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Yes. PlanPost monitors all 5 towns and built-up areas across West Sussex every day, picking up new planning applications within 24 hours of submission.

Which councils handle planning in West Sussex?

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.

620 live applicationsMostly Extensions (268)Updated this morning

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Grand AvenueBN15

New

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

ExtensionLoftFront ExtensionDormerLoft Conversion

2 days ago6 Oct

Sea LaneBN12

New

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

ExtensionSingle StoreyTwo StoreyRear Extension

2 days ago6 Oct

St Wilfreds RoadBN14

New

Single storey rear extension

ExtensionSingle StoreyRear Extension

3 days ago5 Oct

The Cottage Heene PlaceBN11

New

Single storey rear extension to replace existing conservatory.

ExtensionSingle StoreyRear ExtensionConservatory

6 days ago2 Oct

Upper Kingston LaneBN43

New

Single storey front extension

ExtensionSingle StoreyFront Extension

6 days ago2 Oct

Orchard AvenueBN14

New

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

ExtensionSingle StoreySide ExtensionCarport

6 days ago2 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

The CrescentBN15

Proposed single storey rear extension

ExtensionSingle StoreyRear Extension

1 week ago29 Sept

Meadowside WalkPO20

Single storey rear extension.

ExtensionSingle StoreyRear Extension

1 week ago29 Sept

Ruston ParkBN16

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

ExtensionLoftSingle StoreyRear ExtensionLoft Conversion

1 week ago29 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

1 week ago28 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

1 week ago28 Sept

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Walders RoadBN16

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

ExtensionSingle StoreyRear Extension

1 week ago28 Sept

Meadow WayBN12

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

ExtensionSingle StoreyTwo StoreyRear Extension

1 week ago28 Sept

Ifield RoadRH11

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

ExtensionSingle StoreyTwo StoreyRear Extension

1 week ago28 Sept

New Barn LanePO22

Rear/Side extension with alterations to fenestrations and associated works.

ExtensionSide Extension

1 week 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

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

Crescent RoadPO21

Lawful development certificate for a proposed rear dormer roof extension.

LoftDormer

2 weeks ago23 Sept

Penn CloseRH11

Certificate of Lawfulness for proposed conversion of loft to habitable space

LoftConversionHabitable Space Conversion

2 weeks ago23 Sept

West StreetBN11

Listed Building Consent for demolition of existing rear extension and construction of new single storey rear extension.

HeritageExtensionSingle StoreyRear ExtensionDemolition

2 weeks ago23 Sept

West StreetBN11

Demolition of existing rear extension and construction of new single storey rear extension.

ExtensionSingle StoreyRear ExtensionDemolition

2 weeks ago23 Sept

London RoadPO21

Single storey flat roof extension to the rear of property, including installation of external associated air conditioning plant and smoking shelter to existing yard area. Is in CIL Zone 4 (Zero Rated…

LoftSingle StoreyFlat Roof

2 weeks ago23 Sept

Golden AvenueBN16

Proposed first floor rear extension built above existing ground floor footprint, including the removal of the existing chimney.

ExtensionRear ExtensionFirst Floor ExtensionChimney

2 weeks ago23 Sept

Sea WayPO22

Single-storey front, side and rear extensions, alterations to existing roof terrace, replacement windows and doors, new solar panels, external alterations and associated works.

ExtensionSingle StoreyRear ExtensionReplacement Windows

2 weeks ago22 Sept

Little CrabtreeRH11

Erection of part single/part double storey rear extension following demolition of existing conservatory.

ExtensionTwo StoreyPart Single/Part Two StoreyRear Extension

2 weeks ago22 Sept

Seaton CloseBN17

Lawful development certificate for the proposed demolition and erection of a single storey side extension.

ExtensionSingle StoreySide ExtensionDemolition

2 weeks ago22 Sept

Kents Dairy Cottages Brookpit LaneBN17

Erection of single storey detached greenhouse to rear. (This application may affect the setting of a listed building).

New BuildSingle StoreyGreenhouseListed Building

2 weeks ago21 Sept

Kents Dairy Cottages Brookpit LaneBN17

Listed building consent for erection of single storey detached greenhouse to rear.

