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Explore collected planning applications and decisions for Arun District Council. Search an address, application reference or proposal to find a record.

Collected application statistics

Collected records · All available dates
12,586Searchable applications
235Recorded as pending
89%Approval rate · 10,266 approved or refused records
1,127Refused applications

9,139 approved · 1,127 refused · 534 withdrawn. Received dates in our records: 3 Feb 2015 to 9 Oct 2026. Most recent record check: 15 Oct 2026. Counts reflect the last collected status; some records may be out of date.

Local planning information

Council sources checked 14 Sept 2026

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Conservation areas and Article 4 directions

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Conservation areas23 mapped area records
Article 4 direction areasNo boundary records available in this collection

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  1. ApproveLU/18/19/PO

    Application for removal of planning obligation imposed on planning reference LU/192/90 dated 3/9/1991 referring to the occupation of the cottages

    41 Western Road Littlehampton BN17 5PG

    Received 18 Jan 2019
  2. ApproveConditionallyP/22/18/HH

    Two storey/dormer extension to side of property.

    46 The Green Pagham PO21 4SB

    Received 22 Feb 2018
  3. ApproveConditionallyEP/1/21/PL

    Variation of conditions following EP/148/19/PL relating to wording of conditions 13- The proposed dwellings shall not be occupied until the car parking space associated with the plot and pedestrian walkways have been constructed in accordance with plans and details submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. The parking spaces on the development site shall thereafter be retained at all times for their designated use & 14 - The proposed dwellings shall not be occupied until the cycle parking spaces associated with the plot have been provided in accordance with plans and details submitted to and approved by the Local Planning Authority. The spaces shall thereafter be retained.

    Scorton 9 Lime Tree Close East Preston BN16 1JA

    Received 7 Jan 2021
  4. ApproveBE/135/25/AOO

    Application to approve details required under the Section 106 dated 03/11/21 linked to BE/109/19/OUT relating to the approval of the Affordable Housing Scheme (Schedule 3 Para. 1.2).

    Land East of Shripney Road and South of Hadden House Shripney Road Bersted

    Received 28 Nov 2025
  5. Prior Approv not reqY/43/20/PDH

    Notification under extended permitted development rights for a single storey rear extension with pitched tiled roof measuring 4.2m from beyond the rear wall of the original dwelling house, with maximum height of 3.8m and eaves height of 2.8m

    1 Gladstone Road Yapton BN18 0JP

    Received 28 Apr 2020
  6. ApproveConditionallyR/10/22/HH

    Single storey porch extension and alterations to the external fenestration.

    8 Frobisher Way Rustington BN16 2BA

    Received 20 Jan 2022
  7. ApproveConditionallyAW/344/19/HH

    First floor side extension and alterations to rear elevation.

    8 Aldbourne Drive Aldwick PO21 4NE

    Received 18 Dec 2019
  8. ApproveConditionallyAL/82/18/LDO

    Horticultural Development: Local Development Order 2016 Pre-Development notification for the proposed demolition of existing glasshouses & packing shed & provide new poly tunnels, packing & distribution barns complete with sunken loading dock, concrete yard, new office unit & additional water storage tanks.

    Aldingbourne Nurseries Church Road Aldingbourne West Sussex PO20 3TU

    Received 31 Jul 2018
  9. Prior Approv not reqY/28/26/PDH

    Notification under extended permitted development rights for proposed single storey rear extension, measuring 4 metres from existing dwellinghouse, with a height of 3.5 metres and an eaves height of 2.6 metres.

    26 Cherry Avenue Yapton BN18 0LB

    Received 19 May 2026
  10. ApproveConditionallyLU/327/20/PL

    Application under Regulation 3 of the Town and Country Planning (General Regulations) 2015 for the change of use of single dwellinghouse to 2 No. residential apartments & associated external alterations. This site is in CIL Zone 4 (Zero Rated) as flats.

    38 Arundel Road Littlehampton BN17 7DB

    Received 1 Dec 2020
  11. ApproveConditionallyEP/151/20/HH

    Single-storey side extension and storm porch.

