Kingston by Sea, West Sussex Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Kingston by Sea, West Sussex.
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Planning applications in Kingston by Sea are administered by Adur District Council. View the full Adur District Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Kingston by Sea
Kingston by Sea, also referred to as Kingston Buci, is a small area within the Adur district of West Sussex, England. Originally an ancient village, it is now part of a continuous urban landscape bordered by Southwick to the east and Shoreham-by-Sea to the west, near the mouth of the River Adur. The historic St Julian's Church remains a notable landmark, preserving the area's heritage and the name "Kingston Buci." This rich history may influence local planning applications and developments in the region.
District: Adur
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £456,300 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Adur
- Parliamentary constituency: East Worthing and Shoreham
- LSOA: Adur 005C
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Kingston by Sea.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Kingston by Sea.
- 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 Kingston by Sea based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
34 planning applications found near Kingston by Sea.
- - Safestore Self Storage 41 Albion Street Southwick West Sussex BN42 4DN
Advertisement consent for 4no. internally illuminated signs on the south, east and west elevations, and 2no. non-illuminated signs on the east elevation
Status: Undecided | Type: Advertising | Council: Adur and Worthing | Date: 2026-06-23
View full details - - 49 Dolphin Road Shoreham-by-sea West Sussex BN43 6PB
Demolition of small ancillary office building fronting 49 Dolphin Road
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Adur and Worthing | Date: 2026-06-08
View full details - AWDM/0681/26 - 14 Hammy Close Shoreham-by-sea West Sussex BN43 6BL
Rooms in roof with front and rear dormers; single storey rear extension; and removal of garage.
Status: Undecided | Council: Adur | Date: 2026-06-04 - - 14 Hammy Close Shoreham-by-sea West Sussex BN43 6BL
Rooms in roof with front and rear dormers; single storey rear extension; and removal of garage.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Adur and Worthing | Date: 2026-06-03
View full details - AWDM/0602/26 - 6 Arun Court Stoney Lane Shoreham-by-sea West Sussex BN43 6LZ
Replacement of lounge window with a window and door set, installation of platform, lower step and galvanised handrail from the door to the communal path
Status: Undecided | Council: Adur | Date: 2026-05-21 - - 6 Arun Court Stoney Lane Shoreham-by-sea West Sussex BN43 6LZ
Replacement of lounge window with a window and door set, installation of platform, lower step and galvanised handrail from the door to the communal path
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Adur and Worthing | Date: 2026-05-18
View full details - AWDM/0576/26 - 15 Park Lane Southwick West Sussex BN42 4DL
Single storey infill extension and associated alteration to fenestrations.
Status: Undecided | Council: Adur | Date: 2026-05-18 - - Foxdens 55D Kingston Lane Southwick West Sussex BN42 4SP
Application for consent under Adur Tree Preservation Order No.162-3-82(SW) of 1982 to crown lift up to 6 metres over highway one Holm Oak T32.
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Adur and Worthing | Date: 2026-04-24
View full details - - Land Opposite 34 Albert Road Southwick West Sussex
Application for consent under Worthing Tree Preservation Order No.13.53-1-92 of 1992 to reduce crown height and radial spread by up to 3 metres, crown lift up to 5 metres, and remove basal growth and
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Adur and Worthing | Date: 2026-04-24
View full details - AWDM/0380/26 - 68 Kingston Lane Shoreham-by-sea West Sussex BN43 6YQ
Application for Certificate of Lawfulness for proposed roof extension (hip to part gable at side), extension of existing rear dormer and a single storey rear extension
Status: Undecided | Council: Adur | Date: 2026-04-02 - - Shoreham College St Julians Lane Shoreham-by-sea West Sussex BN43 6YW
Section 211 Notice under the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 to reduce damaged eastern stem to sound wood one Ash tree in the Kingston Buci Conservation Area.
