West Worthing, West Sussex Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near West Worthing, West Sussex.
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About West Worthing
West Worthing is a distinctive neighbourhood in Worthing, West Sussex, developed as an exclusive resort starting in 1864. It originally emerged within the Heene area and later expanded beyond its boundaries. In 1890, West Worthing merged with the separate township of Worthing, coinciding with Worthing's attainment of borough status, making it an important area for planning applications in the region.
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £342,978 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Worthing
- Parliamentary constituency: Worthing West
- LSOA: Worthing 012B
Crime Statistics
421 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Crime Breakdown
- violent-crime: 116
- shoplifting: 82
- anti-social-behaviour: 78
- public-order: 41
- criminal-damage-arson: 24
- other-theft: 16
- vehicle-crime: 15
- drugs: 10
- possession-of-weapons: 9
- bicycle-theft: 7
- burglary: 7
- robbery: 7
- other-crime: 7
- theft-from-the-person: 2
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near West Worthing.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near West Worthing.
- 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 Worthing based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
58 planning applications found near West Worthing.
- - 87 Rowlands Road Worthing West Sussex BN11 3JX
Replacement of existing timber sash windows with UPVC casements on front (North) elevation (first and second floors only).
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Adur and Worthing | Date: 2026-05-05
View full details - - 24 Grand Avenue Worthing West Sussex BN11 5AQ
Single storey rear extension
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Adur and Worthing | Date: 2026-04-23
View full details - - 81 Manor Road Worthing West Sussex BN11 4SL
Section 211 Notice under the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 to reduce radial spread to north by up to 2.5 metres, three Bay trees T1 T2 & T3 in the Heene Conservation Area.
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Adur and Worthing | Date: 2026-04-22
View full details - - Flat 19 Seabright West Parade Worthing West Sussex BN11 3QR
Replacement UPVC Windows and Balcony door
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Adur and Worthing | Date: 2026-04-16
View full details - - 7 Lansdowne Close Worthing West Sussex BN11 5HF
First floor rear extension
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Adur and Worthing | Date: 2026-04-07
View full details - - 4 Manor Road Worthing West Sussex BN11 3RT
Section 211 Notice under the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 to fell and replace four Cordyline australis (Palm) trees T1 to T4 in the Ivy Place Conservation Area.
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Adur and Worthing | Date: 2026-03-31
View full details - - 4 Lansdowne Road Worthing West Sussex BN11 4LY
Application for consent under Worthing Tree Preservation Order No.5 of 2004 to reduce crown height and radial spread by up to 1.5 metres one Ash Leaved Maple T1, reduce crown height and radial spread
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Adur and Worthing | Date: 2026-03-12
View full details - - 4 Lansdowne Road Worthing West Sussex BN11 4LY
Section 211 Notice under the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 to reduce crown height and radial spread by up to 2.5 metres, Bay tree T2, reduce crown height and radial spread by up to 3 metres Bay T
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Adur and Worthing | Date: 2026-03-12
View full details - - 19C Mill Road Worthing West Sussex BN11 4LD
Application for consent under Worthing Tree Preservation Order No.19 of 1976 to reduce radial spread to south by up to 1.5 metres (retaining foliage) Monterey Cypress T9, and to reduce radial spread t
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Adur and Worthing | Date: 2026-03-02
View full details - - Flat 1 17 Heene Terrace Worthing West Sussex BN11 3NR
Alterations in connection with proposed repair to first floor front balcony; replacement roof to first-floor sunroom (front)
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Adur and Worthing | Date: 2026-02-27
View full details - - Flat 1 17 Heene Terrace Worthing West Sussex BN11 3NR
Application for Listed Building Consent for alterations in connection with proposed repair to first floor front balcony; replacement roof to first-floor sunroom (front)
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: Adur and Worthing | Date: 2026-02-27
View full details - - 12 Manor Road Worthing West Sussex BN11 3RT
Rebuild the flint wall that forms the north boundary to a maximum height of 1.2m
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Adur and Worthing | Date: 2026-02-27
View full details - - Shop Heene Corner 121 - 123 Rowlands Road Worthing West Sussex BN11 3LA
Replacement shop front from decorated wooden frames to powder coated aluminium.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Adur and Worthing | Date: 2026-02-27
View full details - - Beech Court Beccles Road Worthing West Sussex
Section 211 Notice under the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 to prune to allow clearance to Telephone cables of up to 1 metre, one Sycamore tree in the Heene Conservation Area.
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Adur and Worthing | Date: 2026-02-25
View full details - - Beech Court Beccles Road Worthing West Sussex
Application for consent under Worthing Tree Preservation Order No.27 of 1991 to crown lift up to 3 to 6 metres (over garden and car park), Beech tree T1.
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Adur and Worthing | Date: 2026-02-25
View full details - - 81 Manor Road Worthing West Sussex BN11 4SL
Section 211 Notice under the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 to reduce radial spread to north by up to 3.5 metres one Bay tree T1 in the Heene Conservation Area.
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Adur and Worthing | Date: 2026-02-20
View full details - - Flat 2 5 Cowper Road Worthing West Sussex BN11 4PD
Section 211 Notice under the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 to reduce crown height and radial spread by up to 2 metres and crown thin 15% one Silver Birch tree T1 in the Shakespeare Road Conservat
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Adur and Worthing | Date: 2026-02-20
View full details - - 5 The Acre Close Worthing West Sussex BN11 4LW
Replacement door and window to rear
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Adur and Worthing | Date: 2026-02-19
View full details - - 20 Lansdowne Close Worthing West Sussex BN11 5HF
Proposed single storey rear extension and demolition of outside toilet
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Adur and Worthing | Date: 2026-02-10
View full details - - 11 Pevensey Road Worthing West Sussex BN11 5NP
Householder application for permitted development for prior approval for single storey extension to rear of property measuring 5m from rear wall of the original dwelling, maximum height 2.95m and heig
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Adur and Worthing | Date: 2026-01-26
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A brief summary of West Worthing in West Sussex
West Worthing is a distinctive neighbourhood in Worthing, West Sussex, developed as an exclusive resort starting in 1864. It originally emerged within the Heene area and later expanded beyond its boundaries. In 1890, West Worthing merged with the separate township of Worthing, coinciding with Worthing's attainment of borough status, making it an important area for planning applications in the region.
Property prices in West Worthing show an average sale price of £342,978, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.
The West Worthing area recorded 421 crimes in the most recent reporting period. As with any urban or suburban area, prospective residents may wish to review the detailed crime breakdown for further context.
West Worthing 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 Worthing 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 Worthing
In the last 24 months, 118 planning applications were submitted near West Worthing. Of these, 93% 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 Worthing may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
At 67 days on average, decisions near West Worthing slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near West Worthing were full planning applications (58), tree works (29), outline applications (9). Full planning applications account for 49% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
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: 74 applications
- Refused: 4 applications
- Withdrawn: 2 applications
- Awaiting decision: 38 applications
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