Search Littlehampton planning applications
17 applications received or decided in the last 90 days · within 1 km of the centre of Littlehampton · updated daily · Arun District Council
- Police Station East Street Littlehampton BN17 6ARAwaiting decisionNew higher security fencing and gate systems. This application is in CIL Zone 4 (Zero Rated) as other development.Received 21 Oct 2026LU/257/26/PL
- 14 Swanbourne Road Littlehampton BN17 6HSAwaiting decisionLawful development certificate for an existing rear dormer.Received 19 Oct 2026LU/256/26/CLE
- Sandpiper House, Osprey House and saltmarsh House Old Market Lane Littlehampton BN17 5FBAwaiting decisionDamp and fire remediation works to external wall to remove combustible materials from buildings elevations. This application may affect the setting of listed buildings, may affect the character and appearance of the Littlehampton River Road Conservation Area and is in CIL Zone 4 (Zero Rated) as other development.Received 14 Oct 2026LU/247/26/PL
- 41 Church Street Littlehampton BN17 5PUApprovedNon material amendment following the grant of LU/116/24/HH relating to replacing existing roof with flat roof with lantern and no first floor rear extension.Received 13 Oct 2026Decided 9 Nov 2026LU/251/26/NMA
- Land off Anchor Springs Anchor Springs Littlehampton BN17 6ATAwaiting decisionInstallation of 4 No. freestanding post and panel directional signs, 4 No. internally illuminated vertical building signs, 2 No. internally illuminated fascia entrance signs and 2 No. internally illuminated projecting roundel signs.AdvertisingReceived 8 Oct 2026LU/249/26/A
Planning in Littlehampton
- Approved
- 83%
- 44 of 51 decided
- Decision time
- about 7 weeks
- on average
Applications within 1 km of the centre of Littlehampton in the last 24 months, from Arun District Council's planning register.
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BN17 126 applications in the last 12 months
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Planning authority: Arun District Council
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About Littlehampton
Littlehampton is a vibrant town and seaside resort located in the Arun District of West Sussex, England. Situated along the English Channel at the mouth of the River Arun, it is approximately 52 miles south-southwest of London, 19 miles west of Brighton, and 10 miles east of Chichester. This strategic location makes it an appealing area for potential planning applications and developments. The town has a population of approximately 32,291 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Arun district.
Littlehampton covers an area of approximately 10.1 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 Littlehampton show an average sale price of £358,910, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry. There are currently no active flood warnings for the Littlehampton 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 Littlehampton a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.
The area around Littlehampton has 1 nature designation nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Littlehampton 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. Further local information can be found on the community website at http://www.littlehampton-tc.gov.uk/.
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To comment on or object to a planning application near Littlehampton, 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, 95 planning applications were submitted near Littlehampton. Of these, 83% were approved, with an average decision time of 49 days.
The most common types were full planning applications (24), discharge of conditions (20), outline applications (12). 2 large-scale developments were submitted during this period.
2 planning appeals were lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 2 were dismissed (0% success rate).