Cootham, West Sussex Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Cootham, West Sussex.
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About Cootham
Cootham is a quaint hamlet located in the Horsham District of West Sussex, England, just 0.9 miles (1.4 km) west of Storrington along the A283 road. This picturesque setting may present opportunities for planning applications, given its proximity to key transport routes and nearby amenities.
District: Storrington and Sullington
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £527,439 (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 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Cootham.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Cootham.
- 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 Cootham based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
10 planning applications found near Cootham.
- - Little Paddock Hurston Lane Storrington Pulborough West Sussex RH20 4HH
Application for Approval of Details Reserved by Condition 3 to approved application DC/22/1784
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Horsham | Date: 2026-02-25
View full details - - Highwood Kithurst Park Storrington West Sussex RH20 4JH
Conversion of garage into habitable living space, block up windows and provide new window openings. (Lawful Development Certificate - Proposed).
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Horsham | Date: 2026-02-06
View full details - - Oakdown New Town Road Storrington West Sussex RH20 4JJ
Surgery to 2 x Oak and 1 x Sweet Chestnut
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Horsham | Date: 2025-09-30
View full details - - Squirrels Wood 1 Brow Close Storrington West Sussex RH20 4QE
Fell 1x Sweet Chestnut and Surgery to 2x Oak
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Horsham | Date: 2025-08-02
View full details - - The Amberley New Town Road Storrington West Sussex RH20 4JJ
Surgery to 1x Oak
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Horsham | Date: 2025-07-10
View full details - - Greenacres Hurston Lane Storrington West Sussex RH20 4HH
Application for Approval of Details Reserved by Condition 4 to approved application DC/24/1523
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Horsham | Date: 2025-05-16
View full details - - Greenacres Hurston Lane Storrington West Sussex RH20 4HH
Approval of details reserved by condition 4 to approved application DC/22/2141
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Horsham | Date: 2025-05-16
View full details - - Greenacres Hurston Lane Storrington West Sussex RH20 4HH
Application for Approval of Details Reserved by Condition 4 to approved application DC/23/2090
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Horsham | Date: 2025-05-16
View full details - - Greenacres Hurston Lane Storrington West Sussex RH20 4HH
Approval of details reserved by condition 3 to approved application DC/22/2141
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Horsham | Date: 2023-08-11
View full details - - Greenacres Hurston Lane Storrington West Sussex RH20 4HH
Approval of details reserved by condition 2 to approved application DC/22/2141
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Horsham | Date: 2023-08-11
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A brief summary of Cootham in West Sussex
Cootham is a quaint hamlet located in the Horsham District of West Sussex, England, just 0.9 miles (1.4 km) west of Storrington along the A283 road. This picturesque setting may present opportunities for planning applications, given its proximity to key transport routes and nearby amenities. It sits within the Storrington and Sullington district.
Property prices in Cootham show an average sale price of £527,439, 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 Cootham a particularly low-crime area.
Cootham has one conservation area within its boundaries: Storrington. 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 Cootham includes 2 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Parham Park SSSI, Amberley Mount to Sullington Hill SSSI; 12 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, Cootham 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 Cootham
In the last 24 months, 14 planning applications were submitted near Cootham. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 63 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Cootham may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
At 63 days on average, decisions near Cootham slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near Cootham were tree works (5), discharge of conditions (5), full planning applications (2). The significant number of tree-related applications is typical for areas with mature tree cover or active tree preservation orders.
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.