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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 1,616 planning applications from the planning register of West Sussex, read in full from 2006 to 20 October 2026. Of the 1,360 approved or refused, 98% were approved. In the last twelve months 33 were approved or refused, 100% approved. Figures as at 11 November 2026; the register was last read on 9 November 2026.
1,616
applications held
98%
of those approved or refused, approved
33
approved or refused in the last 12 months, 100% approved
13
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| Year | Applications | Approved | Refused | Withdrawn | % approved |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 | 62 | 25 | 0 | 1 | 100% |
| 2025 | 56 | 29 | 0 | 2 | 100% |
| 2024 | 48 | 26 | 0 | 2 | 100% |
| 2023 | 65 | 38 | 3 | 4 | 93% |
| 2022 | 38 | 28 | 0 | 3 | 100% |
| 2021 | 50 | 40 | 0 | 3 | 100% |
| 2020 | 56 | 49 | 0 | 3 | 100% |
| 2019 | 72 | 61 | 2 | 8 | 97% |
| 2018 | 54 | 45 | 3 | 2 | 94% |
| 2017 | 48 | 41 | 0 | 6 | 100% |
| 2016 | 64 | 57 | 0 | 7 | 100% |
| 2015 | 96 | 69 | 1 | 6 | 99% |
| 2014 | 83 | 73 | 4 | 4 | 95% |
| 2013 | 110 | 97 | 1 | 11 | 99% |
| 2012 | 78 | 73 | 2 | 2 | 97% |
| 2011 | 70 | 66 | 0 | 3 | 100% |
| 2010 | 90 | 78 | 3 | 9 | 96% |
| 2009 | 116 | 102 | 5 | 9 | 95% |
| 2008 | 94 | 87 | 3 | 3 | 97% |
| 2007 | 122 | 111 | 4 | 7 | 97% |
| 2006 | 111 | 105 | 2 | 3 | 98% |
95% 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 West Sussex County Council.
Newest applications in West Sussex
The 40 most recently validated, newest first.
- Pendingvalid 20 October 2026· Regulation 3WSCC/044/26
Kingston Buci Children And Family Centre, Adur East Family Hub, Middle Road, Shoreham by Sea, BN43 6GA.
Demolition of roof mounted chimney and tank room.
The council’s page - Decided, outcome being readvalid 19 October 2026· Discharge of Condition(s)WSCC/022/22/DIS1
21 Lancing Close, Crawley, RH11 0DJ.
Discharge of conditions 5 (Construction Management Plan) and 6 (Planting Maintenance Schedule) of Planning Permission WSCC/022/22.
The council’s page - Pendingvalid 8 October 2026· Regulation 3WSCC/043/26
The Pines, Faraday Close, Northbrook, Worthing, West Sussex, BN13 3RB
External alterations and extension of an existing building, together with the reconfiguration of the car park and access routes, and revised/additional hard and soft landscaping, boundary treatments, and ancillary buildings/structures/plant, with other associated works; to facilitate its refurbishment and repurposing for use as a satellite special education needs (SEND) school
The council’s page - Decided, outcome being readvalid 2 October 2026· Discharge of Condition(s)WSCC/040/25/DIS1
Manor Green Primary School, Lady Margaret Road, Crawley, RH11 0DU
Discharge of Statutory ‘Biodiversity Gain Condition’ of Planning Permission WSCC/040/25
The council’s page - Pendingvalid 29 September 2026· County Matter WasteWSCC/040/26
Pound Hill Sewage Treatment Works, Radford Road, Pound Hill, Crawley, RH10 3NW
Demolition of existing life expired building and development of new two storey modular office/welfare building
The council’s page - Decided, outcome being readvalid 16 September 2026· Discharge of Condition(s)WSCC/015/22/DIS1
South Coast Skip Hire, Unit H9-H10 Ford Road, Arundel, BN18 0BD
Discharge of conditions 3(construction management plan), 4 (external design), 5 (dust suppression scheme) of planning permission WSCC/015/26/DIS1
The council’s page - Approvedvalid 8 September 2026· Regulation 3 (S73)WSCC/042/26
Castlewood Primary School, Castlewood Rd, Southwater, Horsham RH13 9US
The continued siting and use of 1 no. Temporary Classroom unit (Variation of Condition 1 of planning permission WSCC/075/11 for the retention of a temporary classroom)
The council’s page - Pendingvalid 1 September 2026· Discharge of Condition(s)WSCC/052/20/DIS1
Land to the North of Eastergate and North-West of Barnham, PO22 0DF
Re-Discharge of Condition 6 (Landscape Scheme) and Condition 7 (Drainage Scheme) of Planning Permission WSCC/052/20. NB Submission also includes proposed updates to various other approved conditional schemes to reflect the latest construction programme.
