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226 in the last 90 days93 in the last 3038 in the last 1484% approveddecisions typically take 57 days

Source: Arun District Council planning register · updated daily

Showing 1 to 5 of 249 · received or decided in the last 90 days

Gable House The Street Walberton BN18 0PH
Fell 1 no. Bay Tree (T3) to low level. This application may affect the character and appearance of the Walberton Village Conservation Area.
PendingReceived 23 Oct 2026WA/106/26/TC
Police Station East Street Littlehampton BN17 6AR
New higher security fencing and gate systems. This application is in CIL Zone 4 (Zero Rated) as other development.
PendingReceived 21 Oct 2026LU/257/26/PL
Rustington Convalescent Home Sea Lane Rustington GN16 2LZ
Approval of details reserved by condition imposed under R/258/18/PL relating to conditions 13-prevention of surface water drainage going into public footpath and 21-discharge of flows to watercourses
PendingReceived 20 Oct 2026R/160/26/DOC
Rustington Convalescent Home Sea Road Rustington BN16 2LZ
Approval of details reserved by condition imposed under R/258/18/PL relating to conditions 12-vehicle access and refuse vehicle turning space, 15-car parking spaces, 16-covered and secure cycle parking spaces, 23-external lighting and 25-Management Scheme.
PendingReceived 20 Oct 2026R/159/26/DOC
Land to the rear of Meadow Way Westergate
Approval of details reserved by condition imposed under AL/178/22/OUT relating to condition 9-Construction and Environmental Plan.
PendingReceived 20 Oct 2026AL/93/26/DOC

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Frequently asked questions

How many planning applications has Arun District Council received?

Arun District Council received 1,705 planning applications in the last 24 months. The approval rate is 84%.

How long does Arun District Council take to decide applications?

Arun District Council takes an average of 57 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 Arun District Council?

Arun District Council approves 84% of planning applications, against 87% nationally.

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

Submit your representation to Arun 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 Arun District Council planning portal.

Can I appeal an Arun District Council planning decision?

Yes. If Arun District Council refuses your application, you can appeal to the Planning Inspectorate. 420 appeals were lodged against Arun District Council decisions in the last 24 months, with a 43% success rate.

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

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Track every planning application and planning permission decision in the Arun 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.

Arun District Council, located in Littlehampton, serves the West Sussex area and encompasses the towns of Arundel and Bognor Regis. Named after the River Arun that flows through its heart, the district also features sections of the picturesque South Downs National Park, making it a key area for planning applications related to both urban development and conservation.

The council area encompasses 61 towns and villages, including Arundel, Bognor Regis and Littlehampton. Use the planning application search above to find proposals across these communities by postcode.

In the last 24 months, Arun District Council received 1,705 planning applications. Of these, 84% were approved, with an average decision time of 57 days.

The most common types were full planning applications (533), discharge of conditions (296), tree works (281). 12 large-scale developments were submitted during this period.

420 planning appeals were lodged against Arun District Council decisions, of which 164 were allowed and 216 were dismissed (43% success rate).

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