North Bersted, West Sussex Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near North Bersted, West Sussex.
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About North Bersted
North Bersted is a civil parish located in the Arun district of West Sussex, England. This area comprises two distinct villages: North Bersted and Shripney, both of which may be relevant for those researching planning applications and development opportunities in the region.
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £375,723 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Arun
- Parliamentary constituency: Bognor Regis and Littlehampton
- LSOA: Arun 015F
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near North Bersted.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near North Bersted.
- 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 North Bersted based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
15 planning applications found near North Bersted.
- - 68 Hawthorn Road Bognor Regis PO21 2DD
Lawful development certificate for a proposed change of use from dwelling to an 5 bed HMO.
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Arun | Date: 2026-03-20
View full details - - 40 Greencourt Drive Bersted PO21 5EU
Proposed construction of a single-storey rear and side (wrap-around) extension to the existing detached dwellinghouse, with a flat roof and external timber cladding.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Arun | Date: 2026-02-13
View full details - - 270 Chichester Road Bersted PO21 5AX
Dropped kerb in front of the property.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Arun | Date: 2026-02-02
View full details - - 74A Hawthorn Road Bognor Regis PO21 2DD
Retention of side store and covered pergola area. This application is in CIL Zone 4 (Zero Rated) as other development.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Arun | Date: 2026-01-29
View full details - - 70 Central Avenue North Bersted Bognor Regis PO21 5HW
Loft conversion with hip to gable end and rear box dormer extension.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Arun | Date: 2026-01-27
View full details - - 40 Greencourt Drive Bersted PO21 5EU
Lawful development certificate for the proposed construction of a single storey rear/side extension.
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Outline | Council: Arun | Date: 2026-01-21
View full details - - Former Bartons County Infants School Romney Broadwalk Bersted PO22 9BH
Approval of details reserved by condition imposed under BE/40/22/PL relating to condition 18-lighting design scheme for biodiversity (see BE/132/25/DOC for discharge of conditions 23-maintenace and ma
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Arun | Date: 2025-11-24
View full details - - 49 Mons Avenue Bognor Regis PO21 5JL
Single storey rear extension.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Arun | Date: 2025-11-17
View full details - - Hazel Dean Charnwood Road Bersted PO22 9DU
Lawful development certificate for the proposed like-for-like replacement of 2 No. windows (with leaded lights) and changing 1 No. window.
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Arun | Date: 2025-09-22
View full details - - Former Bartons County Infants School Romney Broadwalk Bersted PO22 9BH
Non material amendment following the grant of BE/40/22/PL for amendments to front porch design, removal of the louvred window panels and landscape design to include the removal of existing boundary li
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Arun | Date: 2025-08-19
View full details - - 19 Fairlands Bersted PO22 9BW
Lawful development certificate for a proposed single storey rear extension and the repositioning of garden wall.
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Arun | Date: 2025-02-03
View full details - - 346 Chichester Road Bersted PO21 5BX
Lawful development certificate for the use of land for siting of 1 No mobile home ancillary to the main dwelling.
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Arun | Date: 2024-12-10
View full details - - 32 Durlston Drive Bersted PO22 9TD
Non-material amendment following the grant of BE/130/23/PL relating to re-locating 1 No. Window.
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Arun | Date: 2024-10-07
View full details - - 2 Central Avenue Bersted PO21 5HG
Change of use and conversion of existing self-contained flat on first floor and construction of side and rear first floor extensions to provide 3 No. additional dental treatment rooms. This applicatio
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Arun | Date: 2024-03-16
View full details - - Land adjacent to 285 Chichester Road Bognor Regis PO21 5AH
Demolition of existing commercial premises and replacement with 1 No single dwelling. This application is in CIL Zone 4 and is CIL Liable as a new dwelling.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Arun | Date: 2023-11-03
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A brief summary of North Bersted in West Sussex
North Bersted is a civil parish located in the Arun district of West Sussex, England. This area comprises two distinct villages: North Bersted and Shripney, both of which may be relevant for those researching planning applications and development opportunities in the region.
Property prices in North Bersted show an average sale price of £375,723, 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 North Bersted a particularly low-crime area.
North Bersted has 4 conservation areas within its boundaries: Bognor Regis (Railway Station), Bognor Regis (The Steyne and Waterloo Square), North Bersted, Shripney. Planning applications within or near these conservation areas 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 North Bersted 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, North Bersted 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 North Bersted
In the last 24 months, 57 planning applications were submitted near North Bersted. Of these, 87% were approved, with an average decision time of 50 days.
This is broadly in line with the national average of approximately 87%. North Bersted maintains a standard approach to planning decisions.
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 North Bersted were full planning applications (20), outline applications (15), tree works (7). Full planning applications account for 35% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 1 medium-scale application, 56 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: 33 applications
- Refused: 4 applications
- Withdrawn: 1 application
- Awaiting decision: 18 applications
Nearby Towns
Explore planning applications in nearby areas:
- South Bersted planning applications
- Bognor Regis planning applications
- Colworth planning applications
- Elbridge planning applications
- Aldwick planning applications
- Shripney planning applications
- Rose Green planning applications
- Lidsey planning applications
Related Planning Guides
- What Is Planning Permission in the UK? — Planning permission is the formal approval you need from your local council before making certain changes to a building or piece of land.
- What Is Permitted Development? — Permitted development rights allow certain building works and changes of use without the need to apply for planning permission.
- How Long Does Planning Permission Take? — Typical timelines for planning permission decisions in the UK, from submission to approval, and what can cause delays.