Ashfold Crossways, West Sussex Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Ashfold Crossways, West Sussex.
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About Ashfold Crossways
Lower Beeding is a picturesque village and civil parish in the Horsham District of West Sussex, located just 3.5 miles southeast of Horsham. It is strategically positioned along the B2110, B2115, and A281 roads, with its focal points being Holy Trinity Church and The Plough public house. The surrounding hamlets, including Ashfold Crossways and Plummer's Plain, contribute to the area's charm, while a notable spring at Plummer's Plain marks the official source of the River Ouse, which flows to Newhaven. This vibrant community offers various planning opportunities, making it an attractive area for development and investment.
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £423,370 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Horsham
- Parliamentary constituency: Horsham
- LSOA: Horsham 001B
Crime Statistics
1 crimes reported in 2026-03.
Crime Breakdown
- criminal-damage-arson: 1
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Ashfold Crossways.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Ashfold Crossways.
- 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 Ashfold Crossways based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
2 planning applications found near Ashfold Crossways.
- - High Beech Farm Hammerpond Road Plummers Plain West Sussex RH13 6PE
Demolition of existing stables and erection of a new 'Livestock' barn, and construction of a new gravel road.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Horsham | Date: 2026-03-16
View full details - - Long House Handford Way Plummers Plain West Sussex RH13 6PD
Conversion of an open sided car port (which forms part of an existing single storey flat roofed annexe) to an enclosed garage. (Lawful Development Certificate - Proposed).
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Horsham | Date: 2026-02-16
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A brief summary of Ashfold Crossways in West Sussex
Lower Beeding is a picturesque village and civil parish in the Horsham District of West Sussex, located just 3.5 miles southeast of Horsham. It is strategically positioned along the B2110, B2115, and A281 roads, with its focal points being Holy Trinity Church and The Plough public house. The surrounding hamlets, including Ashfold Crossways and Plummer's Plain, contribute to the area's charm, while a notable spring at Plummer's Plain marks the official source of the River Ouse, which flows to Newhaven. This vibrant community offers various planning opportunities, making it an attractive area for development and investment.
Property prices in Ashfold Crossways show an average sale price of £423,370, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.
Neighbourhood safety in Ashfold Crossways is generally good, with just 1 crimes reported in the most recent period.
Ecology & Nature Designations
The area around Ashfold Crossways includes 20 Ancient Woodland sites; 1 Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB): High Weald. These designations may affect planning decisions, as proposals near protected sites require environmental impact assessment and may face additional restrictions.
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Planning Activity in Ashfold Crossways
In the last 24 months, 4 planning applications were submitted near Ashfold Crossways. Of these, 0% were approved, with an average decision time of 49 days.
This is below the national average of approximately 87%, which may reflect stricter local policies, sensitivity of the area, or higher levels of speculative applications. Pre-application advice is particularly worthwhile near Ashfold Crossways.
The average decision time of 49 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Ashfold Crossways were outline applications (2), full planning applications (1), discharge of conditions (1).
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Related Planning Guides
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- What Is Permitted Development? — Permitted development rights allow certain building works and changes of use without the need to apply for planning permission.
- How Long Does Planning Permission Take? — Typical timelines for planning permission decisions in the UK, from submission to approval, and what can cause delays.