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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 21,334 planning applications from the planning register of Worthing, read in full from 2006 to 4 November 2026. Of the 19,091 approved or refused, 89% were approved. In the last twelve months 708 were approved or refused, 93% approved. Figures as at 11 November 2026; the register was last read on 9 November 2026.
Worthing 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.
21,334
applications held
89%
of those approved or refused, approved
708
approved or refused in the last 12 months, 93% approved
344
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| Year | Applications | Approved | Refused | Withdrawn | % approved |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 | 651 | 404 | 36 | 11 | 92% |
| 2025 | 875 | 767 | 44 | 19 | 95% |
| 2024 | 885 | 781 | 40 | 29 | 95% |
| 2023 | 898 | 802 | 42 | 32 | 95% |
| 2022 | 1,043 | 883 | 64 | 45 | 93% |
| 2021 | 1,194 | 1,014 | 69 | 62 | 94% |
| 2020 | 1,144 | 972 | 60 | 49 | 94% |
| 2019 | 1,054 | 882 | 75 | 39 | 92% |
| 2018 | 1,063 | 852 | 92 | 51 | 90% |
| 2017 | 1,069 | 873 | 91 | 51 | 91% |
| 2016 | 1,008 | 817 | 62 | 44 | 93% |
| 2015 | 992 | 806 | 72 | 40 | 92% |
| 2014 | 1,011 | 790 | 95 | 47 | 89% |
| 2013 | 843 | 709 | 50 | 44 | 93% |
| 2012 | 755 | 657 | 54 | 21 | 92% |
| 2011 | 855 | 700 | 97 | 40 | 88% |
| 2010 | 1,016 | 751 | 132 | 51 | 85% |
| 2009 | 1,016 | 685 | 177 | 51 | 79% |
| 2008 | 1,066 | 704 | 211 | 75 | 77% |
| 2007 | 1,399 | 1,037 | 247 | 80 | 81% |
| 2006 | 1,309 | 919 | 305 | 54 | 75% |
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 Worthing.
Newest applications in Worthing
The 40 most recently validated, newest first.
- Pendingvalid 4 November 2026AWDM/1276/26
134 Warren Road Worthing West Sussex BN14 9RB
Application for consent under Worthing Tree Preservation Order No. 1 of 2007 to fell and replace one Ash tree (T6) within Group G1.
The council’s page - Pendingvalid 3 November 2026AWDM/1289/26
18 West Avenue Worthing West Sussex BN11 5LU
Application to vary condition 1 (approved plans) and 3 (cladding details) of Application AWDM/0779/26. Alterations to proposed porch, proposed fenestration and proposed external materials. ORIGINAL DESCRIPTION: Remodelling of existing bungalow involving removal of existing extension(s) to east elevation, erection of gabled 2-storey extension to east elevation with south gable incorporating first-floor terrace; rooms in a new replacement gabled roof with raised roof ridge, dormer (south elevation), roof lights (north and south roof slopes) and first-floor terrace (west elevation); porch to west elevation; alterations to existing fenestration; solar photovotaic panels to south roofslope.
The council’s page - Pendingvalid 3 November 2026NOTICE/0017/26
3 Cecilian Court Cecilian Avenue Worthing West Sussex BN14 8AP
Application for prior approval for proposed change of use from an office to a 2-bedroom residential flat
The council’s page - Pendingvalid 2 November 2026AWDM/0974/26
Whitegates Salvington Hill Worthing West Sussex BN13 3BD
Application for consent under Worthing Tree Preservation Order No.53 of 1995 for works to Group G1 (Holm oak: Reduce canopy height by 2m and spread by 1m; Pine: Thin upper canopy by 20%; Macrocarpa: Remove tree to ground level; Pine: Thin upper canopy by 20%; Macrocarpa: Remove tree to ground level; Holm oak: Reduce canopy height by 3m and spread by 1m); and reduce height and spread of canopy by 2m to Holm Oak T3.
The council’s page - Pendingvalid 2 November 2026AWDM/1157/26
126 Aldsworth Avenue Worthing West Sussex BN12 4UU
Change of use of the premises to a mixed class E and sui generis use, compromising a cafe (serving coffee and light snacks and pastries), and bar serving alcohol for consumption on the premises, with asscociated outdoor seating to the front of the property.
