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Planning in Yapton

Approved
88%
23 of 25 decided
Decision time
about 8 weeks
on average

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

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Around Yapton

Postcode districts

BN18 254 applications in the last 12 monthsPO22 169 applications in the last 12 months

Applications in each district in the last 12 months.

Planning authority: Arun District Council

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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. 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 £445,418, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry. There are currently no active flood warnings for the Yapton area, indicating a relatively low flood risk at present. This is a positive factor for both existing residents and those considering property purchases or new developments.

In terms of safety, there were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period (May 2026). This makes Yapton a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.

The area around Yapton has 1 nature designation nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Yapton 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. Further local information can be found on the community website at http://www.yaptonpc.gov.uk/.

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To comment on or object to a planning application near Yapton, 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, 52 planning applications were submitted near Yapton. Of these, 88% were approved, with an average decision time of 53 days.

The most common types were discharge of conditions (12), full planning applications (10), tree works (7). 2 large-scale developments were submitted during this period.

1 planning appeal was lodged, of which 1 was allowed and 0 were dismissed (100% success rate).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Yapton?
In the last 24 months, 52 planning applications were submitted near Yapton. The approval rate is 88%.
How long do planning decisions take near Yapton?
The average planning decision time near Yapton is 53 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 Yapton?
The planning approval rate near Yapton is 88%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.
What types of planning applications are most common near Yapton?
The most common type of planning application near Yapton is discharge of conditions, with 12 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Yapton?
You can search and track planning applications near Yapton on Planning Signal. Create a free account to save searches, watch specific applications, and receive email alerts when new plans are submitted nearby.