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Worthing Borough Council
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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 dates

1,071Searchable 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681 approved · 56 refused · 24 withdrawn.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: 11 Oct 2026. Counts reflect the last collected status; some records may be out of date.

Local planning information

Council sources checked 14 Sept 2026

Planning information Planning & Building Control Contact planning Full contact details (Planning (Development Management))Local plan Planning Policy Pre-application advice Do I need planning permission?Conservation areas Conservation and Heritage Article 4 directions Article 4 Directions

Council contacts

Planning enquiriesplanning@adur-worthing.gov.uk Council source

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Conservation areas and Article 4 directions

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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

RegisteredAWDM/0988/26
Proposed single storey rear / side extensions to replace existing conservatory; proposed loft conversion to include rear gable extension and rooflights.
50 Chute Avenue Worthing West Sussex BN13 3DS
Received 21 Aug 2026
RegisteredAWDM/0989/26
Householder application for permitted development for prior approval for single storey extension to rear of property measuring 4.6m from rear wall of the original dwelling, maximum height 3m and height of eaves of the extension 2.7m.
34 Goldsmith Road Worthing West Sussex BN14 8ER
Received 19 Aug 2026
DecidedAWDM/0990/26
Householder application for permitted development for prior approval for single storey extension to rear of property measuring 4.3m from rear wall of the original dwelling, maximum height 2.8m and height of eaves of the extension 2.8m.
22 Kings Road Southwick West Sussex BN42 4RJ
Received 11 Aug 2026
RegisteredAWDM/0991/26
Use of detached garage building for 1-to-1 beauty therapy services by owner/occupier of 55 Hawkins Road (Retrospective application)
55 Hawkins Road Shoreham-by-sea West Sussex BN43 6TH
Received 24 Aug 2026
RegisteredAWDM/0992/26
Application for Certificate of Lawfulness for proposed hip to gable roof extension and rear dormer
36 Greet Road Lancing West Sussex BN15 9NS
Received 24 Aug 2026
RegisteredAWDM/0993/26
Proposed alterations to rear with raised flat roof
36 Greet Road Lancing West Sussex BN15 9NS
Received 24 Aug 2026
RegisteredAWDM/0994/26
Proposed two-storey 2no. bedroom house with attached garage to rear garden of 88 Salvington Hill with access onto Firsdown Road, including associated landscaping and bin store (renewal of AWDM/1229/23).
88 Salvington Hill Worthing West Sussex BN13 3BD
Received 24 Aug 2026
DecidedAWDM/0995/26
Application for Certificate of Lawfulness for proposed single storey rear extension
16 Adur Avenue Worthing West Sussex BN13 3JT
Received 24 Aug 2026
DecidedAWDM/0996/26
Proposed rear entrance door, platform and steps. Vehicle access and hardstanding to to south side of property for use in connection with residential dwelling
38 Ivydore Avenue Worthing West Sussex BN13 3JA
Received 24 Aug 2026
RegisteredAWDM/0997/26
Demolition of existing dwellinghouse and erection of 2no. 2-bedroom dwellings with associated parking and landscaping
14 Twyford Road Worthing West Sussex BN13 2NP
Received 24 Aug 2026
RegisteredAWDM/0998/26
Single storey rear extension
68 Kingston Lane Shoreham-by-sea West Sussex BN43 6YQ
Received 24 Aug 2026
RegisteredAWDM/1000/26
Construction of 1no. detached dwelling with associated parking and new crossover to serve existing dwelling
7 Test Road Sompting West Sussex BN15 0EG
Received 25 Aug 2026
RegisteredAWDM/1001/26
Application to vary Condition 1 (Approved Plans) of previously approved AWDM/1999/21. Amendments: Remedial work required to solve water ingress issue, including removal of the projecting brick-clad architectural frames and associated steelwork; removal and replacement of the outer brick leaf and insulation to the principal south fa�ades; removal of all balconies on the south fa�ades and replacement with new self- supporting balconies on new foundations; reinstatement of windows and doors; new parapet capping where required; revised rainwater downpipes and revisions to the fourth-floor brise soleil mounting arrangements; alteration around the Monarch View House entrance to accommodate the new balcony support system, while retaining the entrance door, level threshold and accessible route. ORIGINAL DESCRIPTION: Demolition of 11-27 Albion Street and redevelopment to provide a total of 55 affordable flats within two blocks of 4-6 storeys in height and the refurbishment of 7-9 Albion Street, with 31 parking spaces.
Land At Former Site Of 11 And 17 To 27 Albion Street Southwick West Sussex
Received 25 Aug 2026
DecidedAWDM/1002/26
Application for Certificate of Lawfulness for Proposed loft conversion with gable-end and rear dormer and rooflights to front
113 The Crescent Southwick West Sussex BN42 4LH
Received 25 Aug 2026
RegisteredAWDM/1003/26
Approval of Details Reserved by Condition 6 (Noise Management Plan), 8 (Surfacing of Southern Courtyard) of approved application AWDM/1400/23.
2 High Street Worthing West Sussex BN14 7NN
Received 25 Aug 2026
RegisteredAWDM/1004/26
Section 211 Notice under the Town and Country Planning Act 1990: T1 Mulberry- Reduce crown by a maximum of 1m. T2 Cherry- Reduce crown by a maximum of 1m in the Marine Parade And Hinterland Conservation Area
Flat 1 8 Heene Terrace Worthing West Sussex BN11 3NP
Received 25 Aug 2026
RegisteredAWDM/1005/26
Retrospective application for siting an InPost Parcel Locker
Land South Of Salt Marsh Road Old Shoreham Road Shoreham-by-sea West Sussex
Received 26 Aug 2026
RegisteredAWDM/1006/26
Application to vary Conditions 1 (approved plans) and 5 (Cycle Storage) of approved AWDM/0082/26. Amendment: Formation of doorway below existing window on New Road (south west) elevation, and block up window to half landing on New Road (south east) elevation.
St Marys Church Hall 25 East Street Shoreham-by-sea West Sussex BN43 5ZD
Received 26 Aug 2026
RegisteredAWDM/1007/26
Front dormer
11 Greenoaks Lancing West Sussex BN15 0HN
Received 26 Aug 2026
Awaiting decisionAWDM/1008/26
Proposed single-storey side extension
75 Radnor Road Worthing West Sussex BN13 1DL
Received 26 Aug 2026
RegisteredAWDM/1009/26
Single storey front extension, single storey rear extension, single storey side extension to extend the existing garage. New velux windows on North and South elevations.
24 The Marlinespike Shoreham-by-sea West Sussex BN43 5RD
Received 26 Aug 2026
RegisteredNOTICE/0012/26
Notification for Prior Approval for the installation of 324 Solar Photovoltaic (PV) panels on the flat and pitched roofs at the school
The Glebe Primary School Church Lane Southwick West Sussex BN42 4GB
Received 26 Aug 2026
RegisteredAWDM/1010/26
Erection of a medical facility with 2 no. 2 bedroom flats above, along with parking, access and landscaping, including pedestrian access from the Elite Football Performance Centre.
Land Between 36 And 38 Barfield Park Lancing West Sussex
Received 27 Aug 2026
RegisteredAWDM/1011/26
Widening of dropped kerb
31 Kingston Lane Southwick West Sussex BN42 4SJ
Received 27 Aug 2026

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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.

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