Ferring, West Sussex Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Ferring, West Sussex.
West Sussex · England · settlement
Planning applications in Ferring are administered by Arun District Council. View the full Arun District Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
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.
Population: 4,851 (2021) · Area: 3.8 km²
District: Arun
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Area Information
- Admin district: Worthing
- Parliamentary constituency: Worthing West
- LSOA: Worthing 007G
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Ferring.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Ferring.
- 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 Ferring based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
128 planning applications found near Ferring.
- - 11 Grange Park Ferring BN12 5LS
Crown reduction to 1 no. Ginkgo Biloba (T1) to leave a height of 5-5.5m and spread of 2m.
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Arun | Date: 2026-07-02
View full details - - Park View Church Lane Ferring
Reduce height to 5m and the spread to 2m of 1 No Magnolia tree within the Ferring Conservation Area.
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Arun | Date: 2026-07-02
View full details - - 27 Ferringham Lane Ferring BN12 5NB
Rear extension and minor alterations to the porch and window above.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Arun | Date: 2026-06-16
View full details - - 8 Midhurst Close Ferring BN12 5BP
Lawful development certificate for the proposed construction of a single-storey rear extension to the existing detached bungalow.
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Arun | Date: 2026-05-05
View full details - - Park View Church Lane Ferring BN12 5HR
Fell 2 No. Apple trees (T1 & T2). Crown reduction to 1 No. Fig (T3) to leave a height of 1.53m and width of 2.13m. Crown reduction to 2 No. Bay hedge (T4 & T5) to leave a height of 5m and depth of 2m,
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Arun | Date: 2026-04-13
View full details - - The Haystack Sea Lane Ferring BN12 5EP
Demolition of existing dwelling and erection of new detached dwelling (self build) and associated landscaping works. This application is in CIL Zone 5 and is CIL Liable as a new dwelling.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Arun | Date: 2026-03-30
View full details - - 49 Rife Way Ferring BN12 5JY
Proposed two storey extension.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Arun | Date: 2026-03-18
View full details - - Oaklawn Greystoke Road Ferring BN12 5JL
Fell 1 No. Ilex Oak (T1) and crown reduction on 1 No. Ilex Oak (T2) to leave a height and spread of 6m.
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Arun | Date: 2026-03-04
View full details - - 58 Ferring Street Ferring BN12 5JP
Approval of details reserved by condition under FG/19/21/PL relating to condition 3- Plant details, Noise and Vibration Control.
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Arun | Date: 2026-02-26
View full details - - 6 Polperro Close Ferring BN12 5JH
Lawful development certificate for the proposed installation of a roof light to the inherent flat roof of the property.
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Arun | Date: 2026-02-11
View full details - - Little Twittens Recreation Ground Sea Lane Ferring BN12 5DY
Installation of a new double non turf cricket training strip (astro wicket) within the existing playing field, replacing astro surface with a new ECB approved synthetic surface, reorientation from eas
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Full | Council: Arun | Date: 2026-01-26
View full details - - 43 Ferringham Lane Ferring BN12 5NB
Removal of 1no. 'hazard beam' at 6m on west side, 1no. branch at 8m on south side and removal of pinecones, to 1no. Monterey pine (T1)
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Arun | Date: 2026-01-21
View full details - - 3 Grange Park Ferring BN12 5LS
1 No. Beech Tree (T1) Crown lift to 3m from ground level. Crown reduction to leave a northerly and westerly spread of 7m, an easterly spread of 8m, a southerly spread of 9m and 2m clearance from adjac
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Arun | Date: 2026-01-20
View full details - - 8 Laburnum Close Ferring BN12 5EJ
Proposed front extension (to replace existing porch/conservatory), rear extension, new roof tiles and render to cover existing brickwork and loft conversion to include front and rear dormers and remov
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Arun | Date: 2026-01-09
View full details - - Land between 11A The Grove and 30 Brook Lane Ferring BN12 5HZ
Erection of 1 No 1-bedroom self build house with associated parking & private outdoor amenity space. This application is in CIL Zone 4 and is CIL Liable as a new dwelling.
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Arun | Date: 2025-12-12
View full details - - 16 Onslow Drive Ferring BN12 5RS
Single storey rear infill extension, removal of front porch and alterations to fenestration.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Arun | Date: 2025-12-12
View full details - - 8 Polperro Close Ferring BN12 5JH
Extend existing garage at rear. Convert existing and extended garage into home office complete with newly formed WC / shower.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Arun | Date: 2025-12-02
View full details - - 61a Sea Lane Gardens Ferring BN12 5EG
Clearance of Ivy and deadwood from 1 No. Ash (T1), Fell 1 No. Leylandii (T2) and 1 No. Ash (T3). Crown reduction to 1 No. Leylandii (T4) to leave a height of 8m.
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Trees | Council: Arun | Date: 2025-11-19
View full details - - 37 Ferringham Lane Ferring BN12 5NB
Crown reduction to 1 no. Beech (T1) to leave a height of 12m and spread of 5m, and crown reduction to 1 no. Ilex Oak (T2) to leave an Easterly spread of 3m and Northerly spread of 2m.
Status: Rejected | Type: Trees | Council: Arun | Date: 2025-11-17
View full details - - 41 Ferringham Lane Ferring BN12 5NB
Crown reduction to 1 no. Chestnut (T1) to leave a height of 5m. Crown lift to 2.5m over the highway only. Spread reduction on the south, east and west aspects to leave radial spreads of 2.5m.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Arun | Date: 2025-11-17
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A brief summary of Ferring in West Sussex
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 were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Ferring a particularly low-crime area.
Ferring has 3 conservation areas within its boundaries: Ferring, Highdown, No data available for publication by HE. 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 Ferring 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.
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Planning Activity in Ferring
In the last 24 months, 82 planning applications were submitted near Ferring. Of these, 83% were approved, with an average decision time of 55 days.
This is broadly in line with the national average of approximately 87%. Ferring maintains a standard approach to planning decisions.
The average decision time of 55 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Ferring were full planning applications (44), tree works (17), outline applications (8). Full planning applications account for 54% 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, 80 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.
3 planning appeals were lodged, of which 1 was allowed and 2 were dismissed (33% success rate).
Application Outcomes
- Approved: 54 applications
- Refused: 6 applications
- Withdrawn: 5 applications
- Awaiting decision: 17 applications
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