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Planning in Climping

Approved
79%
19 of 23 decided
Decision time
about 8 weeks
on average

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

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Around Climping

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BN18 254 applications in the last 12 monthsBN17 126 applications in the last 12 months

Applications in each district in the last 12 months.

Planning authority: Arun District Council

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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. The settlement has a population of approximately 878 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Arun district.

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.

There are currently no active flood warnings for the Climping area, indicating a relatively low flood risk at present. This is a positive factor for both existing residents and those considering property purchases or new developments.

In terms of safety, there were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period (September 2026). This makes Climping a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.

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

To comment on or object to a planning application near Climping, 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, 39 planning applications were submitted near Climping. Of these, 79% were approved, with an average decision time of 58 days.

The most common types were full planning applications (11), discharge of conditions (6), other applications (5). 1 large-scale development was 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 Climping?
In the last 24 months, 39 planning applications were submitted near Climping. The approval rate is 79%.
How long do planning decisions take near Climping?
The average planning decision time near Climping is 58 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 79%. The national average across England and Wales is 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 11 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Climping?
You can search and track planning applications near Climping on Planning Signal. Create a free account to save searches, watch specific applications, and receive email alerts when new plans are submitted nearby.