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Worthing Borough Council
Planning applications.
Explore collected planning applications and decisions for Worthing Borough Council. Search an address, application reference or proposal to find a record.
Collected application statistics
Collected records · All available dates1,071Searchable applications
308Recorded as pending
92%Approval rate · 737 approved or refused records
56Refused applications
681 approved · 56 refused · 24 withdrawn. Received dates in our records: 4 Nov 2024 to 24 Sept 2026. Most recent record check: 8 Oct 2026. Counts reflect the last collected status; some records may be out of date.
Local planning information
Council sources checked 14 Sept 2026Planning information Planning & Building ControlContact planning Full contact details (Planning (Development Management))Local plan Planning PolicyPre-application advice Do I need planning permission?Conservation areas Conservation and HeritageArticle 4 directions Article 4 Directions
Council contacts
- Planning enquiriesplanning@adur-worthing.gov.ukCouncil source
Contact details were found on council pages. Check the source for opening hours and which enquiries the service handles.
Conservation areas and Article 4 directions
Explore published planning boundaries and follow their source records for designation details. Coverage varies: an empty map does not mean there are no restrictions. Check the council’s current maps and documents before relying on a boundary.
Conservation areas27 mapped area records
Article 4 direction areas8 mapped area records0 identified HMO area records; remaining records unclassified
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Data downloaded 14 Sept 2026. Display boundaries are simplified and indicative. Map record counts are not a complete count of designations or directions.
Sources: Planning Data conservation areas and Article 4 direction areas. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
More application records
- DecidedAWDM/0467/26
Householder application for prior approval for permitted development for single-storey rear extension, measuring 4m from the rear wall of the original dwelling, maximum height of 3.5m and height of the eaves of 2.8m
9 Seaside Road Lancing West Sussex BN15 8DD
Received 16 Apr 2026 - DecidedAWDM/0468/26
Application for a non-material amendment to approved AWDM/0323/19 for proposed minor changes to landscaping and layout of open space on Phase 1.
Land South Of West Street And West Of Loose Lane Sompting West Sussex
Received 16 Apr 2026 - DecidedAWDM/0469/26
Application for Certificate of Lawfulness for a proposed rear dormer, including one side-facing and 2 rear-facing windows.
63 Boundstone Lane Sompting West Sussex BN15 9QU
Received 16 Apr 2026 - DecidedAWDM/0470/26
Retention of replacement verandah at roof level (resubmission of AWDM/0937/25)
Flat 4 69 Downview Road Worthing West Sussex BN11 4QY
Received 16 Apr 2026 - DecidedAWDM/0471/26
Replacement UPVC Windows and Balcony door
Flat 19 Seabright West Parade Worthing West Sussex BN11 3QR
Received 16 Apr 2026 - Awaiting decisionAWDM/0472/26
Erection of single storey detached annexe for dependant relative
18 Poulters Lane Worthing West Sussex BN14 7SP
Received 16 Apr 2026 - DecidedAWDM/0473/26
Non-material amendment to approved AWDM/0506/25 to reduce the size of the extension and remove 1no. skylight.
12 Offington Gardens Worthing West Sussex BN14 9AT
Received 16 Apr 2026 - DecidedAWDM/0475/26
Change of use from Use Class C4 (small house in multiple occupation) to a sui generis house in multiple occupation
34 Bellview Road Worthing West Sussex BN13 1HA
Received 17 Apr 2026 - DecidedAWDM/0476/26
Proposed single storey rear extension to replace existing conservatory
23 Cissbury Gardens Worthing West Sussex BN14 0DY
Received 17 Apr 2026 - DecidedAWDM/0477/26
Application for consent under Worthing Tree Preservation Order No.3 of 2006 to reduce radial spread to the west by up to 2 metres, and crown lift up to 6 metres one Monterey Cypress tree T1.
44 Poulters Lane Worthing West Sussex BN14 7SU
Received 17 Apr 2026 - DecidedAWDM/0478/26
Application for consent under Worthing Tree Preservation Order No.1 of 1991 to reduce radial spread to west by up to 2 to 3 metres, one English Oak tree T1.
