Yapton, West Sussex Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Yapton, West Sussex.
West Sussex · England · settlement
About Yapton
Yapton is a picturesque village and civil parish located in the Arun District of West Sussex, just three miles northeast of Bognor Regis. Positioned at the crossroads of the B2132 and B2233 roads, it offers a strategic location for potential planning applications in the area, making it an attractive spot for development and community projects.
Population: 4,226 (2021) · Area: 7.9 km²
District: Arun
Website: http://www.yaptonpc.gov.uk/
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £451,199 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Arun
- Parliamentary constituency: Bognor Regis and Littlehampton
- LSOA: Arun 006C
Crime Statistics
54 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Crime Breakdown
- violent-crime: 19
- anti-social-behaviour: 16
- criminal-damage-arson: 5
- other-theft: 5
- shoplifting: 4
- burglary: 1
- drugs: 1
- public-order: 1
- robbery: 1
- other-crime: 1
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Yapton.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Yapton.
- 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 Yapton based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
23 planning applications found near Yapton.
- - 28 The Pines Yapton BN18 0EG
Crown reduction to 1 No. Oak (T1) to leave a Southerly spread of 7m. Crown reduction to 2 No. Maple (T2) to leave a Southerly spread of 7m. These trees are in the Main Road/Church Road, Yapton Conserv
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Arun | Date: 2026-04-13
View full details - - Clays Farm North End Road Yapton BN18 0DT
Non material amendment following the grant of Y/18/21/RES to amend soft landscape proposals.
Status: Undecided | Type: Amendment | Council: Arun | Date: 2026-04-08
View full details - - Tyrolean Lodge Main Road Yapton BN18 0EA
Approval of details reserved by condition under Y/32/23/PL relating to condition 8- Surface Water Drainage.
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Arun | Date: 2026-02-10
View full details - - 37 Briar Close Yapton BN18 0ES
Lawful development certificate for a proposed kitchen and dinning room extension.
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Outline | Council: Arun | Date: 2026-01-16
View full details - - Ivelwade Church Road Yapton BN18 0EW
Fell 1 No. Copper Beech (T1) and 1 No. Cordyline (T2). These trees are in the Main Road/Church Road, Yapton Conservation Area.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Arun | Date: 2025-12-10
View full details - - Avisford Medical Centre North End Road Yapton BN18 0DU
Two proposed single storey extensions to provide an additional consultation room and a purpose-built staff room. This application may affect the setting of listed buildings, affects the character and
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Arun | Date: 2025-11-19
View full details - - Rose Cottage Church Road Yapton BN18 0EW
Fell 1 No. Conifer (T1). Crown reduction to 1 No. Conifer (T2) to leave a height of 6m, 1 No. Bay tree (T3) to leave a height of 4.5m, 1 No. Mulberry (T4) to leave a height of 10.6m and spread of 10.6
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Arun | Date: 2025-11-09
View full details - - Plovers Church Road Yapton BN18 0EW
1 No. Sycamore (T1) - Reduce radial crown spread of north and east aspects. Finished radial spread of 4m to the east. Finished radial spread of 4m to the north.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Arun | Date: 2025-07-16
View full details - - Clays Farm North End Road Yapton BN18 0DT
Approval of details reserved by condition imposed under reference Y/18/21/RES relating to condition number 4 - external lighting.
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Arun | Date: 2025-06-24
View full details - - Bonhams Farm House Main Road Yapton BN18 0DX
Change of use of central and upper part of stable block into self-contained accommodation for ancillary domestic use to include general refurbishment. This application affects a listed building, may a
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Arun | Date: 2025-06-23
View full details - - Bonhams Farm House Main Road Yapton BN18 0DX
Listed building consent for the change of use of central and upper part of stable block into self-contained accommodation for ancillary domestic use to include general refurbishment.
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: Arun | Date: 2025-06-23
View full details - - 43 The Pines Yapton BN18 0EG
Lawful development certificate for the proposed erection of the 8 No. solar panels on the south facing roof slope.
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Arun | Date: 2025-03-21
View full details - - 3 Elm Cottages Church Road Yapton BN18 0EW
1 No. Sycamore (T1) crown reduction to leave a height of 8m and spread of 10m. 1 No. Silver Birch (T2) crown reduction to leave a height of 10m and spread of 5m. These trees are in the Main Road / Chu
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Arun | Date: 2025-01-15
View full details - - 1 Laburnum Cottages Main Road Yapton BN18 0DX
1 No. Magnolia (T1) fell to ground level. 1 No. Smokebush Tree (T2) crown reduction to 4m height, 3m spread. 1 No. Pittisporum (T3) crown reduction to 6m height, 4m spread. 1 No. Sorbus (T4) crown red
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Arun | Date: 2024-08-18
View full details - - Church House Church Lane Yapton BN18 0EH
1 No. Copper Beech (T1) reduce southern aspect of crown to 6m.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Arun | Date: 2024-07-28
View full details - - Church House Church Lane Yapton BN18 0EH
1 No. Copper Beech (T1) reduce southern aspect of crown to 6m.
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Arun | Date: 2024-07-28
View full details - - Stakers Farm House North End Road Yapton BN18 0DU
Approval of details reserved by condition imposed under Y/124/22/PL relating to condition 9-detailed level survey.
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Arun | Date: 2024-01-31
View full details - - Clays Farm North End Road Yapton BN18 0DT
Approval of details reserved by condition imposed under Y/62/18/OUT (APP/C3810/W/19/3234972) relating to condition 10-surface water drainage.
Status: Rejected | Type: Conditions | Council: Arun | Date: 2023-11-13
View full details - - Land at Bonhams Field Main Road Yapton BN18 0DX
Approval of details reserved by condition imposed under Y/1/17/OUT relating to conditions 13-as built drawings of implemented scheme and 15-updated copy of SUDS Management Manual or confirmation in wr
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Arun | Date: 2023-10-03
View full details - - Land At Main Road Yapton BN18 0DX
Approval of details reserved by condition imposed under Y/1/17/OUT relating to condition 13 - SuDS (for plots 19-21).
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Arun | Date: 2023-08-18
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A brief summary of Yapton in West Sussex
Yapton is a picturesque village and civil parish located in the Arun District of West Sussex, just three miles northeast of Bognor Regis. Positioned at the crossroads of the B2132 and B2233 roads, it offers a strategic location for potential planning applications in the area, making it an attractive spot for development and community projects. The settlement has a population of approximately 4,226 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Arun district.
Yapton covers an area of approximately 7.9 km². The surrounding landscape and character of the area play an important role in how planning applications are assessed by the local authority.
Property prices in Yapton show an average sale price of £451,199, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.
The Yapton area recorded 54 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.
Yapton has one conservation area within its boundaries: Yapton Main Road and Church Lane. 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.
Ecology & Nature Designations
The area around Yapton includes 1 Ancient Woodland site. These designations may affect planning decisions, as proposals near protected sites require environmental impact assessment and may face additional restrictions.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Yapton planning applications can be searched by entering a local postcode above. Further local information can be found on the community website at http://www.yaptonpc.gov.uk/. 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 Yapton
In the last 24 months, 27 planning applications were submitted near Yapton. Of these, 94% were approved, with an average decision time of 50 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Yapton may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
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 Yapton were full planning applications (9), tree works (8), outline applications (4). Full planning applications account for 33% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
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