Planning in Adur
Adur District Council has 7 conservation areas and 9 Article 4 direction areas on the national planning data platform, plus 118 listed building outlines. The council also publishes its planning applications: 7,585 decided applications are on record, 0 % of those with a recorded outcome approved.
Conservation areas
7
Article 4 directions
9
Listed building outlines
118
Planning applications
7,585
on planning.data.gov.uk
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Planning decisions in Adur
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| Year | Decisions |
|---|---|
| 2014 | 487 |
| 2015 | 636 |
| 2016 | 659 |
| 2017 | 669 |
| 2018 | 604 |
| 2019 | 678 |
| 2020 | 648 |
| 2021 | 794 |
| 2022 | 720 |
| 2023 | 674 |
| 2024 | 553 |
| 2025 | 376 |
- Delegated6821
- Committee367
| Decided | Proposal | Area | Outcome | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-09-05 | Householder application for permitted development for prior approval for single storey extension to rear of property measuring 5m from rear wall of the original dwelling, maximum height 3m and height of eaves of the extension 3m | Manor Hall Road Southwick West Sussex, BN42 | Delegated | AWDM/0983/25 |
| 2025-09-05 | Application for a Lawful Development Certificate for Proposed Internal modifications to layout of existing property to create 5-bed HMO | Test Road Sompting West Sussex, BN15 | Delegated | AWDM/0866/25 |
| 2025-09-03 | Extensions to the side and rear, including roof extension to form gable end. Existing and extended roof space to be used as accommodation with dormers to the front and rear. Front porch. | Holmbush Way Southwick West Sussex, BN42 | Delegated | AWDM/0837/25 |
| 2025-09-03 | Removal of existing side extension and conservatory. Construction of single storey side and rear extension. | Avenue Lancing West Sussex, BN15 | Delegated | AWDM/0857/25 |
| 2025-09-02 | Part-retrospective permission for change of use of three parking spaces to create two enclosed refuse storage areas in connection with commercial uses in Southwick Square | Car Park Southwick Square Southwick West Sussex | Committee | AWDM/0843/25 |
| 2025-09-02 | Proposed single storey side extension and rear steps and platform. Proposed loft conversion including hip to gable roof extension, front and rear dormers with grey cladding | Boundstone Lane Lancing West Sussex, BN15 | Delegated | AWDM/0889/25 |
| 2025-09-01 | Non Material Amendment to approved AWDM/1727/23 to increase the amount of proposed PV panels | Former Garage Block To Daniel Close Lancing West Sussex | Delegated | AWDM/0915/25 |
| 2025-09-01 | Non Material Amendment to Approved AWDM/1728/23 to increase the amount of proposed PV panels | Garage Compound Gravelly Crescent Lancing West Sussex | Delegated | AWDM/0916/25 |
| 2025-08-28 | Retention of altered pre-existing outbuildings (retrospective application) | Fishersgate Forge Mill Road Southwick West Sussex, BN41 | Delegated | AWDM/0751/25 |
| 2025-08-28 | Application for Listed Building Consent for proposed repairs to windows, timber surrounds, decorative shutters and timber front door surround and hood on the front of the property. | The Green Southwick West Sussex, BN42 | Delegated | AWDM/0963/25 |
| 2025-08-28 | Vehicle access and hardstanding | Manor Hall Road Southwick West Sussex, BN42 | Delegated | AWDM/0899/25 |
| 2025-08-27 | Loft conversion with rear dormer with grey cladding, front rooflights. (Part retrospective) | Old Shoreham Road Shoreham-by-sea West Sussex, BN43 | Delegated | AWDM/0470/25 |
| 2025-08-27 | Vehicular access | Stoney Lane Shoreham-by-sea West Sussex, BN43 | Delegated | AWDM/0569/25 |
| 2025-08-27 | Proposed front and rear dormers, hip to gable extension and infill rear extension | Hillrise Avenue Sompting West Sussex, BN15 | Delegated | AWDM/0942/25 |
| 2025-08-27 | Hip to gable roof extension, front dormers, rear rooflight, rear dormer and rear extension | Cokeham Road Sompting West Sussex, BN15 | Delegated | AWDM/0945/25 |
| 2025-08-26 | Two bedroom chalet bungalow | Land Adjacent Brighton Road Lancing West Sussex | Delegated | AWDM/0095/25 |
| 2025-08-26 | Dormers to East and West side roofslopes | Alexandra Road Lancing West Sussex, BN15 | Delegated | AWDM/0499/25 |
