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From the council’s own planning register, read in full from 2006. One of the councils’ registers on one map in Town Planner Pro.
Town Planner Pro holds 11,216 planning applications from the planning register of Adur, read in full from 2006 to 6 November 2026. Of the 10,045 approved or refused, 92% were approved. In the last twelve months 398 were approved or refused, 94% approved. Figures as at 11 November 2026; the register was last read on 9 November 2026.
Adur shares the Adur and Worthing planning register. A further 4,588 applications on it give no map position, so they cannot be filed to either council and are not in these figures.
11,216
applications held
92%
of those approved or refused, approved
398
approved or refused in the last 12 months, 94% approved
105
pending on the register
By year
By the year the council validated each application (received, where no date of validation is given). % approved is of those approved or refused.
| Year | Applications | Approved | Refused | Withdrawn | % approved |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 to date | 390 | 262 | 18 | 14 | 94% |
| 2025 | 401 | 349 | 14 | 13 | 96% |
| 2024 | 433 | 365 | 28 | 17 | 93% |
| 2023 | 553 | 489 | 16 | 21 | 97% |
| 2022 | 609 | 507 | 26 | 40 | 95% |
| 2021 | 734 | 631 | 37 | 29 | 94% |
| 2020 | 602 | 501 | 29 | 28 | 95% |
| 2019 | 599 | 496 | 41 | 30 | 92% |
| 2018 | 565 | 462 | 25 | 29 | 95% |
| 2017 | 583 | 464 | 36 | 34 | 93% |
| 2016 | 631 | 486 | 31 | 35 | 94% |
| 2015 | 586 | 447 | 40 | 35 | 92% |
| 2014 | 523 | 414 | 35 | 18 | 92% |
| 2013 | 487 | 397 | 30 | 27 | 93% |
| 2012 | 463 | 417 | 30 | 15 | 93% |
| 2011 | 428 | 382 | 31 | 13 | 92% |
| 2010 | 416 | 364 | 26 | 26 | 93% |
| 2009 | 426 | 364 | 47 | 15 | 89% |
| 2008 | 533 | 429 | 88 | 16 | 83% |
| 2007 | 642 | 504 | 97 | 40 | 84% |
| 2006 | 561 | 468 | 72 | 20 | 87% |
100% of the applications held are on the map, placed by the council’s own point or red line, the property, or the postcode. Outcomes are the register’s; an application whose outcome is not yet read counts in none of the three.
The appeals decided here are in the appeal record for Adur District Council.
Newest applications in Adur
The 40 most recently validated, newest first.
- Pendingvalid 6 November 2026AWDM/1303/26
108 Grand Avenue Lancing West Sussex BN15 9QD
Single storey side/rear extension for a dependant relative
The council’s page - Pendingvalid 4 November 2026AWDM/1203/26
Room 1 12 Brunswick Road Shoreham-by-sea West Sussex BN43 5WB
Conversion of the first floor into a self-contained 1 bed residential flat. Replacement of timber windows with UPVC double glazed windows; blocking up of first floor rear doorway; new ground floor door to NE side; external walls to be painted white, internal alterations and associated works
The council’s page - Pendingvalid 4 November 2026AWDM/1293/26
12 Greentrees Close Sompting West Sussex BN15 9SX
Application for Certificate of Lawfulness for proposed single storey rear extension.
The council’s page - Pendingvalid 4 November 2026AWDM/1295/26
14 Rectory Road Shoreham-by-sea West Sussex BN43 6EA
Proposed dropped kerb to allow vehicular parking in front garden.
The council’s page - Pendingvalid 3 November 2026AWDM/1234/26
257 Old Shoreham Road Southwick West Sussex BN42 4LP
Single Storey Rear Extension
The council’s page - Pendingvalid 2 November 2026AWDM/1281/26
26 Greenways Crescent Shoreham-by-sea West Sussex BN43 6HS
Single storey rear extension
The council’s page - Pendingvalid 2 November 2026AWDM/1282/26
73 The Crescent Southwick West Sussex BN42 4LB
Two storey side extension and single storey infill extension.
