Henfield, West Sussex Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Henfield, West Sussex.
West Sussex · England · settlement
Planning applications in Henfield are administered by Horsham District Council. View the full Horsham District Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Henfield
Henfield is a sizable village and civil parish located in the Horsham District of West Sussex, approximately 41 miles south of London and 12 miles northwest of Brighton. Covering an area of 4,285 acres, the parish had a population of 5,349 as of the 2011 Census, with a significant portion of residents being economically active. The village is well-connected at the junction of the A281 and A2037, making it an important area for planning applications within the region. Nearby towns include Burgess Hill to the east and Shoreham-by-Sea to the south.
Population: 6,186 (2021) · Area: 17.4 km²
District: Horsham
Website: http://www.henfield.gov.uk/
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £638,505 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Horsham
- Parliamentary constituency: Arundel and South Downs
- LSOA: Horsham 014B
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Henfield.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Henfield.
- 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 Henfield based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
10 planning applications found near Henfield.
- - Land at 521943 116023 Furners Lane Henfield West Sussex
Application for Approval of Details Reserved by Condition 3,4,5,6,7,8,9 and 12 to approved application DC/22/2194
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Horsham | Date: 2026-06-17
View full details - - Tanyard Field Cagefoot Lane Henfield West Sussex
Two sections of hedge to the east of the Tanyard in Henfield. One at approx. 25m in length and one at approx. 18metres. These sections are to be removed to facilitate the restoration of the original l
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: Horsham | Date: 2026-04-13
View full details - - Tanyard Field, Tanyard Barn Cagefoot Lane Henfield West Sussex BN5 9HD
Surgery to 4x Willow and Ring Bark to 2x Oak (Works to Trees in a Conservation Area)
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: Horsham | Date: 2026-04-02
View full details - - Clarence House High Street Henfield West Sussex BN5 9DA
Change of Use from a tattoo parlour to Class E.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Horsham | Date: 2026-02-23
View full details - - 2 Stanmore House London Road Henfield West Sussex BN5 9JJ
Installation of 3x non-illuminated fascia signs and 1x non-illuminated projecting sign.
Status: Permitted | Type: Advertising | Council: Horsham | Date: 2026-01-16
View full details - - Jasmine House High Street Henfield West Sussex
Variation of condition 1 and removal of conditions 3 and 4 of previously approved application reference DC/24/1603 (Change of use to 4no. 1 bedroom flats, replacement of existing flat roof with hipped
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Horsham | Date: 2025-09-16
View full details - - 97 Meadow Drive Henfield West Sussex BN5 9FG
Conversion of existing garage and increase in width to living room window.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Horsham | Date: 2025-08-06
View full details - - Durris Martyn Close Henfield West Sussex BN5 9QH
Demolition of existing conservatory and erection of a single storey rear extension, conversion of one half of the existing double garage into habitable space, and extend existing garage to provide a n
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Horsham | Date: 2025-06-16
View full details - - 1 Croft Villas Church Street Henfield West Sussex BN5 9NX
Conversion of loft into habitable space including the provision of conservation rooflights (Lawful Development Certificate - Proposed)
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Horsham | Date: 2024-02-28
View full details - - Henfield Vicarage Church Lane Henfield West Sussex BN5 9NY
Reinstating kitchen ceiling (Listed Building Works - Lawful Development Certificate - Proposed)
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Horsham | Date: 2023-07-21
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A brief summary of Henfield in West Sussex
Henfield is a sizable village and civil parish located in the Horsham District of West Sussex, approximately 41 miles south of London and 12 miles northwest of Brighton. Covering an area of 4,285 acres, the parish had a population of 5,349 as of the 2011 Census, with a significant portion of residents being economically active. The village is well-connected at the junction of the A281 and A2037, making it an important area for planning applications within the region. Nearby towns include Burgess Hill to the east and Shoreham-by-Sea to the south. The settlement has a population of approximately 6,186 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Horsham district.
Henfield covers an area of approximately 17.4 km². The surrounding landscape and character of the area play an important role in how planning applications are assessed by the local authority.
Property prices in Henfield show an average sale price of £638,505, 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 Henfield a particularly low-crime area.
Henfield has one conservation area within its boundaries: Henfield. Planning applications within or near this conservation area 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 Henfield includes 1 Ancient Woodland site. 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, Henfield planning applications can be searched by entering a local postcode above. Further local information can be found on the community website at http://www.henfield.gov.uk/. 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 Henfield
In the last 24 months, 30 planning applications were submitted near Henfield. Of these, 79% were approved, with an average decision time of 55 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 Henfield.
The average decision time of 55 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Henfield were listed building and heritage (8), discharge of conditions (8), full planning applications (7). The high proportion of heritage applications reflects the historic character of the area and the presence of listed buildings or conservation areas nearby.
In terms of development scale, 1 large-scale (major) development, 29 smaller schemes were submitted.
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