Cowfold, West Sussex Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Cowfold, West Sussex.
West Sussex · England · settlement
About Cowfold
Cowfold is a picturesque village and civil parish located in the Horsham District of West Sussex, England, strategically positioned at the junction of the A272 and A281 roads. Covering an area of 1,926 hectares, the parish is home to a growing community, with a population of 1,904 recorded in the 2011 Census. This vibrant village offers opportunities for residential and commercial planning applications, appealing to those looking to invest in a developing area.
Population: 1,967 (2021) · Area: 19.3 km²
District: Horsham
Website: http://www.cowfold-pc.gov.uk/
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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 006D
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Cowfold.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Cowfold.
- 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 Cowfold based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
15 planning applications found near Cowfold.
- - Land North of Eastlands Lane Cowfold West Sussex
Erection of 9no. dwellings with associated car parking spaces, detached carports, garages and landscaping.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Horsham | Date: 2026-03-17
View full details - - Station Road Cowfold Horsham West Sussex RH13 8QZ
Public consultation. Proposal to grant a variation of appointment to Advanced Water Infrastructure Networks Limited to include Station Road Cowfold Horsham
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Horsham | Date: 2026-03-10
View full details - - Wood Grange Henfield Road Cowfold West Sussex RH13 8DT
Proposed oak pergola to side elevation (Listed Building Consent)
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: Horsham | Date: 2026-03-02
View full details - - Wood Grange Henfield Road Cowfold West Sussex RH13 8DT
Proposed oak pergola to side elevation (Householder)
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Horsham | Date: 2026-03-02
View full details - - 14 Acorn Avenue Cowfold Horsham West Sussex RH13 8RS
Surgery to 2 x Oak. Installation of a root barrier.
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Horsham | Date: 2026-02-19
View full details - - Land Adjacent To 21 Alley Groves Cowfold West Sussex RH13 8BN
Surgery to 1x Hornbeam.
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Horsham | Date: 2026-02-05
View full details - - Wood Grange Henfield Road Cowfold West Sussex RH13 8DT
Variation of Conditions 1, 9, 10, 11 and 14 to introduce an integrated solar roof system and make changes to the approved site layout and landscaping, and removal of Condition 5 relating to water neut
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Horsham | Date: 2026-02-05
View full details - - Maplebank Henfield Road Cowfold West Sussex RH13 8DW
Application for Approval of Details Reserved by Condition 3 to approved application DC/25/1242
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Horsham | Date: 2026-01-27
View full details - - 2 Woodfield Terrace Henfield Road Cowfold West Sussex RH13 8DR
Installation of dropped kerb and driveway.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Horsham | Date: 2026-01-16
View full details - - 15 Fairfield Cottages Cowfold West Sussex RH13 8BL
Application for Approval of Details Reserved by Condition 18 to approved application DC/22/2010
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Horsham | Date: 2026-01-13
View full details - - Smg (Cowfold) Ltd Henfield Road Cowfold West Sussex RH13 8DT
Fell 1 x Oak.
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Horsham | Date: 2025-12-19
View full details - - 33 Thornden Cowfold West Sussex RH13 8AG
Demolition of existing conservatory and erection of a single storey rear extension.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Horsham | Date: 2025-09-16
View full details - - Maplebank Henfield Road Cowfold West Sussex RH13 8DW
Creation of a dropped kerb to front of property.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Horsham | Date: 2025-07-30
View full details - - 1 Huntscroft Gardens Bolney Road Cowfold West Sussex RH13 8AA
Erection of a single storey side and rear extension with new door. Existing rear door replaced with window.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Horsham | Date: 2025-04-25
View full details - - The Smithy Bolney Road Cowfold West Sussex RH13 8AA
Erection of an additional storey to provide first floor office space (E class).
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Horsham | Date: 2024-05-28
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A brief summary of Cowfold in West Sussex
Cowfold is a picturesque village and civil parish located in the Horsham District of West Sussex, England, strategically positioned at the junction of the A272 and A281 roads. Covering an area of 1,926 hectares, the parish is home to a growing community, with a population of 1,904 recorded in the 2011 Census. This vibrant village offers opportunities for residential and commercial planning applications, appealing to those looking to invest in a developing area. The settlement has a population of approximately 1,967 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Horsham district.
Cowfold covers an area of approximately 19.3 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 Cowfold 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 Cowfold a particularly low-crime area.
Cowfold has one conservation area within its boundaries: Cowfold. 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 Cowfold includes 11 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, Cowfold planning applications can be searched by entering a local postcode above. Further local information can be found on the community website at http://www.cowfold-pc.gov.uk/. 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 Cowfold
In the last 24 months, 16 planning applications were submitted near Cowfold. Of these, 80% were approved, with an average decision time of 63 days.
This is below the national average of approximately 87%, which may reflect stricter local policies, sensitivity of the area, or higher levels of speculative applications. Pre-application advice is particularly worthwhile near Cowfold.
At 63 days on average, decisions near Cowfold slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near Cowfold were full planning applications (7), discharge of conditions (4), tree works (3). Full planning applications account for 44% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
1 planning appeal was lodged, of which 1 was allowed and 0 were dismissed (100% success rate). This relatively high appeal success rate suggests that the local authority may be refusing some applications that the Planning Inspectorate considers acceptable.
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