PlanningLens holds 1,419 decisions from the Arun planning portal. The headline approval rate is currently withheld on data-quality grounds.
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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 | – | – | 3,548 | – |
A loft conversion in one ward can have a 90% approval rate. In the next ward, 55%. The free check tells you which side you're on, your free property report is emailed in minutes.
Check My PostcodeWard-level data reveals where planning applications are most and least likely to succeed. Officers, local policies, and neighbourhood character all play a role.
| 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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PlanningLens is currently withholding the headline approval rate for Arun on data-quality grounds. Decision volumes are still published.
PlanningLens holds 1,419 planning decisions from Arun. The approval and refusal split is withheld along with the headline rate.
PlanningLens is currently withholding the headline approval rate for Arun. Ward and project-type breakdowns for this council are withheld on the same basis.