Gorehill, West Sussex Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Gorehill, West Sussex.
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Area Information
- Admin district: Chichester
- Parliamentary constituency: Arundel and South Downs
- LSOA: Chichester 001D
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Gorehill.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Gorehill.
- 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 Gorehill based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
4 planning applications found near Gorehill.
- - Hungers Corner Farm Byworth Road Byworth Petworth West Sussex GU28 0HW
Proposed single storey rear infill extension with associated remodelling.
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: South Downs | Date: 2025-12-10
View full details - - Gorehill Lodge Haslingbourne Lane Petworth West Sussex GU28 0JJ
Demolition of existing rear conservatory, two storey front extension with associated roof works, alterations and additions to fenestration, re-rendering of external walls and alterations to roof over
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: South Downs | Date: 2025-06-24
View full details - - Gofts House Byworth Road Byworth Petworth West Sussex GU28 0HW
Discharge of conditions 3 (materials) 4 (windows and doors) and 5 (bats) from planning permission SDNP/24/03057/HOUS
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: South Downs | Date: 2025-04-28
View full details - - Gofts House Byworth Road Byworth Petworth West Sussex GU28 0HW
Discharge of conditions 3 (Materials) and 4 (Doors and windows) from planning permission SDNP/24/03058/LIS
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: South Downs | Date: 2025-04-28
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A brief summary of Gorehill in West Sussex
Gorehill is a settlement located in West Sussex, England.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Gorehill a particularly low-crime area.
Gorehill has 2 conservation areas within its boundaries: Petworth, Byworth. Planning applications within or near these conservation areas 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 Gorehill includes 7 Ancient Woodland sites; 1 National Parks: SOUTH DOWNS. 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, Gorehill 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.
Planning Activity in Gorehill
In the last 24 months, 9 planning applications were submitted near Gorehill. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 100 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Gorehill may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
With an average of 100 days, decisions near Gorehill take longer than the statutory targets. Applicants should budget for a 4-month timeline and consider pre-application discussions to avoid delays.
The most common application types near Gorehill were discharge of conditions (3), full planning applications (2), tree works (2).
Nearby Towns
Explore planning applications in nearby areas:
- Byworth planning applications
- Haslingbourne planning applications
- Petworth planning applications
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- Tillington planning applications
Related Planning Guides
- What Is Planning Permission in the UK? — Planning permission is the formal approval you need from your local council before making certain changes to a building or piece of land.
- What Is Permitted Development? — Permitted development rights allow certain building works and changes of use without the need to apply for planning permission.
- How Long Does Planning Permission Take? — Typical timelines for planning permission decisions in the UK, from submission to approval, and what can cause delays.