The council’s page - Pendingvalid 30 October 2026AWDM/1254/26
42 Southdown Road Shoreham-by-sea West Sussex BN43 5AN
Single storey extension to side of existing rear outrigger. Changes to fenestration and front railings and steps. Solar panels on top of existing mansard roof. Adding parapet and double width doors to existing garage, with solar panels on flat roof behind the parapet.
The council’s page - Pendingvalid 30 October 2026AWDM/1277/26
32 Mountview Road Sompting West Sussex BN15 0JZ
Use of detached outbuilding for 1-to-1 beauty services by owner/occupier of 32 Mountview Road.
The council’s page - Pendingvalid 28 October 2026AWDM/1183/26
3 Coastguard Cottages Old Fort Road Shoreham-by-sea West Sussex BN43 5HR
Creation of front porch; first floor side extension with front balcony including roof extension with raised ridge height and new gable roof to front; re-build of single storey rear extension.
The council’s page - Pendingvalid 28 October 2026AWDM/1252/26
44 Underdown Road Southwick West Sussex BN42 4HL
Application for Certificate of Lawfulness for loft conversion with rear dormer, removal of chimney and front facing pitched rooflights.
The council’s page - Pendingvalid 28 October 2026AWDM/1219/26
47 Beach Green Shoreham-by-sea West Sussex BN43 5YE
Retrospective conversion of the existing first-floor flat roof extension into a residential roof terrace, including the installation of a safety balustrade. Removal of two existing rear bedroom windows and installation of two replacement patio doors to provide access to the terrace area. Side balustrades to be a minimum height of 1.8 metres with obscure glazing to prevent overlooking.
The council’s page - Pendingvalid 28 October 2026AWDM/1266/26
47 Bristol Avenue Lancing West Sussex BN15 8NL
Proposed single storey rear extension, loft conversion including hip to gable roof extension with front and rear dormers, entrance porch, new ramped access with handrails
The council’s page - Pendingvalid 27 October 2026AWDM/1258/26
241 Brighton Road Lancing West Sussex BN15 8JP
Application for Certificate of Lawfulness for proposed single storey rear extension, single storey side extension, enlargement to side dormers
The council’s page - Pendingvalid 26 October 2026AWDM/1118/26
Sir Robert Woodard Academy 44 Upper Boundstone Lane Sompting West Sussex BN15 9QZ
Removal of 1 no. tarmac surface netball / tennis court and the provision of 2 no. porous tarmac surface padel courts with canopy over and court floodlights
The council’s page - Pendingvalid 26 October 2026AWDM/1255/26
132 Greenways Crescent Shoreham-by-sea West Sussex BN43 6HQ
Application for Non-Material Amendment to approved AWDM/1577/25. Amendment: half hipped roof amended to gable end for rainwater drainage and party wall discussion
The council’s page - Pendingvalid 26 October 2026AWDM/1231/26
30 Mill Lane Shoreham-by-sea West Sussex BN43 5AG
Application for consent under Tree Preservation Order number TPO 13.53/4/94 (SU) - T1 Walnut - Reduce crown in height and radial spread by a maximum of 3m, back to the previous pruning points.
The council’s page - Pendingvalid 26 October 2026AWDM/1257/26
27 Marlborough Road Lancing Business Park Lancing West Sussex BN15 8UF
Over-cladding existing factory roof with insulation and profiled metal roofing sheets (raising height by 300mm)
The council’s page - Pendingvalid 26 October 2026AWDM/1256/26
95 Manor Road Lancing West Sussex BN15 0HG
Application for Certificate of Lawfulness for proposed rear dormer (enlargement of existing dormer)
The council’s page - Pendingvalid 22 October 2026AWDM/1210/26
Highview Mount Way Lancing West Sussex BN15 0QD
Single-storey rear/side extension, first-floor front extension above the existing entrance hallway, external alterations and associated works.
