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Planning in Henfield

Approved
88%
22 of 24 decided
Decision time
about 8 weeks
on average

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

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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. 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.

The area around Henfield has 1 nature designation nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Henfield 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. Further local information can be found on the community website at http://www.henfield.gov.uk/.

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To comment on or object to a planning application near Henfield, 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, 59 planning applications were submitted near Henfield. Of these, 88% were approved, with an average decision time of 55 days.

The most common types were listed building and heritage (8), full planning applications (6), discharge of conditions (6). 1 large-scale development was submitted during this period.

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Henfield?
In the last 24 months, 59 planning applications were submitted near Henfield. The approval rate is 88%.
How long do planning decisions take near Henfield?
The average planning decision time near Henfield is 55 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 Henfield?
The planning approval rate near Henfield is 88%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.
What types of planning applications are most common near Henfield?
The most common type of planning application near Henfield is listed building consent applications, with 8 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Henfield?
You can search and track planning applications near Henfield on Planning Signal. Create a free account to save searches, watch specific applications, and receive email alerts when new plans are submitted nearby.