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Planning applications in West Sussex are handled by Arun, Adur and Worthing and Chichester. PlanPost monitors all of them every day.

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Sample of the planning applications builders are quoting on right now. Last 90 days.

626 live applicationsMostly Extensions (267)Updated this morning

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Beechwood AvenueBN13

New

Rooms in roof with hip to gable roof extension, rear dormer and front rooflights

LoftDormerHip to Gable

2 days ago12 Oct

Denchers PlatRH11

New

Extend existing rear extension

ExtensionRear Extension

2 days ago12 Oct

Town MeadRH11

New

Erection of a single storey rear extension

ExtensionSingle StoreyRear Extension

5 days ago9 Oct

Ifield RoadRH11

New

Proposed garage conversion and single storey side extension to form granny annexe

ExtensionConversionOutbuildingSingle StoreySide ExtensionAnnex/Annexe

5 days ago9 Oct

Longlands Worthing West SussexBN14

New

Two storey rear extension; single storey side extensions to the east and west; conversion and remodelling of the existing garage to ancillary habitable accommodation, with roof alterations; raised an…

ExtensionOutbuildingSingle StoreyTwo StoreyRear Extension

5 days ago9 Oct

The Pines Faraday CloseBN13

New

Consultation by WSCC (Regulation 3) on application WSCC/043/26 for External alterations and extension of an existing building, together with the reconfiguration of the car park and access routes, and…

ExtensionOutbuildingLandscapingExternal AlterationsCar Parking

6 days ago8 Oct

The Crab And Lobster Mill LanePO20

Installation of a PV solar panel array on existing flat roof rear extension.

ExtensionRear ExtensionFlat RoofSolar Panels/PV

1 week ago7 Oct

The Crab And Lobster Mill LanePO20

Installation of a PV solar panel array on existing flat roof rear extension.

HeritageExtensionRear ExtensionFlat RoofSolar Panels/PV

1 week ago7 Oct

Pond Farm House High StreetBN44

Surgery to 1 x Weeping Willow (Works in a Conservation Area)

HeritageConservation Area

1 week ago7 Oct

Kingscote HillRH11

Erection of first floor side extension and single storey front infill extension to include pitched roof over existing porch

ExtensionSingle StoreySide ExtensionInfill Extension

1 week ago7 Oct

Admiralty GardensPO22

Single and two storey front, side and rear extensions. External renovations and replacement roof to existing house.

ExtensionTwo StoreyRear Extension

1 week ago7 Oct

Grand AvenueBN15

Application for Certificate of Lawfulness for proposed loft conversion with rear dormer, front roof lights and front porch

ExtensionLoftFront ExtensionDormerLoft Conversion

1 week ago6 Oct

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Sea LaneBN12

Proposed 2-storey side extension, single storey front and rear extensions & additional vehicular access

ExtensionSingle StoreyTwo StoreyRear Extension

1 week ago6 Oct

Ingleside CrescentBN15

Loft conversion incorporating hip to side gable roof extension, front and rear dormers, front rooflight and side first floor window in new gable

LoftRoof Light/VeluxLoft Conversion

1 week ago5 Oct

Tidewater Landing Bosham Hoe Bosham Chichester West SussexPO18

Replacement dwelling and associated works.

New BuildReplacement Dwelling

1 week ago5 Oct

Bittern AvenueBN18

Lawful development certificate for the proposed partial internal conversion of existing domestic garage to form a home office ancillary to the main dwelling.

Conversion

1 week ago5 Oct

Helyers GreenBN17

Notification under extended permitted development rights for rear single storey extension, measuring 4m from existing dwellinghouse, with a height of 3m and an eaves height of 2.5m.

ExtensionSingle Storey

1 week ago5 Oct

St Wilfreds RoadBN14

Single storey rear extension

ExtensionSingle StoreyRear Extension

1 week ago5 Oct

North Bersted StreetPO22

Single storey side extension with habitable roof, including front and rear dormers, following demolition of existing outbuildings. Resubmission of approved scheme BE/12/26/HH with revised Ownership c…

ExtensionLoftOutbuildingSingle StoreySide ExtensionDemolition

1 week ago5 Oct

Johnson WayBN18

Lawful development certificate for a proposed single storey rear extension.

ExtensionSingle StoreyRear Extension

1 week ago5 Oct

Tower StreetPO19

Creation of additional en-suite, removal of modern partition walls, creation of wc/utility room and associated works, new kitchen floor and steps over existing.