The council’s page - Pendingvalid 21 October 2026AWDM/1191/26
27 Whitelot Way Southwick West Sussex BN42 4YF
Single storey rear extension
The council’s page - Pendingvalid 21 October 2026AWDM/1233/26
2 Curvins Way Lancing West Sussex BN15 9JQ
Proposed Two Storey Side Extension.
The council’s page - Pendingvalid 21 October 2026AWDM/1241/26
4 Mountview Road Sompting West Sussex BN15 0JZ
Proposed loft conversion to include side hip to gable roof extension and front and rear dormers
The council’s page - Pendingvalid 21 October 2026AWDM/1239/26
7 Kings Road Southwick West Sussex BN42 4RJ
Proposed side dormers
The council’s page - Pendingvalid 19 October 2026AWDM/1230/26
Lamorna Cottage The Street Lancing West Sussex BN15 0PN
Section 211 Notice under the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 to reduce height and radial growth by up to 3 metres and crown lift to 5 metres Beech Tree T1; To reduce height and radial growth by 2 metres Bay tree (T2) in the North Lancing Conservation Area.
The council’s page - Pendingvalid 15 October 2026AWDM/1218/26
14 Southdown Road Southwick West Sussex BN42 4FT
Application for consent under Tree Preservation Order 2005 (No. 13.53/1/05 (SW)) T1 Cypress Macrocarpa - Fell.
The council’s page - Pendingvalid 15 October 2026AWDM/1213/26
13 Firle Road Lancing West Sussex BN15 0NY
Lower ground floor rear extension with balcony above, single storey rear extension, loft conversion with hip to gable roof extensions, rear dormer and balcony
The council’s page - Pendingvalid 13 October 2026AWDM/1105/26
Meadway Old Salts Farm Road Lancing West Sussex BN15 8JD
Proposed single storey rear extension, porch and internal alterations.
The council’s page - Pendingvalid 13 October 2026AWDM/1170/26
27 Ingleside Crescent Lancing West Sussex BN15 8EN
Loft conversion incorporating hip to side gable roof extension, front and rear dormers, front rooflight and side first floor window in new gable
The council’s page - Pendingvalid 7 October 2026AWDM/1122/26
53 South Street Lancing West Sussex BN15 8AN
Proposed replacement windows and doors
The council’s page - Pendingvalid 7 October 2026AWDM/1175/26
54 Grand Avenue Lancing West Sussex BN15 9PZ
Application for Certificate of Lawfulness for proposed loft conversion with rear dormer, front roof lights and front porch
The council’s page - Pendingvalid 6 October 2026AWDM/0545/26
8 Seahaven Gardens Shoreham-by-sea West Sussex BN43 5NX
Work cabin built on the rear of the garage (Retrospective)
The council’s page - Pendingvalid 5 October 2026AWDM/1163/25
8 Mill Hill Shoreham-by-sea West Sussex BN43 5TH
Application for consent under Adur Tree Preservation Order No.162/378(SU) of 1978 to fell and replace one Horse Chestnut tree of group G1.
The council’s page - Pendingvalid 2 October 2026AWDM/1156/26
31 Highdown Southwick West Sussex BN42 4QT
Application for Certificate of Lawfulness for hip to gable roof extension and rear dormer
The council’s page - Pendingvalid 2 October 2026AWDM/1169/26
3 Upper Kingston Lane Shoreham-by-sea West Sussex BN43 6TG
Single storey front extension
The council’s page - Pendingvalid 2 October 2026AWDM/1161/26
52 The Green Southwick West Sussex BN42 4FS
Section 211 Notice under the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 to remove to ground level and grind out stumps, group of mixed species trees (T1); to remove to ground level Willow tree (T2); to remove and grind out stump Elder tree (T3) in the Southwick Conservation Area.
