Hardham, West Sussex Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Hardham, West Sussex.
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About Hardham
Hardham is a quaint village located in the Horsham district of West Sussex, England, now part of the Coldwaltham parish. Situated 1.2 miles (2 km) southwest of Pulborough along the A29 road, Hardham is characterized by its small community, which had a population of 107 in 1931. This charming location may present unique opportunities and considerations for planning applications in the area.
District: Coldwaltham
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £527,439 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Horsham
- Parliamentary constituency: Arundel and South Downs
- LSOA: Horsham 015D
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Hardham.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Hardham.
- 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 Hardham based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
7 planning applications found near Hardham.
- - Hardham Water Treatment Works London Road Hardham West Sussex RH20 1LA
Application to discharge Condition 5 (Offsite Habitat Bank BNG) for planning application SDNP/25/02810/FUL
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: South Downs | Date: 2026-04-24
View full details - - Hardham Water Supply Works London Road Hardham West Sussex RH20 1LB
Permitted Development Notification at Hardham Water Supply Works - Proposed Installation of Buffer Tanks
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: South Downs | Date: 2026-03-10
View full details - - Rother House London Road Hardham West Sussex RH20 1LA
Erection of a Private Padel Tennis Court
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: South Downs | Date: 2026-02-02
View full details - - St Botolphs Church London Road Hardham West Sussex RH20 1LB
Fell the horse chestnut (T4) down to ground level
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: South Downs | Date: 2026-01-14
View full details - - Land West of Hardham Mill Business Park London Road Hardham West Sussex RH20 1LB
Proposed eco camping lodge
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: South Downs | Date: 2026-01-05
View full details - - St Botolphs Church London Road Hardham West Sussex RH20 1LB
T1-To fell the Holly tree T2-To reduce the height of the beech tree by 3-4m and to reduce the lateral branches by 2.5-3.5m. T3-To crown lift the horse chestnut, leaving approximately 3-4m clearance of
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: South Downs | Date: 2025-09-30
View full details - - Yew Tree Cottage London Road Hardham West Sussex RH20 1LB
To lime render the south facing elevation as a solution to persistent water ingress issues.
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: South Downs | Date: 2025-01-07
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A brief summary of Hardham in West Sussex
Hardham is a quaint village located in the Horsham district of West Sussex, England, now part of the Coldwaltham parish. Situated 1.2 miles (2 km) southwest of Pulborough along the A29 road, Hardham is characterized by its small community, which had a population of 107 in 1931. This charming location may present unique opportunities and considerations for planning applications in the area. It sits within the Coldwaltham district.
Property prices in Hardham show an average sale price of £527,439, 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 Hardham a particularly low-crime area.
Hardham has 6 conservation areas within its boundaries: Coldwaltham (north), Pulborough, Church Place, Greatham, Hardham, Coldwaltham (south), Stopham. 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 Hardham includes 4 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Pulborough Brooks SSSI, Upper Arun SSSI, Waltham Brooks SSSI and 1 more; 6 Ancient Woodland sites; 1 Special Areas of Conservation (SAC): Arun Valley; 2 Special Protection Areas (SPA): Arun Valley; 2 Ramsar Wetland Sites: Arun Valley; 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, Hardham 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 Hardham
In the last 24 months, 9 planning applications were submitted near Hardham. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 41 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Hardham may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
The average decision time of 41 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Hardham were tree works (3), full planning applications (2), listed building and heritage (2). The significant number of tree-related applications is typical for areas with mature tree cover or active tree preservation orders.
Nearby Towns
Explore planning applications in nearby areas:
- Coldwaltham planning applications
- Stopham planning applications
- Greatham planning applications
- Pulborough planning applications
- Fittleworth planning applications
- Churchwood planning applications
- Watersfield planning applications
- Amberley planning applications
Related Planning Guides
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- 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.