Melita South Strand East Preston BN16 1PN

Undecided EP/45/26/HH
Council
Date received
12 May 2026
Date validated
12 May 2026
Postcode
BN16 1PN

Description

Alteration to existing fenestration. Single storey side extension. Enlargement of existing garage dormers, alteration to existing garage fenestration. New car port.

Arun
Planning Authority Score
8.9/10
Excellent
#5 of 282 councils
Relevant to this application:
Householder decisions

Arun is one of the fastest councils in England for householder decisions, ranking #2 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%).

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%) #177 of 282
94%
Householder approved
Above avg (90%) #92 of 282
99%
Decided in 8 weeks
Above avg (64%) #2 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