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Planning in Southwick

Approved
94%
95 of 98 decided
Decision time
about 8 weeks
on average

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

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Around Southwick

Postcode districts

BN42 77 applications in the last 12 monthsBN43 184 applications in the last 12 monthsBN41 64 applications in the last 12 months

Applications in each district in the last 12 months.

Planning authority: Adur District Council

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About Southwick

Southwick is a town situated in the Adur district of West Sussex, England, just five miles west of Brighton. Spanning an area of 863.7 hectares, it had a population of 13,195 as of 2001, making it a noteworthy location for planning applications in the region. The town has a population of approximately 13,195. It sits within the Adur district.

Southwick covers an area of approximately 3.3 km². The surrounding landscape and character of the area play an important role in how planning applications are assessed by the local authority.

The area around Southwick has 1 nature designation nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Southwick 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.

To comment on or object to a planning application near Southwick, 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, 131 planning applications were submitted near Southwick. Of these, 94% were approved, with an average decision time of 55 days.

The most common types were full planning applications (31), outline applications (22), tree works (14).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Southwick?
In the last 24 months, 131 planning applications were submitted near Southwick. The approval rate is 94%.
How long do planning decisions take near Southwick?
The average planning decision time near Southwick is 55 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 Southwick?
The planning approval rate near Southwick is 94%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.
What types of planning applications are most common near Southwick?
The most common type of planning application near Southwick is full planning applications, with 31 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Southwick?
You can search and track planning applications near Southwick on Planning Signal. Create a free account to save searches, watch specific applications, and receive email alerts when new plans are submitted nearby.