Heritage

1 week ago2 Oct

Exeter RoadPO19

Single storey rear extension.

ExtensionSingle StoreyRear Extension

1 week ago2 Oct

The Goodwood Hotel Hat Hill RoadPO18

Material amendments to part of implemented planning permission SDNP/19/02256/FUL to provide remodelling and refurbishment of guest bedrooms and associated amenity spaces, entrance, reception area and…

Heritage

1 week ago2 Oct

Upper Kingston LaneBN43

Single storey front extension

ExtensionSingle StoreyFront Extension

1 week ago2 Oct

The Cottage Heene PlaceBN11

Single storey rear extension to replace existing conservatory.

ExtensionSingle StoreyRear ExtensionConservatory

1 week ago2 Oct

Orchard AvenueBN14

Single storey rear / side extension and front car port to replace existing side garage

ExtensionSingle StoreySide ExtensionCarport

1 week ago2 Oct

Brise De Mer Ham Manor WayBN16

Rear Extension.

ExtensionRear Extension

1 week ago1 Oct

Queens StreetGU29

Replacement of existing summerhouse with an open gazebo.

OutbuildingSummerhouse

1 week ago1 Oct

Sullington GardensBN14

Single storey rear extension with raised patio and privacy walls; front porch and roof overhang; and roof extensions consisting of raising ridge height with barn hips, extension over garage, front an…

ExtensionLoftSingle StoreyRear ExtensionFront Extension

1 week ago1 Oct

Maplehurst RoadPO19

Single-storey front extension to enlarge and replace the existing porch, including works to provide a level threshold to assist access.

ExtensionSingle StoreyFront ExtensionPorch

2 weeks ago30 Sept

Cedar DrivePO19

Proposed lawful development - removal of chimney, 1 no. dormer window on rear elevation. Rear extension to existing attached garage . Rooflights on the front roof slope. Increase the hard standing si…

ExtensionLoftRear ExtensionDormerDriveway/Hardstanding

2 weeks ago30 Sept

Sunny Corner Copse LaneBN18

1 No. new self-build dwelling, garage and outbuilding with associated landscaping. This application is a Departure from the Development Plan and is in CIL Zone 3 and CIL liable as new dwelling.

New BuildOutbuildingLandscapingSelf Build

2 weeks ago29 Sept

Ruston ParkBN16

Single storey rear extension and loft conversion, the installation of roof lights and the alteration of fenestration.

ExtensionLoftSingle StoreyRear ExtensionLoft Conversion

2 weeks ago29 Sept

The CrescentBN15

Proposed single storey rear extension

ExtensionSingle StoreyRear Extension

2 weeks ago29 Sept

Meadowside WalkPO20

Single storey rear extension.

ExtensionSingle StoreyRear Extension

2 weeks ago29 Sept

South WayPO21

Demolition of existing conservatory, WC, lean-to and side bay window. Erection of a single-storey wrap-around extension.

ExtensionSingle StoreyWrap AroundConservatory

2 weeks ago28 Sept

Queensway Horsham West SussexRH13

Demolition of existing side extension and erection of a single storey rear extension

ExtensionSingle StoreyRear ExtensionSide Extension

2 weeks ago28 Sept

Walders RoadBN16

Notification under extended permitted development rights for a single storey rear extension measuring 5.25m from existing dwellinghouse, with a height of 3m and an eaves height of 3m.

ExtensionSingle StoreyRear Extension

2 weeks ago28 Sept

Meadow WayBN12

Proposed two-storey side extension and single storey rear extension.

ExtensionSingle StoreyTwo StoreyRear Extension

2 weeks ago28 Sept

Ifield RoadRH11

Erection of part single/two storey rear extension and single storey front porch extension

ExtensionSingle StoreyTwo StoreyRear Extension

2 weeks ago28 Sept

Tack Lee RoadBN18

Notification under extended permitted development rights for a single storey rear extension measuring 5m from existing dwellinghouse, with a height of 2.9m and an eaves height of 2.6m.

ExtensionSingle StoreyRear Extension

2 weeks ago28 Sept

New Barn LanePO22

Rear/side extension with alterations to fenestration and associated works.

ExtensionSide ExtensionWindows & Doors

2 weeks ago25 Sept

Cherrymead Cagefoot LaneBN5

Fell 1 X Macra Carpa and Surgery to 3 X Macra Carpa ( Works to Tress in a Conservation Area)

HeritageConservation Area

2 weeks ago24 Sept

Stockbridge GardensPO19

Single storey extension to west elevation including porch and single storey extension to north elevation. Includes replacement of garage flat roof with new pitched roof with rooflight.

