Copthorne, West Sussex Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Copthorne, West Sussex.
West Sussex · England · settlement
Planning applications in Copthorne are administered by Worthing Borough Council. View the full Worthing Borough Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
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.
District: Worth
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £375,786 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Crawley
- Parliamentary constituency: Crawley
- LSOA: Crawley 009D
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Copthorne.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Copthorne.
- 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 Copthorne based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
32 planning applications found near Copthorne.
- DM/26/1310 - Francis Court Borers Arms Road Copthorne Crawley West Sussex RH10 3LQ
Discharge of planning condition no 26 relating to Planning application DM/23/2360
Status: Undecided | Council: Mid Sussex | Date: 2026-05-26 - - Francis Court Borers Arms Road Copthorne Crawley West Sussex RH10 3LQ
Discharge of planning condition no 26 relating to Planning application DM/23/2360
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Mid Sussex | Date: 2026-05-26
View full details - DM/26/1203 - Beechey Knowle Borers Arms Road Copthorne Crawley West Sussex RH10 3LU
1 x Beech - remove 2 stems over pavement and 1 secondary stem above. Reduce secondary growth over neighbouring hedge by approx. 1m and no further than previous pruning points. Oak - remove all seconda
Status: Undecided | Council: Mid Sussex | Date: 2026-05-12 - DM/26/1090 - Francis Court Borers Arms Road Copthorne Crawley West Sussex RH10 3LQ
Discharge of condition nos. 21 and 26 relating to planning application DM/23/2360
Status: Undecided | Council: Mid Sussex | Date: 2026-04-30 - - 1 Brookhill Close Copthorne Crawley West Sussex RH10 3PP
Erection of a single-storey outbuilding
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Mid Sussex | Date: 2026-04-29
View full details - - 1 Brookhill Close Copthorne Crawley West Sussex RH10 3PP
Proposed single-storey rear extension and front extension for porch
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Mid Sussex | Date: 2026-04-29
View full details - - 10 Brookview Copthorne Crawley West Sussex RH10 3RZ
Reduce crown back to previous pruning points.
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Mid Sussex | Date: 2026-04-27
View full details - - 19 Church Lane Copthorne Crawley West Sussex RH10 3QF
Proposed single storey side and rear extensions and raised rear terrace.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Mid Sussex | Date: 2026-04-22
View full details - - Hollyheart Cottage 12 Brookhill Road Copthorne Crawley West Sussex RH10 3QL
Proposed loft conversion with rear dormer and front Velux windows
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Mid Sussex | Date: 2026-04-14
View full details - - Francis Court Borers Arms Road Copthorne Crawley West Sussex RH10 3LQ
Discharge of planning conditions nos 12, 20 and 23 relating to planning application DM/23/2360
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Mid Sussex | Date: 2026-04-08
View full details - - Frondwell Church Road Copthorne Crawley West Sussex RH10 3RD
T2 / T3 / T4 /T5: Reduce back Yew trees growing towards the house by approximately 1.5m. T2 / T3 / T4 /T5: Reduce back the Yew trees overhanging Church Road by approximately 1.5m . T6: Reduce back Yew
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Mid Sussex | Date: 2026-04-07
View full details - - Worth Parish Council Copthorne Recreation Ground Copthorne Bank Copthorne West Sussex RH10 3RE
Non Material Amendment to planning application DM/23/2251 - Reduction in overall width of proposed playground from 35.00m to 32.13m.
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Mid Sussex | Date: 2026-02-26
View full details - - Marsh Brook 25 Newtown Copthorne Crawley West Sussex RH10 3LY
Proposed loft conversion with rear dormer and front roof widows.
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Mid Sussex | Date: 2026-02-06
View full details - - Marsh Brook 25 Newtown Copthorne Crawley West Sussex RH10 3LY
Proposed single storey rear extension
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Mid Sussex | Date: 2026-02-06
View full details - - Worth Parish Council Copthorne Recreation Ground Copthorne Bank Copthorne West Sussex RH10 3RE
Discharge of Conditions 3, 4, 5, 6 and 7 relating DM/23/2251
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Mid Sussex | Date: 2026-02-05
View full details - - Claremont Copthorne Bank Copthorne Crawley West Sussex RH10 3QZ
Discharge of planning condition number 5 relating to planning application DM/25/0666
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Mid Sussex | Date: 2026-01-13
View full details - - 8 Calluna Drive Copthorne Crawley West Sussex RH10 3XF
T1 Oak tree located at rear of property behind garage - Reduce crown height and spread by approximately 3m. Remove lowest bough growing towards neighbouring property back to main trunk.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Mid Sussex | Date: 2026-01-08
View full details - - 38 Akehurst Close Copthorne Crawley West Sussex RH10 3QQ
Demolition of existing single-storey extension and construction of new two-storey side and single-storey rear extension.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Mid Sussex | Date: 2025-12-22
View full details - - 57 Church Lane Copthorne Crawley West Sussex RH10 3QF
Proposed loft conversion with rear dormer
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Mid Sussex | Date: 2025-11-21
View full details - - 27 Knowle Drive Copthorne Crawley West Sussex RH10 3LW
Discharge of planning conditions 3,4 and 5 relating to planning application DM/23/2164
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Mid Sussex | Date: 2025-09-24
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A brief summary of Copthorne in West Sussex
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.
Property prices in Copthorne show an average sale price of £375,786, 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 Copthorne a particularly low-crime area.
Ecology & Nature Designations
The area around Copthorne includes 18 Ancient Woodland sites. These designations may affect planning decisions, as proposals near protected sites require environmental impact assessment and may face additional restrictions.
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Planning Activity in Copthorne
In the last 24 months, 42 planning applications were submitted near Copthorne. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 48 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Copthorne may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
The average decision time of 48 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Copthorne were full planning applications (15), tree works (9), discharge of conditions (7). Full planning applications account for 36% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 1 large-scale (major) development, 1 medium-scale application, 35 smaller schemes were submitted.
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