Arun Council approves – of planning applications, based on 1,419 real decisions analysed from the council’s public planning portal. The national average across all councils tracked by PlanningLens is 85.0%. Arun is closely in line with the national average.
According to PlanningLens analysis of 1,419 decided applications on record (March 2021 to July 2026), Arun Council approved – of planning applications. The national average approval rate across UK councils tracked by PlanningLens is 85.0%.
Source: PlanningLens (planninglens.co.uk) analysis of Arun council planning portal records · Data to 27 July 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 | – | – | 3,540 | – |
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| Ward | Approved | Refused | Total | Rate |
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How Arun’s planning approval rate has changed year by year, unchanged since 2021.
Bar height reflects approval rate. Colour: green ≥85%, amber ≥70%, red below 70%.
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 1,419 planning decisions, the overall approval rate in Arun is –. The national average across councils tracked by PlanningLens is 85.0%. Rates vary significantly by ward and application type.
PlanningLens has analysed 1,419 planning decisions from Arun council. – were approved and – were refused. These figures cover every decision on record for the council, March 2021 to July 2026.
The average approval rate in Arun is –, 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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