Land at West Barn Old Dairy Lane Norton PO20 3AF Data via plota.co.uk

Undecided AL/20/26/PL
Council
Date received
23 Mar 2026
Date validated
23 Mar 2026
Postcode
PO20 3AF

Description

Demolition of existing tennis court and erection of a commercial building (within Use Class E(g), parking, landscaping and other associated works (resubmission following AL/107/25/PL). This application is a Departure from the Development Plan, may affect the character and appearance of the Norton Lane, Norton Conservation Area and is in CIL Zone 3 (Zero Rated) as other development. Data via plota.co.uk

Arun
Planning Authority Score
8.9/10
Excellent
#4 of 296 councils
Relevant to this application:
Householder decisions

Arun is one of the fastest councils in England for householder decisions, ranking #2 out of 296. Only 12% of applications have the time limit extended, well below the 41% national average - the council usually decides on time. Householder applications are slightly more likely to be approved here (94%) than the national average (90%).

Among the fastest councils in England
for householder decisions
These figures are council-wide context, not a prediction for this application. View full council performance
Arun decision performance
Based on MHCLG data, the year to March 2026
86%
Overall approval rate
Below avg (87%) #187 of 296
94%
Householder approved
Above avg (90%) #97 of 296
99%
Decided in 8 weeks
Above avg (63%) #2 of 296
12%
Extended time limit
Below avg (41%) #4 of 296
45%
Minor dwellings approved
66 decided (1-9 homes)
75%
Major dwellings approved
20 decided (10+ homes)
86%
Change of use approved
35 decided
794
Total decisions
113 refused in the year to March 2026