Sompting Abbotts, West Sussex Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Sompting Abbotts, West Sussex.
West Sussex · England · settlement
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £370,288 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Adur
- Parliamentary constituency: East Worthing and Shoreham
- LSOA: Adur 007A
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Sompting Abbotts.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Sompting Abbotts.
- 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 Sompting Abbotts based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
8 planning applications found near Sompting Abbotts.
- - Land At Stocks Gardens West Street Sompting West Sussex
Change of use of land to a private gypsy and traveller caravan site for 4 pitches, including parking. Retention of existing caravans and hardstanding.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Adur and Worthing | Date: 2026-03-06
View full details - - Avalon West Street Sompting West Sussex BN15 0AP
Section 211 Notice under the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 to crown thin 15%, remove dead wood and reduce radial spread by up to 2 metres, over two years, one Magnolia tree T2, and to fell and re
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Adur and Worthing | Date: 2026-02-17
View full details - - The Haven Church Lane Sompting West Sussex BN15 0BA
Demolition of the existing conservatory and construction of a proposed single-storey rear extension.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Adur and Worthing | Date: 2026-02-12
View full details - - 37 Rectory Farm Road Sompting West Sussex BN15 0ED
Proposed two storey side extension
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Adur and Worthing | Date: 2026-01-08
View full details - - 2 Dankton Lane Sompting West Sussex BN15 0EE
Single storey outbuilding, with metal pergola with aluminium louvres in rear garden, for use as an office and games room
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Adur and Worthing | Date: 2025-04-28
View full details - - 7 Priory Close Sompting West Sussex BN15 0EB
Single storey side extension, new front porch extension and conversion of garage to downstairs bedroom
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Adur and Worthing | Date: 2024-11-25
View full details - - 49 Rectory Farm Road Sompting West Sussex BN15 0ED
Rear dormer, front rooflights
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Adur and Worthing | Date: 2024-10-11
View full details - - 56 Dankton Gardens Sompting West Sussex BN15 0DX
Proposed side two storey extension and porch extension.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Adur and Worthing | Date: 2023-10-04
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A brief summary of Sompting Abbotts in West Sussex
Sompting Abbotts is a settlement located in West Sussex, England.
Property prices in Sompting Abbotts show an average sale price of £370,288, 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 Sompting Abbotts a particularly low-crime area.
Sompting Abbotts 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 Sompting Abbotts includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Cissbury Ring SSSI; 1 National Parks: SOUTH DOWNS. 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, Sompting Abbotts 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 Sompting Abbotts
In the last 24 months, 35 planning applications were submitted near Sompting Abbotts. Of these, 95% were approved, with an average decision time of 53 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Sompting Abbotts may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
The average decision time of 53 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Sompting Abbotts were full planning applications (19), outline applications (6), tree works (3). Full planning applications account for 54% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
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Related Planning Guides
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- 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.