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Planning in Fontwell

Only 9 decisions near Fontwell in the last 2 years, too few to judge an approval rate.

Applications within 1 km of the centre of Fontwell in the last 24 months, from Arun District Council's planning register.

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Around Fontwell

Postcode districts

BN18 254 applications in the last 12 monthsPO20 550 applications in the last 12 months

Applications in each district in the last 12 months.

Planning authority: Arun District Council

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About Fontwell

Fontwell is a settlement located in West Sussex, England.

There are currently no active flood warnings for the Fontwell 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 Fontwell a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.

The area around Fontwell has 16 nature designations nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Fontwell 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 Fontwell, 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, 28 planning applications were submitted near Fontwell.

The most common types were discharge of conditions (9), outline applications (5), amendments (3). 3 large-scale developments were submitted during this period.

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Fontwell?
In the last 24 months, 28 planning applications were submitted near Fontwell.
What types of planning applications are most common near Fontwell?
The most common type of planning application near Fontwell is discharge of conditions, with 9 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Fontwell?
You can search and track planning applications near Fontwell on Planning Signal. Create a free account to save searches, watch specific applications, and receive email alerts when new plans are submitted nearby.