Search Ferring planning applications
27 applications received or decided in the last 90 days · within 1 km of the centre of Ferring · updated daily · Arun District Council
- Potato Barn Kingston Lane Kingston BN16 1RSAwaiting decisionApproval of details reserved by condition imposed under K/9/26/PD relating to condition 2-full colour schedule of materials and finishes.Received 4 Nov 2026K/29/26/DOC
- Cuckoo Cottage 4 Park Drive Ferring BN12 5DXAwaiting decisionLawful development certificate for proposed extensions, roof enlargement and roof lights.Received 2 Nov 2026FG/121/26/CLP
- 92 Singleton Crescent Worthing West Sussex BN12 5DJApprovedApplication for Certificate of Lawfulness for proposed single storey rear extensionReceived 20 Oct 2026Decided 26 Oct 2026AWDM/1237/26
- 275 Goring Way Ferring BN12 5BYAwaiting decisionApproval of details reserved by condition imposed under FG/14/25/PL relating to conditions 4-EV Charging, 5-energy efficiency, 6-Biodiversity Enhancement Layout and 11-covered and secure cycle parking spaces.Received 19 Oct 2026FG/112/26/DOC
- 12 Little Paddocks Ferring BN12 5NJAwaiting decisionRetention of front porch as built (variation from FG/56/26/HH) and external cladding to front elevation and parts of side elevations.Received 16 Oct 2026FG/113/26/HH
Planning in Ferring
- Approved
- 83%
- 92 of 103 decided
- Decision time
- about 8 weeks
- on average
Applications within 1 km of the centre of Ferring in the last 24 months, from Arun District Council's planning register.
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Around Ferring
Postcode districts
BN12 184 applications in the last 12 monthsBN16 193 applications in the last 12 months
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Planning authority: Arun District Council
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About Ferring
Ferring is a coastal village located in the Arun District of West Sussex, England, and is integrated into the urban area of Worthing. Situated 3 miles west of Worthing along the A259 road, Ferring is bordered to the north by North Down Farm and Highdown Hill, while green buffers separate it from Goring-by-Sea to the east and East Preston to the west. This positioning makes Ferring a unique location for planning applications, balancing coastal village charm with accessibility to larger urban amenities. The settlement has a population of approximately 4,851 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Arun district.
Ferring covers an area of approximately 3.8 km². The surrounding landscape and character of the area play an important role in how planning applications are assessed by the local authority.
There are currently no active flood warnings for the Ferring area, indicating a relatively low flood risk at present. This is a positive factor for both existing residents and those considering property purchases or new developments.
In terms of safety, there were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period (May 2026). This makes Ferring a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.
The area around Ferring has 1 nature designation nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Ferring 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.
To comment on or object to a planning application near Ferring, 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, 135 planning applications were submitted near Ferring. Of these, 83% were approved, with an average decision time of 55 days.
The most common types were full planning applications (60), tree works (27), outline applications (12).
3 planning appeals were lodged, of which 1 was allowed and 2 were dismissed (33% success rate).