How many planning applications has Horsham District Council received?

Horsham District Council received 1,300 planning applications in the last 24 months. The approval rate is 88%.

How long does Horsham District Council take to decide planning applications?

Horsham District Council takes an average of 69 days to decide planning applications. The statutory target is 8 weeks (56 days) for householder and minor applications, and 13 weeks for major applications.

What is the planning approval rate for Horsham District Council?

Horsham District Council approves 88% of planning applications. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

How do I object to a planning application in Horsham District Council?

To object to a Horsham District Council planning application, you must submit your representation to Horsham District Council during the public consultation period — typically 21 days from the date the application was publicised. Planning Signal shows you the consultation deadline for each application and links directly to the Horsham District Council planning portal where objections can be submitted.

Can I appeal a Horsham District Council planning decision?

Yes. If Horsham District Council refuses your planning application, you can appeal to the Planning Inspectorate. 916 appeals were lodged against Horsham District Council decisions in the last 24 months, with a 27% success rate.

Horsham District Council Planning Applications

Q: How do I search Horsham District Council planning applications?

You can search Horsham District Council planning applications by postcode on Planning Signal. Enter any postcode in the Horsham District Council area to see all nearby applications, filter by type, and track decisions in real time.

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Region: South East

About Horsham District Council

Horsham District Council, located in West Sussex, oversees a diverse area that includes the town of Horsham and its surrounding rural villages, such as Southwater and Billingshurst. The district features scenic landscapes, with portions of the South Downs National Park and the High Weald Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. As of the 2021 census, Horsham District has a population of 147,487, making it a vibrant community for those interested in planning applications in this picturesque region.

Council Planning Features

Planning Applications - Browse all applications submitted to Horsham District Council, filterable by status, type, and size
Planning Activity Summary - Approval rates, average decision times, and application type distribution for Horsham District Council
Keyword Scorecard - See how often applications in Horsham District Council mention key planning constraints like heritage, flood risk, and environmental concerns
Council Boundary Map - Interactive map showing the council boundary and application locations
Full Details - View complete application details, dates and decision status

Council Insights

Property Prices

Average property sale price: £445,418 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

Admin district: Arun
Parliamentary constituency: Arundel and South Downs
LSOA: Arun 001B

Crime Statistics

17 crimes reported in 2026-05.

Crime Breakdown

anti-social-behaviour: 5
criminal-damage-arson: 4
other-theft: 3
public-order: 2
possession-of-weapons: 1
shoplifting: 1
violent-crime: 1

Keyword Scorecard

Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications in Horsham District Council.

Ecology & Wildlife Constraints (keywords: bats, bat survey, bat roost, great crested newt, GCN...)
Trees & Landscape (keywords: tree preservation order, TPO, arboricultural, tree survey, root protection area...)
Flood & Drainage (keywords: flood zone 2, flood zone 3, flood risk assessment, FRA, surface water...)
Heritage & Conservation (keywords: listed building, grade II, grade II*, grade I, conservation area...)
Green Belt (keywords: green belt, inappropriate development, very special circumstances, openness)
Highways & Access (keywords: visibility splays, highway authority objection, access arrangement, parking provision, transport statement...)
Refusal & Risk Indicators (keywords: refusal, delegated refusal, appeal dismissed, overdevelopment, character and appearance...)
Planning Process & Appeals (keywords: appeal lodged, appeal allowed, appeal dismissed, public inquiry, inspector)

Planning Activity Summary

Approval rates, average decision times, and application type distribution for Horsham District Council based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Towns and villages in Horsham District Council

501 towns and villages. Click any town to search for planning applications nearby.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings in the Horsham District Council area.

A brief summary of Horsham District Council

The average property sale price in the Horsham District Council area is £445,418, based on 50 recent transactions.

There were 17 crimes reported in the Horsham District Council area during the most recent period, a moderate level broadly in line with similar areas.

Conservation Areas

There are 27 designated conservation areas within the Horsham District Council area. Planning applications within or near these areas are subject to additional scrutiny to preserve architectural and historic character. Permitted development rights may be restricted.

Conservation areas include: Cowfold, Blackstone, Shipley, West Grinstead, Crabtree, Rusper, Rudgwick, Slinfold, Warnham, Itchingfield, and 17 more.

Ecology & Nature Designations

The Horsham District Council area includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Arundel Park SSSI; 20 Ancient Woodland sites; 1 National Parks: SOUTH DOWNS. These designations may affect planning decisions, as proposals near protected sites require environmental impact assessment and may face additional restrictions.

The council area encompasses 501 towns and villages, including Arundel, Billingshurst, Bognor Regis, Burgess Hill, Chichester and Crawley. Planning applications across these communities can be searched using the postcode search above.

Search Horsham District Council Planning Applications

Planning Signal provides a free, fast planning search for Horsham District Council. Use the postcode search above to find planning applications near any address in the Horsham District Council area. Unlike the official Horsham District Council planning portal, Planning Signal lets you save searches, watch individual applications, and receive email alerts when decisions are made or new applications are submitted nearby.

Whether you're a resident checking Horsham District Council planning applications near your home, a homeowner tracking your own application, or a property professional monitoring the local market, Planning Signal gives you the tools to stay informed about planning and development across Horsham District Council.

Planning Activity

In the last 24 months, 1,300 planning applications Horsham District Council received. Of these, 88% were approved, with an average decision time of 69 days.

This is slightly above the national average of approximately 87%, indicating a broadly favourable planning environment in Horsham District Council.

At 69 days on average, decisions in Horsham District Council slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.

The most common application types in Horsham District Council were full planning applications (421), discharge of conditions (357), outline applications (161). Full planning applications account for 32% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

In terms of development scale, 23 large-scale (major) developments, 21 medium-scale applications, 1,256 smaller schemes were submitted. The high volume of major applications indicates significant development pressure in the area, which may interest property developers and investors.

916 planning appeals were lodged against Horsham District Council decisions, of which 220 were allowed and 581 were dismissed (27% success rate).

Application Outcomes

Approved: 527 applications
Refused: 57 applications
Withdrawn: 14 applications
Awaiting decision: 702 applications

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