The council’s page - Pendingvalid 2 November 2026AWDM/1198/26
Jefferies House Jefferies Lane Worthing West Sussex BN12 4PS
Proposed single-storey extension to East elevation; GRP door hood/canopy to existing door entrance on North elevation; proposed first-floor window to East elevation; replacement of existing gutters and downpipes in cast iron; proposed 'Helibar' repair work to cracks in existing elevations; underpinning of southeast corner of dwelling; proposed extension to West side of existing greenhouse; proposed log cabin to rear garden (southeast), proposed ASHP to East side garden.
The council’s page - Pendingvalid 2 November 2026AWDM/1199/26
Jefferies House Jefferies Lane Worthing West Sussex BN12 4PS
Application for Listed Building Consent for proposed single-storey extension to East side; GRP door hood/canopy to existing door entrance on North elevation; new first-floor window to East elevation; plus external and internal alterations associated with restoration and repair works to dwelling. External works to include repairs to existing windows, removal of existing vent in East elevation and insertion of replacement flue through roof, replacement of existing gutters and downpipes in cast iron; proposed 'Helibar' repair work to cracks in existing elevations; underpinning of southeast corner of dwelling. Internal works to include relocation of kitchen, proposed new heating system and extension of under-floor heating, repairs/making good to hall floor; formation of WC in 2nd floor bedroom; formation of 3no roof access hatches on 2nd Floor, installation of secondary glazing throughout, replacement ceiling roses.
The council’s page - Pendingvalid 2 November 2026AWDM/1284/26
The White House 273 Ringmer Road Worthing West Sussex BN13 1EG
Application for consent under Worthing Tree Preservation Order number 11 of 2000 to reduce the overall height by approximately 2 to 2.5 metres and the radial spread by approximately 2 to 3 metres, approximately 15% crown thinning and crown raising by removing selected lower limb to Purple Beech (T1).
The council’s page - Pendingvalid 2 November 2026AWDM/1283/26
38 Rackham Road Worthing West Sussex BN13 1LL
Single Storey Rear Extension
The council’s page - Pendingvalid 30 October 2026AWDM/1278/26
Flat 2 8 Winchester Road Worthing West Sussex BN11 4DJ
Application for consent under Worthing Tree Preservation Order No.4 of 1975 to dismantle and remove to near ground level one Copper Beech tree (T1).
The council’s page - Pendingvalid 28 October 2026AWDM/1236/26
St Marys Residential Home 14 Westbrooke Worthing West Sussex BN11 1RF
Proposed entrance porch, change to ground floor fenestration, car parking reconfiguration and associated landscaping
The council’s page - Pendingvalid 28 October 2026AWDM/1271/26
11 Alinora Crescent Worthing West Sussex BN12 4JB
Application for Certificate of Lawfulness for conversion of integral garage to a habitable room
The council’s page - Pendingvalid 28 October 2026AWDM/1270/26
13 Cortis Avenue Worthing West Sussex BN14 7BQ
Change of use from a small House in Multiple Occupation (Use C4) to a large House in Multiple Occupation for up to 7 persons (Sui generis).
The council’s page - Pendingvalid 27 October 2026AWDM/1160/26
41 Rogate Road Worthing West Sussex BN13 2DY
Approval of Details Reserved by Condition 7 (Construction Management Plan) of approved application AWDM/0254/26.
The council’s page - Pendingvalid 27 October 2026AWDM/1243/26
43 Greystone Avenue Worthing West Sussex BN13 1LR
Application for Certificate of Lawfulness for Proposed single-storey side / rear extension.
The council’s page - Pendingvalid 26 October 2026AWDM/1251/26
42 Boxgrove Worthing West Sussex BN12 6AR
Porch to South elevation
The council’s page - Pendingvalid 26 October 2026AWDM/1262/26
11 Salvington Hill Worthing West Sussex BN13 3AT
Removal of existing rear conservatory and attached garage; erection of single-storey side and rear extensions and front porch
The council’s page - Pendingvalid 26 October 2026AWDM/1261/26
26 The Heights Worthing West Sussex BN14 0AJ
Application to vary condition 1 (Approved Plans) of AWDM/1602/25 to reduce roof pitch, revise the dormer and small gable on the front elevation, change the dormers to lead and the mock tudor detailing to grey boards, remove the brick corbeling detail, add front and south side rooflights. alter ground floor rear fenestration; and extend chimney ORIGINAL DESCRIPTION: Erection of a first floor above the existing bungalow to form a two-storey house with associated alterations
The council’s page - Pendingvalid 23 October 2026AWDM/1221/26
42 West Way Worthing West Sussex BN13 3AY
Proposed log cabin in rear garden for use as an artist studio by a family member.
