Planning application
Bar Next Door 21 Rowlands Road Worthing West Sussex BN11 3JJ
Works: Windows or glazing
Still open. Anyone can comment while the consultation period runs, and comments go to the council rather than to us.
Proposal
Re-opening of side entrance in connection with proposed self-containment of existing flat on 1st and 2nd floors, removal of existing metal fire escape to rear and insertion of first-floor rear window to replace existing door; formation of bin/cycle store in rear yard. Change of use of ground floor from bar/drinking establishment (sui generis) to retail/commercial/business use (Class E)
As published by the council, reference AWDM/0362/26
Application record
- Reference
- AWDM/0362/26
- Type
- Full Application
- Status
- Registered
- Received
- 20 Mar 2026
- Validated
- 20 May 2026
- Ward
- Heene
- Postcode
- BN11 3JJ
Timeline
Dates from the published record
-
20 Mar 2026
Received by Worthing
-
20 May 2026
Validated
Checked as complete and ready for consideration.
-
31 Jul 2026
Added to PlanIndex
-
Decision
Awaiting decision
Decision expected by 15 July 2026, 8 weeks from validation under the statutory target for most applications. Extensions of time are common and are agreed case by case.
Worthing took a median of 57 days over the applications it decided in the last year.
Who's behind it
Company information only, from the register and Companies House
Brian Elstone Surveying Services Ltd Agent, a surveying firm registered in Littlehampton
Active · incorporated 2009 · Littlehampton
19 applications on PlanIndex · across 4 councils · 100% granted
Trade members see everything this firm has filed, how it was decided, and get an email the day it files again.
See their track recordDocuments
Plans, drawings, consultee responses and the officer's report
21 documents on file for this application
A planning file usually holds the application form, drawings and site plans, consultee responses, the officer's report and the decision notice.
Trade members open them from here.
Open the documentsWhat happens while it is decided
This application is with Worthing for determination, against a statutory target of eight weeks. Over the last year Worthing decided full applications in a median of 72 days. More in our guide to how long planning decisions take.
About full applications
A full application seeks permission for a complete, detailed proposal in one go, with siting, design, access and landscaping all fixed at this stage. More in our guide to planning application types.
Nearby applications
Within 500 metres
-
19 Rowlands Road Worthing West Sussex BN11 3JJ
Enlargement of lean-to extension approved under AWDM/0452/20 and addition of wrought iron gate to front entrance
Granted Full applications Extension 9 docs -
19 Rowlands Road Worthing West Sussex BN11 3JJ
Enlargement of lean-to extension approved under AWDM/0452/20 and addition of wrought iron gate to front entrance
Granted Full applications Extension 9 docs -
Bar Next Door 21 Rowlands Road Worthing West Sussex BN11 3JJ
89% historically approved · decision due ~15 Jul
Re-opening of side entrance in connection with proposed self-containment of existing flat on 1st and 2nd floors, removal of existing metal fire escape to rear and insertion of first-floor rear window to replace existing door; formation of bin/cycle store in rear yard. Change of use of ground floor from bar/drinking establishment (sui generis) to retail/commercial/business use (Class E)
Awaiting decision Windows or glazing -
9 Queens Road Worthing West Sussex
Pitched roof dormers to sides and rear (3 in total) and new rooflights to front east elevation in connection with the conversion of loft space to form 2 new rooms creating a 9 bedroom HMO (sui generis).
Granted Full applications Loft or dormer 19 docs -
148 - 150 Montague Street Worthing West Sussex BN11 3HH
Approval of Details Reserved by Conditions 3 (materials), 4 (architectural details), 9 (sustainability measures) and 11 (construction management plan) and partial approval of condition 8 (noise attenuation & ventilation scheme) of application AWDM/1483/23.
Granted Conditions 19 docs -
148 - 150 Montague Street Worthing West Sussex BN11 3HH
Approval of Details Reserved by Conditions 3 (materials), 4 (architectural details), 9 (sustainability measures) and 11 (construction management plan) and partial approval of condition 8 (noise attenuation & ventilation scheme) of application AWDM/1483/23.
Granted Conditions 19 docs
Other full applications
In Worthing
-
AWDM/0484/25 Granted
40 Marine Parade Worthing West Sussex
Retention of alterations to frontage decking to create access ramp with associated timber wall (1.2m high above edge of ramp), also retention of timber wall at side boundary (2.04m high above the deck and 2.4m above ground level)
-
AWDM/0411/26 Granted
10 Salisbury Road Worthing West Sussex BN11 1RB
Retrospective change of use from small house in multiple occupation (Use Class C4) to large house in multiple occupation (Sui Generis)
-
AWDM/0683/25 Granted
50 - 52 South Street Worthing West Sussex BN11 3AA
Replacement of existing timber windows with double glazed timber windows to front elevation and uPVC double glazed windows to rear.
-
AWDM/1345/25 Withdrawn
70 Broadwater Street West Worthing West Sussex BN14 9DE
Change of use from Use Class E to hot food takeaway (sui generis), including the erection of an extract flue, new door to north elevation and awning to front (west elevation) and other associated alterations.
-
AWDM/1279/25 Granted
97 - 99 Montague Street Worthing West Sussex BN11 3BN
Erection of additional storey for the creation of four self-contained residential units (Use Class C3) with terraces and screening