Planning application
AWDM/0511/26
Simplicity 51A Old Fort Road Shoreham-by-sea West Sussex BN43 5RL
Proposal
The construction of a flood barrier to allow for the use of the lower ground floor of 51A Old Fort Road as a flexible habitable living space to include sleeping.
As published by the council, reference AWDM/0511/26
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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27 Apr 2026
Received by Worthing
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11 May 2026
Validated
Checked as complete and ready for consideration.
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22 Jul 2026
Decision issued: Refusal
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31 Jul 2026
Added to PlanIndex
What refusal means
The process from here
The council refused this application for the reasons set out on the decision notice, which the council portal holds in full. Only the applicant can appeal a refusal; the time limit runs from the decision date and is shorter for householder schemes.
Refusal does not prevent a fresh attempt. Applicants often address the reasons for refusal and resubmit, so a refused scheme is not necessarily the end of proposals for the site.
About householder applications
How this application type works
Householder applications cover work to an existing house and its garden: extensions, loft and garage conversions, porches, outbuildings and similar alterations within the boundary of the home. They cannot be used to create a separate dwelling or change what the building is used for. Councils aim to decide them within eight weeks, and immediate neighbours are usually notified and given a chance to comment.
Nearby applications
Within 500 metres
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AWDM/0511/26 Refused
Simplicity 51A Old Fort Road Shoreham-by-sea West Sussex BN43 5RL
The construction of a flood barrier to allow for the use of the lower ground floor of 51A Old Fort Road as a flexible habitable living space to include sleeping.
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AWDM/1119/23 Granted
Former 51 Old Fort Road Shoreham-by-sea West Sussex BN43 5RL
Demolition of existing chalet bungalow and construction of a pair of semi detached 3 storey, 3 bedroom houses (including lower ground floor below existing ground level) AWDM/2007/21. Application for Variation of Condition 1 (approved plans) and Condition 3 (Materials) of AWDM/1698/22
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AWDM/2007/21 Granted
51 Old Fort Road Shoreham-By-Sea West Sussex BN43 5RL
Demolition of existing chalet bungalow and construction of a pair of semi detached 3 storey, 3 bedroom houses (including lower ground floor below existing ground level.)
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AWDM/1698/22 Granted
51 Old Fort Road Shoreham-by-sea West Sussex BN43 5RL
Demolition of existing chalet bungalow and construction of a pair of semi detached 3 storey, 3 bedroom houses (including lower ground floor below existing ground level) Application for a Removal and Variation of conditions of previously approved AWDM/2007/21. To vary Condition 1 (Approved Plans) and Condition 3 (External Materials), to remove Condition 14 (Drainage) and to add a condition relating to a Construction Management Plan.
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AWDM/1058/24 Granted
Former 51 Old Fort Road Shoreham-by-sea West Sussex BN43 5RL
Application to Vary Conditions 1 and 15 of Approved AWDM/2007/21 to enable floor level of the ground floor living rooms to be set as built at 5.87 metres AOD and for the lower ground floor to be habitable, (non sleeping.)
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AWDM/1058/24 Granted
Former 51 Old Fort Road Shoreham-by-sea West Sussex BN43 5RL
Application to Vary Conditions 1 and 15 of Approved AWDM/2007/21 to enable floor level of the ground floor living rooms to be set as built at 5.87 metres AOD and for the lower ground floor to be habitable, (non sleeping.)
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AWDM/0660/26 Granted
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