ExtensionSingle StoreyRoof Light/VeluxPorch

2 weeks ago24 Sept

Canute ClosePO20

Single-storey extension to front elevation.

ExtensionSingle StoreyFront Elevation Change

2 weeks ago24 Sept

Hinkhurst Emms Lane Brooks GreenRH13

Conversion of existing garage into habitable living space to provide annex ancillary to main house with installation of windows and doors.

ConversionOutbuildingAnnex/AnnexeHabitable Space ConversionWindows & Doors

2 weeks ago24 Sept

Westcroft Goring StreetBN12

Application for Certificate of Lawfulness for rear dormer and 3no. rooflights to front elevation

LoftDormerFront Elevation Change

2 weeks ago24 Sept

Capel LaneRH11

Erection of single storey rear extension

ExtensionSingle StoreyRear Extension

2 weeks ago24 Sept

The Nook Ancton LanePO22

Construction of a single-storey rear/side infill extension adjoining the existing conservatory, replacement of the existing conservatory roof with a new lightweight pitched roof incorporating two roo…

ExtensionSingle StoreySide ExtensionInfill Extension

2 weeks ago24 Sept

Hillrise AvenueBN15

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 heig…

ExtensionSingle StoreyPrior Approval

3 weeks ago23 Sept

12-month application volume

West Sussex sees between 197 and 313 planning applications per month (averaging 274); recent months are easing.

Local intelligence

Know your patch: what gets built in West Sussex, by whom, and who approves it

The patterns behind the leads. Helpful when you're deciding which jobs to chase.

What's being built in West Sussex

Application volume by project type, last 90 days.

Extensions

267

Heritage

New builds

Loft conversions

Outbuildings

Conversions

Applications · 90d

626

vs 830 prior quarter

Approval rate

87%

142 decided

Biggest category

Extensions

267 apps

vs prior 90d

-25%

The three busiest councils in West Sussex right now are Arun (755 apps in the last 90 days), Adur and Worthing (720) and Chichester (591). Between them, that's about 330% of what comes through the area.

How councils in West Sussex compare

Approval rates, decision times and what gets approved most often. Last 12 months.

Arun

24% of the area

Approval rate: 81%
Median decision: 8.1 wk

Most approved

Internal Alterations100%
Render Cladding100%
Carport100%

Adur and Worthing

23% of the area

Approval rate: 90%
Median decision: 7.9 wk

Most approved

Upvc Windows100%
Patio100%
Juliet Balcony100%

Chichester

19% of the area

Approval rate: 83%
Median decision: 8.7 wk

Most approved

Conservatory100%
Habitable Space100%
Render Cladding100%

Most active architects

12-month view

Mr Carl Moore6 apps
Mrs Mary Liggins4 apps
Mr Ben Whitby3 apps
Mr Matthew Naish3 apps
Stephen Bromley2 apps

Towns we cover in West Sussex

5 towns, ordered by population.

Worthing109,120 residents · 131 apps 90d Crawley106,597 residents · 100 apps 90d Bognor Regis63,885 residents · 51 apps 90d Littlehampton58,357 residents · 45 apps 90d Chichester30,925 residents · 39 apps 90d

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EST. 2012 · SHEFFIELD

14 Station Road
Sheffield S7 4RQ
0114 555 0192

The Homeowner
22 Laurel Gardens
Sheffield
S7 1DH

15 April 2026

Re: Your planning application at 22 Laurel Gardens

Dear Homeowner,

Congratulations on submitting your planning application for a loft conversion at 22 Laurel Gardens. It's exciting to see local homeowners investing in improving their properties.

I'm writing to introduce Oakwood Construction, a local building company that specialises in extensions, loft conversions and home improvements across South Sheffield. We've been trading since 2012, and everything we build is carried out by our own team rather than subcontractors, so someone is on your job every day and the work never stalls.

We finished a loft conversion much like yours on Abbeydale Road earlier this year: two bedrooms and a shower room, done in eleven weeks with the family living at home throughout.

I know the two big questions at this stage are what it will really cost and what it's like to live through the build. Those are exactly the things I'd rather set out honestly with you before you commit to anything.

If you'd like to discuss your plans or would welcome a free, no-obligation consultation, I'd be happy to visit at a time that suits you. Call me on 0114 555 0192, or scan the code below to see examples of our recent work.

I look forward to hearing from you.

Kind regards,

Dave Morgan

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