Tennis court, Avisford Park Hotel Yapton Lane Walberton BN18 0LS Data via plota.co.uk

ApproveConditionally WA/107/25/PL
Council
Date received
5 Jan 2026
Date validated
5 Jan 2026
Postcode
BN18 0LS

Description

Installation and operation of ground mounted solar array with 308 panels, associated batteries and inverters and connection into existing building including extension of wire mesh fence. This application is a Departure from the Development Plan, may affect the setting of a listed building and is in CIL Zone 3 (Zero Rated) as other development. Data via plota.co.uk

Arun
Planning Authority Score
8.9/10
Excellent
#6 of 292 councils
Relevant to this application:
Householder decisions

Arun is one of the fastest councils in England for householder decisions, ranking #2 out of 292. Only 10% of applications have the time limit extended, well below the 40% 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, 2025
86%
Overall approval rate
Below avg (87%) #184 of 292
94%
Householder approved
Above avg (90%) #94 of 292
99%
Decided in 8 weeks
Above avg (64%) #2 of 292
10%
Extended time limit
Below avg (40%) #3 of 292
51%
Minor dwellings approved
68 decided (1-9 homes)
65%
Major dwellings approved
20 decided (10+ homes)
82%
Change of use approved
33 decided
784
Total decisions
113 refused in 2025