Arun Council approves 93.4% of planning applications, based on 3,412 real decisions analysed from the council’s public planning portal. The national average across all councils tracked by PlanningLens is 88.6%. Arun sits 4.8 percentage points above the national average.
According to PlanningLens analysis of 638 decided applications, Arun Council approved 94.0% of planning applications in 2025. Across 3,412 decisions analysed since January 2020, the overall approval rate in Arun is 93.4%; the national average across UK councils tracked by PlanningLens is 88.6%.
Source: PlanningLens (planninglens.co.uk) analysis of Arun council planning portal records · Updated August 2026 · Quote freely with attribution
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Not all applications are treated equally. Extension types, listed building consent, and change of use applications each have very different success rates in Arun.
| Application Type | Approved | Refused | Total | Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other | 3,186 | 226 | 3,412 | 93.4% |
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| Ward | Approved | Refused | Total | Rate |
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How Arun’s planning approval rate has changed year by year, up 1.7pp since 2021.
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Real residential planning decisions from Arun council. Each reference links to the council's own planning portal so you can verify the details yourself.
| Reference | Proposal | Decision |
|---|---|---|
| A/80/26/CLP | Lawful development certificate for a proposed single storey rear extension. | Approved |
| BR/99/26/PL | Shop front modernisation. This application is in CIL Zone 4 (Zero Rated) as othe | Approved |
| LU/133/26/PL | Change of use from part E(c) Business and part C4 Residential, to C3 Residential | Approved |
| EP/53/26/HH | Single-storey rear and side extension, including a new integrated garage and gar | Approved |
| BN/66/26/HH | Installation of PVCU conservatory to north eastern elevation of property. | Refused |
| AB/30/26/L | Listed building consent for the replacement of existing front door. | Approved |
| BE/37/26/A | Retention of 1 No. non illuminated freestanding town boundary sign. | Approved |
| BR/94/26/A | Retention of 1 No. non illuminated free standing town boundary sign. | Approved |
| BR/96/26/A | Retention of 1 No. non illuminated free standing town boundary sign. | Approved |
| LU/132/26/L | Listed building consent for replacement on non compliant PVCU windows with perio | Approved |
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Based on 3,412 planning decisions, the overall approval rate in Arun is 93.4%. The national average across councils tracked by PlanningLens is 88.6%. Rates vary significantly by ward and application type.
PlanningLens has analysed 3,412 planning decisions from Arun council. 3,186 were approved and 226 were refused. These figures cover decisions from January 2020 to the present.
The average approval rate in Arun is 93.4%, but outcomes depend heavily on your specific ward, the type of extension or development you are proposing, and local planning policy. Use the free PlanningLens postcode check to get a personalised score.
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