Saxby, West Sussex Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Saxby, West Sussex.
West Sussex · England · settlement
Planning applications in Saxby are administered by Arun District Council. View the full Arun District Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
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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 015C
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Saxby.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Saxby.
- 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 Saxby based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
5 planning applications found near Saxby.
- - Land to the rear of Watermead Yapton Road Barnham PO22 0BQ
Application for permission in principle for a minimum net gain of 2 dwelling to a maximum net gain of 3 No dwellings.
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Arun | Date: 2026-03-03
View full details - - Sundance Yapton Road Barnham PO22 0BQ
Side extension to bungalow and internal alterations. Re roofing with standing seam metal roof and additional insulation.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Arun | Date: 2025-09-23
View full details - - 37a Hill Lane Barnham PO22 0BL
Ground floor side extension.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Arun | Date: 2025-06-04
View full details - - Horseshoe Cottage 33A Hill Lane Barnham PO22 0BL
Variation of conditions following grant of BN/56/20/PL relating to Condition No. 1 - approved plans to relocate the bin/cycle store and Condition 5 - amended to the bin/cycle store on plan submitted 0
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Arun | Date: 2023-03-02
View full details - - Horseshoe Cottage 33A Hill Lane Barnham PO22 0BL
Removal of condition following grant of BN/56/20/PL relating to Condition No 14 - arboricultural information. This application affects a Public Right of Way
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Arun | Date: 2023-03-02
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A brief summary of Saxby in West Sussex
Saxby is a settlement located in West Sussex, England.
Property prices in Saxby 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 Saxby a particularly low-crime area.
Saxby has 2 conservation areas within its boundaries: Barnham (Church Lane), Yapton Main Road and Church Lane. 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 Saxby includes 2 Ancient Woodland sites. 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, Saxby 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 Saxby
In the last 24 months, 25 planning applications were submitted near Saxby. Of these, 91% were approved, with an average decision time of 54 days.
This is slightly above the national average of approximately 87%, indicating a broadly favourable planning environment near Saxby.
The average decision time of 54 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Saxby were full planning applications (7), tree works (7), discharge of conditions (5). Full planning applications account for 28% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 1 large-scale (major) development, 24 smaller schemes were submitted.
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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.