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Planning in Copthorne

Approved
93%
27 of 27 decided
Decision time
about 8 weeks
on average

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

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About Copthorne

Copthorne is a village in the Mid Sussex district of West Sussex, strategically located just 25.5 miles south of London and close to Gatwick Airport. It sits between Crawley to the southwest and East Grinstead to the east, forming part of the civil parish of Worth alongside Crawley Down. Notably, Copthorne is the northernmost ecclesiastical parish in the Diocese of Chichester, making it an area of interest for planning applications related to residential and community developments. It sits within the Worth district.

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

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Copthorne 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 Copthorne, 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, 53 planning applications were submitted near Copthorne. Of these, 93% were approved, with an average decision time of 54 days.

The most common types were full planning applications (15), tree works (9), discharge of conditions (6). 1 large-scale development was submitted during this period.

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Copthorne?
In the last 24 months, 53 planning applications were submitted near Copthorne. The approval rate is 93%.
How long do planning decisions take near Copthorne?
The average planning decision time near Copthorne is 54 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 Copthorne?
The planning approval rate near Copthorne is 93%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.
What types of planning applications are most common near Copthorne?
The most common type of planning application near Copthorne is full planning applications, with 15 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Copthorne?
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