Little Twittens Recreation Ground Sea Lane Ferring BN12 5DY

Undecided FG/6/26/PL
Council
Date received
26 Jan 2026
Date validated
26 Jan 2026
Postcode
BN12 5DY

Description

Installation of a new double non turf cricket training strip (astro wicket) within the existing playing field, replacing astro surface with a new ECB approved synthetic surface, reorientation from east-west to south-north for improved safety and usability, new wicket will be installed on a dynamic aggregate base using the Notts Sport Envelope System with a NottsGrass Ultra surface, the strip will be slightly extended to ensure bowlers land on the synthetic surface rather than grass, preventing damage to the outfield and improving safety of players and walkers using the field alike. This application is in CIL Zone 4 (Zero Rated) as other development.

8.8/10
Planning Authority Score
#4 of 282

Arun is one of the fastest councils in England for householder decisions, ranking #7 out of 282. 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%).

Arun decision performance
Based on MHCLG data, 2025
86%
Overall approval rate
Below avg (87%) #177 of 282
94%
Householder approved
Above avg (90%) #92 of 282
105%
Decided in 8 weeks
Above avg (71%) #7 of 282
10%
Extended time limit
Below avg (40%) #3 of 282
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