Horsham, West Sussex Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Horsham, West Sussex.
West Sussex · England · Town
Planning applications in Horsham are administered by Horsham District Council. View the full Horsham District Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Horsham
Horsham is a thriving market town located in West Sussex, England, positioned along the upper reaches of the River Arun. Situated approximately 31 miles south-south-west of London, it serves as the administrative centre of the Horsham district and is conveniently located near Crawley, Haywards Heath, and Burgess Hill. Its strategic location makes it a key area for planning applications, particularly in relation to residential and commercial development.
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £427,475 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Horsham
- Parliamentary constituency: Horsham
- LSOA: Horsham 004C
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Horsham.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Horsham.
- 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 Horsham based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
22 planning applications found near Horsham.
- - Gladstone House 19 Gladstone Road Horsham West Sussex RH12 2NN
Prior Notification for Change of use from offices to 2 nos Dwellinghouses (Flats)
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Horsham | Date: 2026-05-20
View full details - - Godrevy 1 Richmond Road Horsham West Sussex RH12 2EG
Surgery to 1x Purple Maple (Works to Tree in a Conservation Area).
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: Horsham | Date: 2026-05-06
View full details - - 17 Wimblehurst Road Horsham West Sussex RH12 2EA
Surgery to 1 x Yew. Surgery to 1 x Portuguese Laurel. Fell 1 x Leylandii. Fell 1 x Acuba Japonica. (Works to Trees in a Conservation Area).
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: Horsham | Date: 2026-03-04
View full details - - Wimblehurst Hotel 6 Wimblehurst Road Horsham West Sussex RH12 2ED
Temporary change of use of Hotel to provide a House in Multiple Occupation for Nursing Home staff.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Horsham | Date: 2026-02-25
View full details - - 24 Richmond Road Horsham West Sussex RH12 2EG
Surgery to 1x Silver Birch (Works to Trees in a Conservation Area)
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: Horsham | Date: 2026-02-11
View full details - - 47 North Parade Horsham West Sussex RH12 2DE
Erection of a part single and part two storey rear extension.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Horsham | Date: 2026-01-26
View full details - - Collyers School 82 Hurst Road Horsham West Sussex RH12 2EJ
Removal of Conditions 4 and 6 of approved application DC/25/0748 (Installation of one temporary office building and addition of first floor over the existing two temporary double classrooms (retrospec
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Horsham | Date: 2026-01-20
View full details - - Bury House 21 Richmond Road Horsham West Sussex RH12 2EG
Surgery to 1 x Verbena and 1 x Magnolia (Works to Trees in a Conservation Area)
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: Horsham | Date: 2026-01-15
View full details - - Old Ambulance Station Hurst Road Horsham West Sussex RH12 2DN
Variation of condition 9 of previously approved application reference DC/25/1840 (Change of use of building from Class E(f) to Class E(g)(iii) to provide a facility for repair of vehicles) to working
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Horsham | Date: 2026-01-14
View full details - - Collyers School 82 Hurst Road Horsham West Sussex RH12 2EJ
Erection of freestanding (removable) canopy.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Horsham | Date: 2026-01-05
View full details - - Willow Cottage North Parade Horsham West Sussex RH12 2QR
Addition of white cedral lap fibre cement lap cladding along the boundary elevation of the proposed extension. An additional rainwater downpipe at the rear of the proposed extension. Installation of b
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: Horsham | Date: 2025-12-22
View full details - - Amberley House Gordon Road Horsham West Sussex RH12 2EF
Non Material Amendment to previously approved application DC/24/1049 (Erection of a single storey infill extension to rear of garage, replacement of windows and external doors. Installation of solar p
Status: Rejected | Type: Amendment | Council: Horsham | Date: 2025-09-01
View full details - - Collyers School 82 Hurst Road Horsham West Sussex RH12 2EJ
Variation of condition 2 of previously approved application reference DC/24/0664 (Installation of one temporary office building and two temporary double classrooms) to change the existing condition th
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Horsham | Date: 2025-04-25
View full details - - Milestone House 86 Hurst Road Horsham West Sussex RH12 2DT
Approval of details reserved by condition 3 to approved application DC/24/1266
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Conditions | Council: Horsham | Date: 2025-04-25
View full details - - 1 Cedar Close Horsham West Sussex RH12 2BN
Fell 2x Lawson Cypress and 10x Yew/Holly (trees not covered by the TPO) , and Surgery to 3x Pine
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Horsham | Date: 2025-04-01
View full details - - Street Record Trafalgar Road Horsham West Sussex
Outline Application for the erection of a commercial ground floor unit and first floor flat with all matters reserved except access and landscaping.
Status: Rejected | Type: Outline | Council: Horsham | Date: 2025-02-17
View full details - - 34 Collingwood Road Horsham West Sussex RH12 2QW
Conversion of existing integral garage into habitable living space to form a utility room and wet room shower for disabled use including providing localised external ramps for mobility access. (Lawful
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Horsham | Date: 2024-10-11
View full details - - 1 Collingwood Close Horsham West Sussex RH12 2QP
Erection of a single storey side and rear extension
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Horsham | Date: 2024-06-07
View full details - - Collyers School 82 Hurst Road Horsham West Sussex RH12 2EJ
Installation of one temporary office building and two temporary double classrooms.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Horsham | Date: 2024-04-29
View full details - - Horsham Hospital Hurst Road Horsham West Sussex RH12 2DR
Installation of Air Source Heat Pump units as part of renewal of low temperature hot water district heating network distribution from the main boiler house to parts of the hospital sites.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Horsham | Date: 2024-04-19
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A brief summary of Horsham in West Sussex
Horsham is a thriving market town located in West Sussex, England, positioned along the upper reaches of the River Arun. Situated approximately 31 miles south-south-west of London, it serves as the administrative centre of the Horsham district and is conveniently located near Crawley, Haywards Heath, and Burgess Hill. Its strategic location makes it a key area for planning applications, particularly in relation to residential and commercial development.
Property prices in Horsham show an average sale price of £427,475, 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 Horsham a particularly low-crime area.
Horsham has 3 conservation areas within its boundaries: Horsham, Horsham, London Road, Horsham, Richmond Road. Planning applications within or near these conservation areas 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 Horsham includes 4 Ancient Woodland sites. 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, Horsham 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.
Planning Activity in Horsham
In the last 24 months, 94 planning applications were submitted near Horsham. Of these, 79% were approved, with an average decision time of 68 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 Horsham.
At 68 days on average, decisions near Horsham slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near Horsham were full planning applications (37), outline applications (11), listed building and heritage (11). Full planning applications account for 39% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 2 large-scale (major) developments, 92 smaller schemes were submitted.
1 planning appeal was lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 1 was dismissed (0% success rate). This low success rate indicates that the council's refusal decisions are generally upheld by the Planning Inspectorate.
Application Outcomes
- Approved: 37 applications
- Refused: 8 applications
- Withdrawn: 2 applications
- Awaiting decision: 47 applications
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