Colgate, West Sussex Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Colgate, West Sussex.
West Sussex · England · settlement
About Colgate
Colgate is a quaint village and civil parish located in the Horsham district of West Sussex, approximately four miles northeast of Horsham. Its rural setting and close-knit community make it a notable area for local planning applications, reflecting the village's development and preservation efforts.
Population: 3,725 (2021) · Area: 22.4 km²
District: Horsham
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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 011D
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Colgate.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Colgate.
- 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 Colgate based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
4 planning applications found near Colgate.
- - 2 Forest Cottages Forest Road Colgate West Sussex RH12 4SZ
Enlargement of existing outbuilding through provision of first floor and new roof with dormer window and rooflights.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Horsham | Date: 2026-04-23
View full details - - Land To The Northwest of Coach House Blackhouse Road Colgate Horsham West Sussex RH13 6HS
Erection of a single storey (self-build) dwellinghouse.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Horsham | Date: 2026-03-09
View full details - - Wellsprings Blackhouse Road Colgate West Sussex RH13 6HS
Demolition of existing conservatory and erection of a single storey rear extension, erection of a new garage and conversion of integral garage into habitable living space.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Horsham | Date: 2026-02-09
View full details - - High Bisham Springfield Lane Colgate West Sussex RH12 4TA
Conversion of garage into habitable living space with alterations to fenestration.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Horsham | Date: 2026-01-19
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A brief summary of Colgate in West Sussex
Colgate is a quaint village and civil parish located in the Horsham district of West Sussex, approximately four miles northeast of Horsham. Its rural setting and close-knit community make it a notable area for local planning applications, reflecting the village's development and preservation efforts. The settlement has a population of approximately 3,725 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Horsham district.
Colgate covers an area of approximately 22.4 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 Colgate 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 Colgate a particularly low-crime area.
Ecology & Nature Designations
The area around Colgate includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Buchan Hill Ponds SSSI; 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.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Colgate 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 Colgate
In the last 24 months, 7 planning applications were submitted near Colgate. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 40 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Colgate may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
The average decision time of 40 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Colgate were full planning applications (4), telecoms (2), discharge of conditions (1). Full planning applications account for 57% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
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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.