Lagness, West Sussex Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Lagness, West Sussex.
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About Lagness
Lagness is a coastal village and civil parish located in the Arun district of West Sussex, England, with a population of approximately 6,100 residents. Situated just two miles west of Bognor Regis, it offers a unique blend of rural charm and proximity to coastal amenities, making it a notable area for planning applications and development opportunities.
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £497,510 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Arun
- Parliamentary constituency: Arundel and South Downs
- LSOA: Arun 003C
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Lagness.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Lagness.
- 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 Lagness based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
1 planning application found near Lagness.
- - The Royal Oak Inn Pagham Road Pagham PO20 1LN
Change of use of the ground floor only from former public house (sui generis) to kitchen and bathroom showroom (Use Class E), with internal alterations and replacement of existing above-ground signage
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Arun | Date: 2026-03-30
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A brief summary of Lagness in West Sussex
Lagness is a coastal village and civil parish located in the Arun district of West Sussex, England, with a population of approximately 6,100 residents. Situated just two miles west of Bognor Regis, it offers a unique blend of rural charm and proximity to coastal amenities, making it a notable area for planning applications and development opportunities.
Property prices in Lagness show an average sale price of £497,510, 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 Lagness a particularly low-crime area.
Lagness has one conservation area within its boundaries: Runcton. 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 Lagness 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, Lagness 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 Lagness
In the last 24 months, 4 planning applications were submitted near Lagness. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 111 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Lagness may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
With an average of 111 days, decisions near Lagness take longer than the statutory targets. Applicants should budget for a 4-month timeline and consider pre-application discussions to avoid delays.
The most common application types near Lagness were discharge of conditions (3), full planning applications (1).
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.
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