting West Sussex BN15 9UG
Householder application for permitted development for prior approval for single storey extension to rear of property measuring 5m from rear wall of the original dwelling, maximum height 2.8m and height of eaves of the extension 2.45m
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AWDM/1029/26 Awaiting decision
Elreg House 58 Rosslyn Road Shoreham-by-sea West Sussex BN43 6WP
Approval of Details Reserved by Condition 3 (Construction Management Plan) of application AWDM/0525/24 allowed on appeal
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AWDM/1038/26 Awaiting decision
4 Mill Avenue Shoreham-by-sea West Sussex BN43 5GF
Garden room to replace garage
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AWDM/1024/26 Awaiting decision
36 East Meadway Shoreham-by-sea West Sussex BN43 5RF
Remove front dormer and pitched roof to existing 1.5 storey element to north side of the existing house. Addition of a part 1st floor, part 2-storey extension to front. New 2-storey rear infill extension. Replace existing roof tiles with insulated roof panels. Elevations to be finished with a mix of white coloured render and untreated timber cladding.
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AWDM/1022/26 Awaiting decision
25 Stoney Lane Shoreham-by-sea West Sussex BN43 6LA
Single storey rear extension (retrospective)
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AWDM/1026/26 Awaiting decision
35 Highdown Avenue Worthing West Sussex BN13 1QL
Application for Certificate of Lawfulness for proposed rooms in roof consisting of hip to side gable roof enlargements, rear dormer with Juliet balcony and roof lights to front and rear elevations.
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AWDM/1028/26 Awaiting decision
122 Sea Lane Worthing West Sussex BN12 4PU
Section 211 Notice under the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 to carry out work in the Goring Conservation Area: Yew (T1): Crown lift up to 2.5m, radial and height reduction up to 1.5m Holm oak (T2): Crown lift up to 2.5m, radial and height reduction up to 1.5m Holm oak (T3): Crown lift up to 2.5m, radial and height reduction up to 2m Holm oak (T4): Crown lift up to 2.5m, radial and height reduction up to 1.5m Bay (T5): Crown lift up to 2.5m, radial and height reduction up to 1.5m Portuguese laurel (T6): Crown lift up to 2.5m, radial and height reduction up to 1.5m Portuguese laurel (T7): Crown lift up to 2.5m, radial and height reduction up to 1.5m Birch (T8): Crown thinning up to 20% Holm oak (T9): Crown lift up to 5m to keep clear of road Bay (T10): Crown lift up to 3.5m, radial and height reduction up to 2m Pittosporum (T11): removal to ground level
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AWDM/1025/26 Awaiting decision
56 Haynes Road Worthing West Sussex BN14 7JY
Construction of rear garden outbuilding
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AWDM/1020/26 Awaiting decision
49 Hawthorn Road Worthing West Sussex BN14 9LT
Proposed rear extension
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AWDM/1016/26 Awaiting decision
74 Old Fort Road Shoreham-by-sea West Sussex BN43 5HA
Amendment to approved application AWDM/0189/26 to include a turret to the rear elevation and remodelled front facing dormer windows. ORIGINAL DESCRIPTION: External improvements to include the remodelling of front and rear dormer windows. Ridge line extended into half gable. Increased size of the existing rear dormer window and addition of white composite panelling to side of rear dormer. Ground floor front hipped end to be extended to gable end. New roof of natural slate (100mm thicker than the existing roof). Proposed flue to replace chimney. Glazed panels to existing balcony, increased size of eaves. New windows, front door and garage door and solar panels.
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AWDM/1017/26 Awaiting decision
Shoreham Library St Marys Road Shoreham-by-sea West Sussex BN43 5ZA
Section 211 Notice under the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 to carry out work in the Shoreham Conservation Area: Tree 0V30 Betula - Crown lift canopy to a maximum of 3m above ground level. Tree 0V32 Platanus - Crown lift canopy to a maximum of 3m above ground level and Tree group 0V33 Prunus - Crown lift canopies to a maximum of 2m above ground level
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AWDM/1018/26 Awaiting decision
2 New Barn Close Shoreham-by-sea West Sussex BN43 6HJ
Proposed rooms in roof consisting of rear dormer with Juliet balcony, side gable and rooflights to front elevation.
