Change of use applications in Worthing

There were 46 change of use applications in Worthing in the last 12 months. 13 involve HMOs. Of the 37 decided so far, 30 were approved. Change of use covers conversions between planning use classes: shops to flats, offices to homes, houses to HMOs or care homes.

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19 Oct 2026 Registered AWDM/1194/26

32 Montague Street Worthing West Sussex BN11 3HA

Change of use of upper floors from commercial (Use Class E) to two residential flats (Use Class C3) with widened ground floor entrance and rooflights

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14 Oct 2026 Registered AWDM/1162/26

Fitzroy Lodge 2 - 4 Windsor Road Worthing West Sussex BN11 2LX

Change of use of care home (Use Class C2) to larger House in Multiple Occupation (Sui Generis) with 25 bedrooms.

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28 Sept 2026 Registered AWDM/1131/26

25 - 27 Montague Street Worthing West Sussex BN11 3BE

Change of use of upper floors from commercial (Class E) to 6 No. residential flats; shopfront alterations to create a new entrance; and insertion of r...

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20 Aug 2026 Approved 1 Oct AWDM/0956/26

19 Cumberland Avenue Worthing West Sussex BN12 6JX

Removal of existing conservatory, construction of single-storey rear extension with rooflight above, partial conversion of garage to habitable space a...

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Frequently asked questions

Do you need planning permission to run an HMO?
A small HMO (3-6 unrelated tenants, Class C4) usually doesn't need planning permission unless the area has an Article 4 direction. Larger HMOs (7+ tenants, 'sui generis') almost always need a full planning application.
What is Class E in planning?
Class E is the flexible commercial use class introduced in September 2020. It covers shops, offices, cafes, restaurants, gyms, clinics, nurseries and light industry. You can change uses freely within Class E without planning permission.
Can you convert offices to flats without planning permission?
Class MA permitted development rights let you convert Class E premises (including offices) to residential (Class C3) via a prior-approval application rather than full planning permission. Limits apply: max 1,500m², not in conservation areas or AONBs without additional consent.
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Other application types in Worthing

Licensed HMOs in Worthing186 active licencesLicensed premises in Worthing395 licensed premisesPlanned new homes in Worthing39 in 12 monthsHouse extensions in Worthing385 in 12 monthsDemolition plans in Worthing47 in 12 monthsChange of Use in EnglandAll councils

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