Central planning approval rate
Central ward in Adur & Worthing has a 86.5% approval rate based on 3,631 planning decisions. Adur & Worthing overall: 89.4%.
Last updated: August 2026
86.5%
ward approval rate
3,631
Decisions
3,142
Approved
489
Refused
89.4%
Adur & Worthing average
Central is 2.9 percentage points below the Adur & Worthing average, suggesting slightly tighter scrutiny in this ward. Preparation matters more here.
How Central compares
Central ward
86.5%
Adur & Worthing overall
89.4%
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Recent decisions in Central
Temporary real ice rink at northern end of Steyne Gardens operating for up to 11 · Fri 14 Aug 2026
Single storey outbuilding in the front garden for nursery use (Retrospective) · Fri 14 Aug 2026
Two-storey side extension (following demolition of garage); single storey rear e · Thu 06 Aug 2026
Replacement of Crittall windows at first and second floors on the front elevatio · Wed 29 Jul 2026
Internal alterations to replace the ground to basement staircase; and enclosure · Tue 28 Jul 2026
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