Felpham, West Sussex Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Felpham, West Sussex.
West Sussex · England · settlement
Planning applications in Felpham are administered by Arun District Council. View the full Arun District Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Felpham
Felpham is a vibrant village and civil parish located in the Arun District of West Sussex, England, covering an area of 1.645 square miles (4.26 km²). With a population of 9,611, which has seen growth since the 2011 Census figure of 9,746, Felpham offers a unique blend of community charm and proximity to the urban area of Bognor Regis, making it a key area for planning applications and development in the region.
Population: 12,168 (2021) · Area: 4.3 km²
District: Arun
Website: http://www.felphampc.gov.uk/
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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 014B
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Felpham.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Felpham.
- 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 Felpham based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
28 planning applications found near Felpham.
- - 39 Lindsey Court Felpham Bognor Regis PO22 8JQ
Removal of existing detached garage and erection of detached annexe.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Arun | Date: 2026-05-18
View full details - - 58 Downview Road Felpham PO22 8JA
Application for certificate of lawfulness for a proposed conversion of garage to habitable garden room.
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Arun | Date: 2026-04-21
View full details - - 9 Roundle Square Felpham PO22 8LA
Single storey front and first floor side extension
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Arun | Date: 2026-03-19
View full details - - Land off Stanhorn Grove Felpham PO22 8FA
Approval of details reserved by condition under FP/32/25/S73 relating to condition 9- Fire Hydrants.
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Arun | Date: 2026-03-17
View full details - - 24 Downview Road Felpham PO22 8HQ
Lawful development certificate for a proposed dormer window to the side elevation and a proposed bi-fold door to the ground floor rear elevation.
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Arun | Date: 2026-03-12
View full details - - Land off Stanhorn Grove Felpham PO22 8FA
Approval of details reserved by condition under FP/32/25/S73 relating to conditions 6 & 7 - drainage.
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Arun | Date: 2026-01-29
View full details - - 9 Normans Drive Felpham PO22 8LW
Crown lift on east aspect only, to achieve a maximum of four metres overhead clearance above the rear gardens of 9 and 11 Normans Drive. Reduce back branches overhanging gardens of 9 and 11 Normans Dr
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Arun | Date: 2026-01-13
View full details - - Land Rear of 107 Felpham Way Felpham PO22 8QB
Variation of condition 2 imposed under FP/45/24/PL relating to plans condition.
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Arun | Date: 2026-01-09
View full details - - 6 Westmorland Drive Felpham PO22 8LX
Single storey front porch extension.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Arun | Date: 2025-12-07
View full details - - Land off Stanhorn Grove Felpham PO22 8FA
Approval of details reserved by condition imposed under FP/32/25/S73 relating to conditions 3-colour schedule of materials and finishes, 11-non licenced Great Crested Newt method statement, 12-Constru
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Arun | Date: 2025-11-21
View full details - - 7 Lindsey Court Felpham PO22 8JQ
Erection of self contained annexe in rear.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Arun | Date: 2025-11-07
View full details - - The Old Manor House 1 Summerley Lane Felpham PO22 7HN
Part change of use of East wing from dwellinghouse (Use Class C3) to guest accommodation (Use Class C1 / Sui Generis) comprising 6 No. en-suite guest rooms, with associated parking, bin and cycle stor
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Arun | Date: 2025-10-29
View full details - - Land outside of 75 Outerwyke Road Felpham PO22 8LR
Fell 1 No. Oak (T1,000,020).
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Arun | Date: 2025-10-23
View full details - - Grass Verge opposite 6 New Barn Lane Felpham PO22 8LP
Crown reduction to 1 No. Oak (T1, 000,003) leaving a spread of 10m.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Arun | Date: 2025-09-22
View full details - - 10 Felpham Gardens Bognor Regis PO22 8QS
Approval of details reserved by condition imposed under reference FP/61/20/PL relating to condition 3 - materials schedule.
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Arun | Date: 2025-09-19
View full details - - 10 Felpham Gardens Bognor Regis PO22 8QS
Non material amendment following the approval of FP/61/20/PL to change from approved cedar cladding to plain clay tile hanging.
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Arun | Date: 2025-09-04
View full details - - 2 Stanhorn Grove Felpham PO22 8FP
Conversion of detached garage to form annexe.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Arun | Date: 2025-09-03
View full details - - 23 Overdown Road Felpham PO22 7HW
Single storey rear extension and first floor extension above existing carport.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Arun | Date: 2025-06-04
View full details - - 23 Bursledon Close Felpham PO22 8HP
Lawful development certificate for the proposed conversion of attached garage to hobby room.
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Arun | Date: 2025-05-10
View full details - - 111 Felpham Way Felpham PO22 8QB
Proposed part single, part two storey rear extension.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Arun | Date: 2025-05-09
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A brief summary of Felpham in West Sussex
Felpham is a vibrant village and civil parish located in the Arun District of West Sussex, England, covering an area of 1.645 square miles (4.26 km²). With a population of 9,611, which has seen growth since the 2011 Census figure of 9,746, Felpham offers a unique blend of community charm and proximity to the urban area of Bognor Regis, making it a key area for planning applications and development in the region. The settlement has a population of approximately 12,168 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Arun district.
Felpham covers an area of approximately 4.3 km². The surrounding landscape and character of the area play an important role in how planning applications are assessed by the local authority.
Property prices in Felpham 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 Felpham a particularly low-crime area.
Felpham has one conservation area within its boundaries: Felpham. Planning applications within or near this conservation area 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 Felpham includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Felpham SSSI; 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, Felpham planning applications can be searched by entering a local postcode above. Further local information can be found on the community website at http://www.felphampc.gov.uk/. 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 Felpham
In the last 24 months, 66 planning applications were submitted near Felpham. Of these, 87% were approved, with an average decision time of 52 days.
This is broadly in line with the national average of approximately 87%. Felpham maintains a standard approach to planning decisions.
The average decision time of 52 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Felpham were full planning applications (28), tree works (16), outline applications (9). Full planning applications account for 42% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 3 medium-scale applications, 63 smaller schemes were submitted. The absence of major applications suggests the area is primarily characterised by smaller-scale improvements and extensions rather than large new developments.
1 planning appeal was lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 1 was dismissed (0% success rate). This low success rate indicates that the council's refusal decisions are generally upheld by the Planning Inspectorate.
Application Outcomes
- Approved: 39 applications
- Refused: 4 applications
- Withdrawn: 2 applications
- Awaiting decision: 21 applications
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- What Is Permitted Development? — Permitted development rights allow certain building works and changes of use without the need to apply for planning permission.
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