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AWDM/1019/26 Awaiting decision
20 Walpole Avenue Worthing West Sussex BN12 4PL
SINGLE STOREY FRONT & REAR EXTENSION
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AWDM/1014/26 Awaiting decision
Land Between 8 And 9 Holmbush Close Shoreham-by-sea West Sussex
Approval of Details Reserved by Conditions 03 (Surface Water); 04 (SuDs Maintenance); 05 (Foul Drainage); 06 (Car Parking) 07 (Cycle Parking); 08 (External Lighting); 09 (Hard and Soft Landscaping); 10 (Boundary Treatments); 11 (Materials); 13 (BNG Net Gain Plan); 16 (CMP details); 17 (ASHP Noise details); 18 (Protection from Road Noise details) of approved application AWDM/0261/26.
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AWDM/1011/26 Awaiting decision
31 Kingston Lane Southwick West Sussex BN42 4SJ
Widening of dropped kerb
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AWDM/1013/26 Awaiting decision
7 Valley Gardens Worthing West Sussex BN14 0JJ
Application for consent under Worthing Tree Preservation Order No.27 of 2001 Black Locust (T15): lateral reduction on Eastern side up to 2m.
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AWDM/1012/26 Awaiting decision
Chatsmore House Goring Street Worthing West Sussex
Application for consent under Worthing Tree Preservation Order 77/00004/TPO Chatsmore House, Goring Street, Worthing, T1 - Sycamore - Reduce the radial crown spread to East by a maximum of 2.5m to give 3m clearance from property
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AWDM/1010/26 Awaiting decision
Land Between 36 And 38 Barfield Park Lancing West Sussex
Erection of a medical facility with 2 no. 2 bedroom flats above, along with parking, access and landscaping, including pedestrian access from the Elite Football Performance Centre.
Recent decisions
Data to September 2026
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AWDM/1067/16 Withdrawn
79 Terringes Avenue Worthing West Sussex BN13 1JQ
Householder application for permitted development for prior approval for single storey extension to rear of property measuring 3.8m from rear wall of the original dwelling, maximum height 3m and height of eaves of the extension 2.9m
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AWDM/0240/25 Granted
Unit 1 North Block Hm Revenues And Customs Barrington Road Worthing West Sussex
Approval of Details Reserved by Conditions 27 (Remediation Verification) of approved Application AWDM/1979/19.
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AWDM/0674/26 Decided
67 First Avenue Worthing West Sussex BN14 9NP
Single storey summerhouse in rear garden.
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AWDM/0738/26 Decided
13 Ambrose Place Worthing West Sussex BN11 1PZ
Garden storage structure, hardstanding and brick walls to the frontage (Retrospective)
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AWDM/0739/26 Decided
13 Ambrose Place Worthing West Sussex BN11 1PZ
Listed Building Consent for garden storage structure, hardstanding and brick walls to the frontage (Retrospective)
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AWDM/0937/26 Decided
Unit 3 New Wharf Brighton Road Shoreham-by-sea West Sussex BN43 6RN
Approval of Details Reserved by Condition 13 (landscaping) of approved application AWDM/0671/25.
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AWDM/1019/25 Refused
Land West Of 51 To 63 Southview Road Southwick West Sussex
2 new dwellings with parking and associated access and amenity areas
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AWDM/0905/26 Decided
39 Rectory Farm Road Sompting West Sussex BN15 0ED
Two storey side extension
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AWDM/0543/26 Decided
56 Montague Street Worthing West Sussex BN11 3HE
Installation of air handling/plant units on roof
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AWDM/0834/26 Decided
34 Offington Gardens Worthing West Sussex BN14 9AU
Single storey rear extension and attached pergola (following removal of conservatory)
The full record
Decisions between 2019 and 2026
PlanIndex holds 2,291 decisions from Worthing between 2019 and 2026, part of 2,653 applications on record. Over that period 90% of clear-cut outcomes were approvals, 1,437 granted against 152 refused. The busiest single year was 2026, with 975 applications recorded.
The trailing-year figures above track current activity. This record reaches back further, so a decision here may predate the online portal; each application still has its own page with the source link.
From the archive
Earliest records shown in full
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AWDM/1728/19 Refused
117 Littlehampton Road Worthing West Sussex BN13 1QU
Proposed 2no. bedroom bungalow to rear of 117 Littlehampton Road, with 2no. parking and 2no. cycle spaces with access from Littlehampton Road
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AWDM/1605/19 Granted
2 Cypress Close Shoreham-By-Sea West Sussex BN43 6AE
Application for Certificate of Lawfulness for proposed side dormers to East and West roofslope, 2no. rooflights to West roofslope
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AWDM/1622/19 Granted
Rosecroft 8 Cross Road Southwick West Sussex BN42 4HE
Approval of details Reserved by Conditions 3 (facilities for storing refuse and waste including recycling) and 4 (secure, covered cycle parking) of previously approved AWDM/0683/19.
