What percentage of planning applications does Arun approve?

Arun approves approximately –% of planning applications, based on 1,419 decisions analysed by PlanningLens from the council's planning portal.

How many planning applications has Arun decided?

PlanningLens has analysed 1,419 planning decisions published by Arun.

What is the refusal rate for Arun planning applications?

Arun refuses approximately –% of planning applications.

How long does a planning application take in Arun?

The typical planning application in Arun takes 5.7 weeks from validation to decision, which is within the statutory 8-week target for householder applications. That is the median of 3,304 applications decided since January 2020 with both dates on record. See how Arun compares in the UK ranking: How long does a planning application take in the UK?

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Recent planning decisions in Arun

Data last updated July 2026. We’re working on a refresh.

2 months ago

Lawful development certificate for a proposed single storey rear extension.

A/80/26/CLP

Approved

2 months ago

Shop front modernisation. This application is in CIL Zone 4 (Zero Rated) as othe

BR/99/26/PL

Approved

2 months ago

Change of use from part E(c) Business and part C4 Residential, to C3 Residential

LU/133/26/PL

Approved

2 months ago

Single-storey rear and side extension, including a new integrated garage and gar

EP/53/26/HH

Approved

2 months ago

Listed building consent for the replacement of existing front door.

AB/30/26/L

Approved

2 months ago

Retention of 1 No. non illuminated freestanding town boundary sign.

BE/37/26/A

Approved

2 months ago

Retention of 1 No. non illuminated free standing town boundary sign.

BR/94/26/A

Approved

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About this data

This page analyses 1,419 planning decisions made by Arun, from March 2021 to July 2026. Data is sourced directly from the council’s planning portal. For the full approval rate breakdown, ward-level analysis, and extension-type approval patterns, see the Arun planning approval rates page.

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