The council’s page - Pendingvalid 1 September 2026· Regulation 3WSCC/041/26
Storrington County Primary School, Spierbridge Road, Storrington, RH20 4PG.
Erection of a single storey rear extension with associated works.
The council’s page - Approvedvalid 20 August 2026· Regulation 3 (S73)WSCC/039/26
Storrington County Primary School, Spierbridge Road, Storrington, Pulborough, RH20 4PG
Installation of a temporary modular classroom building, with associated works including the installation of fencing (Variation of Condition 3 of planning permission WSCC/022/24 for the retention of a temporary classroom).
The council’s page - Decided, outcome being readvalid 14 August 2026· Discharge of Condition(s)WSCC/012/26/DIS1
Oathall Community College, Appledore Gardens, Haywards Heath, RH16 2AQ.
Discharge of conditions 3 (Construction Management Plan), Condition 4 (Landscaping & Maintenance Plan), Condition 5 (Noise Management Plan), Condition 6 (Community Use Agreement) and Discharge of the Statutory ‘Biodiversity Gain Condition’ (see Informative D) of planning permission WSCC/012/26.
The council’s page - Pendingvalid 13 August 2026· Discharge of Condition(s)WSCC/028/21/DIS7
Rock Common Quarry, The Hollow, Washington, Pulborough, RH20 3DA.
Discharge of condition 6 (Water Environment Protection) and condition 7 (Water Environment Protection) of Planning Permission WSCC/028/21.
The council’s page - Pendingvalid 6 August 2026· Regulation 3WSCC/038/26
Junction of A259, B2233 (Yapton Road) and Climping Street (X)499779 (Y)101705
The construction of a new four-arm roundabout at the Oystercatcher Junction of the A259 to connect the A259 with the B2233 (Yapton Road) and Climping Street. Construction of bus stops, bus lane, crossings, foot and cycleways, improvements to the existing National Cycle Network Route 2; alteration of the existing accesses to local facilities; and associated development including landscaping, drainage and ecological mitigation.
The council’s page - Approvedvalid 3 August 2026· Regulation 3WSCC/037/26
Cornfield School, Cornfield Close, Littlehampton, BN17 6HY
Retrospective application for the retention of a modular classroom building and associated infrastructure.
The council’s page - Pendingvalid 31 July 2026· Discharge of Condition(s)WSCC/028/21/DIS6
Rock Common Quarry, The Hollow, Washington, Pulborough, RH20 3DA
Discharge of Condition 12 (Tree Protection) and Condition 13 (Arboricultural Method Statement) of Planning Permission WSCC/028/21.
The council’s page - Decided, outcome being readvalid 29 July 2026· Discharge of Condition(s)WSCC/028/21/DIS2
Rock Common Quarry, The Hollow, Washington, Pulborough, RH20 3DA.
Discharge of condition 8 (Landscape and Ecological Aftercare and Management Plan) of Planning Permission WSCC/028/21.
The council’s page - Decided, outcome being readvalid 29 July 2026· Discharge of Condition(s)WSCC/028/21/DIS1
Rock Common Quarry, The Hollow, Washington, Pulborough, RH20 3DA
Discharge of condition 5 (Traffic Management Plan) of Planning Permission WSCC/028/21.
The council’s page - Pendingvalid 29 July 2026· Discharge of Condition(s)WSCC/028/21/DIS5
Rock Common Quarry, The Hollow, Washington, Pulborough, RH20 3DA.
Discharge of condition 15 (Regionally Important Geological Sites (RIGS) of Planning Permission WSCC/028/21.
The council’s page - Pendingvalid 29 July 2026· Discharge of Condition(s)WSCC/028/21/DIS4
Rock Common Quarry, The Hollow, Washington, Pulborough, RH20 3DA
Discharge of condition 10 (Dust Management Plan) and 14 (Air Quality Protection) of Planning Permission WSCC/028/21.
The council’s page - Pendingvalid 29 July 2026· Discharge of Condition(s)WSCC/028/21/DIS3
Rock Common Quarry, The Hollow, Washington, Pulborough, RH20 3DA.
Discharge of condition 9 (Noise Management Plan) of Planning Permission WSCC/028/21.
The council’s page - Decided, outcome being readvalid 27 July 2026· Non-Material AmendmentWSCC/018/26/NMA1
Imberhorne Lower School, Windmill Lane, East Grinstead, West Sussex, RH19 2DT.