The council’s page - Pendingvalid 22 October 2026NOTICE/0016/26
81 Chapel Road Worthing West Sussex BN11 1HU
Change of use of the upper floors from commercial (Use Class E) to one residential flat (Use Class C3)
The council’s page - Pendingvalid 21 October 2026AWDM/1242/26
6 Warren Gardens Worthing West Sussex BN14 9PL
Single storey side extension with rear patio and steps (following removal of garage); loft conversion with hip to gable, rear dormer and front rooflights
The council’s page - Pendingvalid 21 October 2026AWDM/1245/26
24 York Road Worthing West Sussex BN11 3EN
Application for a Lawful Development Certificate for the installation of solar panels to rear roofslopes
The council’s page - Approvedvalid 21 October 2026AWDM/1246/26
13 Madeira Avenue Worthing West Sussex BN11 2AT
Application for Certificate of Lawfulness for Proposed single storey rear extension (to replace existing conservatory)
The council’s page - Pendingvalid 21 October 2026AWDM/1247/26
45 Hillside Avenue Worthing West Sussex BN14 9QS
Application for consent under Worthing Tree Preservation Order No.26 of 1991 to fell to ground level one purple plum tree (T1).
The council’s page - Pendingvalid 21 October 2026AWDM/1244/26
60 Henty Road Worthing West Sussex BN14 7HF
Application for consent under Worthing Tree Preservation Order No.1 of 1987 to reduce overextended sections of crown only by up to 2.5-3m, crown lift to give a height clearance of 2m from ground level and remove all substantial deadwood of one Weeping Beech tree (T10).
The council’s page - Pendingvalid 21 October 2026AWDM/1249/26
6 Salvington Hill Worthing West Sussex BN13 3AS
Application for consent under Worthing Tree Preservation Order number TPO 6 of 2021: T1 - Silver birch T2 - Silver birch T3 - Silver birch T4 - Beech Reduce all trees listed by a maximum of 2m in radial spread & 1m in height
The council’s page - Pendingvalid 20 October 2026AWDM/1235/26
Unit 7 - 11 Montague Street Worthing West Sussex BN11 3AX
Non-material amendment to approved application AWDM/0830/26 to alter the design to two separate cabinets
The council’s page - Pendingvalid 20 October 2026AWDM/1238/26
Bishop Garth South Street Worthing West Sussex BN14 7NL
Section 211 Notice under the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 to reduce crown spread by 3m and reduce overall height by 3.5m one Sycamore tree (T1) in the West Tarring Conservation Area.
The council’s page - Approvedvalid 20 October 2026AWDM/1237/26
92 Singleton Crescent Worthing West Sussex BN12 5DJ
Application for Certificate of Lawfulness for proposed single storey rear extension
The council’s page - Pendingvalid 19 October 2026AWDM/1194/26
32 Montague Street Worthing West Sussex BN11 3HA
Change of use of upper floors from commercial (Use Class E) to two residential flats (Use Class C3) with widened ground floor entrance and rooflights
The council’s page - Pendingvalid 19 October 2026AWDM/1228/26
179 Heene Road Worthing West Sussex BN11 4NN
Section 211 Notice under the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 to Remove 1 x Conifer in the Shakespeare Road Conservation Area.
The council’s page - Pendingvalid 19 October 2026AWDM/1229/26
133 Heene Road Worthing West Sussex BN11 4NY
Section 211 Notice under the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 to reduce small Plum tree on south side of rear garden within the Shakespeare Road Conservation Area.
The council’s page - Pendingvalid 19 October 2026AWDM/1225/26
40A High Street Worthing West Sussex BN11 1LL
Approval of Details Reserved by Condition 3 (details of second floor sashes) of approved application AWDM/0676/26.
