Tortington, West Sussex Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Tortington, West Sussex.

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Planning applications in Tortington are administered by Adur District Council. View the full Adur District Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.

About Tortington

Tortington is a quaint village located in the Arun district of West Sussex, England, now part of the Arundel parish. Situated just 1.6 miles southwest of Arundel, it lies between the Arundel to Ford and Arundel to Chichester roads. Once a civil parish with a population of 617 in 1961, Tortington was merged with surrounding areas in 1985, making it a unique spot for planning applications amidst its rich local history and infrastructure.

District: Arundel

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Town Insights

Property Prices

Average property sale price: £451,199 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

Admin district: Arun
Parliamentary constituency: Arundel and South Downs
LSOA: Arun 001D

Crime Statistics

5 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Crime Breakdown

anti-social-behaviour: 1
bicycle-theft: 1
other-theft: 1
public-order: 1
violent-crime: 1

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Tortington.

Keyword Scorecard

Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Tortington.

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 Tortington based on the last 24 months of planning data.

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A brief summary of Tortington in West Sussex

Property prices in Tortington show an average sale price of £451,199, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.

Neighbourhood safety in Tortington is generally good, with just 5 crimes reported in the most recent period.

Tortington has one conservation area within its boundaries: Arundel. 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 Tortington includes 20 Ancient Woodland sites; 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.

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