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Planning in Heath Common

Approved
93%
25 of 26 decided
Decision time
about 10 weeks
on average

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

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Around Heath Common

Postcode districts

WF1 189 applications in the last 12 monthsWF4 247 applications in the last 12 months

Applications in each district in the last 12 months.

Planning authority: Wakefield Metropolitan District Council

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About Heath Common

Heath Common is a settlement located in the civil parish of Washington, West Sussex, England, approximately 1.5 miles east of Storrington and 0.5 miles west of the A24. Development in the area commenced in the 1920s when Vera Pragnell acquired 50 acres of land to establish a utopian commune called The Sanctuary. This historical context may be pertinent for those considering planning applications in Heath Common, as it reflects the area's unique community heritage.

Property prices in Heath Common show an average sale price of £218,855, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.

The area around Heath Common has 1 nature designation 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, 42 planning applications were submitted near Heath Common. Of these, 93% were approved, with an average decision time of 70 days.

The most common types were full planning applications (11), outline applications (7), tree works (7). 1 large-scale development was submitted during this period.

1 planning appeal was lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 1 was dismissed (0% success rate).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Heath Common?
In the last 24 months, 42 planning applications were submitted near Heath Common. The approval rate is 93%.
How long do planning decisions take near Heath Common?
The average planning decision time near Heath Common is 70 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 93%. 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 full planning applications, with 11 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.