How many planning applications has Adur District Council received?

Adur District Council received 1,024 planning applications in the last 24 months. The approval rate is 93%.

How long does Adur District Council take to decide planning applications?

Adur District Council takes an average of 65 days to decide planning applications. The statutory target is 8 weeks (56 days) for householder and minor applications, and 13 weeks for major applications.

What is the planning approval rate for Adur District Council?

Adur District Council approves 93% of planning applications. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

How do I search Adur District Council planning applications?

You can search Adur District Council planning applications by postcode on Planning Signal. Enter any postcode in the Adur District Council area to see all nearby applications, filter by type, and track decisions in real time.

How do I object to a planning application in Adur District Council?

To object to a Adur District Council planning application, you must submit your representation to Adur District Council during the public consultation period — typically 21 days from the date the application was publicised. Planning Signal shows you the consultation deadline for each application and links directly to the Adur District Council planning portal where objections can be submitted.

Can I appeal a Adur District Council planning decision?

Yes. If Adur District Council refuses your planning application, you can appeal to the Planning Inspectorate. 121 appeals were lodged against Adur District Council decisions in the last 24 months, with a 30% success rate.

Adur District Council Planning Applications

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Region: South East

About Adur District Council

Adur District Council, located in West Sussex, England, serves a population of 64,626 as of the 2021 census. The council operates from Shoreham-by-Sea and oversees the towns of Southwick, Lancing, and surrounding rural areas. This picturesque district is named after the River Adur, which flows through the region, making it a key area for planning applications related to both urban and rural development.

Council Planning Features

Planning Applications - Browse all applications submitted to Adur District Council, filterable by status, type, and size
Planning Activity Summary - Approval rates, average decision times, and application type distribution for Adur District Council
Keyword Scorecard - See how often applications in Adur District Council mention key planning constraints like heritage, flood risk, and environmental concerns
Council Boundary Map - Interactive map showing the council boundary and application locations
Full Details - View complete application details, dates and decision status

Council Insights

Property Prices

Average property sale price: £445,418 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

Admin district: Arun
Parliamentary constituency: Arundel and South Downs
LSOA: Arun 001A

Crime Statistics

17 crimes reported in 2026-05.

Crime Breakdown

anti-social-behaviour: 5
criminal-damage-arson: 4
other-theft: 3
public-order: 2
possession-of-weapons: 1
shoplifting: 1
violent-crime: 1

Keyword Scorecard

Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications in Adur District Council.

Ecology & Wildlife Constraints (keywords: bats, bat survey, bat roost, great crested newt, GCN...)
Trees & Landscape (keywords: tree preservation order, TPO, arboricultural, tree survey, root protection area...)
Flood & Drainage (keywords: flood zone 2, flood zone 3, flood risk assessment, FRA, surface water...)
Heritage & Conservation (keywords: listed building, grade II, grade II*, grade I, conservation area...)
Green Belt (keywords: green belt, inappropriate development, very special circumstances, openness)
Highways & Access (keywords: visibility splays, highway authority objection, access arrangement, parking provision, transport statement...)
Refusal & Risk Indicators (keywords: refusal, delegated refusal, appeal dismissed, overdevelopment, character and appearance...)
Planning Process & Appeals (keywords: appeal lodged, appeal allowed, appeal dismissed, public inquiry, inspector)

Planning Activity Summary

Approval rates, average decision times, and application type distribution for Adur District Council based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Towns and villages in Adur District Council

501 towns and villages. Click any town to search for planning applications nearby.

Monitoring Stations

9 flood monitoring stations near Adur District Council.

Littlehampton (River Arun)
Arundel (River Arun)
Houghton Bridge (River Arun)
Bognor (Aldingbourne Rife)
Ferring Outfall (River Arun)
Barnham (Barnham Rife)
FERRING RIFE RL
SHRIPNEY RL
Rainfall station

A brief summary of Adur District Council

The average property sale price in the Adur District Council area is £445,418, based on 50 recent transactions.

There were 17 crimes reported in the Adur District Council area during the most recent period, a moderate level broadly in line with similar areas.

Conservation Areas

There is 1 designated conservation area within the Adur District Council area. Planning applications within or near these areas are subject to additional scrutiny to preserve architectural and historic character. Permitted development rights may be restricted.

Conservation areas include: No data available for publication by HE.

Ecology & Nature Designations

The Adur District Council area includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Arundel Park SSSI; 20 Ancient Woodland sites; 1 National Parks: SOUTH DOWNS. These designations may affect planning decisions, as proposals near protected sites require environmental impact assessment and may face additional restrictions.

The council area encompasses 501 towns and villages, including Arundel, Billingshurst, Bognor Regis, Burgess Hill, Chichester and Crawley. Planning applications across these communities can be searched using the postcode search above.

Search Adur District Council Planning Applications

Planning Signal provides a free, fast planning search for Adur District Council. Use the postcode search above to find planning applications near any address in the Adur District Council area. Unlike the official Adur District Council planning portal, Planning Signal lets you save searches, watch individual applications, and receive email alerts when decisions are made or new applications are submitted nearby.

Whether you're a resident checking Adur District Council planning applications near your home, a homeowner tracking your own application, or a property professional monitoring the local market, Planning Signal gives you the tools to stay informed about planning and development across Adur District Council.

Planning Activity

In the last 24 months, 1,024 planning applications Adur District Council received. Of these, 93% were approved, with an average decision time of 65 days.

This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants in Adur District Council may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.

At 65 days on average, decisions in Adur District Council slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.

The most common application types in Adur District Council were full planning applications (516), outline applications (172), tree works (141). Full planning applications account for 50% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

In terms of development scale, 2 large-scale (major) developments, 5 medium-scale applications, 1,017 smaller schemes were submitted.

121 planning appeals were lodged against Adur District Council decisions, of which 34 were allowed and 80 were dismissed (30% success rate).

Application Outcomes

Approved: 590 applications
Refused: 27 applications
Withdrawn: 16 applications
Awaiting decision: 391 applications

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