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Planning in Coldwaltham

Approved
91%
21 of 21 decided
Decision time
about 8 weeks
on average

Applications within 1 km of the centre of Coldwaltham in the last 24 months, from Horsham District Council's planning register.

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Around Coldwaltham

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About Coldwaltham

Coldwaltham is a charming village and civil parish situated in the Horsham District of West Sussex, England. Divided by the A29 road, it is approximately 2.4 miles southwest of Pulborough, which offers a railway station on the Arun Valley Line and bus services to Worthing. With a population that includes the nearby village of Hardham and the hamlet of Watersfield, Coldwaltham is conveniently located about a 30-minute drive from Gatwick Airport, making it a potential area of interest for planning applications and development projects. The settlement has a population of approximately 925 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Horsham district.

Coldwaltham covers an area of approximately 8.9 km². The surrounding landscape and character of the area play an important role in how planning applications are assessed by the local authority.

There are currently no active flood warnings for the Coldwaltham area, indicating a relatively low flood risk at present. This is a positive factor for both existing residents and those considering property purchases or new developments.

In terms of safety, there were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period (September 2026). This makes Coldwaltham a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.

The area around Coldwaltham has 18 nature designations nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Coldwaltham 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.

To comment on or object to a planning application near Coldwaltham, open it in the list above: each one links to the council's own page for it and shows any comment deadline.

In the last 24 months, 37 planning applications were submitted near Coldwaltham. Of these, 91% were approved, with an average decision time of 57 days.

The most common types were full planning applications (14), discharge of conditions (9), listed building and heritage (4).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Coldwaltham?
In the last 24 months, 37 planning applications were submitted near Coldwaltham. The approval rate is 91%.
How long do planning decisions take near Coldwaltham?
The average planning decision time near Coldwaltham is 57 days. The statutory target is 8 weeks (56 days) for minor applications and 13 weeks for major applications.
What is the planning approval rate near Coldwaltham?
The planning approval rate near Coldwaltham is 91%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.
What types of planning applications are most common near Coldwaltham?
The most common type of planning application near Coldwaltham is full planning applications, with 14 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Coldwaltham?
You can search and track planning applications near Coldwaltham on Planning Signal. Create a free account to save searches, watch specific applications, and receive email alerts when new plans are submitted nearby.