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Shoreham Beach, West Sussex Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Shoreham Beach, West Sussex.

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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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Town Insights

Property Prices

Average property sale price: £485,586 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

  • Admin district: Adur
  • Parliamentary constituency: East Worthing and Shoreham
  • LSOA: Adur 005B

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

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

17 planning applications found near Shoreham Beach.

  1. - 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
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  2. - 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
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  3. - 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
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  4. - 74 Old Fort Road Shoreham-by-sea West Sussex BN43 5HA
    External improvements to include the remodelling of front and rear dormer windows. Increased size of the existing rear dormer window. New roof of natural slate (100mm thicker than the existing roof).
    Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Adur and Worthing | Date: 2026-02-17
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  5. - 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
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  6. - 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
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  7. - 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
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  8. - 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
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  9. - 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
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  10. - 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
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  11. - 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
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  12. - 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
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  13. - 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
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  14. - 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
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  15. - 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
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  16. - 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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  17. - 24 Cheal Close Shoreham-by-sea West Sussex BN43 5RQ
    Application for a Lawful Development Certificate for a proposed conversion of the existing garage into a therapy room (not for commercial use) with replacement garage door with wall and window, all to
    Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Adur and Worthing | Date: 2023-07-18
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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.

Property prices in Shoreham Beach show an average sale price of £485,586, 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 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.

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Planning Activity in Shoreham Beach

In the last 24 months, 73 planning applications were submitted near Shoreham Beach. Of these, 92% 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 Shoreham Beach.

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 Shoreham Beach were full planning applications (30), discharge of conditions (19), outline applications (5). Full planning applications account for 41% 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, 64 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: 34 applications
  • Refused: 0 applications
  • Withdrawn: 3 applications
  • Awaiting decision: 36 applications

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