Lyminster, West Sussex Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Lyminster, West Sussex.
West Sussex · England · settlement
About Lyminster
Lyminster is a village located within the Lyminster and Crossbush civil parish in the Arun District of West Sussex, England. Situated just 2 miles north of Littlehampton's town centre, Lyminster serves as the primary settlement in the area, making it a relevant location for those exploring planning applications and developments in this part of West Sussex.
Population: 369 · Area: 5.9 km²
District: Lyminster and Crossbush
Website: http://www.arun.gov.uk/main.cfm?type=LYMINSTERANDCROSSB
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £352,917 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Arun
- Parliamentary constituency: Bognor Regis and Littlehampton
- LSOA: Arun 011A
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Lyminster.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Lyminster.
- 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 Lyminster based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
177 planning applications found near Lyminster.
- - Middle Paddock 3 The Paddock Lyminster BN17 7QH
Reduce length of lateral limbs (both sides) by approximately 1m leaving approximately 2m to 1 No Maple and 1 No Crab apple tree within the Lyminster Conservation Area.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Arun | Date: 2026-02-05
View full details - - Lyminster Court Cottage Orchard Lane Lyminster BN17 7GL
Remove two lower limbs back to main stem on Northern side of 2 No. Monterey Pines (T1 & T2). These trees are in the Lyminster conservation Area.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Arun | Date: 2026-01-14
View full details - - The Coach House Church Lane Lyminster BN17 7QJ
Crown reduction to 1 No. Silver Birch (T1) to leave a height of 7m, and crown reduction to 1 No. Laburnham (T2) to leave a height of 5m. These trees are in the Lyminster Conservation Area.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Arun | Date: 2026-01-11
View full details - - Paddock View Cottage 181B Lyminster Road Wick Littlehampton BN17 7QB
Front access concrete ramp with brick upstands and galvanised steel handrails.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Arun | Date: 2025-12-08
View full details - - Churchfield Church Lane Lyminster BN17 7QJ
Crown reduction to 1 No. English Oak (T1) to leave a height of 13.6m, Northerly spread of 3.2m, Easterly spread of 5.6m, Southerly spread of 7.2m and Westerly spread of 5.6m. This tree is located in t
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Arun | Date: 2025-12-04
View full details - - 257 Church Lane Lyminster BN17 7QJ
Crown reduction to 1 No. Liquid Amber (T1) to leave a height of 11m and spread of 3m. Crown reduction to 1 No. Apple (T2) to leave a height of 4m and spread of 4m. These trees are within the Lyminster
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Arun | Date: 2025-10-13
View full details - - 1 The Paddock Lyminster BN17 7QH
Replace existing sunroom. (This application may affect the character and appearance of the Lyminster Conservation Area).
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Arun | Date: 2025-05-12
View full details - - Old Granary Church Lane Lyminster BN17 7QJ
Approval of details reserved by condition imposed under reference LY/15/23/L relating to condition number 3 - building record report to Level 4.
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Arun | Date: 2025-04-11
View full details - - The Six Bells Inn Lyminster Road Littlehampton BN17 7PS
Listed building consent for proposed internal alterations and refurbishment at ground floor level.
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: Arun | Date: 2025-01-28
View full details - - Lyminster Court Lyminster Road Lyminster BN17 7QF
Various works to various trees.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Arun | Date: 2024-12-16
View full details - - Land at Thornlea Court Lyminster Court Littlehampton BN17 7QA
Lawful development certificate for the proposed siting of 3 No. static caravans.
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Arun | Date: 2024-10-24
View full details - - Paigles Lyminster Road Lyminster BN17 7QF
Listed building consent for conversion of detached garage to habitable use.
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: Arun | Date: 2024-09-27
View full details - - Paigles Lyminster Road Lyminster BN17 7QF
Conversion of detached garage to habitable use. (This application may affect the character and appearance of the Conservation Area).
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Arun | Date: 2024-09-27
View full details - - 256 Church Lane Lyminster BN17 7QJ
1 No. Wellingtonia (T1) fell to ground level. (This tree stands in the Lyminster Conservation Area.)
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Arun | Date: 2024-09-02
View full details - - Corner Cottage Lyminster Road Lyminster BN17 7QF
1 No. Holm Oak (T1) crown lift to 14m from ground. 1 No. Elaeagnus (T2) prune north side leaving 4m radial spread. (These trees stand in the Lyminster Conservation Area.)
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Arun | Date: 2024-08-26
View full details - - Old Lyminster House Church Lane Lyminster BN17 7QJ
1 No. Yew (T1) reduce lateral branches to 6m.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Arun | Date: 2024-07-31
View full details - - Lyminster Court Lyminster Road Lyminster BN17 7QF
Various works to various trees (T1, T2, T3, T4, T20, T22, T25, G1, G2 & G3).
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Arun | Date: 2024-05-16
View full details - - Lyminster Court Lyminster Road Lyminster BN17 7QF
Various works to various trees (T23, T24, T27, T28, T29 & T30).
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Arun | Date: 2024-03-17
View full details - - Lyminster Court Lyminster Road Lyminster BN17 7QF
Lawful development certificate for the proposed construction of a bay-window on the North elevation.
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Arun | Date: 2024-02-08
View full details - - Lyminster Court Lyminster Road Lyminster BN17 7QF
Lawful development certificate for the proposed construction of a single-storey side extension, including a bay window, to the East elevation.
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Arun | Date: 2024-02-08
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A brief summary of Lyminster in West Sussex
Lyminster is a village located within the Lyminster and Crossbush civil parish in the Arun District of West Sussex, England. Situated just 2 miles north of Littlehampton's town centre, Lyminster serves as the primary settlement in the area, making it a relevant location for those exploring planning applications and developments in this part of West Sussex. The settlement has a population of approximately 369. It sits within the Lyminster and Crossbush district.
Lyminster covers an area of approximately 5.9 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 Lyminster show an average sale price of £352,917, 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 Lyminster a particularly low-crime area.
Lyminster has one conservation area within its boundaries: Lyminster. 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 Lyminster includes 3 Ancient Woodland sites; 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, Lyminster planning applications can be searched by entering a local postcode above. Further local information can be found on the community website at http://www.arun.gov.uk/main.cfm?type=LYMINSTERANDCROSSB. 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 Lyminster
In the last 24 months, 58 planning applications were submitted near Lyminster. Of these, 90% were approved, with an average decision time of 50 days.
This is slightly above the national average of approximately 87%, indicating a broadly favourable planning environment near Lyminster.
The average decision time of 50 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Lyminster were full planning applications (19), outline applications (12), tree works (11). Full planning applications account for 33% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 3 medium-scale applications, 55 smaller schemes were submitted. The absence of major applications suggests the area is primarily characterised by smaller-scale improvements and extensions rather than large new developments.
Application Outcomes
- Approved: 35 applications
- Refused: 1 application
- Withdrawn: 3 applications
- Awaiting decision: 14 applications
Nearby Towns
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- Toddington planning applications
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- Crossbush planning applications
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- Poling Corner planning applications
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