Non material amendment to planning permission ref. WSCC/018/26 (Demoliton fo existing modular building and erection of a single storey modular building with associated works) to alter the external materials and finishes.
The council’s page - Approvedvalid 27 July 2026· County Matter MineralWSCC/036/26
Woodbarn Farm Cottage, Adversane Lane, West Sussex, Broadford Bridge, RH14 9ED.
Part Retrospective Application for the Permanent Retention of an Access Track and Associated Boundary Treatment for Agricultural Use.
The council’s page - Approvedvalid 24 July 2026· Regulation 3 (S73)WSCC/035/26
Georgian Gardens Community Primary School, Guildford Road, Littlehampton BN16 3JJ.
Continued siting of temporary classroom unit (Variation of Condition 1 of planning permission WSCC/039/16/R for the retention of a temporary classroom for a further 5 years).
The council’s page - Approvedvalid 24 July 2026· Regulation 3 (S73)WSCC/034/26
Oathall Community College, Appledore Gardens, Haywards Heath, RH16 2AQ.
Continued siting of temporary classroom unit (Variation of Condition 1 of planning permission WSCC/070/11/HH for the retention of a temporary classroom for a further 5 years).
The council’s page - Approvedvalid 24 July 2026· Regulation 3WSCC/033/26
Imberhorne Lower School, Windmill Lane, East Grinstead, West Sussex, RH19 2DT
Installation of a modular classroom unit with associated works
The council’s page - Decided, outcome being readvalid 13 July 2026· Prior NotificationWSCC/032/26/PNO
West Green Primary School, West Green Drive, Crawley, RH11 7EL.
Prior Notification for the installation of Solar Photovoltaic panels on school rooftop.
The council’s page - Decided, outcome being readvalid 9 July 2026· Prior NotificationWSCC/031/26/PNO
The Rowans Day Centre, Steeple View, Worthing, BN13 1RP.
Prior Notification for the installation of Solar Photovoltaic panels on the rooftop.
The council’s page - Decided, outcome being readvalid 9 July 2026· Prior NotificationWSCC/030/26/PNO
Rudgwick Primary School, Tates Way, Rudgwick, Horsham, RH12 3HW.
Prior Notification for the installation of Solar Photovoltaic panels on school rooftop.
The council’s page - Decided, outcome being readvalid 9 July 2026· Prior NotificationWSCC/029/26/PNO
Oathall Community College, Appledore Gardens, Haywards Heath, RH16 2AQ.
Prior Notification for the installation of Solar Photovoltaic panels on school rooftop.
The council’s page - Decided, outcome being readvalid 9 July 2026· Prior NotificationWSCC/028/26/PNO
Langley Green Primary School Stagelands, Crawley, RH11 7PF
Prior Notification for the installation of Solar Photovoltaic panels on school rooftop.
The council’s page - Decided, outcome being readvalid 9 July 2026· Prior NotificationWSCC/027/26/PNO
Bright Star (Durrington Campus), The Blvd, Goring by Sea, Worthing, BN13 1JX
Prior Notification for the installation of Solar Photovoltaic panels on the rooftop.
The council’s page - Approvedvalid 8 July 2026· Regulation 3WSCC/026/26
Homefield Primary School, Chesswood Road, Worthing, BN11 2AA.
Removal of existing structures and erection of a school building, including hard and soft landscaping (with associated structures), alterations to existing elevations, and reconfiguration of the access and parking arrangements.
The council’s page - Approvedvalid 30 June 2026· Regulation 3WSCC/024/26
Aldingbourne Primary School, Westergate, West Sussex, Westsergate, PO20 3QR
Partially retrospective application for the installation of a modular building and associated works.
The council’s page - Decided, outcome being readvalid 29 June 2026· Prior NotificationWSCC/025/26/PNO
Imberhorne Lower School, Windmill Lane, East Grinstead, RH19 2DT.
Prior Notification for the demolition of a single storey classroom building.
The council’s page - Approvedvalid 22 June 2026· Regulation 3WSCC/022/26
St Augustines C Of E Primary School, Vicarage Lane, West Sussex, Scaynes Hill, RH17 7PB
Demolition of the existing modular classroom building and the erection of a single storey side and rear extension with associated works
The council’s page - Approvedvalid 19 June 2026· Regulation 3 (S73)WSCC/023/26
Selsey Fire Station, High Street, Selsey, West Sussex, PO20 0QJ
Replacement of the existing flat roof, including replacement roof lights and associated external works
The council’s page - Approvedvalid 16 June 2026· Regulation 3WSCC/021/26
Heron Way County Primary School, Heron Way, West Sussex, Horsham, RH13 6DJ
Redesign of hard play area, including replacement hardstanding, artificial grass turf and the installation of a gazebo and bike shelter.