The council’s page - Pendingvalid 19 October 2026AWDM/1224/26
245 Brighton Road Worthing West Sussex BN11 2EY
Amalgamation of two existing self-contained flats to revert the property to a single family dwellinghouse
The council’s page - Pendingvalid 19 October 2026AWDM/1227/26
40 Ladydell Road Worthing West Sussex BN11 2JU
Application for consent under Worthing Tree Preservation Order number TPO 3 of 2007 - T1 Ash reduce by approx 3m, back to where the tree has been pruned previously.
The council’s page - Pendingvalid 19 October 2026AWDM/1226/26
4 Acre Gardens Boundary Road Worthing West Sussex BN11 4LN
Application for Consent under Worthing Tree Preservation Order No. 6 of 2005 to reduce and reshape radial spread and height by up to 1.5 metres one Holm Oak (T1).
The council’s page - Approvedvalid 16 October 2026AWDM/1216/26
56 Dominion Road Worthing West Sussex BN14 8JT
Application for Certificate of Lawfulness for single storey side extension
The council’s page - Approvedvalid 16 October 2026AWDM/1220/26
152 Terringes Avenue Worthing West Sussex BN13 1JP
Application for Certificate of Lawfulness for proposed loft conversion with rear dormer with Juliet balcony and front rooflights.
The council’s page - Pendingvalid 15 October 2026AWDM/1215/26
23 Third Avenue Worthing West Sussex BN14 9NZ
Non-material amendment to approved application AWDM/0396/25 to re-position ground floor rear doors and add window; reposition rooflights; and remove one side window on rear dormer.
The council’s page - Pendingvalid 15 October 2026AWDM/1217/26
81 Chapel Road Worthing West Sussex BN11 1HU
Replacement shopfront
The council’s page
Latest decisions in Worthing
- Approveddecided 6 November 2026AWDM/1089/26
Flat 31 Seabright West Parade Worthing West Sussex BN11 3QS
Replacement UPVC windows and door, south and east elevations at seventh floor.
The council’s page - Approveddecided 5 November 2026AWDM/1066/26
35 Dominion Road Worthing West Sussex BN14 8JZ
Creation of a vehicle crossover and hard standing
The council’s page - Approveddecided 5 November 2026AWDM/0925/26
99 Montague Street Worthing West Sussex BN11 3BN
Approval of Details Reserved by Conditions 2 (Foul Surface Water Drainage) and 3 (Noise Insulation) of approved application NOTICE/0015/25
The council’s page - Approveddecided 5 November 2026AWDM/0237/26
3 - 4 Liverpool Buildings Liverpool Road Worthing West Sussex BN11 1SY
Change of use of first floor from commercial (Use Class E) to one residential unit (Use Class C3); extension of extract flue to above eaves level; removal of rear staircase and alterations to fenestration
The council’s page - Approveddecided 5 November 2026AWDM/1202/26
44A Northbrook Road Worthing West Sussex BN14 8PW
Approval of Details Reserved by Conditions 3 (Electric vehicle charging space) & 4 (Contamination) of AWDM/0065/21, granted on appeal reference APP/M3835/W/21/3274486.
The council’s page - Refuseddecided 4 November 2026AWDM/0814/26
Windsor Clinic 171 Brighton Road Worthing West Sussex BN11 2EX
Single storey rear extension to form garage
The council’s page - Approveddecided 4 November 2026AWDM/0896/26
57 First Avenue Worthing West Sussex BN14 9NP
Application for consent under Worthing Tree Preservation Order No.8 of 1999 to crown reduce by a maximum of 4m and crown lift to a maximum of 5m above ground level, one Holm Oak (T1); crown reduce by a maximum of 3m and remove two lowest limbs back to main stem, one Turkey Oak (T2) and crown reduce by a maximum of 4m, one Lime (T3).
The council’s page - Approveddecided 3 November 2026AWDM/1098/26
14 Eirene Road Worthing West Sussex BN12 4DJ
Vehicular access onto Eirene Road and associated alterations to front boundary wall/pillars
The council’s page - Approveddecided 3 November 2026AWDM/1019/26
20 Walpole Avenue Worthing West Sussex BN12 4PL
Removal of rear part of attached garage. Single storey rear extension (extending to rear of shortened garage).
