Coates, West Sussex Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Coates, West Sussex.
West Sussex · England · settlement
Planning applications in Coates are administered by Horsham District Council. View the full Horsham District Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Coates
Coates is a quaint downland village located in the civil parish of Fittleworth within the Chichester district of West Sussex. Situated just one mile southwest of Fittleworth and four miles southeast of Petworth, Coates is bordered to the north by the Rother Navigation. Once a standalone parish, Coates was merged with Fittleworth in 1933, and its population was recorded at 70 during the 1931 census, making it a small yet distinctive area for potential planning developments.
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £580,310 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Horsham
- Parliamentary constituency: Arundel and South Downs
- LSOA: Horsham 012A
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Coates.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Coates.
- 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 Coates based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
3 planning applications found near Coates.
- - Coates Manor Coates Lane Fittleworth West Sussex RH20 1ES
Notification of intention to crown thin by 20% and reduce 5 no. of lower branches at 6m (above ground level) on South sector by 1.5-2m (impeding service line) on 1 no. Copper Beech tree (T1), Crown re
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: South Downs | Date: 2025-11-17
View full details - - Coates Farmhouse Coates Lane Fittleworth West Sussex RH20 1ES
Extension and conversion of existing outbuilding to form ancillary residential accommodation, with associated fenestration changes.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: South Downs | Date: 2025-10-31
View full details - - Pump House Barn Coates Lane Fittleworth West Sussex RH20 1ES
Retrospective (Section 73a) application for the change of use of agricultural land for an external area in association with a children's nursery.
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Full | Council: South Downs | Date: 2024-04-19
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A brief summary of Coates in West Sussex
Coates is a quaint downland village located in the civil parish of Fittleworth within the Chichester district of West Sussex. Situated just one mile southwest of Fittleworth and four miles southeast of Petworth, Coates is bordered to the north by the Rother Navigation. Once a standalone parish, Coates was merged with Fittleworth in 1933, and its population was recorded at 70 during the 1931 census, making it a small yet distinctive area for potential planning developments.
Property prices in Coates show an average sale price of £580,310, 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 Coates a particularly low-crime area.
Coates has one conservation area within its boundaries: Coates. 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 Coates includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Coates Castle SSSI; 18 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.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Coates planning applications can be searched by entering a local postcode above. 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 Coates
In the last 24 months, 4 planning applications were submitted near Coates. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 52 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Coates may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
The average decision time of 52 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Coates were full planning applications (1), listed building and heritage (1), tree works (1). Full planning applications account for 25% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
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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.