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House prices in Horsham District Council: average £441,654, +0.7% over 12 months (UK House Price Index, July 2026)

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Frequently asked questions

How many planning applications has Horsham District Council received?
Horsham District Council received 2,790 planning applications in the last 24 months. The approval rate is 89%.
How long does Horsham District Council take to decide 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 89% of planning applications, against 87% nationally.
How do I object to a planning application in Horsham District Council?
Submit your representation to Horsham District Council during the public consultation period, typically 21 days from when the application was publicised. Planning Signal shows the consultation deadline for each application and links directly to the Horsham District Council planning portal.
Can I appeal a Horsham District Council planning decision?
Yes. If Horsham District Council refuses your 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.

Planning data sourced from Horsham District Council planning portal · Statistics based on the last 24 months

About Horsham District Council Planning Authority

Track every planning application and planning permission decision in the Horsham District Council area. View live status, browse proposals by postcode, and get free email alerts for new developments. Updated daily from the council planning portal.

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.

The council area encompasses 123 towns and villages, including Billingshurst and Horsham. Use the planning application search above to find proposals across these communities by postcode.

In the last 24 months, Horsham District Council received 2,790 planning applications. Of these, 89% were approved, with an average decision time of 69 days.

The most common types were full planning applications (535), discharge of conditions (413), outline applications (222). 31 large-scale developments were submitted during this period.

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

Residents and developers can search all planning permission and permitted development applications for Horsham District Council above. To comment or object to a live application, visit the Horsham District Council planning portal directly. Planning Signal links to the original submission for every application listed.