The council’s page - Approveddecided 2 November 2026AWDM/1163/26
82 Marine Crescent Worthing West Sussex BN12 4JH
Approval of Details Reserved by Condition 3 (Glazed balustrade) of approved application AWDM/1182/25.
The council’s page - Refuseddecided 2 November 2026AWDM/0994/26
88 Salvington Hill Worthing West Sussex BN13 3BD
Proposed two-storey 2no. bedroom house with attached garage to rear garden of 88 Salvington Hill with access onto Firsdown Road, including associated landscaping and bin store (renewal of AWDM/1229/23).
The council’s page - Approveddecided 2 November 2026AWDM/0976/26
29 Furze Road Worthing West Sussex BN13 3BP
Application for consent under Worthing Tree Preservation Order No. 9 of 1978 to reduce height by approx 3m (25%) Group T9 (mixed trees) to East boundary of rear garden.
The council’s page - Approveddecided 2 November 2026AWDM/0982/26
5 Springfield Gardens Worthing West Sussex BN13 2DF
Application for consent under Worthing Tree Preservation Order No. 17 of 2004 to crown lift up to 5 metres, reduce crown height by up to 2 metres, reduce radial spread by up to 3 metres to the longest limbs only, and crown thin up to 15% on one Holm Oak tree T1 in Group G2
The council’s page - Refuseddecided 29 October 2026AWDM/0792/26
14 Cobden Road Worthing Central Worthing West Sussex BN11 4BD
Single storey side / rear infill extension.
The council’s page - Approveddecided 29 October 2026AWDM/0967/26
48 Littlehampton Road Worthing West Sussex BN13 1QH
Part retrospective application for single storey rear extension with render to exterior walls (north and west elevations)
The council’s page - Approveddecided 28 October 2026AWDM/0920/26
97 Heene Road Worthing West Sussex BN11 4PG
Two storey rear extension. Removal of 2no. chimneys. Rooms in roof with rear hip to gable roof extension, South side dormer, front and side rooflights. Single storey extension to north side with ASHP to front (east), and associated conversion of existing garage building into gym/office space
The council’s page - Approveddecided 28 October 2026AWDM/0969/26
Flat 4 143 Heene Road Worthing West Sussex BN11 4NY
Proposed loft conversion including installation of six rooflights and associated elevation alterations.
The council’s page - Approveddecided 27 October 2026AWDM/0837/26
Homefield Primary School 53 Chesswood Road Worthing West Sussex BN11 2AA
Consultation by WSCC (Regulation 3) on application WSCC/026/26 for proposed 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 27 October 2026AWDM/0913/26
20 Hillside Avenue Worthing West Sussex BN14 9QS
Two storey rear extension
The council’s page - Approveddecided 27 October 2026AWDM/1040/26
Worthing Hospital Lyndhurst Road Worthing West Sussex BN11 2DH
Application for Certificate of Lawfulness for Proposed demolition of existing rooftop plant rooms and construction of new roof top plant rooms
The council’s page - Approveddecided 27 October 2026AWDM/1246/26
13 Madeira Avenue Worthing West Sussex BN11 2AT
Application for Certificate of Lawfulness for Proposed single storey rear extension (to replace existing conservatory)
The council’s page - Approveddecided 26 October 2026AWDM/0513/26
20 Adversane Road Worthing West Sussex BN14 7QH
Two-storey rear extension and new first floor side windows
The council’s page - Approveddecided 26 October 2026AWDM/1076/26
40 Frobisher Way Worthing West Sussex BN12 6EX
Single storey rear extension
The council’s page - Not requireddecided 26 October 2026AWDM/1102/26
1 Coombe Rise Worthing West Sussex BN14 0ED
Householder application for permitted development for prior approval for single storey extension to rear of property measuring 6m from rear wall of the original dwelling, maximum height 3.5m and height of eaves of the extension 3m
The council’s page - Approveddecided 26 October 2026AWDM/1237/26
92 Singleton Crescent Worthing West Sussex BN12 5DJ
Application for Certificate of Lawfulness for proposed single storey rear extension
The council’s page
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