Planning Appeals in Worthing Borough Council
Worthing Borough Council has had 181 planning appeal decisions recorded, with a 26% success rate (appeals allowed or part-allowed). Data spans from 2016 to 2026.
Total Appeals
181
Success Rate
24%
Allowed, of decided appeals
Appeals Allowed
38
of 156 decided
Appeals Dismissed
114
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Across 156 decided appeals, Worthing Borough Council allows 24% — versus 30% nationally.
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| Appeal Type | Count | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Prior Approval | 27 | 14.9% |
| Full Planning | 20 | 11.0% |
| Minor Commercial | 12 | 6.6% |
| Outline Planning | 3 | 1.7% |
| Hearing | 1 | 0.6% |
| Commercial | 1 | 0.6% |
About this data
This page shows aggregate statistics for planning appeals handled by Worthing Borough Council. Data is sourced from the Planning Inspectorate (PINS) and the Directorate for Planning and Environmental Appeals (DPEA). Success rate is calculated as the proportion of decided appeals (excluding withdrawn, invalid, or pending cases) that were allowed or part-allowed. Statistics are updated daily.
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