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Planning in Shoreham-By-Sea

Approved
90%
77 of 81 decided
Decision time
about 9 weeks
on average

Applications within 1 km of the centre of Shoreham-By-Sea in the last 24 months, from Adur District Council's planning register.

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About Shoreham-By-Sea

Shoreham-by-Sea is a vibrant coastal town and port located in the Adur district of West Sussex, England. As of the 2011 census, it has a population of 20,547, making it a significant community in the area, which may influence planning applications and developments.

Property prices in Shoreham-By-Sea show an average sale price of £456,300, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.

The area around Shoreham-By-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, Shoreham-By-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 Shoreham-By-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, 101 planning applications were submitted near Shoreham-By-Sea. Of these, 90% were approved, with an average decision time of 65 days.

The most common types were full planning applications (31), discharge of conditions (20), outline applications (6). 1 large-scale development was submitted during this period.

1 planning appeal was lodged, of which 1 was allowed and 0 were dismissed (100% success rate).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Shoreham-By-Sea?
In the last 24 months, 101 planning applications were submitted near Shoreham-By-Sea. The approval rate is 90%.
How long do planning decisions take near Shoreham-By-Sea?
The average planning decision time near Shoreham-By-Sea is 65 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 Shoreham-By-Sea?
The planning approval rate near Shoreham-By-Sea is 90%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.
What types of planning applications are most common near Shoreham-By-Sea?
The most common type of planning application near Shoreham-By-Sea is full planning applications, with 31 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Shoreham-By-Sea?
You can search and track planning applications near Shoreham-By-Sea on Planning Signal. Create a free account to save searches, watch specific applications, and receive email alerts when new plans are submitted nearby.