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

Collected application statistics

Collected records · All available dates
2,056Searchable applications
17Recorded as pending
96%Approval rate · 1,782 approved or refused records
70Refused applications

1,712 approved · 70 refused · 110 withdrawn. Most recent record check: 11 Oct 2026. Counts reflect the last collected status; some records may be out of date.

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More application records

  1. Application DeterminedAB/56/97

    The removal of existing standard concrete lighting columns from Maltravers Street, Arundel, and their replacement with small wall mounted floodlights and ''Heritage'' style free standing columns. Three of the floodlights would be attached to listed buildings, that is to say no's 15, 19 and 49 Maltravers Street. Details of the light fittings, control boxes and cabling are shown on the submitted plans and elevations. One of the free standing light columns would be located at the junction between Maltravers Street and New Cut, while the others would be located in front of 25 Maltravers Street. These Measures are intended to enhance the character of the conservation area and will complement repairs to the retaining wall, iron posts and railings in Maltravers Street, granted listed building consent on 16th November 1995 (Government Office for the South East Ref SEP/44/P3800/2/02.)

    Nos. 15, 19 & 49 Maltravers Street, Arundel

    Received Not published
  2. Application ApprovedCC/222/92

    Extension of time limit imposed as Condition No.1 of planning permission CC/34/91 in respect of filling an existing hollow with surplus soil

    Land west of the Lavant Branch Railway Line, Plainwood Lane, Summersdale, Chichester

    Received Not published
  3. Application ApprovedCC/5493/07

    2 no extensions to form larger staff room and additional office accommodation, meeting room and WC

    St Anthony's School, Woodlands Lane, Chichester, PO19 5PA

    Received Not published
  4. Application ApprovedR/271/07

    Demolition of all existing buildings and structures on site and full clearance of all debris

    Abbotswood & The Rustington Centre, Station Road, Rustington, Littlehampton, BN16 3BJ

    Received Not published
  5. Application ApprovedDC/2093/04 (NH)

    Continued siting/use of a temporary relocatable classroom unit (E671) comprising 1 class base for an additional temporary period without compliance with Condition on Planning Permission NH 79 97 dated 28 August 1997.

    Holbrook Primary School, Holbrook School Lane, Horsham, RH12 5PP

    Received Not published
  6. Application WithdrawnWSCC/008/23

    Installation of an Anaerobic Digestion (AD) plant to treat liquid biological waste stream from manufacturing plant

    Modern Moulds Business Centre, Unit A1 – A3, Harwood Road, Littlehampton, West Sussex, BN17 7AU

    Received Not published
  7. Application ApprovedWE/00/035

    Review of mineral planning permissions WE/2/69 for the winning of gravel and WE/41/71 and WE/62/87 for the extraction of sand and gravel at Hambrook West and Little Hambrook Farm gravel pits comprising land south of Common Road, Hambrook, Westbourne.

    Hambrook Gravel Pits, Common Road, Hambrook, Chichester, PO18 8UP

    Received Not published
  8. Application DeterminedAR/02/02084

    Variation of condition 2 of planning permission AR/29/94 to extend the time for the extraction of stone

    Paddockhurst Quarry, Paddockhurst Lane, Balcombe, West Sussex

    Received Not published
  9. Application DeterminedWSCC/004/23/DIS1

    Discharge of conditions 4 (Planting Maintenance Schedule) of Planning Permission WSCC/004/23.

    Youth and Community Centre, West Green Drive, West Green, Crawley RH11 7EL

    Received Not published
  10. Application ApprovedDC/554/05 (WS)

    Importation of up to 5,000 tonnes per annum of soils and peat to Rock Common Sandpit for blending with indigenous sands and resale as growing medium

    Rock Common Quarry, The Hollow, Washington, Pulborough, West Sussex, RH20 3DA

    Received Not published
  11. Application ApprovedWSCC/041/10/TG

    Building for storage of compost and associated operations.

    South East Corner, Tangmere Airfield, Tangmere, Chichester, West Sussex, PO20 2FT

    Received Not published
  12. Application ApprovedWSCC/004/25

    The continued siting and use of a temporary classroom unit (Variation of Condition 1 of planning permission WSCC/013/20 to retain the temporary building)

    Yapton C of E School, North End Road, Arundel, BN18 0DU

    Received Not published
  13. Application DeterminedEL/98/517

    N/A

    Duncton Quarry

    Received Not published
  14. Application ApprovedHH/3783/08

    Proposed construction of replacement school building, demolition of existing school and associated external works

    Northlands Wood County Primary School, Beech Hill, Haywards Heath, RH16 3RX

    Received Not published
  15. Application ApprovedWSCC/021/16/WB

    New replacement canopy, extension to existing canopy, and creation of a level hard surface

    Thomas A'Becket Infant School, Pelham Road, Worthing, BN13 1JB

    Received Not published
  16. Application WithdrawnWSCC/015/11/HA

    Provision of an additional Modular single classroom with WCs. This application is for a 3 year period

    Hassocks Infant School, Chancellors Park, Hassocks, BN6 8EY

    Received Not published
  17. Application ApprovedWSCC/014/10/FB

    The continued siting and use of a Temporary Classroom unit

    Fishbourne C of E Primary School, Roman Way, Fishbourne, Chichester, PO19 3JF

    Received Not published
  18. Application ApprovedWSCC/013/16/SW

    5 single storey flat roof extensions, to include a 4.5m internal height multi-purpose hall, with new hard and soft play areas and improved car parking, pedestrian and vehicular access

    Glebe Primary School, Church Lane, Southwick, Brighton, BN42 4GB

    Received Not published
  19. Application ApprovedWSCC/051/10/WB

    Proposed extension to hall to provide cafeteria facilities

    Davison C of E High School for Girls, Selborne Road, Worthing, BN11 2JX

    Received Not published
  20. Application ApprovedDC/690/06 (HU)

    Construction of a new nursery and children's centre, with associated play areas, vehicle entrance and car parking.

    Chesworth Junior School, Kings Road, Horsham, RH13 5DQ

    Received Not published
  21. Application DeterminedWSCC/003/26/PNO

    Prior Approval for the installation of Solar PV and Battery Storage to existing pitched roofs.

    The Laurels Day Centre, Sheep Fold Avenue, Rustington, Littlehampton, West Sussex, BN16 3SQ

    Received Not published
  22. Application ApprovedCC/351/08

    Single storey extension to provide a dining room/multi-use room, kitchen, laundry and staff toilets.

    Chichester Nursery School and Children's Centre, St James Road, Chichester, PO19 7AB

    Received Not published
  23. Application RefusedWSCC/051/18/HA

    Deposit of soils from adjacent housing development

    Land west of London Road, Hassocks

    Received Not published
  24. Application ApprovedWSCC/017/13/LF

    New single storey extensions to provide new teaching wing comprising 7 new classrooms, hall, staff room, and ancillary facilities; new entrance building to provide new administrative accommodation & community facilities. Demolition of caretaker's bungalow and removal of temporary classroom. New car park and landscape works

    Lindfield Primary School, School Lane, Lindfield, Haywards Heath, RH16 2DX

    Received Not published

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