Aldingbourne, West Sussex Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Aldingbourne, West Sussex.
West Sussex · England · settlement
About Aldingbourne
Aldingbourne is a village and civil parish located in the Arun District of West Sussex, England. Situated just 4 miles north of Bognor Regis and east of Chichester, it benefits from convenient access to the A29 and A27 main roads, making it a strategic location for planning applications in the area.
Population: 4,446 (2021) · Area: 12.5 km²
District: Arun
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £389,399 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Chichester
- Parliamentary constituency: Chichester
- LSOA: Chichester 014B
Crime Statistics
28 crimes reported in 2026-03.
Crime Breakdown
- violent-crime: 11
- shoplifting: 7
- burglary: 4
- criminal-damage-arson: 2
- public-order: 2
- anti-social-behaviour: 1
- possession-of-weapons: 1
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Aldingbourne.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Aldingbourne.
- 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 Aldingbourne based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
9 planning applications found near Aldingbourne.
- - Crunchy Cottage Park Lane Aldingbourne PO20 3TJ
Lawful development certificate for the proposed re-roofing of part of roof that is thatched with plain tiles to match existing roof.
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Arun | Date: 2026-02-23
View full details - - The Square House Hook Lane Aldingbourne PO20 3TS
Variation of condition 2 imposed under AL/55/25/HH relating to plans condition.
Status: Undecided | Type: Amendment | Council: Arun | Date: 2026-02-10
View full details - - Field House Church Road Aldingbourne PO20 3TT
Repollard 1 No. Willow (T3) to leave a height of 8m and spread of 4m. Repollard 1 No. Willow (T5) to leave a height of 12m and spread of 4m. These trees are located in the Church Road, Aldingbourne Co
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Arun | Date: 2025-10-29
View full details - - The Square House Hook Lane Aldingbourne PO20 3TS
Construction of 1 No. outbuilding on the site of the former Malthouse, to form a garage and store.
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Arun | Date: 2025-02-26
View full details - - The Square House Hook Lane Aldingbourne PO20 3TS
Listed building consent for construction of 1 No. outbuilding on the site of the former Malthouse, to form a garage and store.
Status: Rejected | Type: Heritage | Council: Arun | Date: 2025-02-26
View full details - - The Square House Hook Lane Aldingbourne PO20 3TS
Listed building consent for proposed rear orangery, single storey side extension, 2 No. dormers and internal alterations to the existing house and outbuilding (granary).
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: Arun | Date: 2025-02-03
View full details - - The Square House Hook Lane Aldingbourne PO20 3TS
Proposed rear orangery, single storey side extension, 2 No. dormers and internal alterations to the existing house and outbuilding (granary).
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Full | Council: Arun | Date: 2025-02-03
View full details - - 4-6 The Old Bakery Church Road Aldingbourne PO20 3TT
Removal of existing garage. Proposed new garage and garden store with associated external works, and insertion of new wood burning flue to roof of the existing property. This application may affect th
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Arun | Date: 2023-08-09
View full details - - 2 Church Road Aldingbourne PO20 3TT
1 No. Prunus (T1) fell to ground level. 3 No. Holm Oak (T2, T3 and T4) crown lift to the Eastern section to 1.5m from ground level. 1 No. Ash (T5) fell to ground level. These trees are in the Church R
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Arun | Date: 2023-06-13
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A brief summary of Aldingbourne in West Sussex
Aldingbourne is a village and civil parish located in the Arun District of West Sussex, England. Situated just 4 miles north of Bognor Regis and east of Chichester, it benefits from convenient access to the A29 and A27 main roads, making it a strategic location for planning applications in the area. The settlement has a population of approximately 4,446 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Arun district.
Aldingbourne covers an area of approximately 12.5 km². The surrounding landscape and character of the area play an important role in how planning applications are assessed by the local authority.
Property prices in Aldingbourne show an average sale price of £389,399, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.
The Aldingbourne area recorded 28 crimes in the most recent reporting period. As with any urban or suburban area, prospective residents may wish to review the detailed crime breakdown for further context.
Aldingbourne has 2 conservation areas within its boundaries: Norton, Aldingbourne Church Road. Planning applications within or near these conservation areas are subject to additional scrutiny to preserve the architectural and historic character of the area. Homeowners and developers should be aware that permitted development rights may be restricted.
Ecology & Nature Designations
The area around Aldingbourne includes 2 Ancient Woodland sites. These designations may affect planning decisions, as proposals near protected sites require environmental impact assessment and may face additional restrictions.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Aldingbourne planning applications can be searched by entering a local postcode above. Results include full application details, decision status, and the ability to track applications over time and set planning alerts to help you monitor and review pending planning applications.
Planning Activity in Aldingbourne
In the last 24 months, 15 planning applications were submitted near Aldingbourne. Of these, 50% were approved, with an average decision time of 51 days.
This is below the national average of approximately 87%, which may reflect stricter local policies, sensitivity of the area, or higher levels of speculative applications. Pre-application advice is particularly worthwhile near Aldingbourne.
The average decision time of 51 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Aldingbourne were full planning applications (4), discharge of conditions (4), outline applications (3). Full planning applications account for 27% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 1 medium-scale application, 14 smaller schemes were submitted.
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