East Kingston, West Sussex Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near East Kingston, West Sussex.
West Sussex · England · settlement
About East Kingston
East Kingston, located within the civil parish of Kingston by Ferring in the Arun District of West Sussex, is a small yet picturesque area characterized by its rural farming landscape and coastal proximity. Nestled between the parishes of Ferring and East Preston, it comprises three distinct neighbourhoods: East Kingston, West Kingston, and Kingston Gorse, making it an appealing spot for potential planning applications and developments.
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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 007F
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near East Kingston.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near East Kingston.
- 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 Kingston based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
4 planning applications found near East Kingston.
- - Potato Barn Kingston Lane East Preston BN16 1RS
Prior approval under Schedule 2, Part 3, Class Q for the conversion of existing barn into 3 No. dwellings.
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Arun | Date: 2026-02-26
View full details - - Kingston Manor Kingston Lane Kingston BN16 1RR
Approval of details reserved by condition imposed under reference K/36/22/L relating to conditions 3 - sample flint work and 4 - details of bricks, brick bond and slate.
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Arun | Date: 2024-04-19
View full details - - Kingston Manor Kingston Lane Kingston BN16 1RR
Installation of up to 20 roof mounted photovoltaic panels on the flat roof of Kingston Manor. This application affects the setting of a listed building.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Arun | Date: 2023-07-20
View full details - - Kingston Manor Kingston Lane Kingston BN16 1RR
Listed building consent for the installation of up to 20 roof mounted photovoltaic panels on the flat roof of Kingston Manor.
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: Arun | Date: 2023-07-20
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A brief summary of East Kingston in West Sussex
East Kingston, located within the civil parish of Kingston by Ferring in the Arun District of West Sussex, is a small yet picturesque area characterized by its rural farming landscape and coastal proximity. Nestled between the parishes of Ferring and East Preston, it comprises three distinct neighbourhoods: East Kingston, West Kingston, and Kingston Gorse, making it an appealing spot for potential planning applications and developments.
Property prices in East Kingston 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 East Kingston a particularly low-crime area.
East Kingston has 2 conservation areas within its boundaries: Angmering, Ferring. Planning applications within or near these conservation areas 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.
Ecology & Nature Designations
The area around East Kingston includes 1 National Parks: SOUTH DOWNS. 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 Kingston 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 Kingston
In the last 24 months, 49 planning applications were submitted near East Kingston. Of these, 86% were approved, with an average decision time of 50 days.
This is broadly in line with the national average of approximately 87%. East Kingston maintains a standard approach to planning decisions.
The average decision time of 50 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 Kingston were full planning applications (24), tree works (11), outline applications (6). Full planning applications account for 49% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
Application Outcomes
- Approved: 31 applications
- Refused: 3 applications
- Withdrawn: 2 applications
- Awaiting decision: 13 applications
Nearby Towns
Explore planning applications in nearby areas:
- Hangleton planning applications
- Kingston Gorse planning applications
- West Kingston planning applications
- East Preston planning applications
- Ferring planning applications
- Angmering planning applications
- Patching planning applications
- Hammerpot planning applications
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.