Ford, West Sussex Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Ford, West Sussex.
West Sussex · England · settlement
Planning applications in Ford are administered by Arun District Council. View the full Arun District Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
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.
Population: 1,935 (2021) · Area: 4.1 km²
District: Arun
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £445,418 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Arun
- Parliamentary constituency: Bognor Regis and Littlehampton
- LSOA: Arun 006C
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Ford.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Ford.
- 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 Ford based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
7 planning applications found near Ford.
- - Hangar 1 Ford Circular Technology Park Ford Road Ford BN18 0XL
Replacement of existing cladding, installation of new roller shutter doors, roof alterations including increase in eaves height and alterations to fenestration. This application is in CIL Zone 2 (Zero
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Arun | Date: 2026-05-29
View full details - - Atherington House Ford Lane Ford BN18 0DE
Approval of details reserved by condition under F/23/25/HH relating to condition 3- Windows and Doors (Greenhouse only).
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Arun | Date: 2026-02-19
View full details - - Highway Depot Ford Lane Ford BN18 0DF
Adjoining Authority Consultation - Arun District Council (F/26/25/PL) - Demolition of existing storage container and erection of single storey office and welfare facilities. This application is in CIL
Status: Referred | Type: Outline | Council: South Downs | Date: 2025-11-21
View full details - - Ford Lane Industrial Estate, Unit B Ford Lane Ford BN18 0DF
Proposed change of use from Class B2/B8 to Class E (Commercial, Business and Service), specifically under E(d) Indoor sport, recreation or fitness and E(g)(i) office use. This application is in CIL zo
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Arun | Date: 2025-05-23
View full details - - 9 Rodney Crescent Ford BN18 0DB
Lawful development certificate for a proposed rear single storey extension.
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Arun | Date: 2025-05-23
View full details - - Unit 1A Ford Lane Business Park Ford Lane Ford BN18 0UZ
Refurbishment of existing building and associated works, including wall cladding and replacement doors. This application is in CIL Zone 3 and is zero rated as other development.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Arun | Date: 2024-07-11
View full details - - Unit 1A Ford Business Park Ford BN18 0UZ
Re-roofing and replacement of windows and doors. This application is in CIL Zone 3 (Zero Rated) as other development.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Arun | Date: 2023-12-22
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A brief summary of Ford in West Sussex
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.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Ford a particularly low-crime area.
Ecology & Nature Designations
The area around Ford includes 1 Ancient Woodland site. These designations may affect planning decisions, as proposals near protected sites require environmental impact assessment and may face additional restrictions.
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.
Planning Activity in Ford
In the last 24 months, 14 planning applications were submitted near Ford. Of these, 80% were approved, with an average decision time of 62 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 Ford.
At 62 days on average, decisions near Ford slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near Ford were full planning applications (7), other applications (3), outline applications (2). Full planning applications account for 50% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 2 medium-scale applications, 12 smaller schemes were submitted.
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- How Long Does Planning Permission Take? — Typical timelines for planning permission decisions in the UK, from submission to approval, and what can cause delays.