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Planning in Middleton-on-Sea

Approved
93%
25 of 27 decided
Decision time
about 7 weeks
on average

Applications within 1 km of the centre of Middleton-on-Sea in the last 24 months, from Arun District Council's planning register.

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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. 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.

The area around Middleton-on-Sea has 1 nature designation nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.

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.

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To comment on or object to a planning application near Middleton-on-Sea, 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, 45 planning applications were submitted near Middleton-on-Sea. Of these, 93% were approved, with an average decision time of 48 days.

The most common types were full planning applications (15), amendments (7), outline applications (6).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Middleton-on-Sea?
In the last 24 months, 45 planning applications were submitted near Middleton-on-Sea. The approval rate is 93%.
How long do planning decisions take near Middleton-on-Sea?
The average planning decision time near Middleton-on-Sea is 48 days. The statutory target is 8 weeks (56 days) for minor applications and 13 weeks for major applications.
What is the planning approval rate near Middleton-on-Sea?
The planning approval rate near Middleton-on-Sea is 93%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.
What types of planning applications are most common near Middleton-on-Sea?
The most common type of planning application near Middleton-on-Sea is full planning applications, with 15 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Middleton-on-Sea?
You can search and track planning applications near Middleton-on-Sea on Planning Signal. Create a free account to save searches, watch specific applications, and receive email alerts when new plans are submitted nearby.