Fairmead Honeysuckle Lane Worthing West Sussex BN13 3BT
Received 17 Apr 2026 - DecidedAWDM/0479/26
Change of use to a cafe with new ramped access to front, external servery to front with pergola over, kitchen extraction and 2no. containers at the rear for storage and preparation
Powel Buildings 4 Commerce Way Lancing Business Park Sompting West Sussex
Received 17 Apr 2026 - DecidedAWDM/0481/26
Application for Certificate of Lawfulness for proposed loft conversion including a rear dormer and the inserting of rear-facing windows, and front-facing rooflights
23 The Twitten Southwick West Sussex BN42 4DB
Received 20 Apr 2026 - DecidedAWDM/0482/26
Conversion of existing detached single garage to granny annexe / home office, ancillary and incidental to the use of the main dwelling. (Retrospective)
2 The Marlinespike Shoreham-by-sea West Sussex BN43 5RD
Received 20 Apr 2026 - DecidedAWDM/0483/26
Construction of a single storey kiosk building for commercial use (Use Class E) with new wall to western elevation
Land At Corner Of Union Place And South Of 65 High Street Worthing West Sussex
Received 20 Apr 2026 - DecidedAWDM/0484/26
Application for consent under Worthing Tree Preservation Order No.12 of 1992 to reduce crown height by up to 3 metres and reduce radial spread by up to 2 to 3 metres, Ash tree T8, and to remove basal growth and clear epicormic growth up to 4 metres Lime tree T1.
Worthing Hospital Lyndhurst Road Worthing West Sussex BN11 2DH
Received 20 Apr 2026 - DecidedAWDM/0485/26
Application for consent under Worthing Tree Preservation Order No.7 of 1994 to crown lift up to 6 metres, one Pine tree T1.
Hedge End Cherry Walk Worthing West Sussex BN13 3BA
Received 20 Apr 2026 - DecidedAWDM/0486/26
Single storey side/rear extension
11 The Crescent Southwick West Sussex BN42 4LB
Received 20 Apr 2026 - DecidedAWDM/0487/26
Application for Certificate of Lawfulness for building works completed to alter the internal layout of the first floor flat.
Flat 136 Montague Street Worthing West Sussex BN11 3HG
Received 20 Apr 2026 - UnknownAWDM/0488/26
Retention of Air Source Heat Pump installed on the side elevation of the property at higher level than that approved under application AWDM/1526/25.
59 Connaught Avenue Shoreham-by-sea West Sussex BN43 5WL
Received 21 Apr 2026 - DecidedAWDM/0489/26
Vehicle access and hardstanding, including the removal of front wall and pillar.
29 Southview Road Southwick West Sussex BN42 4TW
Received 21 Apr 2026 - DecidedAWDM/0490/26
Installation of electric vehicle chargers within existing carpark, with substation, cabinets and associated works
Land At Southern Corner Of Car Park North Of Station Road Newland Street Worthing West Sussex
Received 21 Apr 2026 - DecidedAWDM/0491/26
Advertisement consent for internally illuminated fascia sign and non-illuminated protruding sign
29 Montague Street Worthing West Sussex BN11 3BE
Received 21 Apr 2026 - DecidedAWDM/0492/26
Application for a Certificate of Lawfulness for confirmation that the planning permission AWDM/0949/22, as varied by AWDM/1492/25, commenced prior to the 3-year expiry in accordance with Condition 2 by the demolition of garages
St Johns Court Penstone Close Lancing West Sussex BN15 9AW
Received 21 Apr 2026
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What these statistics cover
These figures describe applications collected by PlanningTrack for Worthing Borough Council, across all dates currently available. They are a partial dataset, rather than an authority-wide performance measure. The date range does not establish continuous historical coverage.
The approval percentage is approved records divided by approved plus refused records. Pending, withdrawn and unknown outcomes are excluded. No percentage is shown until there is an approved or refused record.
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