Search Ford planning applications

30 applications received or decided in the last 12 months · within 1 km of the centre of Ford · updated daily · Arun District Council

Only 8 applications in the last 90 days, so this shows the last 12 months.

Showing 1 to 5 of 30 · received or decided in the last 12 months

Ford Airfield Industrial Estate, Unit G Rollaston Park Ford BN18 0HYAwaiting decisionChange of use to car repair centre (Class B2) together with associated installation of five flues and solar panels on the pitched roof. This application is in CIL Zone 2 (Zero Rated) as other development.Received 2 Nov 2026F/47/26/PL
Ford Airfield Industrial Estate, Unit G Rollaston Park Ford BN18 0HYAwaiting decision1 No non illuminated fascia sign on front elevation.Received 2 Nov 2026F/48/26/A
Ford Airfield Industrial Estate, Unit C6 Rollaston Park Ford BN18 0HYAwaiting decisionRetention of B2 (industrial) and B8 (storage or distribution) uses with inclusion of E. This application is in CIL Zone 2 (Zero Rated) as other development.Received 7 Oct 2026F/45/26/PL
22 Johnson Way Ford BN18 0TSAwaiting decisionLawful development certificate for a proposed single storey rear extension.Received 6 Oct 2026F/46/26/CLP
57 Navigation Drive Yapton Arundel BN18 0FRAwaiting decisionApplication under an obligation 6.3 on the section 106 agreement dated 17-11-11 (as amended) linked to Y/81/10 (as amended) to amend one affordable housing plot from a shared ownership to an affordable rent tenure (amendment to previously agreed affordable housing tenure split).Received 24 Sep 2026F/43/26/AOO

Planning in Ford

Approved: 93%; 27 of 27 decided
Decision time: about 8 weeks; on average

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

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Around Ford

Postcode districts

BN18 252 applications in the last 12 months

Applications in each district in the last 12 months.

Nearby towns and villages

Planning authority: Arun District Council

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Application types: Rear extensionsLoft conversionsHouseholder applicationsTree works & TPOListed building consentChange of useAnnexes & granny flatsSolar panelsBarn conversionsBasement extensions

About Ford

Ford is a village and civil parish located in the Arun District of West Sussex, England, situated approximately 2 miles south-southwest of Arundel and west of Worthing. The area features gently sloping terrain towards the east, alongside the River Arun, where the land is low yet well-drained, ranging from 2 to 7 metres above Ordnance Datum. This picturesque setting may offer various opportunities and considerations for planning applications within the community. The settlement has a population of approximately 1,935 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Arun district.

Ford covers an area of approximately 4.1 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 Ford show an average sale price of £445,418, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.

The area around Ford has 1 nature designation nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Ford 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.

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To comment on or object to a planning application near Ford, 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, 47 planning applications were submitted near Ford. Of these, 93% were approved, with an average decision time of 58 days.

The most common types were discharge of conditions (19), full planning applications (8), outline applications (4). 2 large-scale developments were submitted during this period.

1 planning appeal was lodged, of which 1 was allowed and 0 were dismissed (100% success rate).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Ford?

In the last 24 months, 47 planning applications were submitted near Ford. The approval rate is 93%.

How long do planning decisions take near Ford?

The average planning decision time near Ford is 58 days. The statutory target is 8 weeks (56 days) for minor applications and 13 weeks for major applications.

What is the planning approval rate near Ford?

The planning approval rate near Ford is 93%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Ford?

The most common type of planning application near Ford is discharge of conditions, with 19 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Ford?

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