West Kingston, West Sussex Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near West Kingston, West Sussex.
West Sussex · England · settlement
Planning applications in West Kingston are administered by Arun District Council. View the full Arun District Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £358,910 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Arun
- Parliamentary constituency: Worthing West
- LSOA: Arun 002A
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
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
162 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: Permitted | 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: Permitted | 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 - - The Salterns 8 Coastal Road Kingston BN16 1SJ
Demolition of existing garage and replacement with new extension, infill addition to front of property. Reconfiguration of fenestration to rear elevation. Replacement of existing cementitious hung til
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Arun | Date: 2025-04-24
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 - - Bramble Down Middle Way East Preston BN16 1RY
Proposed carport.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Arun | Date: 2024-11-29
View full details - - Rest Harrow Middle Way East Preston BN16 1SB
Demolition and erection of 1 No dwelling (self build) and detached garage. This application is in CIL Zone 4 and is CIL Liable as a new dwelling.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Arun | Date: 2024-11-14
View full details - - Scesaplana Gorse Avenue East Preston BN16 1SF
Single storey side and rear extension, part single, part two storey front extension including integral garage with habitable roof. Roof extension including replacement rear dormer, front rooflights an
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Arun | Date: 2024-09-23
View full details - - Salamanda 37 Coastal Road Kingston BN16 1SJ
Approval of details reserved by condition imposed under reference K/42/22/PL relating to conditions 5 - EV charging and 7 - decentralised, renewable and low carbon energy supply systems.
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Arun | Date: 2024-09-04
View full details - - Tye House 19 Coastal Road Kingston BN16 1SJ
Roof alterations including new rear dormer, raise first floor terrace deck level, front step-free access and alterations to fenestration/openings. Changes to driveway material. New cladding to south e
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Arun | Date: 2024-05-20
View full details - - Redroofs 10 Coastal Road Kingston BN16 1SJ
Part single, part two storey side/rear extensions, front porch extension, replacement of first floor rear window and installation of new boundary wall, following demolition of existing detached garage
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Arun | Date: 2024-03-21
View full details - - Flint Barn Peak Lane Kingston BN16 1RN
Change of use from ancillary annexe to holiday let. This application is in CIL Zone 5 (zero rated) as other development.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Arun | Date: 2024-03-21
View full details - - La Mer Middle Way East Preston BN16 1RY
Retrospective consent for replacement of boundary wall.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Arun | Date: 2024-03-12
View full details - - Flint Barn Peak Lane Kingston BN16 1RN
Lawful development certificate for the proposed creation of a hard standing adjacent to existing driveway to facilitate vehicles turning at the end of Peak Lane.
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Arun | Date: 2024-02-27
View full details - - Tye House 19 Coastal Road Kingston BN16 1SJ
Lawful development certificate for a proposed step-free access to the front door, partial change of driveway material, changing the material of the cladding on the south elevation, raising the first f
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Arun | Date: 2024-02-16
View full details - - Sundowners Gorse Avenue East Preston BN16 1SF
Demolition of existing detached chalet bungalow and replacing with 1 No. new 3 storey dwelling. This application is in CIL Zone 4 and is CIL Liable as a new dwelling.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Arun | Date: 2024-02-15
View full details - - Anchorage Sea Lane Kingston BN16 1RX
Non-material amendment following the grant of K/9/23/HH, relating to the extension of pitched roof to south east corner.
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Arun | Date: 2024-01-19
View full details - - Hawthorn Cottage Brookside Road Kingston BN16 1SE
Single storey front extension and alterations to fenestration/openings.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Arun | Date: 2023-08-30
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 £358,910, 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 West Kingston a particularly low-crime area.
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, 62 planning applications were submitted near West Kingston. Of these, 84% were approved, with an average decision time of 54 days.
This is broadly in line with the national average of approximately 87%. West Kingston maintains a standard approach to planning decisions.
The average decision time of 54 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 (36), tree works (8), outline applications (7). Full planning applications account for 58% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 1 large-scale (major) development, 1 medium-scale application, 60 smaller schemes were submitted.
3 planning appeals were lodged, of which 2 were allowed and 1 was dismissed (67% success rate). This relatively high appeal success rate suggests that the local authority may be refusing some applications that the Planning Inspectorate considers acceptable.
Application Outcomes
- Approved: 46 applications
- Refused: 7 applications
- Withdrawn: 2 applications
- Awaiting decision: 7 applications
Nearby Towns
Explore planning applications in nearby areas:
- Kingston Gorse planning applications
- East Kingston planning applications
- Ferring planning applications
- East Preston planning applications
- Hangleton planning applications
- Rustington planning applications
- Goring-by-Sea planning applications
- Angmering planning applications
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.