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Planning in East Preston

Approved
94%
59 of 62 decided
Decision time
about 8 weeks
on average

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

Decided by Arun District CouncilCouncil page

Around East Preston

Postcode districts

BN16 195 applications in the last 12 monthsBN12 184 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 East Preston

East Preston is a picturesque coastal village and civil parish located in the Arun District of West Sussex, England. Nestled between Littlehampton and Worthing, it offers a unique blend of coastal charm and community spirit, making it a noteworthy area for planning applications and development opportunities. The settlement has a population of approximately 6,043 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Arun district.

East Preston covers an area of approximately 2.0 km². The surrounding landscape and character of the area play an important role in how planning applications are assessed by the local authority.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, East Preston 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.arun.gov.uk/cgi-bin/buildpage.pl?mysql=1091.

To comment on or object to a planning application near East Preston, 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, 88 planning applications were submitted near East Preston. Of these, 94% were approved, with an average decision time of 55 days.

The most common types were full planning applications (48), amendments (9), outline applications (7).

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 East Preston?
In the last 24 months, 88 planning applications were submitted near East Preston. The approval rate is 94%.
How long do planning decisions take near East Preston?
The average planning decision time near East Preston is 55 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 Preston?
The planning approval rate near East Preston is 94%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.
What types of planning applications are most common near East Preston?
The most common type of planning application near East Preston is full planning applications, with 48 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near East Preston?
You can search and track planning applications near East Preston on Planning Signal. Create a free account to save searches, watch specific applications, and receive email alerts when new plans are submitted nearby.