Findon Valley, West Sussex Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Findon Valley, West Sussex.
West Sussex · England · settlement
About Findon Valley
Findon Valley is a residential neighbourhood located in Worthing, West Sussex, approximately 2.9 miles (4.7 km) north of the town centre along the A24 road. This area offers a blend of suburban living with convenient access to local amenities, making it a noteworthy consideration for planning applications in the region.
District: Worthing
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Area Information
- Admin district: Worthing
- Parliamentary constituency: East Worthing and Shoreham
- LSOA: Worthing 001B
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Findon Valley.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Findon Valley.
- 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 Findon Valley based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
15 planning applications found near Findon Valley.
- AWDM/0476/26 - 23 Cissbury Gardens Worthing West Sussex BN14 0DY
Proposed single storey rear extension to replace existing conservatory
Status: Undecided | Council: Adur | Date: 2026-04-21 - - 23 Cissbury Gardens Worthing West Sussex BN14 0DY
Proposed single storey rear extension to replace existing conservatory
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Adur and Worthing | Date: 2026-04-17
View full details - AWDM/0321/26 - 24 Cissbury Gardens Worthing West Sussex BN14 0DX
Ground floor rear and side extension; front garage extension; rooms in roof consisting of hip to gable ends and rear dormer extending onto rear extension and front roof lights.
Status: Undecided | Council: Adur | Date: 2026-03-17 - - 24 Cissbury Gardens Worthing West Sussex BN14 0DX
Ground floor rear and side extension; front garage extension; rooms in roof consisting of hip to gable ends and rear dormer extending onto rear extension and front roof lights.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Adur and Worthing | Date: 2026-03-13
View full details - - 12 Coombe Rise Worthing West Sussex BN14 0ED
Proposed side dormers
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Adur and Worthing | Date: 2026-03-11
View full details - - Lyne House 20 Links Road Worthing West Sussex BN14 9QY
Single-storey rear extension with roof terrace above and adjacent glazed catslide roof; new porch; extension of garage with roof terrace above; front covered walkway; rooms in roof consisting of dorme
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Adur and Worthing | Date: 2026-02-24
View full details - - 18 The Heights Worthing West Sussex BN14 0AL
Single storey extension, replacement roof and conversion of detached garage to provide annexe accommodation for visiting friends and family
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Adur and Worthing | Date: 2026-02-23
View full details - - 26 The Heights Worthing West Sussex BN14 0AJ
Erection of a first floor above the existing bungalow to form a two-storey house with cement fibre cladding with associated alterations
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Adur and Worthing | Date: 2025-12-24
View full details - - 17 Hollingbury Gardens Worthing West Sussex BN14 0EF
Enlarged loft conversion with raised ridge height, hip to gable barn ends, front dormer and rear dormer
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Adur and Worthing | Date: 2025-10-06
View full details - - 28 The Heights Worthing West Sussex BN14 0AJ
Application for consent under Worthing Tree Preservation Order No.27 of 2001 to reduce radial spread to west by up to 2 metres and crown lift up to 5 metres, five Beech trees and one Lime of group G6.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Adur and Worthing | Date: 2025-10-01
View full details - - 15 Hollingbury Gardens Worthing West Sussex BN14 0EF
Single storey rear extension
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Adur and Worthing | Date: 2025-06-09
View full details - - 6 Cissbury Gardens Worthing West Sussex BN14 0DX
Single storey side extension
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Adur and Worthing | Date: 2025-02-12
View full details - - 18 The Heights Worthing West Sussex BN14 0AL
Demolition of existing garage and construction of two-storey front (east) and side (north) extensions, construction of single storey rear (west) and side (south) extensions and associated alterations.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Adur and Worthing | Date: 2024-11-11
View full details - - 6 Ashfold Avenue Worthing West Sussex BN14 0AP
Removal of existing conservatory and erection of single storey rear extension (amendment to AWDM/0584/23)
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Adur and Worthing | Date: 2024-08-30
View full details - - 5 Ashfold Avenue Worthing West Sussex BN14 0AP
Rooms in roof consisting of Hip to Gable Loft extension with Front Roof Lights, Rear Dormer and Single Storey Extension to Rear.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Adur and Worthing | Date: 2023-11-29
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A brief summary of Findon Valley in West Sussex
Findon Valley is a residential neighbourhood located in Worthing, West Sussex, approximately 2.9 miles (4.7 km) north of the town centre along the A24 road. This area offers a blend of suburban living with convenient access to local amenities, making it a noteworthy consideration for planning applications in the region. It sits within the Worthing district.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Findon Valley a particularly low-crime area.
Findon Valley has one conservation area within its boundaries: No data available for publication by HE. 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 Findon Valley includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Cissbury Ring SSSI; 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 Findon Valley
In the last 24 months, 46 planning applications were submitted near Findon Valley. Of these, 78% were approved, with an average decision time of 64 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 Findon Valley.
At 64 days on average, decisions near Findon Valley slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near Findon Valley were full planning applications (28), tree works (8), discharge of conditions (3). Full planning applications account for 61% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
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: 21 applications
- Refused: 6 applications
- Awaiting decision: 19 applications
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