Recreation Ground Old Barn Way Southwick West Sussex

Pending AWDM/0448/26
Council
Date received
13 Apr 2026
Date validated
14 Apr 2026
Postcode
BN42 4NS

Description

Application to Vary Conditions 1 (Approved Plans), 22 (levels) and 26 (surface water drainage) of previously approved AWDM/1217/23. Amendments: Repositioning of pitch; reduction in clubhouse size and alterations including relocation of main entrance; formation levels change and two new access ramps; amended surface water drainage strategy incorporating new soakaway design based on perimeter-only infiltration. ORIGINAL DESCRIPTION: Redevelopment of the Former Southwick Football Club, comprising the replacement of existing turf pitch with 3G pitch and replacement floodlights, demolition of existing clubhouse and erection of replacement Sports Hub Building, erection of spectator stand along with other ancillary infrastructure.

Worthing
Planning Authority Score
4/10
Below average
#200 of 292 councils
Relevant to this application:
Householder decisions

Worthing is slower than most councils at deciding householder applications, ranking #236 out of 292. 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 292
95%
Householder approved
Above avg (90%) #93 of 292
51%
Decided in 8 weeks
Below avg (64%) #236 of 292
46%
Extended time limit
Above avg (40%) #199 of 292
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