West Kingston, West Sussex Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near West Kingston, West Sussex.
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £352,917 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Arun
- Parliamentary constituency: Bognor Regis and Littlehampton
- LSOA: Arun 010C
Crime Statistics
9 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Crime Breakdown
- violent-crime: 3
- anti-social-behaviour: 2
- criminal-damage-arson: 2
- other-theft: 1
- vehicle-crime: 1
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near West Kingston.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near West Kingston.
- 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 West Kingston based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
6 planning applications found near West Kingston.
- - The Salterns 8 Coastal Road Kingston BN16 1SJ
Application for certificate of lawfulness for a proposed single storey pitched roof rear extension, measuring 4m x 4.9m with an eaves height of 2.4m and ridge height of 4m.
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Arun | Date: 2026-04-20
View full details - - Beach House 33 Coastal Road Kingston BN16 1SJ
Alterations and refurbishment of existing property including alterations to existing front roof profile. Alterations to fenestration including replacement of windows and introduction of new external m
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Arun | Date: 2026-03-19
View full details - - Cloudy Bay Gorse Avenue East Preston BN16 1SF
Extensions to the ground, first and second floors. Removal of existing roof and replacement with a flat roof. Changes to existing fenestration. New front and rear boundaries. Renovation and extension
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Arun | Date: 2025-12-24
View full details - - Tumbley Gorse Avenue East Preston BN16 1SF
Replacement of thatched roof, boundary treatments and windows, alterations to external finishing and fenestration, and installation of first floor balcony.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Arun | Date: 2025-10-24
View full details - - Driftwood 32 Coastal Road Kingston BN16 1SJ
Alterations to external materials including replacement of tile hanging with cladding, render to ground floor walls, cladding to porch, 2 No. roof lights and replacement windows. Loft conversion with
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Arun | Date: 2025-03-28
View full details - - Tye House 19 Coastal Road Kingston BN16 1SJ
Installation of a new residential lift.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Arun | Date: 2023-08-11
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A brief summary of West Kingston in West Sussex
West Kingston is a settlement located in West Sussex, England.
Property prices in West Kingston show an average sale price of £352,917, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.
There were 9 crimes reported in the West Kingston area during the most recent period, a moderate level that is broadly in line with similar-sized settlements.
West Kingston has one conservation area within its boundaries: Ferring. 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.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, West Kingston 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 West Kingston
In the last 24 months, 34 planning applications were submitted near West Kingston. Of these, 81% were approved, with an average decision time of 50 days.
This is below the national average of approximately 87%, which may reflect stricter local policies, sensitivity of the area, or higher levels of speculative applications. Pre-application advice is particularly worthwhile near West Kingston.
The average decision time of 50 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near West Kingston were full planning applications (20), tree works (6), outline applications (3). Full planning applications account for 59% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
Application Outcomes
- Approved: 21 applications
- Refused: 3 applications
- Withdrawn: 2 applications
- Awaiting decision: 8 applications
Nearby Towns
Explore planning applications in nearby areas:
- Kingston Gorse planning applications
- East Kingston planning applications
- East Preston planning applications
- Ferring planning applications
- Hangleton planning applications
- Angmering planning applications
- Rustington planning applications
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Related Planning Guides
- What Is Planning Permission in the UK? — Planning permission is the formal approval you need from your local council before making certain changes to a building or piece of land.
- 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.