Middleton-on-Sea, West Sussex Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Middleton-on-Sea, West Sussex.
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Planning applications in Middleton-on-Sea are administered by Arun District Council. View the full Arun District Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Middleton-on-Sea
Middleton-on-Sea is a village and civil parish located in the Arun District of West Sussex, England, situated to the east of Bognor Regis and adjacent to Felpham. The area comprises both urban and rural environments, with the southern half being developed and the northern half maintaining a more natural landscape. The parish also encompasses the smaller settlements of Elmer and Ancton, providing a diverse setting for potential planning applications.
Population: 4,916 (2021) · Area: 3.5 km²
District: Arun
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £388,630 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Arun
- Parliamentary constituency: Bognor Regis and Littlehampton
- LSOA: Arun 015A
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Middleton-on-Sea.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Middleton-on-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 Middleton-on-Sea based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
20 planning applications found near Middleton-on-Sea.
- - 177 Middleton Road Middleton-on-sea PO22 6DF
Crown reduction to 1 No. Pedunculate Oak (T1) to leave a height of 12.5m and spread of 10m, crown lift to 4m from ground level.
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Arun | Date: 2026-03-29
View full details - - Former Poultry Farm Land Yapton Road Middleton-on-Sea PO22 6DY
Installation of various signage.
Status: Undecided | Type: Advertising | Council: Arun | Date: 2026-03-25
View full details - - 5 Shaw Close Middleton-on-sea PO22 7TQ
Proposed single storey extensions to front and rear, internal alterations, roof extension and loft conversion to semi detached bungalow.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Arun | Date: 2026-03-02
View full details - - 17 Elmer Road Middleton-on-sea PO22 6DZ
Application for prior approval under schedule 2, Part 3, Class MA for proposed change of use from commercial, business and service (Use Class E) to Dwellinghouses (Use class C3).
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Arun | Date: 2026-02-26
View full details - - 1 Harefield Road Middleton-on-sea PO22 6EB
Two storey side extension, installation of front and rear dormers and alterations to fenestration, following the demolition of existing side garage and removal of existing side dormer.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Arun | Date: 2026-02-04
View full details - - Middleton Sports Club 3 Sea Lane Middleton-on-sea PO22 7RH
Variation of condition 2 imposed under M/9/25/PL relating to approved plans.
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Arun | Date: 2026-01-28
View full details - - Former Poultry Farm land West of Yapton Road Middleton-on-sea PO22 6DY
Approval of details reserved by condition imposed under M/80/19/PL relating to condition 7-surfacing works for Right of Way 160.
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Arun | Date: 2025-12-17
View full details - - 45 Southdean Close Middleton-On-Sea PO22 7TH
Part single, part two storey side and front extensions, first floor rear extension, loft conversion to habitable space, alterations to fenestration and installation of 3x balconies, following demoliti
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Arun | Date: 2025-12-17
View full details - - 2 Shrubbs Drive Middleton-on-sea PO22 7SQ
Single storey side/rear extension and alterations to fenestration, following demolition of existing garage.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Arun | Date: 2025-10-27
View full details - - 39 Southdean Drive Middleton-on-sea PO22 7TB
Lawful development certificate for a single storey side extension.
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Arun | Date: 2025-07-02
View full details - - 33 North Avenue Middleton-on-Sea PO22 6HG
Conversion of loft to habitable use with front and rear dormers. Replace detached garage with new. Installation of front porch canopy and alterations to fenestration.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Arun | Date: 2025-04-02
View full details - - Former Poultry Farm Land West of Yapton Road Middleton on Sea PO22 6DY
Approval of details reserved by condition imposed under reference M/80/19/PL relating to condition number 5 - cycle parking spaces, condition number 8 - Ecological Impact Assessment, condition number
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Arun | Date: 2025-04-01
View full details - - Middleton Sports Club 3 Sea Lane Middleton-on-sea PO22 7RH
Demolition/removal of existing bowls pavilion and erection of new bowls pavilion. This application may affect the setting of a listed building and is in CIL Zone 4 (Zero Rated) as other development.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Arun | Date: 2025-01-23
View full details - - 2 Shrubbs Drive Middleton-on-Sea PO22 7SQ
Single storey side/rear extension and alterations to fenestration, following demolition of existing garage.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Arun | Date: 2024-11-25
View full details - - Roundabout 5 Sea Close Middleton-on-sea PO22 7RU
1 No. Monterey Pine (T1) reduction to westerly spread to leave a finished westerly radial spread of 5.5m.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Arun | Date: 2024-02-22
View full details - - 44 Southdean Drive Middleton-On-Sea PO22 7TB
First floor rear infill extension; Loft conversion and internal alterations; New roof windows to the front and rear elevations; New Juliet balcony to the rear elevation.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Arun | Date: 2024-01-31
View full details - - St Nicholas Church Elmer Road Middleton-on-sea PO22 6ET
Erection of a War Memorial 1.55m on the verge of the church yard parallel to Elmer Road. This application is in CIL Zone 4 (Zero Rated) as other development.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Arun | Date: 2023-09-06
View full details - - 1 South Walk Middleton-on-Sea PO22 7RW
Upgrading of existing covered courtyard to habitable space.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Arun | Date: 2023-08-17
View full details - - Guernsey Farm Yapton Road Middleton-On-Sea PO22 6DY
Approval of details reserved by condition imposed under M/99/21/PL relating to conditions 5 - hedgerows and tree lines, 6 - bird, bat and hedgehog nesting, 7 - parking, 8 - EV charging and 9 - cycle p
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Arun | Date: 2023-07-19
View full details - - Lych Gate House 67-69 Elmer Road Middleton-on-Sea PO22 6EH
Removal of condition following M/92/20/HH relating to Condition No. 3 - windows at first floor level in Eastern & Western elevations.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Arun | Date: 2023-05-26
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A brief summary of Middleton-on-Sea in West Sussex
Middleton-on-Sea is a village and civil parish located in the Arun District of West Sussex, England, situated to the east of Bognor Regis and adjacent to Felpham. The area comprises both urban and rural environments, with the southern half being developed and the northern half maintaining a more natural landscape. The parish also encompasses the smaller settlements of Elmer and Ancton, providing a diverse setting for potential planning applications. The settlement has a population of approximately 4,916 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Arun district.
Middleton-on-Sea covers an area of approximately 3.5 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 Middleton-on-Sea show an average sale price of £388,630, 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 Middleton-on-Sea a particularly low-crime area.
Ecology & Nature Designations
The area around Middleton-on-Sea includes 1 Special Protection Areas (SPA): Solent and Dorset Coast. 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, Middleton-on-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 Middleton-on-Sea
In the last 24 months, 37 planning applications were submitted near Middleton-on-Sea. Of these, 89% were approved, with an average decision time of 52 days.
This is slightly above the national average of approximately 87%, indicating a broadly favourable planning environment near Middleton-on-Sea.
The average decision time of 52 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Middleton-on-Sea were full planning applications (16), amendments (7), outline applications (6). Full planning applications account for 43% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
Application Outcomes
- Approved: 24 applications
- Refused: 3 applications
- Awaiting decision: 10 applications
Nearby Towns
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