Elmer, West Sussex Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Elmer, West Sussex.
West Sussex · England · settlement
About Elmer
Elmer is a coastal village located in the Arun district of West Sussex, forming part of the Bognor Regis urban area. Known for its local amenities, Elmer boasts a small shopping area featuring a shop, launderette, Indian restaurant, estate agents, and two pubs: The Cabin and The Elmer. This vibrant community offers a blend of residential and commercial opportunities, making it a point of interest for those researching planning applications in the region.
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £375,723 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Arun
- Parliamentary constituency: Bognor Regis and Littlehampton
- LSOA: Arun 013C
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Elmer.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Elmer.
- 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 Elmer based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
25 planning applications found near Elmer.
- - Padraig Place 6 Ancton Way Elmer PO22 6JN
Lawful development certificate for the proposed erection of an extension to the rear of the existing house; on north elevation existing sliding doors to be replaced by a window, existing doorway block
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Arun | Date: 2026-05-05
View full details - - 86 Ancton Way Elmer PO22 6JP
Demolition of existing bungalow and construction of replacement dwelling (resubmission following M/58/25/PL. This application is in CIL Zone 4 and is CIL Liable as a new dwelling.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Arun | Date: 2026-03-27
View full details - - Pirate Haven 24 West Drive Middleton-on-sea PO22 7TS
Proposed extension to useable first-floor decking area with replacement access staircase and balustrading.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Arun | Date: 2026-03-20
View full details - - 5 Shaw Close Middleton-on-sea PO22 7TQ
Proposed single storey extensions to front and rear, internal alterations, roof extension and loft conversion to semi detached bungalow.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Arun | Date: 2026-03-02
View full details - - 24 Lane End Road Middleton-on-sea PO22 6LT
Lawful development certificate for the proposed conversion of existing attached garage to habitable space.
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Arun | Date: 2026-02-04
View full details - - 30 Lodge Close Middleton-on-sea PO22 6NF
Deadwood removal and crown reduction to 1 No. Oak (T1) to leave a height on 9m and spread of 4.5m.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Arun | Date: 2025-12-03
View full details - - 34 Norfolk Way Elmer Middleton-on-sea PO22 6JF
Erection of front canopy extension, single storey rear extension, hip to gable loft conversion including increase in ridge height and front and rear dormers and associated works.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Arun | Date: 2025-11-24
View full details - - 9 Alleyne Way Elmer Middleton-on-sea PO22 6JZ
First floor side extension.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Arun | Date: 2025-10-03
View full details - - New England 25 Central Drive Middleton-on-sea PO22 7TT
Proposed erection of a car port.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Arun | Date: 2025-09-22
View full details - - 34 Norfolk Way Elmer Middleton-on-Sea PO22 6JF
Notification under extended permitted development rights for a single storey rear extension, extending 5m beyond the rear wall of the original dwelling house, with a maximum height of 2.5m and an eave
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Arun | Date: 2025-08-22
View full details - - 5 Sea Way Elmer Middleton-on-Sea PO22 6JX
Two-storey front, side and rear extensions, reconfiguration of internal layout, first-floor terrace with external stair, external alterations and associated works.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Arun | Date: 2025-08-06
View full details - - 86 Ancton Way Elmer PO22 6JP
Demolition and erection of 1 No dwelling (resubmission following M/22/25/PL). This application is in CIL Zone 4 and is CIL Liable as a new dwelling.
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Arun | Date: 2025-07-15
View full details - - New England 25 Central Drive Middleton-on-sea PO22 7TT
Laying of shingle and associated operational development. This application is in CIL Zone 4 (Zero Rated) as other development.
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Arun | Date: 2025-07-02
View full details - - 13 Elm Drive Elmer Middleton-on-Sea PO22 6JE
Single storey rear extension.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Arun | Date: 2025-06-04
View full details - - 78 Ancton Way Elmer Middleton-on-Sea PO22 6JP
Roof extension to facilitate creation of habitable first floor.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Arun | Date: 2025-05-26
View full details - - 2 Farm Corner Middleton-on-Sea PO22 6LX
Front ramp with handrails for wheelchair access.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Arun | Date: 2025-04-16
View full details - - 18 Ancton Way Elmer PO22 6JN
Notification under extended permitted development rights for a single storey rear extension measuring 8m from beyond the rear wall of the original dwelling house, with a maximum height of 4m and an ea
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Arun | Date: 2025-02-05
View full details - - Sea Willow 35 Central Drive Middleton-on-sea PO22 7TT
Change of use from beach to garden and erection of a 3' single post and rope fence. This application is in CIL Zone 4 (Zero Rated) as other development.
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Arun | Date: 2024-11-01
View full details - - 5 Sunnymead Close Middleton-on-Sea PO22 6LS
Approval of details reserved by condition imposed under reference M/47/24/HH relating to condition number 3 - surface water drainage scheme.
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Arun | Date: 2024-09-04
View full details - - 24 Sunnymead Close Middleton-on-sea PO22 6LS
Single storey rear extension and alterations to fenestration.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Arun | Date: 2024-01-25
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A brief summary of Elmer in West Sussex
Elmer is a coastal village located in the Arun district of West Sussex, forming part of the Bognor Regis urban area. Known for its local amenities, Elmer boasts a small shopping area featuring a shop, launderette, Indian restaurant, estate agents, and two pubs: The Cabin and The Elmer. This vibrant community offers a blend of residential and commercial opportunities, making it a point of interest for those researching planning applications in the region.
Property prices in Elmer show an average sale price of £375,723, 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 Elmer a particularly low-crime area.
Ecology & Nature Designations
The area around Elmer includes 1 Special Protection Areas (SPA): Solent and Dorset Coast. 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, Elmer 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 Elmer
In the last 24 months, 25 planning applications were submitted near Elmer. Of these, 79% 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 Elmer.
At 66 days on average, decisions near Elmer slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near Elmer were full planning applications (17), outline applications (6), tree works (1). Full planning applications account for 68% 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, 24 smaller schemes were submitted.
Nearby Towns
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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.