How long do planning decisions take near Horam?

The average planning decision time near Horam is 44 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 Horam?

The planning approval rate near Horam is 80%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Horam?

The most common type of planning application near Horam is discharge of conditions, with 2 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Horam?

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Horam, East Sussex Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Horam, East Sussex.

East Sussex · England · settlement

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About Horam

Population: 3,121 (2021) · Area: 10.4 km²

District: Wealden

Website: http://www.horam.com/

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Town Insights

Property Prices

Average property sale price: £447,745 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

Admin district: Wealden
Parliamentary constituency: Sussex Weald
LSOA: Wealden 011C

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Horam.

Keyword Scorecard

Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Horam.

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 Horam based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

2 planning applications found near Horam.

- 31 PAYNSBRIDGE WAY, HORAM, TN21 0HQ
PRIOR APPROVAL FOR THE ERECTION OF A SINGLE STOREY REAR EXTENSION WHICH WOULD EXTEND BEYOND THE REAR WALL OF THE ORIGINAL HOUSE BY 3.50M, FOR WHICH THE MAXIMUM HEIGHT WOULD BE 3.93M, AND FOR WHICH THE
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Wealden | Date: 2026-01-05
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- MOTCOMBE, HIGH STREET, HORAM, TN21 0EL
CHANGE OF USE FROM COMMERCIAL (CLASS E) TO RESIDENTIAL. THE PROPOSAL SEEKS TO CONVERT PART OF THE GROUND FLOOR WHICH IS STILL IN COMMERCIAL USE TO RESIDENTIAL C3 AS THE REST OF THE PROPERTY.
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Wealden | Date: 2025-09-02
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A brief summary of Horam in East Sussex

Horam is a civil parish and village located in the Wealden District of East Sussex, just three miles south of Heathfield. The parish encompasses the settlements of Vines Cross and Burlow, making it a notable area for planning applications in the region. The settlement has a population of approximately 3,121 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Wealden district.

Horam covers an area of approximately 10.4 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 Horam show an average sale price of £447,745, 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 Horam a particularly low-crime area.

Ecology & Nature Designations

The area around Horam includes 20 Ancient Woodland sites; 1 Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB): High Weald. 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, Horam planning applications can be searched by entering a local postcode above. Further local information can be found on the community website at http://www.horam.com/. 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 Horam

In the last 24 months, 5 planning applications were submitted near Horam. Of these, 80% were approved, with an average decision time of 44 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 Horam.

The average decision time of 44 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.

The most common application types near Horam were discharge of conditions (2), full planning applications (1), outline applications (1).

In terms of development scale, 1 medium-scale application, 4 smaller schemes were submitted.

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