Broadbridge Heath, West Sussex Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Broadbridge Heath, West Sussex.
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About Broadbridge Heath
Broadbridge Heath is a village and civil parish located in the Horsham district of West Sussex, England, approximately two miles west of Horsham's historic centre. The area has seen significant population growth in the early 21st century, driven by extensive housing developments, making it a crucial area for planning applications and future developments.
Population: 6,355 (2021) · Area: 2.2 km²
District: Horsham
Website: http://www.broadbridgeheath-pc.gov.uk/
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £440,418 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Horsham
- Parliamentary constituency: Horsham
- LSOA: Horsham 002G
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Broadbridge Heath.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Broadbridge Heath.
- 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 Broadbridge Heath based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
7 planning applications found near Broadbridge Heath.
- - Lower Broadbridge Farm Billingshurst Road Broadbridge Heath Horsham West Sussex RH12 3LR
Application to discharge the obligation under Schedule 3, Clause 3 of the legal agreement under appeal decision DC/25/1886 in relation to the submission of an Affordable Housing Scheme
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Horsham | Date: 2026-04-27
View full details - - Lower Broadbridge Farm Billingshurst Road Broadbridge Heath Horsham West Sussex RH12 3LR
Application to discharge the obligation under Schedule 3, Clause 1 of the legal agreement under appeal decision DC/25/1886 in relation to the submission of the Open Space Plan.
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Horsham | Date: 2026-04-27
View full details - - 19 Billingshurst Road Broadbridge Heath West Sussex RH12 3LB
Erection of a single storey rear extension, ground floor infill extension, and first floor infill extension. Installation of dormer windows to the front and rear elevations.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Horsham | Date: 2026-03-13
View full details - - 67 Shelley Drive Broadbridge Heath West Sussex RH12 3NU
Surgery to 2 x Oak
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Horsham | Date: 2026-03-10
View full details - - Public Open Space At Charrington Way Broadbridge Heath West Sussex RH12 3TL
Renewal / regeneration of a play and recreation area, including a larger MUGA with a sensory trail and wild walk with additional landscaping, existing fitness equipment to be re-purposed onto a hardst
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Horsham | Date: 2026-01-09
View full details - - 6 Pinewood Close Broadbridge Heath Horsham West Sussex RH12 3TP
Erection of a single storey rear extension.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Horsham | Date: 2025-09-04
View full details - - Amenity Land At Kingsmead Place Broadbridge Heath West Sussex RH12 3TA
Surgery to 2x Horse Chestnut
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Horsham | Date: 2023-06-22
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A brief summary of Broadbridge Heath in West Sussex
Broadbridge Heath is a village and civil parish located in the Horsham district of West Sussex, England, approximately two miles west of Horsham's historic centre. The area has seen significant population growth in the early 21st century, driven by extensive housing developments, making it a crucial area for planning applications and future developments. The settlement has a population of approximately 6,355 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Horsham district.
Broadbridge Heath covers an area of approximately 2.2 km². The surrounding landscape and character of the area play an important role in how planning applications are assessed by the local authority.
Property prices in Broadbridge Heath show an average sale price of £440,418, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Broadbridge Heath a particularly low-crime area.
Ecology & Nature Designations
The area around Broadbridge Heath includes 10 Ancient Woodland sites. These designations may affect planning decisions, as proposals near protected sites require environmental impact assessment and may face additional restrictions.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Broadbridge Heath planning applications can be searched by entering a local postcode above. Further local information can be found on the community website at http://www.broadbridgeheath-pc.gov.uk/. Results include full application details, decision status, and the ability to track applications over time and set planning alerts to help you monitor and review pending planning applications.
Planning Activity in Broadbridge Heath
In the last 24 months, 19 planning applications were submitted near Broadbridge Heath. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 83 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Broadbridge Heath may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
The average decision period of 83 days exceeds the 8-week target for minor applications but falls within the 13-week target for major schemes. Applicants should plan for approximately 12 weeks from submission to decision.
The most common application types near Broadbridge Heath were full planning applications (8), discharge of conditions (8), tree works (2). Full planning applications account for 42% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 3 large-scale (major) developments, 16 smaller schemes were submitted.
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Related Planning Guides
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