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Planning in Horsham

Approved
87%
121 of 136 decided
Decision time
about 10 weeks
on average

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

Decided by Horsham District CouncilCouncil page

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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.

Property prices in Horsham show an average sale price of £427,475, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.

The area around Horsham has 4 nature designations nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.

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.

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To comment on or object to a planning application near Horsham, 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, 253 planning applications were submitted near Horsham. Of these, 87% were approved, with an average decision time of 71 days.

The most common types were full planning applications (65), outline applications (25), discharge of conditions (17). 3 large-scale developments were submitted during this period.

3 planning appeals were lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 3 were dismissed (0% success rate).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Horsham?
In the last 24 months, 253 planning applications were submitted near Horsham. The approval rate is 87%.
How long do planning decisions take near Horsham?
The average planning decision time near Horsham is 71 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 Horsham?
The planning approval rate near Horsham is 87%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.
What types of planning applications are most common near Horsham?
The most common type of planning application near Horsham is full planning applications, with 65 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Horsham?
You can search and track planning applications near Horsham on Planning Signal. Create a free account to save searches, watch specific applications, and receive email alerts when new plans are submitted nearby.