The council’s page - Approvedvalid 28 May 2026· Regulation 3WSCC/020/26
Former Jessie Younghusband School, Woodlands Lane, Chichester, PO19 5PA
Demolition of existing modular building and erection of a single storey modular building including some fencing and associated works.
The council’s page - Decided, outcome being readvalid 19 May 2026· Discharge of Condition(s)WSCC/009/22/DIS1
Wicks Farm, Ford Lane, Arundel, BN18 0DQ
Discharge of Condition 3 (Delivery and Servicing Management Plan) and Condition 4 (Drainage Verification Report) of Planning Permission WSCC/009/22
The council’s page - Pendingvalid 19 May 2026· County Matter WasteWSCC/019/26
Sandgate Park Quarry, Water Lane, Sullington, Storrington, West Sussex, RH20 4AS
Installation and operation of wash plant and silt press.
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- Approveddecided 5 November 2026· Regulation 3WSCC/020/26
Former Jessie Younghusband School, Woodlands Lane, Chichester, PO19 5PA
Demolition of existing modular building and erection of a single storey modular building including some fencing and associated works.
The council’s page - Decided, outcome being readdecided 5 November 2026· Discharge of Condition(s)WSCC/022/22/DIS1
21 Lancing Close, Crawley, RH11 0DJ.
Discharge of conditions 5 (Construction Management Plan) and 6 (Planting Maintenance Schedule) of Planning Permission WSCC/022/22.
The council’s page - Approveddecided 2 November 2026· Regulation 3 (S73)WSCC/042/26
Castlewood Primary School, Castlewood Rd, Southwater, Horsham RH13 9US
The continued siting and use of 1 no. Temporary Classroom unit (Variation of Condition 1 of planning permission WSCC/075/11 for the retention of a temporary classroom)
The council’s page - Approveddecided 27 October 2026· Regulation 3WSCC/026/26
Homefield Primary School, Chesswood Road, Worthing, BN11 2AA.
Removal of existing structures and erection of a school building, including hard and soft landscaping (with associated structures), alterations to existing elevations, and reconfiguration of the access and parking arrangements.
The council’s page - Approveddecided 9 October 2026· Regulation 3 (S73)WSCC/039/26
Storrington County Primary School, Spierbridge Road, Storrington, Pulborough, RH20 4PG
Installation of a temporary modular classroom building, with associated works including the installation of fencing (Variation of Condition 3 of planning permission WSCC/022/24 for the retention of a temporary classroom).
The council’s page - Decided, outcome being readdecided 8 October 2026· Discharge of Condition(s)WSCC/040/25/DIS1
Manor Green Primary School, Lady Margaret Road, Crawley, RH11 0DU
Discharge of Statutory ‘Biodiversity Gain Condition’ of Planning Permission WSCC/040/25
The council’s page - Approveddecided 7 October 2026· Regulation 3WSCC/016/26
The Windmills Junior School, Dale Avenue, Hassocks, West Sussex, BN6 8LS
Installation of guardrails to roof perimeters and associated access ladders.
The council’s page - Decided, outcome being readdecided 2 October 2026· Discharge of Condition(s)WSCC/049/18/LY/DIS1
East of Lyminster Village and Between Toddington Nurseries and A284 Lyminster Road, Lyminster, Littlehampton
Discharge of conditions 7 (Detailed Landscaping Scheme), 8 (Landscape and Ecological Management Plan), 9 (Drainage Verification Report) and 10 (SuDS System) of planning permission WSCC/049/18/LY.
The council’s page - Decided, outcome being readdecided 2 October 2026· Discharge of Condition(s)WSCC/028/21/DIS2
Rock Common Quarry, The Hollow, Washington, Pulborough, RH20 3DA.
Discharge of condition 8 (Landscape and Ecological Aftercare and Management Plan) of Planning Permission WSCC/028/21.
The council’s page - Decided, outcome being readdecided 2 October 2026· Discharge of Condition(s)WSCC/028/21/DIS1
Rock Common Quarry, The Hollow, Washington, Pulborough, RH20 3DA
Discharge of condition 5 (Traffic Management Plan) of Planning Permission WSCC/028/21.
