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Worthing planning applications
856 applications. 93% approved. 60 days to decide.
As of July 2026, PlanIndex holds 856 planning applications from Worthing. 143 were decided in the trailing 12 months, with 93% of clear-cut outcomes approved.
Latest applications
Data to July 2026
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AWDM/0890/26 Awaiting decision
55 Penfold Road Worthing West Sussex BN14 8PG
Application for Certificate of Lawfulness for Proposed loft conversion with rear dormer and Juliet balcony, front rooflights
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AWDM/0887/26 Awaiting decision
90 Hillrise Avenue Sompting West Sussex BN15 0LS
Single storey rear extension
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AWDM/0880/26 Awaiting decision
33 Manor Close Southwick West Sussex BN42 4NW
Application for Certificate of Lawfulness for proposed single storey rear extension
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AWDM/0876/26 Awaiting decision
3 Franklands Close Worthing West Sussex BN14 0BD
Application for Certificate of Lawfulness for proposed side extension (garage) and replacement rear conservatory roof.
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AWDM/0875/26 Awaiting decision
4 Vale Walk Worthing West Sussex BN14 0BS
Single storey rear extension (following demolition of conservatory/store)
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AWDM/0871/26 Awaiting decision
74 Kingston Lane Shoreham-by-sea West Sussex BN43 6YQ
First floor side/rear extension
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AWDM/0869/26 Awaiting decision
21 Kings Walk Shoreham-by-sea West Sussex
Demolition of existing garages. Proposed ground and first floor extensions together with alterations and extension of roof, including raising of the ridge, to form accommodation within the roofspace. New first floor balcony to front and inset terrace within roofspace at front. Elevations to be finished in buff brick and timber cladding; roof in standing seam metal.
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AWDM/0872/26 Awaiting decision
1 - 3 Ship Street Shoreham-by-sea West Sussex
Non-material amendment to approved AWDM/0122/26 to relocate bin and bike storage.
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AWDM/0868/26 Awaiting decision
31 Roman Way Southwick West Sussex BN42 4TN
Application to vary condition 1 (Approved plans) of application AWDM/1548/25. Amendment: Merging of two dormers on south side roofslope into one larger dormer. ORIGINAL DESCRIPTION: Roof conversion including hip to gable roof extensions to north and east sides, part hip to gable extension to west side, 2no. dormer windows to south side, dormer to north side and ground floor extension to south side.
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AWDM/0866/26 Awaiting decision
8 Gordon Road Lancing West Sussex BN15 9LP
Proposed 2no. dormers to front roofslope.
Recent decisions
Data to July 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/0578/26 Granted
9 Warwick Road Worthing West Sussex BN11 3ET
Internal alterations to replace the ground to basement staircase; and enclosure of part of second floor rear terrace to create conservatory
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AWDM/0577/26 Granted
9 Warwick Road Worthing West Sussex BN11 3ET
Enclosure of part of second floor rear terrace to create conservatory
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AWDM/0726/26 Granted
Unit 2 Worthing House 2 - 6 South Street Worthing West Sussex BN11 3AA
Advertisement consent for a new non-illuminated fascia sign
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AWDM/0532/26 Withdrawn
33 Smugglers Walk Worthing West Sussex BN12 4DP
Single-storey extension to west side
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AWDM/0554/26 Granted
9 Fontwell Close Worthing West Sussex BN14 0AD
Application for consent under Worthing Tree Preservation Order No.9 of 2009 to crown lift up to 2 metres over public pavement and up to 5 metres over carriageway (Hurston Close) one Yew tree T1.
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AWDM/0556/26 Granted
Flat 3 30 Mill Road Worthing West Sussex BN11 5DR
Application for consent under Worthing Tree Preservation Order No.4 of 1998 to re-pollard to previous points one Black Poplar tree T1, and to reduce crown height and radial spread by up to 1 metre two Holly trees T1 and T2 of group G1.
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AWDM/0569/26 Granted
St Marys Residential Home 14 Westbrooke Worthing West Sussex BN11 1RF
Application for consent under Worthing Tree Preservation Order No.47 of 1995 to fell and replace one Purple Beech tree T3.
