Church Of St Mary De Haura Church Street Shoreham-by-sea West Sussex

Registered AWDM/0180/26
Council
Date received
16 Feb 2026
Date validated
18 Feb 2026
Postcode
BN43 5ZD

Description

Replacement of doors to the south transept, installation of a post externally within the grounds of the church to mount a button to automate the doors, installation of below ground drainage to facilitate installation of WC facilities

Worthing
Planning Authority Score
4/10
Below average
#194 of 282 councils
Relevant to this application:
Householder decisions

Worthing is slower than most councils at deciding householder applications, ranking #229 out of 282. 46% of applications have the time limit extended, above the 40% national average. Householder applications are slightly more likely to be approved here (95%) than the national average (90%).

Slower than most councils
for householder decisions
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Worthing decision performance
Based on MHCLG data, 2025
93%
Overall approval rate
Above avg (87%) #74 of 282
95%
Householder approved
Above avg (90%) #91 of 282
51%
Decided in 8 weeks
Below avg (64%) #229 of 282
46%
Extended time limit
Above avg (40%) #192 of 282
76%
Minor dwellings approved
34 decided (1-9 homes)
100%
Major dwellings approved
3 decided (10+ homes)
78%
Change of use approved
32 decided
563
Total decisions
38 refused in 2025