West Tarring, West Sussex Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near West Tarring, West Sussex.
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Planning applications in West Tarring are administered by Worthing Borough Council. View the full Worthing Borough Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About West Tarring
West Tarring, often referred to as Tarring, is a neighbourhood located in Worthing, West Sussex, just 1 mile (1.6 km) north-west of the town centre. Situated along the A2031 road, West Tarring is distinct from Tarring Neville near Lewes, and is sometimes known as Tarring Peverell. This area's planning applications may reflect its residential character and proximity to local amenities.
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £383,206 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Worthing
- Parliamentary constituency: East Worthing and Shoreham
- LSOA: Worthing 004C
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near West Tarring.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near West Tarring.
- 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 Tarring based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
47 planning applications found near West Tarring.
- AWDM/0732/26 - 10 Tarring Gate South Street Worthing West Sussex BN14 7NJ
Application for consent under Worthing Tree Preservation Order No.11 of 2003 to reduce crown height by up to 2.5 metres, reduce radial spread by up to 2 to 2.5 metres, and crown lift up to 6 metres, o
Status: Undecided | Council: Adur | Date: 2026-06-15 - AWDM/0719/26 - 28B Twitten Way Worthing West Sussex BN14 7JX
Rooms in enlarged roof consisting of hip-to-gable roof extensions to north and south sides, front (west) and rear (east) dormers finished in vertical timber cladding
Status: Undecided | Council: Adur | Date: 2026-06-10 - - 28B Twitten Way Worthing West Sussex BN14 7JX
Rooms in enlarged roof consisting of hip-to-gable roof extensions to north and south sides, front (west) and rear (east) dormers finished in vertical timber cladding
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Adur and Worthing | Date: 2026-06-10
View full details - AWDM/0700/26 - 11 Rugby Road Worthing West Sussex BN11 4PZ
Removal of existing (west) side extension and garage, erection of two-storey (west) side extension and attached garage, single-storey rear (south) extension; loft conversion with roof lights to front,
Status: Undecided | Council: Adur | Date: 2026-06-08 - - 11 Rugby Road Worthing West Sussex BN11 4PZ
Removal of existing (west) side extension and garage, erection of two-storey (west) side extension and attached garage, single-storey rear (south) extension; loft conversion with roof lights to front,
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Adur and Worthing | Date: 2026-06-08
View full details - AWDM/0689/26 - 107A Grand Avenue Worthing West Sussex BN11 5BE
Application for consent under Worthing Tree Preservation Order No.12 of 2007 to reduce crown height and radial spread by up to 2 metres, Sweet Chestnut tree T2, and reduce radial spread by up to 2 met
Status: Undecided | Council: Adur | Date: 2026-06-04 - AWDM/0635/26 - 128 Tarring Road Worthing West Sussex BN11 4HA
Change of use from Use Class C4 (small house in multiple occupation) to sui generis house in multiple occupation
Status: Undecided | Council: Adur | Date: 2026-05-29 - AWDM/0584/26 - 12 Rectory Road Worthing West Sussex BN14 7PA
Loft conversion with raised ridge, front roof lights and rear dormer, increased chimney height
Status: Undecided | Council: Adur | Date: 2026-05-14 - - Flat 4 69 Downview Road Worthing West Sussex BN11 4QY
Retention of replacement verandah at roof level (resubmission of AWDM/0937/25)
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Adur and Worthing | Date: 2026-04-16
View full details - - 132A Pavilion Road Worthing West Sussex BN14 7EL
Conversion of loft space to form a bedroom with rear rooflights
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Adur and Worthing | Date: 2026-04-14
View full details - AWDM/0355/26 - 95 Grand Avenue Worthing West Sussex BN11 5BD
Retention of brick wall (2.74 metres high) and galvanised metal fence (2.44 metres high) on south side boundary to rear garden
Status: Undecided | Council: Adur | Date: 2026-03-27 - - 95 Grand Avenue Worthing West Sussex BN11 5BD
Retention of brick wall (2.74 metres high) and galvanised metal fence (2.44 metres high) on south side boundary to rear garden
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Adur and Worthing | Date: 2026-03-19
View full details - - 4 Westland Avenue Worthing West Sussex BN14 7LB
Use of outbuilding as residential annex for a relative
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Adur and Worthing | Date: 2026-03-11
View full details - - 1 Guildford Road Worthing West Sussex BN14 7LL
Single storey rear extension.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Adur and Worthing | Date: 2026-03-05
View full details - - 37 Parkfield Road Worthing West Sussex BN13 1EP
Application for Certificate of Lawfulness for proposed loft conversion with roof extensions to include side hip to gable, side and rear dormers with Juliet balcony and front roof lights. Removal of 1n
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Adur and Worthing | Date: 2026-03-04
View full details - - 97 Pavilion Road Worthing West Sussex BN14 7EG
Approval of Details Reserved by Conditions 4 (Noise Insulation), 5 (Railway Noise), 6 (Cycle storage) and 8 (Foul water drainage) of approved application AWDM/1287/25
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Adur and Worthing | Date: 2026-02-25
View full details - - 76 St Andrews Road Worthing West Sussex BN13 1HJ
Garage conversion to habitable room with single storey front extension
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Adur and Worthing | Date: 2026-02-20
View full details - - Therapy Centre Henry House 189 Heene Road Worthing West Sussex BN11 4NN
Retrospective application for solar-thermal panels in the rear garden
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Adur and Worthing | Date: 2026-02-19
View full details - - 29 Woodside Road Worthing West Sussex BN14 7HQ
Conversion of the existing detached garage into a bedroom with en suite for a dependent family member with window and rooflights
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Adur and Worthing | Date: 2026-02-17
View full details - - 37 Bulkington Avenue Worthing West Sussex BN14 7HH
Application for Certificate of Lawfulness for proposed garage conversion to habitable space with rooflights; fenestration changes and roof lantern to rear extension
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Adur and Worthing | Date: 2026-02-13
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A brief summary of West Tarring in West Sussex
West Tarring, often referred to as Tarring, is a neighbourhood located in Worthing, West Sussex, just 1 mile (1.6 km) north-west of the town centre. Situated along the A2031 road, West Tarring is distinct from Tarring Neville near Lewes, and is sometimes known as Tarring Peverell. This area's planning applications may reflect its residential character and proximity to local amenities.
Property prices in West Tarring show an average sale price of £383,206, 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 Tarring a particularly low-crime area.
West Tarring 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.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, West Tarring 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 Tarring
In the last 24 months, 161 planning applications were submitted near West Tarring. Of these, 97% were approved, with an average decision time of 67 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near West Tarring may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
At 67 days on average, decisions near West Tarring slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near West Tarring were full planning applications (60), tree works (31), outline applications (20). Full planning applications account for 37% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 1 medium-scale application, 129 smaller schemes were submitted. The absence of major applications suggests the area is primarily characterised by smaller-scale improvements and extensions rather than large new developments.
1 planning appeal was lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 1 was dismissed (0% success rate). This low success rate indicates that the council's refusal decisions are generally upheld by the Planning Inspectorate.
Application Outcomes
- Approved: 89 applications
- Refused: 1 application
- Withdrawn: 2 applications
- Awaiting decision: 69 applications
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