How long do planning decisions take near Atherington?

The average planning decision time near Atherington is 52 days. The statutory target is 8 weeks (56 days) for minor applications and 13 weeks for major applications.

What is the planning approval rate near Atherington?

The planning approval rate near Atherington is 0%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Atherington?

The most common type of planning application near Atherington is full planning applications, with 1 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Atherington?

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Atherington, West Sussex Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Atherington, West Sussex.

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Planning applications in Atherington are administered by Arun District Council. View the full Arun District Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.

About Atherington

Climping is a charming village and civil parish in the Arun District of West Sussex, featuring a mix of agricultural land and natural sandy terrain. Within this parish lies the coastal hamlet of Atherington, located just three miles west of Littlehampton and conveniently north of the A259 road. This picturesque area offers potential for various planning applications, particularly in relation to its rural and coastal development opportunities.

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Town Insights

Property Prices

Average property sale price: £358,910 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

Admin district: Arun
Parliamentary constituency: Bognor Regis and Littlehampton
LSOA: Arun 011D

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-05.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Atherington.

Keyword Scorecard

Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Atherington.

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 Atherington based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

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A brief summary of Atherington in West Sussex

Property prices in Atherington show an average sale price of £358,910, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.

There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Atherington a particularly low-crime area.

Ecology & Nature Designations

The area around Atherington includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Climping Beach SSSI. These designations may affect planning decisions, as proposals near protected sites require environmental impact assessment and may face additional restrictions.

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Planning Activity in Atherington

In the last 24 months, 1 planning applications were submitted near Atherington. Of these, 0% were approved, with an average decision time of 52 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 Atherington.

The average decision time of 52 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.

The most common application types near Atherington were full planning applications (1). Full planning applications account for 100% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

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