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Chatsworth Hotel 13 - 23 The Steyne Worthing West Sussex BN11 3DU

Awaiting decision Worthing AWDM/0575/26 Certificate Existing Lawful Use/Dev

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Proposal

Certificate of Lawfulness at 13-15 The Steyne for existing use as staff accommodation.

As published by the council, reference AWDM/0575/26

Application record

Reference
AWDM/0575/26
Type
Certificate Existing Lawful Use/Dev
Status
Registered
Received
12 May 2026
Validated
18 May 2026
Ward
Central
Postcode
BN11 3DU

Timeline

Dates from the published record

  1. 12 May 2026

    Received by Worthing

  2. 18 May 2026

    Validated

    Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

  3. 31 Jul 2026

    Added to PlanIndex

  4. Decision

    Awaiting decision

    Decision expected by 13 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 58 days over the applications it decided in the last year.

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Lewis and Co Planning SE Ltd Agent, a planning consultancy

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Documents

Plans, drawings, consultee responses and the officer's report

13 documents on file for this application

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What 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 lawful development applications in a median of 64 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

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  • Chatsworth Hotel 13 - 23 The Steyne Worthing West Sussex BN11 3DU

    AWDM/0575/26 Submitted 12 May 2026 50 yards away

    99% historically approved · decision due ~13 Jul

    Certificate of Lawfulness at 13-15 The Steyne for existing use as staff accommodation.

    Awaiting decision Lawful development 13 docs

  • Stanford Cottage Stanford Square Worthing West Sussex BN11 3EZ

    AWDM/1347/21 Submitted 14 Jul 2021 100 yards away

    Installation of signage comprising of:- 1 set of halo illuminated text over entrance; Retention of 1 internally illuminated menu to right hand side of entrance; 1 replacement logo to archway on Stanford Square, 1 externally illuminated roundel to brick planter

    Granted Advertising 15 docs

  • Stanford Cottage Stanford Square Worthing West Sussex BN11 3EZ

    AWDM/1350/21 Submitted 14 Jul 2021 100 yards away

    Listed Building Consent for installation of signage comprising of:- 1 set of halo illuminated text over entrance; Retention of 1 internally illuminated menu to right hand side of entrance; 1 replacement logo to archway on Stanford Square; 2no. wall lanterns; 1 externally illuminated logo to brick planter

    Granted Heritage and listed buildings 15 docs

  • Stanford Cottage Stanford Square Worthing West Sussex BN11 3EZ

    AWDM/1249/24 Submitted 30 Sep 2024 100 yards away

    Section 211 Notice under the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 to reduce crown height and radial spread by up to 2 metres Horse Chestnut tree T1, and to fell and replace Horse Chestnut tree T2 in the South Street Conservation Area.

    Granted Trees 6 docs

  • Stanford Cottage Stanford Square Worthing West Sussex BN11 3EZ

    AWDM/1249/24 Submitted 30 Sep 2024 100 yards away

    Section 211 Notice under the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 to reduce crown height and radial spread by up to 2 metres Horse Chestnut tree T1, and to fell and replace Horse Chestnut tree T2 in the South Street Conservation Area.

    Granted Trees 6 docs

  • 21 Marine Parade Worthing West Sussex BN11 3PT

    AWDM/0317/20 Submitted 20 Feb 2020 100 yards away

    86% historically approved · decision due ~8 May

    Advertisement consent for various halo-illuminated and non-illuminated signage to front (south) elevation.

    Awaiting decision Advertising 7 docs

In Worthing

  • AWDM/0367/26 Granted

    28 Brook Close Worthing West Sussex BN11 2QW

    Application for Certificate of Lawfulness for proposed rear dormer

    Received 23 Mar, published by the council 31 Jul 2026 Lawful development
  • AWDM/0941/26 Awaiting decision

    34 Hillview Road Worthing West Sussex BN14 0BX

    Application for Certificate of Lawfulness for Proposed conversion of loft space to create 2no. side dormers and front rooflight

    Received 11 Aug, published by the council 14 Aug 2026 Lawful development
  • AWDM/1513/25 Granted

    327 Brighton Road Worthing West Sussex BN11 2HP

    Application for Certificate of Lawfulness for single storey outbuilding

    Received 3 Dec, published by the council 12 Aug 2026 Lawful development
  • AWDM/1530/25 Granted

    Land At South West Corner Of Car Park Downlands Retail Park Lyons Way Worthing West Sussex

    Application for a Lawful Development Certificate for confirmation that planning permission AWDM/0333/22 has lawfully commenced.

    Received 8 Dec, published by the council 12 Aug 2026 Lawful development
  • AWDM/1342/25 Granted

    Celty 54A Henty Road Worthing West Sussex BN14 7HF

    Application for Certificate of Lawfulness for proposed brick enclosing front wall

    Received 22 Oct, published by the council 12 Aug 2026 Lawful development