The council’s page - Pendingvalid 30 September 2026AWDM/1123/26
9 Holmbush Way Southwick West Sussex BN42 4YA
Proposed hip to gable roof extension; front and rear dormers
The council’s page - Approvedvalid 29 September 2026AWDM/0381/26
11 Carisbrooke Close Lancing West Sussex BN15 0HF
Single storey side extension
The council’s page - Pendingvalid 29 September 2026AWDM/1142/26
13 Old Shoreham Road Southwick West Sussex BN42 4RD
Replacement of conservatory with single storey rear extension
The council’s page - Pendingvalid 25 September 2026AWDM/1120/26
Unit 1 Malthouse Trading Estate Brighton Road Shoreham-by-sea West Sussex BN43 6RJ
The installation of a feeder pillar cabinet to support the installation of 2x EV chargers (under permitted development) along with any associated car parking layout amendments
The council’s page
Latest decisions in Adur
- Approveddecided 5 November 2026AWDM/1011/26
31 Kingston Lane Southwick West Sussex BN42 4SJ
Widening of dropped kerb
The council’s page - Not requireddecided 4 November 2026AWDM/1137/26
90 Hillrise Avenue Sompting West Sussex BN15 0LS
Householder application for permitted development for prior approval for single storey extension to rear of property measuring 4m from rear wall of the original dwelling, maximum height 3.5m and height of eaves of the extension 2.5m
The council’s page - Approveddecided 3 November 2026AWDM/0381/26
11 Carisbrooke Close Lancing West Sussex BN15 0HF
Single storey side extension
The council’s page - Approveddecided 3 November 2026AWDM/0828/26
93 North Farm Road Lancing West Sussex BN15 9BX
Proposed single storey rear extension with 1no. rooflight and patio, loft conversion into habitable rooms with front and rear-facing dormers and hip-to-gable roof extension with 2no. front-facing rooflights, and removal of existing chimney
The council’s page - Approveddecided 2 November 2026AWDM/0900/26
Shoreham College St Julians Lane Shoreham-by-sea West Sussex BN43 6YW
Application for consent under Adur Tree Preservation Order No. 13.53/3/00 (SU) of 2001 to carry out works as follows:- Holm Oak T13 Reduce/pollard by 6m; Holm Oak T21 Reduce/pollard by 6m; Holm Oak T22 Pollard stem at fork above wall; Holm Oak T48 Pollard at 25ft; Holm Oak T49 Reduce/pollard by 6m; 3x Holm Oaks T52,T54,T55 Pollard at 25ft; Holm Oak T59 Reduce /pollard just above lower crown; Group of Poplars G1 Reduce/pollard by 6m line of Poplars.
The council’s page - Approveddecided 28 October 2026AWDM/0897/26
1 Lisher Road Lancing West Sussex BN15 9EY
Two storey side extension
The council’s page - Refuseddecided 28 October 2026AWDM/1024/26
36 East Meadway Shoreham-by-sea West Sussex BN43 5RF
Remove front dormer and pitched roof to existing 1.5 storey element to north side of the existing house. Addition of a part 1st floor, part 2-storey extension to front. New 2-storey rear infill extension. Replace existing roof tiles with insulated roof panels. Elevations to be finished with a mix of white coloured render and untreated timber cladding.
The council’s page - Approveddecided 27 October 2026AWDM/0012/25
126 Upper Shoreham Road Shoreham-by-sea West Sussex BN43 6TD
Approval of Details Reserved by Conditions 3 (risk assessment), 5 (CMP), 7 (surface water drainage), 9 (cycle parking), 10 (EV charging), 11 (materials), 12 (fencing) and 13 (refuse storage) of Approved application AWDM/0977/21.
The council’s page - Approveddecided 27 October 2026AWDM/1516/25
1 - 2 Rooksacre Cottages West Street Sompting West Sussex BN15 0AX
Proposed replacement outbuilding to be used as a games room solely for the use of the main house only.
