Barns Green, West Sussex Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Barns Green, West Sussex.
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About Barns Green
Barns Green is a charming village located in the Horsham district of West Sussex, England, situated approximately 2.5 miles north of Billingshurst along the Billingshurst to Itchingfield road. This village is part of the Itchingfield parish and is nestled among smaller communities, including Brooks Green, Dragons Green, and Bashurst Hill, making it a key area for potential planning applications and local developments.
District: Itchingfield
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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 010A
Crime Statistics
8 crimes reported in 2026-03.
Crime Breakdown
- vehicle-crime: 3
- violent-crime: 3
- anti-social-behaviour: 1
- other-crime: 1
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Barns Green.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Barns Green.
- 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 Barns Green based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
3 planning applications found near Barns Green.
- - Muntham House School Muntham Drive Barns Green West Sussex RH13 0NJ
Erection of a single storey modular building for permanent educational use within the schools existing curtilage. (Lawful Development Certificate - Proposed).
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Horsham | Date: 2026-02-05
View full details - - Muntham Home Farm Muntham Drive Barns Green West Sussex RH13 0NH
Conversion of a two storey brick barn and part of an adjoining portal frame agricultural barn into 1no. dwelling with associated landscaping and parking.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Horsham | Date: 2026-01-26
View full details - - 3 Bramble Close Barns Green West Sussex RH13 0AW
Surgery to 2x Oak
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Horsham | Date: 2025-09-17
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A brief summary of Barns Green in West Sussex
Barns Green is a charming village located in the Horsham district of West Sussex, England, situated approximately 2.5 miles north of Billingshurst along the Billingshurst to Itchingfield road. This village is part of the Itchingfield parish and is nestled among smaller communities, including Brooks Green, Dragons Green, and Bashurst Hill, making it a key area for potential planning applications and local developments. It sits within the Itchingfield district.
Property prices in Barns Green show an average sale price of £423,370, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.
There were 8 crimes reported in the Barns Green area during the most recent period, a moderate level that is broadly in line with similar-sized settlements.
Barns Green has one conservation area within its boundaries: Itchingfield. Planning applications within or near this conservation area are subject to additional scrutiny to preserve the architectural and historic character of the area. Homeowners and developers should be aware that permitted development rights may be restricted.
Ecology & Nature Designations
The area around Barns Green includes 20 Ancient Woodland sites. 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 Barns Green
In the last 24 months, 10 planning applications were submitted near Barns Green. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 48 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Barns Green may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
The average decision time of 48 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Barns Green were full planning applications (6), outline applications (2), tree works (1). Full planning applications account for 60% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 1 medium-scale application, 9 smaller schemes were submitted.
Nearby Towns
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Related Planning Guides
- What Is Planning Permission in the UK? — Planning permission is the formal approval you need from your local council before making certain changes to a building or piece of land.
- 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.