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Adur and Worthing | Date: 2026-04-01
View full details - AWDM/0181/26 - 52 Kingston Lane Shoreham-by-sea West Sussex BN43 6YB
Vehicle access with hardstanding
Status: Undecided | Council: Adur | Date: 2026-03-31 - - Shoreham College St Julians Lane Shoreham-by-sea West Sussex BN43 6YW
Application for consent under Adur Tree Preservation Order No.13.53/3/00 (SU) of 2000 to crown lift up to 2.5 metres, fell and replace one Sycamore tree T1.
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Adur and Worthing | Date: 2026-03-30
View full details - AWDM/0394/26 - Shoreham College St Julians Lane Shoreham-by-sea West Sussex BN43 6YW
Application for consent under Adur Tree Preservation Order No.13.53/3/00 (SU) of 2000 to crown lift up to 2.5 metres, fell and replace one Sycamore tree T1.
Status: Undecided | Council: Adur | Date: 2026-03-30 - - 68 Kingston Lane Shoreham-by-sea West Sussex BN43 6YQ
Application for Certificate of Lawfulness for proposed roof extension (hip to part gable at side), extension of existing rear dormer and a single storey rear extension
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Adur and Worthing | Date: 2026-03-26
View full details - - 52 Kingston Lane Shoreham-by-sea West Sussex BN43 6YB
Vehicle access with hardstanding
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Adur and Worthing | Date: 2026-02-16
View full details - - Unit 1 Grange Industrial Estate Albion Street Southwick West Sussex BN42 4EN
Advert consent for installation of an internally illuminated digital advertisement display
Status: Undecided | Type: Advertising | Council: Adur and Worthing | Date: 2026-02-04
View full details - - 55 Stoney Lane Shoreham-by-sea West Sussex BN43 6LD
Application for a Lawful Development Certificate for a Proposed garden room
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Adur and Worthing | Date: 2026-02-02
View full details - - The Old Rectory 10 St Julians Lane Shoreham-by-sea West Sussex BN43 6YS
Application for Listed Building Consent for Installation of an Ohme Home Pro electric vehicle charger at the front of the garage.
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: Adur and Worthing | Date: 2025-12-22
View full details - - Ashcroft 100 Kingston Lane Shoreham-by-sea West Sussex
Approval of Details Reserved by Condition 12 (Biodiversity Net Gain Assessment and Details) of approved application AWDM/1006/25.
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Adur and Worthing | Date: 2025-12-15
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A brief summary of Kingston by Sea in West Sussex
Kingston by Sea, also referred to as Kingston Buci, is a small area within the Adur district of West Sussex, England. Originally an ancient village, it is now part of a continuous urban landscape bordered by Southwick to the east and Shoreham-by-Sea to the west, near the mouth of the River Adur. The historic St Julian's Church remains a notable landmark, preserving the area's heritage and the name "Kingston Buci." This rich history may influence local planning applications and developments in the region. It sits within the Adur district.
Property prices in Kingston by Sea show an average sale price of £456,300, 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 Kingston by Sea a particularly low-crime area.
Kingston by Sea 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 Kingston by Sea 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.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Kingston by Sea 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 Kingston by Sea
In the last 24 months, 121 planning applications were submitted near Kingston by Sea. Of these, 98% were approved, with an average decision time of 60 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Kingston by Sea may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
At 60 days on average, decisions near Kingston by Sea slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near Kingston by Sea were full planning applications (41), outline applications (17), discharge of conditions (15). Full planning applications account for 34% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 1 large-scale (major) development, 92 smaller schemes were submitted.
Application Outcomes
- Approved: 50 applications
- Refused: 0 applications
- Withdrawn: 1 application
- Awaiting decision: 70 applications
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Related Planning Guides
- What Is Planning Permission in the UK? — Planning permission is the formal approval you need from your local council before making certain changes to a building or piece of land.
- What Is Permitted Development? — Permitted development rights allow certain building works and changes of use without the need to apply for planning permission.
- How Long Does Planning Permission Take? — Typical timelines for planning permission decisions in the UK, from submission to approval, and what can cause delays.