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351 in the last 90 days95 in the last 3052 in the last 1491% approveddecisions typically take 71 days

Source: Adur District Council planning register · updated daily

Showing 1 to 5 of 546 · received or decided in the last 90 days

Land At Former 5 Brighton Road Shoreham-by-sea West Sussex
Approval of Details Reserved by Condition 15 (Materials and Details) part b) columns, doors and windows; part d) solar panels and part f) access ramps and steps, of application AWDM/1962/22 allowed on appeal reference APP/Y3805/W/23/3320322.
PendingReceived 23 Oct 2026AWDM/1253/26
Highview Mount Way Lancing West Sussex BN15 0QD
Single-storey rear/side extension, first-floor front extension above the existing entrance hallway, external alterations and associated works.
PendingReceived 22 Oct 2026AWDM/1210/26
24 York Road Worthing West Sussex BN11 3EN
Application for a Lawful Development Certificate for the installation of solar panels to rear roofslopes
PendingReceived 21 Oct 2026AWDM/1245/26
27 Whitelot Way Southwick West Sussex BN42 4YF
Single storey rear extension
PendingReceived 21 Oct 2026AWDM/1191/26
2 Curvins Way Lancing West Sussex BN15 9JQ
Proposed Two Storey Side Extension.
PendingReceived 21 Oct 2026AWDM/1233/26

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Frequently asked questions

How many planning applications has Adur District Council received?

Adur District Council received 1,748 planning applications in the last 24 months. The approval rate is 91%.

How long does Adur District Council take to decide applications?

Adur District Council takes an average of 71 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 91% of planning applications, against 87% nationally.

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

Submit your representation to Adur District Council during the public consultation period, typically 21 days from when the application was publicised. Planning Signal shows the consultation deadline for each application and links directly to the Adur District Council planning portal.

Can I appeal an Adur District Council planning decision?

Yes. If Adur District Council refuses your 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.

Planning data sourced from Adur District Council planning portal · Statistics based on the last 24 months

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Rear extensions Loft conversions Householder applications Tree works & TPO Listed building consent Change of use Annexes & granny flats Solar panels Barn conversions Basement extensions

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Track every planning application and planning permission decision in the Adur District Council area. View live status, browse proposals by postcode, and get free email alerts for new developments. Updated daily from the council planning portal.

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.

The council area encompasses 24 towns and villages, including Shoreham-By-Sea, Southwick and Worthing. Use the planning application search above to find proposals across these communities by postcode.

In the last 24 months, Adur District Council received 1,748 planning applications. Of these, 91% were approved, with an average decision time of 71 days.

The most common types were full planning applications (610), outline applications (202), tree works (190). 2 large-scale developments were submitted during this period.

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

Residents and developers can search all planning permission and permitted development applications for Adur District Council above. To comment or object to a live application, visit the Adur District Council planning portal directly. Planning Signal links to the original submission for every application listed.