How long do planning decisions take near Faygate?

The average planning decision time near Faygate is 62 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 Faygate?

The planning approval rate near Faygate is 50%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Faygate?

The most common type of planning application near Faygate is full planning applications, with 3 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Faygate?

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Faygate, West Sussex Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Faygate, West Sussex.

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About Faygate

Faygate is a quaint village located in the Horsham district of West Sussex, approximately 3.4 miles southwest of Crawley along the A264 road. It features a railway station on the Arun Valley Line, providing convenient train connections to both London and Portsmouth. Nestled within the green belt that separates Crawley from Horsham, Faygate offers a blend of rural charm and accessibility, making it an important consideration for local planning applications.

District: Colgate

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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 006F

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Faygate.

Keyword Scorecard

Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Faygate.

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 Faygate based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

4 planning applications found near Faygate.

- Forest View Park Road Faygate West Sussex RH12 4SG
Construction of a first floor addition above an existing single storey detached property (Lawful Development Certificate - Proposed).
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Horsham | Date: 2026-04-14
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- 2 Brockwell Cottages Faygate Lane Faygate West Sussex RH12 4SH
Demolition of the existing conservatory and erection of a single storey rear extension.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Horsham | Date: 2026-02-16
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- Land at 521753 134251 Old Forge Close Faygate Horsham West Sussex RH12 4QG
Removal of Condition 8 of previously approved application DC/21/0738 (Erection of a single storey dwelling with associated parking) relating to water neutrality.
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Horsham | Date: 2026-01-16
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- Land On Old Forge Close
Application for Approval of Details Reserved by Condition 6 to approved application DC/21/0738
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Horsham | Date: 2025-11-07
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A brief summary of Faygate in West Sussex

Property prices in Faygate 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 Faygate a particularly low-crime area.

Ecology & Nature Designations

The area around Faygate includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): House Copse 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.

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Planning Activity in Faygate

In the last 24 months, 7 planning applications were submitted near Faygate. Of these, 50% were approved, with an average decision time of 62 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 Faygate.

At 62 days on average, decisions near Faygate slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.

The most common application types near Faygate were full planning applications (3), discharge of conditions (2), outline applications (1). Full planning applications account for 43% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

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