Barnham, West Sussex Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Barnham, West Sussex.
West Sussex · England · settlement
Planning applications in Barnham are administered by Adur District Council. View the full Adur District Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Barnham
Barnham is a village and Anglican parish located in the Arun district of West Sussex, England, approximately 5 miles north of Bognor Regis. As of the 2011 census, Barnham had a population of 1,391. On 1 April 2019, it merged with the parish of Eastergate to form the new civil parish of Barnham and Eastergate, making it an area of interest for planning applications and local developments.
Population: 1,391 (2011) · Area: 3.7 km²
District: Barnham and Eastergate
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £388,630 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Arun
- Parliamentary constituency: Bognor Regis and Littlehampton
- LSOA: Arun 014D
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Barnham.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Barnham.
- 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 Barnham based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
13 planning applications found near Barnham.
- - Kingarth Lake Lane Barnham PO22 0JA
Installation of PVCU conservatory to north eastern elevation of property.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Arun | Date: 2026-05-28
View full details - - Land at Angels Nursery Yapton Road Barnham PO22 0AY
Approval of details reserved by condition following the grant of BN/84/20/PL relating to conditions 3-as built drawings and 5-updated copy of management manual.
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Arun | Date: 2026-05-07
View full details - - Green space opposite 26 Farrow Drive Barnham PO22 0FN
Reduction of crown spread (not height) on the north western aspect only to the property boundary line (approximate removal of 4m spread).
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Arun | Date: 2026-04-21
View full details - - Land South of Barnham Station Barnham
Approval of details reserved by condition under BN/147/22/RES relating to condition 2- External Materials.
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Arun | Date: 2026-04-20
View full details - - 12 Warren Way Barnham PO22 0JX
Lawful development certificate for the proposed replacement of existing garage door with window to the same extent on principal elevation.
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Arun | Date: 2026-03-31
View full details - - Land at Sunnyside Yapton Road Barnham
Environmental Screening Opinion for the erection of up to 195 No dwellings with associated access, landscaping, open space and infrastructure.
Status: Permitted | Council: Arun | Date: 2026-03-24
View full details - - 26 Hedge End Barnham PO22 0JP
Lawful development certificate for the proposed rebuilding of loft conversion with rear dormer.
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Arun | Date: 2026-02-20
View full details - - 26 Farrow Drive Barnham PO22 0FN
Crown reduction to 1 No. English Oak (T1) to leave a height of 10m and spread of 7m.
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Arun | Date: 2026-02-06
View full details - - Pollards Nursery Lake Lane Barnham PO22 0AD
Permanent siting of 11 No. (3 existing, 8 proposed) temporary seasonal horticultural worker accommodation. This application is in CIL zone 3 (zero rated) and is a dual parish application for Barnham &
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Arun | Date: 2025-10-17
View full details - - 1 Woodlands Close Barnham PO22 0FQ
Lawful development certificate for the construction of a detached garden room
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Outline | Council: Arun | Date: 2025-05-28
View full details - - Land to the north of 26 Skylark Way Barnham PO22 0FA
3 No. Alders (T1,T2 & T3) crown to be lifted to 6m above ground level to reduce garden overhang.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Arun | Date: 2025-03-17
View full details - - 39 Spinney Walk Barnham PO22 0HT
Lawful development certificate for the proposed removal of existing side (north) extension and chimney. Erection of single-storey side extension and two-storey rear extension.
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Arun | Date: 2025-02-17
View full details - - 3 Woodlands Close Barnham PO22 0FQ
1 No. Quercus Robur (T1) removal of 2 lowest branches (branches 1 and 2) and reduce branches on southwest to southeast aspects only, leaving a minimum of six metres radial crown spread when measured f
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Arun | Date: 2024-02-21
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A brief summary of Barnham in West Sussex
Barnham is a village and Anglican parish located in the Arun district of West Sussex, England, approximately 5 miles north of Bognor Regis. As of the 2011 census, Barnham had a population of 1,391. On 1 April 2019, it merged with the parish of Eastergate to form the new civil parish of Barnham and Eastergate, making it an area of interest for planning applications and local developments. The settlement has a population of approximately 1,391 (2011 estimate). It sits within the Barnham and Eastergate district.
Barnham covers an area of approximately 3.7 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 Barnham show an average sale price of £388,630, 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 Barnham a particularly low-crime area.
Barnham has 3 conservation areas within its boundaries: Barnham (Church Lane), Walberton Village and Walberton Green, Yapton Main Road and Church Lane. 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 Barnham includes 4 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, Barnham 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 Barnham
In the last 24 months, 40 planning applications were submitted near Barnham. Of these, 76% were approved, with an average decision time of 54 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 Barnham.
The average decision time of 54 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Barnham were full planning applications (15), tree works (11), outline applications (6). Full planning applications account for 38% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 1 large-scale (major) development, 2 medium-scale applications, 37 smaller schemes were submitted.
Application Outcomes
- Approved: 16 applications
- Refused: 0 applications
- Withdrawn: 5 applications
- Awaiting decision: 19 applications
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Related Planning Guides
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- What Is Permitted Development? — Permitted development rights allow certain building works and changes of use without the need to apply for planning permission.
- How Long Does Planning Permission Take? — Typical timelines for planning permission decisions in the UK, from submission to approval, and what can cause delays.