74 Old Fort Road Shoreham-by-sea West Sussex BN43 5HA Data via plota.co.uk

AWDM/0189/26 - Householder Application Approved

Proposal

External improvements to include the remodelling of front and rear dormer windows. Ridge line extended into half gable. Increased size of the existing rear dormer window and addition of white composite panelling to side of rear dormer. Ground floor front hipped end to be extended to gable end. New roof of natural slate (100mm thicker than the existing roof). Proposed flue to replace chimney. Glazed panels to existing balcony, increased size of eaves. New windows, front door and garage door and solar panels. Data via plota.co.uk

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Application progress

Received
17 Feb 2026
Validated
18 Feb 2026
Consultation
23 Feb 2026
Approved
19 May 2026

Approved on 19 May 2026 · Delegated Decision · Last checked 6 Jul 2026

Important details

Council
Worthing
Application type
Householder Application
Postcode
BN43 5HA
Received
17 Feb 2026
Validated
18 Feb 2026
Ward
Marine Adur
Case officer
Show
Target decision
15 Apr 2026
Decision
Application Permitted
Decision date
19 May 2026
Decision level
Delegated Decision
Applicant
Show
Agent
James Breckell Architects Ltd

Consultation & key dates

Alt. reference
PP-14700911
Neighbours
23 Feb 2026
Env. assessment
No
Worthing
Planning Authority Score
4/10
Below average
#194 of 296 councils
Relevant to this application:
Householder decisions

Worthing is slower than most councils at deciding householder applications, ranking #226 out of 296. Householder applications are slightly more likely to be approved here (94%) than the national average (90%).

Slower than most councils
for householder decisions
These figures are council-wide context, not a prediction for this application. View full council performance
Worthing decision performance
Based on MHCLG data, the year to March 2026
91%
Overall approval rate
Above avg (87%) #105 of 296
94%
Householder approved
Above avg (90%) #124 of 296
53%
Decided in 8 weeks
Below avg (63%) #226 of 296
44%
Extended time limit
Above avg (41%) #188 of 296
72%
Minor dwellings approved
39 decided (1-9 homes)
100%
Major dwellings approved
4 decided (10+ homes)
78%
Change of use approved
36 decided
573
Total decisions
54 refused in the year to March 2026