| 2025-08-26 | Householder application for permitted development for prior approval for single storey extension to rear of property measuring 5.5m from rear wall of the original dwelling, maximum height 3.3m and height of eaves of the extension 3m | Links Road Lancing West Sussex, BN15 | Delegated | AWDM/0887/25 |
| 2025-08-26 | Annexe in rear garden for ancillary use to the main dwellinghouse | Montford Close Shoreham-by-sea West Sussex, BN43 | Delegated | AWDM/0913/25 |
| 2025-08-26 | Application for Certificate of Lawfulness for proposed use of land to site a mobile home for ancillary use to the main dwelling | Montford Close Shoreham-by-sea West Sussex, BN43 | Delegated | AWDM/0914/25 |
| 2025-08-26 | Single storey side extension | Rosslyn Road Shoreham-by-sea West Sussex, BN43 | Delegated | AWDM/0880/25 |
| 2025-08-26 | Application for consent under Adur Tree Preservation Order No.13.53/1/09 (L) of 2009 to fell and replace Ash tree T11 of group G2. | Fairview Road Lancing West Sussex, BN15 | Delegated | AWDM/0768/25 |
| 2025-08-21 | Retention of single storey rear and side extensions, front porch, and hip-to-gable roof extension with front roof lights and rear dormer - Amendments to AWDM/1179/23: flat roof to porch, cladding to porch, gable and dormer, alterations to fenestration | Fairfield Close Shoreham-by-sea West Sussex, BN43 | Delegated | AWDM/0930/25 |
| 2025-08-20 | Consultation by West Sussex County Council for a variation of condition 1 of WSCC/033/23 (The continued siting and use of a temporary classroom unit (Variation of Condition 3 of planning permission WSCC/046/16/SU to retain the temporary building)) to allow the continued use and siting of the temporary classroom unit for an additional five years. | Swiss Gardens Primary School Swiss Gardens Shoreham-by-sea West Sussex, BN43 | Delegated | AWDM/0789/25 |
| 2025-08-19 | Advertisement Consent for replacement signs (illuminated and non-illuminated) to include 1 x double sided externally illuminated post mounted pictorial sign complete with 2 x externally illuminated amenity boards, 2 x wall mounted amenity boards, 2 x externally illuminated fascia signs and 2 x non illuminated welcome signs. | Waterside Inn Lower Beach Road Shoreham-by-sea West Sussex, BN43 | Delegated | AWDM/0725/25 |
| 2025-08-15 | Householder Application for Permitted Development for prior approval for a single storey rear extension, measuring 5.60m from rear wall of the original house, maximum height 3.15m and height of eaves of the extension 2.90m. | The Close Shoreham-by-sea West Sussex, BN43 | Delegated | AWDM/0921/25 |
| 2025-08-15 | Application to vary Condition 1 (approved plans) of AWDM/1695/18 to relocate position of main access gate to the entrance to the yacht club and replace previously proposed gates with flood wall. ORIGINAL DESCRIPTION: Construction of flood defence wall, and flood gate across former Tarmount Hard, provision of pedestrian and cycle path and public realm improvements following demolition of yacht club | Sussex Yacht Club Brighton Road Shoreham-by-sea West Sussex, BN43 | Committee | AWDM/0804/25 |
| 2025-08-13 | Application for a Lawful Development Certificate for a proposed single storey rear extension. | Franklin Road Shoreham-by-sea West Sussex, BN43 | Delegated | AWDM/0859/25 |
| 2025-08-13 | Single storey rear infill extension | Albert Road Southwick West Sussex, BN42 | Delegated | AWDM/0816/25 |
| 2025-08-12 | Single storey flat-roof rear extension | Bushby Close Sompting West Sussex, BN15 | Delegated | AWDM/0850/25 |
| 2025-08-12 | Flat roof rear / side single storey extension | Brighton Road Lancing West Sussex, BN15 | Delegated | AWDM/0817/25 |
| 2025-08-12 | Change of use from Use Class E (Commercial, business and service)/B8 (storage or distribution) to a flexible consent for use class B8 (storage or distribution/use class B2 (general industrial) to be used for MOT testing, servicing, diagnostics and repairs (no bodywork or paint spraying) | Rectory Farm Road Sompting West Sussex, BN15 | Delegated | AWDM/0841/25 |
