How long do planning decisions take near Goddards' Green?

The average planning decision time near Goddards' Green is 35 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 Goddards' Green?

The planning approval rate near Goddards' Green is 71%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Goddards' Green?

The most common type of planning application near Goddards' Green is tree works applications, with 4 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Goddards' Green?

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Goddards' Green, West Sussex Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Goddards' Green, West Sussex.

West Sussex · England · settlement

Planning applications in Goddards' Green are administered by Mid Sussex District Council. View the full Mid Sussex District Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.

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Town Insights

Property Prices

Average property sale price: £621,737 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

Admin district: Mid Sussex
Parliamentary constituency: Mid Sussex
LSOA: Mid Sussex 016B

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-05.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Goddards' Green.

Keyword Scorecard

Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Goddards' Green.

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 Goddards' Green based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

1 planning application found near Goddards' Green.

- 16 Gothard Green Way Goddards Green Hassocks West Sussex BN6 9ZJ
Discharge of planning condition no 3 relating to planning application DM/23/2996.
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Mid Sussex | Date: 2025-12-17
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A brief summary of Goddards' Green in West Sussex

Goddards' Green is a settlement located in West Sussex, England.

Property prices in Goddards' Green show an average sale price of £621,737, 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 Goddards' Green a particularly low-crime area.

Ecology & Nature Designations

The area around Goddards' Green includes 20 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 Goddards' Green

In the last 24 months, 11 planning applications were submitted near Goddards' Green. Of these, 71% were approved, with an average decision time of 35 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 Goddards' Green.

The average decision time of 35 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.

The most common application types near Goddards' Green were tree works (4), discharge of conditions (4), amendments (2). The significant number of tree-related applications is typical for areas with mature tree cover or active tree preservation orders.

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