How long do planning decisions take near Brookpits?

The average planning decision time near Brookpits is 15 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 Brookpits?

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

What types of planning applications are most common near Brookpits?

The most common type of planning application near Brookpits is full planning applications, with 2 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Brookpits?

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Brookpits, West Sussex Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Brookpits, West Sussex.

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Town Insights

Property Prices

Average property sale price: £352,917 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

Admin district: Arun
Parliamentary constituency: Bognor Regis and Littlehampton
LSOA: Arun 004A

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Brookpits.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Brookpits based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

6 planning applications found near Brookpits.

- St Mary's C of E Primary School Brookpit Lane Clymping BN17 5QU
Installation of air source heat pumps and associated works, including acoustic panel fence adjacent to the eastern site boundary. This application is in CIL Zone 5 (Zero Rated) as other development.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Arun | Date: 2026-03-25
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- Rigates Climping Street Climping BN17 5RQ
Subdivision of an existing dwelling to create two semi-detached dwellings, construction of a new access, two residential garages and associated infrastructure. This application is in CIL Zone 3 and ma
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Arun | Date: 2026-03-17
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- Land to West of Crookthorn Byre Brookpit Lane Climping BN17 5QU
Adjoining Authority Consultation - Arun District Council (CM/15/24/PL) - Erection of 1 No. self-build house. This application may affect the setting of a listed building and is in CIL zone 5 and is CI
Status: Referred | Type: Outline | Council: South Downs | Date: 2024-05-20
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- Bairds Farm Shop and Garden Centre Crookthorn Lane Climping BN17 5SN
Approval of details reserved by condition imposed under CM/46/21/PL relating to condition 4-as built drawings and completion report for surface water drainage scheme.
Status: Rejected | Type: Conditions | Council: Arun | Date: 2023-10-04
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- Jubilee Barn Climping Street Climping BN17 5RG
Erection of single storey porch to rear elevation.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Arun | Date: 2023-07-15
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- Mead Cottage Climping Street Climping BN17 5RQ
Lawful development certificate for existing change of use of agricultural land to garden land.
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Arun | Date: 2023-05-16
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A brief summary of Brookpits in West Sussex

Brookpits is a settlement located in West Sussex, England.

Property prices in Brookpits show an average sale price of £352,917, 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 Brookpits a particularly low-crime area.

Ecology & Nature Designations

The area around Brookpits 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 Brookpits

In the last 24 months, 4 planning applications were submitted near Brookpits. Of these, 0% were approved, with an average decision time of 15 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 Brookpits.

The average decision time of 15 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.

The most common application types near Brookpits were full planning applications (2), outline applications (1), other applications (1). Full planning applications account for 50% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

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