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AWDM/1631/19 Granted
139 Greenacres Shoreham-By-Sea West Sussex BN43 5XL
Amendment to approved application AWDM/0758/19 to increase the height of the rear extension by 60mm
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AWDM/1632/19 Granted
17 Lindum Road Worthing West Sussex BN13 1LX
Householder application for permitted development for prior approval for single-storey extension to rear of property measuring 4m from rear wall of the original house, maximum height 3m and height of eaves of the extension 3m.
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AWDM/1628/19 Granted
10 Willow Crescent Worthing West Sussex BN13 2SU
Householder application for permitted development for prior approval for single storey extension to rear of property measuring 4.05m from rear wall of the original house, maximum height 2.82m and height of eaves of the extension 2.6m.
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AWDM/1620/19 Granted
East Lodge Brighton Road Lancing West Sussex
Replacement of 12 no. windows with vent louvres on north elevation.
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AWDM/1599/19 Granted
85 Sea Lane Worthing West Sussex BN12 4QD
Application for consent under Worthing Tree Preservation Order No. 39 of 2003 to reduce stem by 4.5m and associated works, and install static bracing to one Holm Oak tree of group G1.
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AWDM/1751/19 Withdrawn
24 Busticle Lane Sompting Lancing West Sussex BN15 0DJ
Application for Lawful Development Certificate for proposed part hip to gable side extension to north elevation and enlarged rear dormer to east elevation.
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AWDM/1642/19 Granted
57 Cleveland Road Worthing West Sussex BN13 2HA
Retrospective application for garden room in the rear garden.
Decision speed
12 months to September 2026, where both dates are published
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Within 8 weeks the statutory target for most applications 587 49%
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8 to 13 weeks the target band for major development 398 33%
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Over 13 weeks often extended by agreement 220 18%
Planning agents in Worthing
The firms named as agent on the most applications on this register. Company information only.
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BJW Architectural 89% granted overall 67
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Tony Rogers Building Consultants 94% granted overall 47
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Krona Design Ltd. 100% granted overall 44
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Carl Moore Architectural Design 92% granted overall 34
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ADCS Ltd 94% granted overall 30
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Deadspace Designs 90% granted overall 30
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Shear Architectural Design Ltd 95% granted overall 29
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Horizon Design Ltd 100% granted overall 29
Browse by ward
Applications by ward in Worthing
- Broadwater 90
- Buckingham 56
- Castle 61
- Central 305
- Churchill 41
- Cokeham 52
- Durrington 44
- Eastbrook 60
- Gaisford 104
- Goring 172
- Heene 126
- Hillside 43
- Manor 63
- Marine Adur 90
- Marine Worthing 121
- Mash Barn 47
- Northbrook 50
- Offington 210
- Peverel 52
- Salvington 139
- Selden 105
- Southlands 42
- Southwick Green 83
- St Mary's 124
- St. Nicolas 71
- Tarring 89
- Widewater 58
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Applications by postcode district
Common questions
How many planning applications does Worthing decide?
In the 12 months to September 2026, Worthing decided 1205 planning applications. 84% of clear-cut outcomes were approvals.
How long does a planning decision take in Worthing?
The median time from a planning application being received to a decision was 57 days over the 12 months to September 2026. Individual cases vary with complexity and consultation responses.
How many Worthing decisions arrive within the eight week target?
Of the 1205 decisions in the 12 months to September 2026 where both dates are published, 49% came within eight weeks of the application being received, and 82% within thirteen weeks.
How many planning applications has Worthing decided in total?
PlanIndex holds 2291 decisions from Worthing between 2019 and 2026, out of 2,653 applications on record. Across that whole period 90% of clear-cut outcomes were approvals.
When is planning activity busiest in Worthing?
February 2026 was the busiest month across the 12 months to September 2026, with 143 applications recorded. The monthly pattern is listed on this page.
How do I find a planning application by its reference number?
Every application indexed here has its own page at a stable address. Look the reference up in a search engine together with the council name, or browse the latest applications below. Each page shows the description, address, dates and decision as the council published them.
Where can I see the full documents for an application?
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Worthing: 2,653 planning applications on record as of September 2026. Trailing 12 months: 1,205 decided, 84% approved, median 57 days to a decision. 1,390 new applications received in the same period. Decisions on record run between 2019 and 2026: 2,291 in total, 90% approved. Source: PlanIndex, planindex.co.uk.