How long do planning decisions take near Climping?

The average planning decision time near Climping is 66 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 Climping?

The planning approval rate near Climping is 63%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Climping?

The most common type of planning application near Climping is full planning applications, with 4 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Climping?

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Climping, West Sussex Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Climping, West Sussex.

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About Climping

Climping is a village and civil parish located in the Arun District of West Sussex, England, characterized by its agricultural landscape and sandy terrain. This area includes the coastal hamlet of Atherington and is situated approximately three miles west of Littlehampton, conveniently north of the A259 road. For those researching planning applications, Climping's diverse land use offers potential opportunities in both residential and agricultural development.

Population: 878 (2021) · Area: 6.3 km²

District: Arun

Website: http://www.clymping.org.uk/

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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 004I

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Climping.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Climping based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

3 planning applications found near Climping.

- Unit A Rudford Industrial Estate Ford Road Ford BN18 0BD
Installation of a temporary building to provide additional storage space. This application is in CIL Zone 2 (Zero Rated) as other development.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Arun | Date: 2026-02-25
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- Bramleys Horsemere Green Lane Climping BN17 5QZ
Approval of details reserved by condition imposed under CM/24/23/PL relating to conditions 7-surface water drainage, 8-discharge of watercourses, 10-Construction Environmental Management Plan (CEMP) a
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Arun | Date: 2023-11-03
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- 20 Appletree Walk Climping BN17 5QN
Single storey side extension.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Arun | Date: 2023-04-18
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A brief summary of Climping in West Sussex

Climping covers an area of approximately 6.3 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 Climping 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 Climping a particularly low-crime area.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Climping planning applications can be searched by entering a local postcode above. Further local information can be found on the community website at http://www.clymping.org.uk/. 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 Climping

In the last 24 months, 10 planning applications were submitted near Climping. Of these, 63% were approved, with an average decision time of 66 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 Climping.

At 66 days on average, decisions near Climping slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.

The most common application types near Climping were full planning applications (4), other applications (4), discharge of conditions (1). Full planning applications account for 40% 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, 9 smaller schemes were submitted.

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