How long do planning decisions take near East Beach?

The average planning decision time near East Beach is 37 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 East Beach?

The planning approval rate near East Beach is 50%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near East Beach?

The most common type of planning application near East Beach is full planning applications, with 3 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near East Beach?

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East Beach, West Sussex Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near East Beach, West Sussex.

West Sussex · England · settlement

Planning applications in East Beach are administered by Arun District Council. View the full Arun District Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.

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Town Insights

Property Prices

Average property sale price: £497,510 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

Admin district: Arun
Parliamentary constituency: Arundel and South Downs
LSOA: Arun 003D

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near East Beach.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 East Beach based on the last 24 months of planning data.

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A brief summary of East Beach in West Sussex

East Beach is a settlement located in West Sussex, England.

Property prices in East Beach show an average sale price of £497,510, 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 East Beach a particularly low-crime area.

Ecology & Nature Designations

The area around East Beach includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Pagham Harbour SSSI; 1 Ancient Woodland site; 2 Special Protection Areas (SPA): Solent and Dorset Coast, Pagham Harbour; 1 Ramsar Wetland Sites: Pagham Harbour. These designations may affect planning decisions, as proposals near protected sites require environmental impact assessment and may face additional restrictions.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, East Beach 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 East Beach

In the last 24 months, 7 planning applications were submitted near East Beach. Of these, 50% were approved, with an average decision time of 37 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 East Beach.

The average decision time of 37 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.

The most common application types near East Beach were full planning applications (3), outline applications (1), listed building and heritage (1). Full planning applications account for 43% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

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