| 2025-08-12 | Demolition of existing garage. Construction of new single storey side extension. Construction of new attached garage to south of property. Demolition of existing conservatory and construction of new single storey extension. | Cokeham Lane Sompting West Sussex, BN15 | Delegated | AWDM/0782/25 |
| 2025-08-11 | Section 211 Notice under the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 to fell and replace one Oak tree T1 in the Sompting Conservation Area. | Westout Cottages Upper Brighton Road Sompting West Sussex, BN14 | Delegated | AWDM/0343/25 |
| 2025-08-11 | Application for consent under Adur Tree Preservation Order No.13.53/4/94(SU) of 1994 to re-pollard to previous points Lime trees T7, T8, T9, T11, T12, T13 and T14, to reduce crown height and radial spread by up to 1.5 metres Maples T17 and T15 and reduce crown height and radial spread by up to 2 metres Maple T16. | Oxen Court Oxen Avenue Shoreham-by-sea West Sussex | – | AWDM/0920/25 |
| 2025-08-06 | First floor side extension | Monks Avenue Lancing West Sussex, BN15 | Delegated | AWDM/0858/25 |
| 2025-08-05 | Single storey rear extension. Installation of weatherboard cladding to 1st floor rear of property | Old Salts Farm Road Lancing West Sussex, BN15 | Delegated | AWDM/0836/25 |
| 2025-08-05 | Listed Building Consent for partially retrospective application for removal of walls to mezzanine and lobby, removal of space saver staircase, retention of mezzanine balustrade and installation of fire rated pocket door. | Shoreham Court The Close Shoreham-by-sea West Sussex, BN43 | Delegated | AWDM/0856/25 |
| 2025-08-05 | Rear/side extension, remove 'lean-to' conservatory, kitchen and glass conservatory and rebuild to same depth and closer to boundary. | Cokeham Road Sompting West Sussex, BN15 | Delegated | AWDM/0803/25 |
| 2025-08-05 | Installation of various internally illuminated and non-illuminated signage (main entrance illuminated sign), and associated site signage. | Lancing Beach Care Home Brighton Road Lancing West Sussex, BN15 | Delegated | AWDM/0888/25 |
House numbers and full postcodes are omitted.
Conservation areas
- Kingston Bucidesignated 24 October 2022
- North Lancingdesignated 7 August 2024
- Old Shorehamdesignated 24 October 2022
- Shoreham-by-Seadesignated 18 March 2008
- Somptingdesignated 7 August 2024
- Southlandsdesignated 24 July 2008
- Southwickdesignated 21 July 2009
Article 4 directions
- 1 Southdown Road, Southwick12 July 1991
- Church Street, Shoreham-by-Sea22 April 1996
- Kingston Buci Conservation Area22 February 2023
- Land adjoining Steyning Road, Shoreham-by-Sea4 November 1990
- Land adjoining Upton Farmhouse, Upper Brighton Road, Sompting10 October 1983
- Land at Southwick Old Rectory, Kingston Lane, Southwick4 March 1986
- Land east of Mill Hill and north of Shoreham Bypass4 May 1962
- Land on west side of Kingston Lane, Southwick9 October 1951
- Old Shoreham Conservation Area22 February 2023
Frequently asked questions
Is my property in a conservation area in Adur?
Adur District Council has designated 7 conservation areas, listed on this page with their designation dates and appraisal documents where the council publishes them. In a conservation area, permitted development rights are narrower: cladding, some extensions, roof alterations and satellite dishes on the front elevation may need planning permission, and demolition of most buildings needs consent.
What is an Article 4 direction?
An Article 4 direction removes specific permitted development rights in a defined area, so work that would normally not need planning permission — for example replacing windows, changing a house into a small HMO or altering front boundaries — does need an application. Adur has 9 Article 4 direction areas recorded on planning.data.gov.uk.
How do I check what I am allowed to build?
Start with the designations on the site (conservation area, Article 4, listed building), then the local plan policies and any design codes. Planium can read the council’s appraisal and policy documents and summarise what applies to your project, including whether permitted development is available.
Adur District Council website · All local planning authorities
Source: planning.data.gov.uk (Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government) (Open Government Licence v3.0) · Retrieved 2026-10-09