The council’s page - Approveddecided 27 October 2026NOTICE/0012/26
The Glebe Primary School Church Lane Southwick West Sussex BN42 4GB
Notification for Prior Approval for the installation of 324 Solar Photovoltaic (PV) panels on the flat and pitched roofs at the school
The council’s page - Approveddecided 23 October 2026AWDM/1000/26
7 Test Road Sompting West Sussex BN15 0EG
Construction of 1no. detached dwelling with associated parking and new crossover to serve existing dwelling
The council’s page - Approveddecided 23 October 2026AWDM/1042/26
36 Ring Road Lancing West Sussex BN15 0QE
Demolition and rebuilding of the existing attached garage and utility accommodation; erection of a first-floor side extension above the garage and part first-floor, part two-storey rear extension, incorporating a front balcony, together with associated roof alterations and changes to windows and doors.
The council’s page - Approveddecided 23 October 2026AWDM/1044/26
378 Upper Shoreham Road Shoreham-by-sea West Sussex BN43 5ND
Proposed rear dormer with 3no. new rooflights to front
The council’s page - Approveddecided 22 October 2026AWDM/0884/26
219 Harbour Way Shoreham-by-sea West Sussex BN43 5HZ
Single storey side extension and new replacement boundary wall treatment
The council’s page - Approveddecided 22 October 2026AWDM/0993/26
36 Greet Road Lancing West Sussex BN15 9NS
Proposed extension and alterations to rear with raised flat roof
The council’s page - Approveddecided 21 October 2026AWDM/0957/26
94 High Street Shoreham-by-sea West Sussex BN43 5DB
Retrospective application for the retention of white-painted faux-stone cladding to the ground-floor front and side elevations and retractable fabric canopies above the ground-floor openings.
The council’s page - Approveddecided 21 October 2026AWDM/0992/26
36 Greet Road Lancing West Sussex BN15 9NS
Application for Certificate of Lawfulness for proposed hip to gable roof extension and rear dormer
The council’s page - Approveddecided 21 October 2026AWDM/1007/26
11 Greenoaks Lancing West Sussex BN15 0HN
Front dormer
The council’s page - Approveddecided 21 October 2026AWDM/1022/26
25 Stoney Lane Shoreham-by-sea West Sussex BN43 6LA
Single storey rear extension (retrospective)
The council’s page - Approveddecided 20 October 2026AWDM/1086/26
27 Park Lane Southwick West Sussex BN42 4DL
The addition of a new entrance lobby, proposed roof extension to form 1st floor observatory, conversion of existing internal badminton court into a home office with new rooflights; internal re-organisation & minor amendments to fenestration.
The council’s page - Approveddecided 16 October 2026AWDM/0923/26
137 Manor Hall Road Southwick West Sussex BN42 4NQ
Single storey rear extension
The council’s page - Approveddecided 16 October 2026AWDM/0991/26
55 Hawkins Road Shoreham-by-sea West Sussex BN43 6TH
Use of detached garage building for 1-to-1 beauty therapy services by owner/occupier of 55 Hawkins Road (Retrospective application)
The council’s page - Approveddecided 16 October 2026AWDM/1009/26
24 The Marlinespike Shoreham-by-sea West Sussex BN43 5RD
Single storey front extension, single storey rear extension, single storey side extension to extend the existing garage. New velux windows on North and South elevations.
The council’s page - Approveddecided 16 October 2026AWDM/1064/26
6 Park Lane Southwick West Sussex BN42 4DL
Householder application for permitted development for prior approval for single storey extension to rear of property measuring 3.5m from rear wall of the original dwelling, maximum height 3m and height of eaves of the extension 2.8m
The council’s page - Withdrawndecided 15 October 2026AWDM/1018/26
2 New Barn Close Shoreham-by-sea West Sussex BN43 6HJ
Proposed rooms in roof consisting of rear dormer with Juliet balcony, side gable and rooflights to front elevation.
The council’s page
From the planning register of Adur, read by Town Planner Pro. Descriptions are the council’s own words; some registers cut them short in their lists. No applicant’s or agent’s details are kept, and a personal name within a description is shown as [name]. The council’s register is the record: check its own page before relying on an entry. This page is research, not advice.