Bilsham, West Sussex Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Bilsham, West Sussex.
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About Bilsham
Bilsham is a village and civil parish located in the Arun District of West Sussex, England, approximately three miles northeast of Bognor Regis. It sits at the crossroads of the B2132 and B2233 roads, making it a notable point of interest for planning applications in the area.
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £451,199 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Arun
- Parliamentary constituency: Arundel and South Downs
- LSOA: Arun 003F
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Bilsham.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Bilsham.
- 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 Bilsham based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
4 planning applications found near Bilsham.
- - 1 Graham Road Yapton BN18 0JT
Two storey extension and new porch
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Arun | Date: 2026-04-23
View full details - - 6 and 7 West View Drive Yapton BN18 0JR
Changing existing 2 No. flats into 1 No. single dwelling. This application is in CIL Zone 2 (Zero Rated).
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Arun | Date: 2026-01-26
View full details - - 18 West View Drive Yapton BN18 0JR
Notification under extended permitted development rights for a single storey rear extension measuring 6m beyond the rear wall of the original dwelling with a maximum height of 4m and an eaves height o
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Arun | Date: 2025-12-29
View full details - - 18 West View Drive Yapton BN18 0JR
Two storey side/rear extensions.
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Arun | Date: 2024-04-29
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A brief summary of Bilsham in West Sussex
Bilsham is a village and civil parish located in the Arun District of West Sussex, England, approximately three miles northeast of Bognor Regis. It sits at the crossroads of the B2132 and B2233 roads, making it a notable point of interest for planning applications in the area.
Property prices in Bilsham show an average sale price of £451,199, 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 Bilsham a particularly low-crime area.
Bilsham has one conservation area within its boundaries: Yapton Main Road and Church Lane. Planning applications within or near this conservation area 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.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Bilsham 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 Bilsham
In the last 24 months, 20 planning applications were submitted near Bilsham. Of these, 93% were approved, with an average decision time of 52 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Bilsham may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
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 Bilsham were full planning applications (7), tree works (6), outline applications (3). Full planning applications account for 35% 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, 19 smaller schemes were submitted.
1 planning appeal was lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 1 was dismissed (0% success rate). This low success rate indicates that the council's refusal decisions are generally upheld by the Planning Inspectorate.
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Related Planning Guides
- What Is Planning Permission in the UK? — Planning permission is the formal approval you need from your local council before making certain changes to a building or piece of land.
- 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.