The council’s page - Decided, outcome being readdecided 29 September 2026· Discharge of Condition(s)WSCC/015/22/DIS1
South Coast Skip Hire, Unit H9-H10 Ford Road, Arundel, BN18 0BD
Discharge of conditions 3(construction management plan), 4 (external design), 5 (dust suppression scheme) of planning permission WSCC/015/26/DIS1
The council’s page - Decided, outcome being readdecided 28 September 2026· Discharge of Condition(s)WSCC/012/26/DIS1
Oathall Community College, Appledore Gardens, Haywards Heath, RH16 2AQ.
Discharge of conditions 3 (Construction Management Plan), Condition 4 (Landscaping & Maintenance Plan), Condition 5 (Noise Management Plan), Condition 6 (Community Use Agreement) and Discharge of the Statutory ‘Biodiversity Gain Condition’ (see Informative D) of planning permission WSCC/012/26.
The council’s page - Approveddecided 25 September 2026· Regulation 3WSCC/037/26
Cornfield School, Cornfield Close, Littlehampton, BN17 6HY
Retrospective application for the retention of a modular classroom building and associated infrastructure.
The council’s page - Approveddecided 24 September 2026· Regulation 3WSCC/033/26
Imberhorne Lower School, Windmill Lane, East Grinstead, West Sussex, RH19 2DT
Installation of a modular classroom unit with associated works
The council’s page - Approveddecided 24 September 2026· Regulation 3WSCC/024/26
Aldingbourne Primary School, Westergate, West Sussex, Westsergate, PO20 3QR
Partially retrospective application for the installation of a modular building and associated works.
The council’s page - Approveddecided 23 September 2026· Regulation 3WSCC/021/26
Heron Way County Primary School, Heron Way, West Sussex, Horsham, RH13 6DJ
Redesign of hard play area, including replacement hardstanding, artificial grass turf and the installation of a gazebo and bike shelter.
The council’s page - Approveddecided 21 September 2026· County Matter MineralWSCC/036/26
Woodbarn Farm Cottage, Adversane Lane, West Sussex, Broadford Bridge, RH14 9ED.
Part Retrospective Application for the Permanent Retention of an Access Track and Associated Boundary Treatment for Agricultural Use.
The council’s page - Approveddecided 11 September 2026· Regulation 3 (S73)WSCC/035/26
Georgian Gardens Community Primary School, Guildford Road, Littlehampton BN16 3JJ.
Continued siting of temporary classroom unit (Variation of Condition 1 of planning permission WSCC/039/16/R for the retention of a temporary classroom for a further 5 years).
The council’s page - Approveddecided 11 September 2026· Regulation 3 (S73)WSCC/034/26
Oathall Community College, Appledore Gardens, Haywards Heath, RH16 2AQ.
Continued siting of temporary classroom unit (Variation of Condition 1 of planning permission WSCC/070/11/HH for the retention of a temporary classroom for a further 5 years).
The council’s page - Approveddecided 7 September 2026· Regulation 3WSCC/022/26
St Augustines C Of E Primary School, Vicarage Lane, West Sussex, Scaynes Hill, RH17 7PB
Demolition of the existing modular classroom building and the erection of a single storey side and rear extension with associated works
The council’s page - Decided, outcome being readdecided 20 August 2026· Prior NotificationWSCC/031/26/PNO
The Rowans Day Centre, Steeple View, Worthing, BN13 1RP.
Prior Notification for the installation of Solar Photovoltaic panels on the rooftop.
The council’s page - Decided, outcome being readdecided 20 August 2026· Prior NotificationWSCC/030/26/PNO
Rudgwick Primary School, Tates Way, Rudgwick, Horsham, RH12 3HW.
Prior Notification for the installation of Solar Photovoltaic panels on school rooftop.
The council’s page - Decided, outcome being readdecided 20 August 2026· Prior NotificationWSCC/029/26/PNO
Oathall Community College, Appledore Gardens, Haywards Heath, RH16 2AQ.
Prior Notification for the installation of Solar Photovoltaic panels on school rooftop.
The council’s page - Decided, outcome being readdecided 20 August 2026· Prior NotificationWSCC/028/26/PNO
Langley Green Primary School Stagelands, Crawley, RH11 7PF
Prior Notification for the installation of Solar Photovoltaic panels on school rooftop.
The council’s page - Decided, outcome being readdecided 20 August 2026· Prior NotificationWSCC/027/26/PNO
Bright Star (Durrington Campus), The Blvd, Goring by Sea, Worthing, BN13 1JX
Prior Notification for the installation of Solar Photovoltaic panels on the rooftop.
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From the planning register of West Sussex, 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.