Shoreham Beach, West Sussex Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Shoreham Beach, West Sussex.
West Sussex · England · settlement
Planning applications in Shoreham Beach are administered by Adur District Council. View the full Adur District Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Shoreham Beach
Shoreham Beach is a 26.2-hectare (65-acre) Local Nature Reserve located in Shoreham-by-Sea, West Sussex. Owned and managed by Adur District Council, this area offers a unique habitat that may influence local planning applications and environmental considerations in the region.
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Area Information
- Admin district: Adur
- Parliamentary constituency: East Worthing and Shoreham
- LSOA: Adur 005E
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Shoreham Beach.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Shoreham Beach.
- 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 Shoreham Beach based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
21 planning applications found near Shoreham Beach.
- AWDM/0790/26 - 9 Fowey Close Shoreham-by-sea West Sussex BN43 5HE
Proposed enlargement of existing front-facing dormer, replacement and enlargement of rear-facing dormer, and demolition of conservatory
Status: Undecided | Council: Adur | Date: 2026-06-30 - - 9 Fowey Close Shoreham-by-sea West Sussex BN43 5HE
Proposed enlargement of existing front-facing dormer, replacement and enlargement of rear-facing dormer, and demolition of conservatory
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Adur and Worthing | Date: 2026-06-29
View full details - AWDM/0626/26 - 54 Old Fort Road Shoreham-by-sea West Sussex BN43 5RJ
Demolition of existing chalet bungalow and erection of a three storey house
Status: Undecided | Council: Adur | Date: 2026-05-22 - AWDM/0557/26 - 103 Old Fort Road Shoreham-by-sea West Sussex BN43 5HA
Single storey front extension
Status: Undecided | Council: Adur | Date: 2026-05-11 - - 103 Old Fort Road Shoreham-by-sea West Sussex BN43 5HA
Single storey front extension
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Adur and Worthing | Date: 2026-05-08
View full details - - 20 East Meadway Shoreham-by-sea West Sussex BN43 5RF
Replacement of the existing bungalow with a 2 storey house
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Adur and Worthing | Date: 2026-03-09
View full details - - 88 Old Fort Road Shoreham-by-sea West Sussex BN43 5HB
Application to Vary Condition 1 (approved plans) of previously approved AWDM/1603/23. Amendment: 1. Insertion of two slot windows to staircase. 2. Provision of 2 air conditioning units at second floor
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Adur and Worthing | Date: 2026-02-27
View full details - - 74 Old Fort Road Shoreham-by-sea West Sussex BN43 5HA
External improvements to include the remodelling of front and rear dormer windows. Ridge line extended into half gable. Increased size of the existing rear dormer window and addition of white composit
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Adur and Worthing | Date: 2026-02-17
View full details - - 100 Old Fort Road Shoreham-by-sea West Sussex BN43 5HB
Demolish existing single storey garage and replace with new single storey extension
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Adur and Worthing | Date: 2026-02-10
View full details - - 4 Harbour House Harbour Way Shoreham-by-sea West Sussex BN43 5HZ
Change of use from live work unit to dwelling house
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Adur and Worthing | Date: 2026-01-26
View full details - - 26 Old Fort Road Shoreham-by-sea West Sussex BN43 5RJ
Single storey extension to front, single storey rear extension with first floor terrace.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Adur and Worthing | Date: 2025-10-15
View full details - - 124 Old Fort Road Shoreham-by-sea West Sussex BN43 5HL
Application for vary conditions 1 (Approved plans) and Condition 3 (Materials) of AWDM/1442/24 for external cladding to first floor extension to be Trespa Board '(Meteon Naturals' - 'NA17 Natural Grap
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Adur and Worthing | Date: 2025-10-14
View full details - - The Quay Emerald Quay Shoreham-by-sea West Sussex
Proposed two storey extension of leisure centre on south elevation and landscaping to provide new disabled access & lift.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Adur and Worthing | Date: 2025-10-01
View full details - - 114 Old Fort Road Shoreham-by-sea West Sussex BN43 5HB
Approval of Details Reserved by Condition 4 (Contamination Strategy Report) of application AWDM/2021/22
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Adur and Worthing | Date: 2025-09-01
View full details - - 22 Cheal Close Shoreham-by-sea West Sussex BN43 5RQ
Single storey rear extension, tiled roof to existing conservatory, extension to side to join garage to house, alterations to form family annex and cladding to frontage.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Adur and Worthing | Date: 2025-02-12
View full details - - 82 Old Fort Road Shoreham-by-sea West Sussex BN43 5HA
Demolition of existing conservatory and erection of single storey rear extension with first floor roof terrace and minor amendments to previously approved proposals (AWDM/0427/24) currently under cons
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Adur and Worthing | Date: 2025-01-31
View full details - - 12 Fowey Close Shoreham-by-sea West Sussex BN43 5HE
Demolition of the existing garage and storage shed and construction of a single storey rear and side extension and a new front single storey porch.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Adur and Worthing | Date: 2025-01-31
View full details - - 32 Old Fort Road Shoreham-by-sea West Sussex BN43 5RJ
Erection of front extension for a lift shaft serving all levels together with a second floor side extension, with minor fenestration changes and railings to new front terrace and existing rear terrace
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Full | Council: Adur and Worthing | Date: 2024-12-13
View full details - - Former 97 Old Fort Road Shoreham-by-sea West Sussex BN43 5HA
Demolition of the existing single storey bungalow and construction of a 2 storey house. Application to Remove Condition 12 of previously approved AWDM/0037/23 and vary condition 1 approved plans. Amen
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Adur and Worthing | Date: 2024-09-11
View full details - - 9 Harbour House Harbour Way Shoreham-by-sea West Sussex BN43 5HZ
Demolish the existing garage structure and replace with a new garage with roof terrace, accessed by an external metal staircase, with opaque glass privacy screens
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Adur and Worthing | Date: 2023-11-03
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A brief summary of Shoreham Beach in West Sussex
Shoreham Beach is a 26.2-hectare (65-acre) Local Nature Reserve located in Shoreham-by-Sea, West Sussex. Owned and managed by Adur District Council, this area offers a unique habitat that may influence local planning applications and environmental considerations in the region.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Shoreham Beach a particularly low-crime area.
Shoreham Beach has one conservation area within its boundaries: No data available for publication by HE. 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 Shoreham Beach includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Adur Estuary SSSI. 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, Shoreham Beach 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 Shoreham Beach
In the last 24 months, 94 planning applications were submitted near Shoreham Beach. Of these, 93% were approved, with an average decision time of 58 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Shoreham Beach may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
At 58 days on average, decisions near Shoreham Beach slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near Shoreham Beach were full planning applications (31), discharge of conditions (26), outline applications (6). 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, 1 large-scale (major) development, 1 medium-scale application, 74 smaller schemes were submitted.
1 planning appeal was lodged, of which 1 was allowed and 0 were dismissed (100% success rate). This relatively high appeal success rate suggests that the local authority may be refusing some applications that the Planning Inspectorate considers acceptable.
Application Outcomes
- Approved: 38 applications
- Refused: 0 applications
- Withdrawn: 3 applications
- Awaiting decision: 52 applications
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