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Planning in Heath Common

Approved
83%
25 of 29 decided
Decision time
about 10 weeks
on average

Applications within 1 km of the centre of Heath Common in the last 24 months, from Horsham District Council's planning register.

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About Heath Common

Heath Common is a settlement located within the civil parish of Washington in West Sussex, England, situated 1.5 miles east of Storrington and 0.5 miles west of the A24. Established in the 1920s, the area initially developed when Vera Pragnell acquired 50 acres for a utopian commune called The Sanctuary. This historical background may be relevant for those exploring planning applications and development opportunities in the region. It sits within the West Sussex district.

Property prices in Heath Common show an average sale price of £580,310, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.

The area around Heath Common has 4 nature designations nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Heath Common 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.

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To comment on or object to a planning application near Heath Common, open it in the list above: each one links to the council's own page for it and shows any comment deadline.

In the last 24 months, 58 planning applications were submitted near Heath Common. Of these, 83% were approved, with an average decision time of 69 days.

The most common types were discharge of conditions (13), full planning applications (8), outline applications (4).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Heath Common?
In the last 24 months, 58 planning applications were submitted near Heath Common. The approval rate is 83%.
How long do planning decisions take near Heath Common?
The average planning decision time near Heath Common is 69 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 Heath Common?
The planning approval rate near Heath Common is 83%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.
What types of planning applications are most common near Heath Common?
The most common type of planning application near Heath Common is discharge of conditions, with 13 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Heath Common?
You can search and track planning applications near Heath Common on Planning Signal. Create a free account to save searches, watch specific applications, and receive email alerts when new plans are submitted nearby.