Worthing Planning Consultants

Worthing includes the town centre, Durrington, and Goring-by-Sea. Green Belt is 0%, leaving planning focused on seaside towns, historic streets, and coastal development. Known for heritage buildings, seaside resorts, and market towns, planning supports residential, commercial, and conversion projects. We can advise and support projects across Worthing.

In the last year Worthing decided 563 applications which is well below the national average of 988. The approval rate was 93% (marginally above the national average of 88%) and 54% of applications were decided on time, (slightly below the national average of 59%). Stats updated March 2026 from gov. sources. See how Worthing performs relative to other LPAs in our LPA hub.

"We love helping clients win Planning Permission in Worthing"

Planning Applications in Worthing

Alongside acting as Planning Consultants we are ARB registered architects with 25+ years of experience. We use the following proven work stages to guide clients in Worthing through the planning process in order to maximise the potential of their development :

1. Stage 1: Site Appraisals & Planning Strategy Advice
2. Stage 2: Feasibility Studies & Concept Designs
3. Stage 3: Planning Application Packages
   • Architectural Drawing Packages
   • Planning Statements & Design and Access Statements
   • Coordination of Consultant Reports
   • Direct Liaison with Planning Officers
4. Stage 4: Technical Design
   • Discharge of Planning Conditions
   • Building Regulations and Construction Packages

Planning Services We Offer in Worthing

• Full Planning Applications: Commercial, new buildings, changes of use.
• Householder Planning Applications: Domestic extensions / garden structures.
• Listed Building Consent: Alterations / repairs to listed buildings.
• Conservation Area Consent: Developments within Conservation Areas.
• Lawful Development Certificates: Confirming existing / completed works are lawful.
• Validation Requirements: Gathering documentation to ensure applications are validated by Worthing LPA.

Design-Led Planning Advice in Worthing

We can review your site in Worthing and offer informed guidance on how proposals can be developed in order to maximise your chances of securing Planning Permission.