    56 Saxon Close East Preston BN16 1DX

    Received 26 Nov 2020
  12. WithdrawnAB/77/17/PL

    Demolition of existing dwelling & buildings. Erection of a block of 45 sheltered apartments for the elderly (comprising 21 x one bedroom apartments and 24 x two bedroom apartments age restricted to 60 years and over); with associated access, electric buggy/cycle store, refuse bin store & 34 parking spaces. This application affects the setting of a Listed Building & the character & appearance of the Arundel Conservation Area.

    Blastreat Limited and Adjoining Greenhurst Fitzalan Road Arundel BN18 9JS

    Received 31 May 2017
  13. ApproveConditionallyAW/212/19/HH

    Replacement of extension and conservatory with single storey rear extension plus a loft conversion. New windows, doors, cladding and roofing to house. Boat house to be painted. This application may affect the character and appearance of Aldwick Bay Conservation Area.

    5 Bay Walk Aldwick PO21 4ET

    Received 19 Jul 2019
  14. ApproveConditionallyAW/249/25/HH

    Single storey rear extension, cladding to some external walls and changes to fenestration.

    43 Leonora Drive Pagham PO21 3NH

    Received 22 Oct 2025
  15. ApproveConditionallyR/182/20/HH

    Single storey extension to side of dwelling.

    31 Hawke Close Rustington BN16 2AT

    Received 24 Sept 2020
  16. ApproveConditionallyY/105/19/PL

    Conversion of & alterations to existing barns to create 3 no. dwellings, erection of car barns & stores, a replacement pump house, demolition of barn & associated landscaping & parking - This application may affect the character and appearance of Main Road/Church Road Conservation Area.

    Stakers Farm North End Road Yapton BN18 0DU

    Received 14 Nov 2019
  17. ApproveConditionallyFG/101/18/PL

    New cattery for animal rescue centre. This application is a Departure from the Development Plan.

    Hangleton Farm Livery Stables Wadars Animal Rescue Centre Hangleton Lane Ferring BN12 6PP

    Received 15 May 2018
  18. ApproveConditionallyBN/47/20/T

    A1 (ash) - Reduce overall height and radial spread by no more than 2metres on all aspects to leave a remaining height of 14m and spread of 12m. A2 (ash) - Reduce overall height and radial spread by no more than 2metres on all aspects to leave a remaining height of 16m and spread of (14). Reduce/remove small branches (pruning wounds must not exceed 50mm diameter) as necessary, to achieve no more than 30cm clearance of overhead (BT) cables routed through the crown.

    The Lodge & Clarendon House Church Lane Eastergate Chichester PO20 3UT

    Received 7 May 2020
  19. ApproveConditionallyBR/14/19/PL

    Retention of storage container. This application may affect the setting of listed buildings.

    Coopers Yard Shripney Road Bognor Regis PO22 9LN

    Received 18 Jan 2019
  20. ApproveConditionallyLU/170/21/HH

    Erection of single storey rear extension

    8 Sternway Littlehampton BN17 6PJ

    Received 2 Jun 2021
  21. ApproveConditionallyBR/272/19/PL

    Replacement of existing failed balcony slabs together with the railings on like for like basis & repair canopy roof. This application affects the character & appearance of the Aldwick Road Conservation Area.

    Sussex Court Park Road Bognor Regis PO21 2PY

    Received 24 Sept 2019
  22. ApproveConditionallyAL/59/18/HH

    New extension, demolition of garage & conservatory & erection of a single storey rear extension & two storey side extension. Resite side entry front door to front,moving toilet to side position.

    Northfields Hook Lane Aldingbourne PO20 3TE

    Received 4 Jun 2018
  23. WithdrawnBN/45/18/DOC

    Application for approval of details reserved by condition previously approved under planning permission BN/43/16/PL relating to condition No. 16 (Detailed level survey of the site), 17 (Materials) & 27 (Construction Management Plan)

    Land At Angels Nursery Yapton Road Barnham PO22 0AY

    Received 25 Jul 2018
  24. ApproveConditionallyEP/26/20/HH

    Conversion of garage to detached annexe.

    The Millstone Sea Lane Close East Preston BN16 1NQ

    Received 3 Mar 2020

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