Recreation Ground Old Barn Way Southwick West Sussex

Registered AWDM/0448/26
Council
Date received
13 Apr 2026
Date validated
14 Apr 2026

Description

Application to Vary Conditions 1 (Approved Plans), 22 (levels) and 26 (surface water drainage) of previously approved AWDM/1217/23. Amendments: Repositioning of pitch; reduction in clubhouse size and alterations including relocation of main entrance; formation levels change and two new access ramps; amended surface water drainage strategy incorporating new soakaway design based on perimeter-only infiltration. ORIGINAL DESCRIPTION: Redevelopment of the Former Southwick Football Club, comprising the replacement of existing turf pitch with 3G pitch and replacement floodlights, demolition of existing clubhouse and erection of replacement Sports Hub Building, erection of spectator stand along with other ancillary infrastructure.

3.9/10
Planning Authority Score
#198 of 282

Worthing is slower than most councils at deciding householder applications, ranking #236 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%).

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
53%
Decided in 8 weeks
Below avg (71%) #236 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