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Planning in Barnham

Approved
82%
23 of 24 decided
Decision time
about 7 weeks
on average

Applications within 1 km of the centre of Barnham in the last 24 months, from Arun District Council's planning register.

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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. 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.

The area around Barnham has 4 nature designations nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.

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.

To comment on or object to a planning application near Barnham, open it in the list above: each one links to the council's own page for it and shows any comment deadline.

In the last 24 months, 57 planning applications were submitted near Barnham. Of these, 82% were approved, with an average decision time of 51 days.

The most common types were full planning applications (14), tree works (11), discharge of conditions (11). 2 large-scale developments were submitted during this period.

1 planning appeal was lodged, of which 1 was allowed and 0 were dismissed (100% success rate).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Barnham?
In the last 24 months, 57 planning applications were submitted near Barnham. The approval rate is 82%.
How long do planning decisions take near Barnham?
The average planning decision time near Barnham is 51 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 Barnham?
The planning approval rate near Barnham is 82%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.
What types of planning applications are most common near Barnham?
The most common type of planning application near Barnham is full planning applications, with 14 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Barnham?
You can search and track planning applications near Barnham on Planning Signal. Create a free account to save searches, watch specific applications, and receive email alerts when new plans are submitted nearby.