HeritageNew BuildSingle StoreyGreenhouseListed Building

2 weeks ago21 Sept

Older Hill Kennels Linch RoadGU29

Proposed single storey rear extension.

ExtensionSingle StoreyRear Extension

2 weeks ago21 Sept

The Cottage Heene PlaceBN11

Application for Certificate of Lawfulness for proposed single storey rear extension.

ExtensionSingle StoreyRear Extension

2 weeks ago18 Sept

The Layne Elmer Middleton-on-seaPO22

Proposed two storey rear extension, side extension and side dormers.

ExtensionLoftTwo StoreyRear ExtensionSide Extension

2 weeks ago18 Sept

Salvington GardensBN13

Application for Certificate of Lawfulness for hip to (East) side gable roof extension and rear (North) dormer

LoftDormer

2 weeks ago18 Sept

Harwood Cemetery LanePO10

Proposed lawful development - single storey rear extension to replace existing conservatory.

ExtensionSingle StoreyRear ExtensionConservatory

2 weeks ago18 Sept

Denchers PlatRH11

Prior notification for the demolition of the existing conservatory and erection of single storey rear extension with 2 roof windows, which would extend beyond the rear wall of the original house by 6…

ExtensionSingle StoreyRear ExtensionConservatory

3 weeks ago17 Sept

Hollandsfield Lodge Downs RoadPO18

Proposed detached garage and home workshop.

Outbuilding

3 weeks ago17 Sept

The Hard Elmer Middleton-on-seaPO22

First floor extension and increase in ridge height to facilitate the creation of first floor, new porch canopy and replacement of chimney with metal stove flue.

ExtensionFirst Floor ExtensionPorchCanopy

3 weeks ago17 Sept

Westerley Ham Manor WayBN16

Proposed rear orangery, following removal of existing conservatory.

ExtensionConservatoryOrangery

3 weeks ago17 Sept

Clarendon RoadBN43

First floor rear extension

ExtensionRear ExtensionFirst Floor Extension

3 weeks ago17 Sept

The Brambles Aldingbourne DrivePO18

Change use of existing barns to provide ancillary residential accommodation and studio in connection with Crockerhill House with internal and external alterations.

HeritageExternal Alterations

3 weeks ago16 Sept

Old Monks HousePO18

Ground floor extension and reconfiguration of roof void with associated parking.

ExtensionGround Floor Extension

3 weeks ago16 Sept

Cokeham RoadBN15

Single storey front extension to existing garden 'granny' annex.

ExtensionOutbuildingSingle StoreyFront ExtensionAnnex/Annexe

3 weeks ago16 Sept

Buckswood DriveRH11

Erection of ground floor side and rear extension and conversion of garage to habitable space. Insertion of bay window on front elevation. Erection of first floor and roof extension including the inse…

ExtensionLoftConversionRear ExtensionGround Floor ExtensionNew/Detached Garage

3 weeks ago16 Sept

Furze RoadBN13

Single storey rear extension

ExtensionSingle StoreyRear Extension

3 weeks ago16 Sept

Coombe RiseBN14

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 heig…

ExtensionSingle StoreyPrior Approval

3 weeks ago16 Sept

St Pancras Chichester West SussexPO19

Internal alterations and painting of front windows and doors.

HeritageInternal AlterationsWindows & Doors

3 weeks ago16 Sept

Boxgrove Worthing West SussexBN12

Proposed two storey extension

ExtensionTwo Storey

3 weeks ago15 Sept

12-month application volume

West Sussex sees between 164 and 313 planning applications per month (averaging 271); 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

268

Heritage

New builds

Loft conversions

Outbuildings

Conversions

Applications · 90d

620

vs 827 prior quarter

Approval rate

85%

143 decided

Biggest category

Extensions

268 apps

vs prior 90d

-25%

The three busiest councils in West Sussex right now are Arun (752 apps in the last 90 days), Adur and Worthing (727) and Chichester (588). Between them, that's about 333% 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

Render Cladding100%
Internal Alterations100%
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%
Dormer100%
Habitable Space100%

Towns we cover in West Sussex

5 towns, ordered by population.

Worthing109,120 residents · 139 apps 90d Crawley106,597 residents · 92 apps 90d Bognor Regis63,885 residents · 52 apps 90d Littlehampton58,357 residents · 43 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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