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Arundel Ward planning approval rate

Arundel Ward ward in South Downs has a 94.4% approval rate based on 179 planning decisions. South Downs overall: 91.2%.

Last updated: September 2026

94.4%
ward approval rate
179
Decisions
169
Approved
10
Refused
91.2%
South Downs average

Arundel Ward sits slightly above the South Downs average, with a 3.2 point advantage. Planning outcomes here are generally favourable.

How Arundel Ward compares

Arundel Ward ward (179 decided)
94.4%
South Downs overall (5,730 decided)
91.2%
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Recent decisions in Arundel Ward

To erect a 8 ft high by 8 ft wide fence at the bottom of the garden on the right · Wed 09 Sep 2026
Approved
Demolition of an existing two-storey rear extension and replacement with new two · Fri 28 Aug 2026
Approved
Installation of 8 solar panels, greenhouse and EV charging point and retrospecti · Fri 28 Aug 2026
Approved
Installation of 8 solar panels, greenhouse and EV charging point and retrospecti · Fri 28 Aug 2026
Approved
Erection of 2 polytunnels as part of the establishment of a market garden. · Mon 24 Aug 2026
Approved

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