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AWDM/0610/26 Granted
21 Shandon Road Worthing West Sussex BN14 9DY
Single storey rear extension.
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AWDM/0698/26 Granted
Flat 4 67 Richmond Road Worthing West Sussex BN11 4AQ
Replacement of the 4no existing white painted timber sliding sash windows on the first-floor rear (South) and West side elevations with 1no white sliding sash window and 3 white UPVC double glazed casements.
The full record
Decisions between 2021 and 2026
PlanIndex holds 554 decisions from Worthing between 2021 and 2026, part of 856 applications on record. Over that period 93% of clear-cut outcomes were approvals, 498 granted against 35 refused. The busiest single year was 2026, with 371 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/0854/20 Granted
17 Vicarage Fields Worthing West Sussex BN13 3SF
Application for consent under Worthing Tree Preservation Order No.20 of 2001 to reduce crown height and radial spread by up to 2 metres and crown thin 10% Holm trees of group G3.
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AWDM/1442/20 Granted
18 Normandy Court West Parade Worthing West Sussex BN11 3QY
Replacement back door from wooden to UPVC, Replacement bedroom door from solid UPVC to UPVC with window and Replacement bedroom window from UPVC to UPVC in an altered configuration. Replacement safety railings to 110cm
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AWDM/1212/20 Granted
Flat 12 Charnwood Court 2 Farncombe Road Worthing West Sussex BN11 2BE
Replace 4no. vertical sliding timber windows and 1no. timber door with UPVC vertical sliding double glazed windows and UPVC double glazed door to east and south elevation.
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AWDM/1677/20 Granted
27 First Avenue Lancing West Sussex BN15 9QG
Provision of vehicular access and hard surfacing.
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AWDM/1147/21 Granted
170 Old Shoreham Road Southwick Brighton West Sussex BN42 4HU
Single storey rear extension and raised decking area.
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AWDM/1099/21 Granted
75A Old Fort Road Shoreham-By-Sea West Sussex BN43 5HA
Cladding to rendered walls that face South, East and West.
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AWDM/1037/21 Granted
11 Gordon Road Shoreham-By-Sea West Sussex BN43 6WF
Single storey side/rear extension
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AWDM/0949/21 Granted
5 Withdean Avenue Worthing West Sussex BN12 4XD
Application for Lawful Development Certificate for proposed single storey rear extension
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AWDM/0924/21 Granted
61 Quicksilver Street Worthing West Sussex BN13 1FL
Retention of roller shutter door to garage (retrospective)
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AWDM/0898/21 Granted
First Floor Flat 29 Warwick Gardens Worthing West Sussex BN11 1PF
New UPVC sash window to replace door and removal of metal fire escape stair to rear elevation.
Decision speed
12 months to July 2026, where both dates are published
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Within 8 weeks the statutory target for most applications 69 48%
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8 to 13 weeks the target band for major development 40 28%
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Over 13 weeks often extended by agreement 34 24%
Common questions
How many planning applications does Worthing decide?
In the 12 months to July 2026, Worthing decided 143 planning applications. 93% 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 60 days over the 12 months to July 2026. Individual cases vary with complexity and consultation responses.
How many Worthing decisions arrive within the eight week target?
Of the 143 decisions in the 12 months to July 2026 where both dates are published, 48% came within eight weeks of the application being received, and 76% within thirteen weeks.
How many planning applications has Worthing decided in total?
PlanIndex holds 554 decisions from Worthing between 2021 and 2026, out of 856 applications on record. Across that whole period 93% of clear-cut outcomes were approvals.
When is planning activity busiest in Worthing?
June 2026 was the busiest month across the 12 months to July 2026, with 118 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.
Cite these figures
Worthing: 856 planning applications on record as of July 2026. Trailing 12 months: 143 decided, 93% approved, median 60 days to a decision. 409 new applications received in the same period. Decisions on record run between 2021 and 2026: 554 in total, 93% approved. Source: PlanIndex, planindex.co.uk.