AWDM/0595/26

1. 15 May 2026

   Received by Worthing

2. 18 May 2026

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

3. 29 Jun 2026

   Decision issued: Application Permitted

4. 31 Jul 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

Permission has been granted, usually subject to conditions listed on the decision notice, some of which must be discharged before work starts. The decision notice on the council portal sets out exactly what was approved.

Work must normally begin within three years of the decision or the permission lapses. Neighbours cannot appeal a grant; challenging one means judicial review of how the decision was made, within tight time limits.

A lawful development certificate is a legal determination, not a planning judgement. It asks the council to confirm either that existing use or works are lawful, often through the passage of time, or that a proposal would not need planning permission at all. The applicant must prove the facts; the merits of the scheme are not considered.

More on lawful development applications in our guide

• AWDM/0595/26 Granted

  81 Downlands Avenue Worthing West Sussex BN14 9HE

  Application for Certificate of Lawfulness for proposed loft conversion including rear dormer and front rooflights.

  15 May 2026 0m away Lawful development
• AWDM/0460/26 Awaiting decision

  120 Upper Brighton Road Worthing West Sussex BN14 9JB

  Proposed extension to width of vehicular access.

  15 Apr 2026 135m away Householder
• AWDM/0460/26 Awaiting decision

  120 Upper Brighton Road Worthing West Sussex BN14 9JB

  Proposed extension to width of vehicular access.

  15 Apr 2026 135m away Householder
• AWDM/1265/25 Refused

  121 Shandon Road Worthing West Sussex BN14 9EA

  First floor side extension; loft conversion with hip to gable roof extensions, rear dormer and front roof lights

  6 Oct 2025 155m away Householder
• AWDM/1265/25 Refused

  121 Shandon Road Worthing West Sussex BN14 9EA

  First floor side extension; loft conversion with hip to gable roof extensions, rear dormer and front roof lights

  6 Oct 2025 155m away Householder
• AWDM/0233/26 Awaiting decision

  113 Upper Brighton Road Worthing West Sussex BN14 9JD

  Secondary vehicular access to create in out driveway, new brick wall with piers

  23 Feb 2026 172m away Householder

• 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

  29 Jul 2026 Lawful development
• AWDM/0880/26 Awaiting decision

  33 Manor Close Southwick West Sussex BN42 4NW

  Application for Certificate of Lawfulness for proposed single storey rear extension

  24 Jul 2026 Lawful development
• 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.

  23 Jul 2026 Lawful development
• AWDM/0743/26 Granted

  32 Pratton Avenue Lancing West Sussex BN15 9NU

  Application for Certificate of Lawfulness for proposed hip to gable loft conversion including rear dormer and 2no. rooflights

  16 Jun 2026 Lawful development
• AWDM/0853/26 Granted

  26 Keymer Crescent Worthing West Sussex BN12 4LD

  Application for Certificate of Lawfulness for proposed loft conversion including rear hip-to-gable roof extension, north side dormer, and 1no. front facing rooflight

  17 Jul 2026 Lawful development