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

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