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44 applications received or decided in the last 90 days · within 1 km of the centre of Worthing · updated daily · Adur District Council

Planning in Worthing

Approved
93%
271 of 285 decided
Decision time
about 11 weeks
on average

Applications within 1 km of the centre of Worthing in the last 24 months, from Adur District Council's planning register.

Decided by Adur District CouncilCouncil page

Around Worthing

Postcode districts

BN11 249 applications in the last 12 monthsBN14 217 applications in the last 12 monthsBN13 158 applications in the last 12 months

Applications in each district in the last 12 months.

Planning authority: Adur District Council

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About Worthing

Worthing is a vibrant seaside town and borough in West Sussex, located 11 miles west of Brighton and 18 miles east of Chichester. With a population of approximately 113,094 and covering an area of 12.5 square miles, it is the second largest part of the Brighton and Hove urban area and ranks as the 15th most populous in the UK. The town features scenic northern areas, including the Worthing Downland Estate within the South Downs National Park, and is home to the acclaimed Art Deco Worthing Pier, celebrated as the best in Britain in 2019.

Property prices in Worthing show an average sale price of £383,206, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, 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.

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To comment on or object to a planning application near Worthing, open it in the list above: each one links to the council's own page for it and shows any comment deadline.

In the last 24 months, 328 planning applications were submitted near Worthing. Of these, 93% were approved, with an average decision time of 75 days.

The most common types were full planning applications (141), tree works (77), outline applications (40).

2 planning appeals were lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 2 were dismissed (0% success rate).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Worthing?
In the last 24 months, 328 planning applications were submitted near Worthing. The approval rate is 93%.
How long do planning decisions take near Worthing?
The average planning decision time near Worthing is 75 days. The statutory target is 8 weeks (56 days) for minor applications and 13 weeks for major applications.
What is the planning approval rate near Worthing?
The planning approval rate near Worthing is 93%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.
What types of planning applications are most common near Worthing?
The most common type of planning application near Worthing is full planning applications, with 141 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Worthing?
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