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Planning in Horsted Keynes

Approved
100%
26 of 26 decided
Decision time
about 9 weeks
on average

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

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About Horsted Keynes

Horsted Keynes is a picturesque village and civil parish situated in the Mid Sussex District of West Sussex, England, approximately 5 miles northeast of Haywards Heath. Spanning a rural area of 1,581 hectares, the parish had a population of 1,586 as of the 2011 census, reflecting growth from 1,507 in 2001. Notably, the 0° meridian is located just a mile east of the village, adding to its geographical significance. The settlement has a population of approximately 1,500 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Mid Sussex district.

Horsted Keynes covers an area of approximately 15.8 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 Horsted Keynes show an average sale price of £448,462, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.

The area around Horsted Keynes has 21 nature designations nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Horsted Keynes 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.horstedkeynes.com/.

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To comment on or object to a planning application near Horsted Keynes, 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, 41 planning applications were submitted near Horsted Keynes. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 60 days.

The most common types were full planning applications (13), tree works (10), discharge of conditions (8).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Horsted Keynes?
In the last 24 months, 41 planning applications were submitted near Horsted Keynes. The approval rate is 100%.
How long do planning decisions take near Horsted Keynes?
The average planning decision time near Horsted Keynes is 60 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 Horsted Keynes?
The planning approval rate near Horsted Keynes is 100%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.
What types of planning applications are most common near Horsted Keynes?
The most common type of planning application near Horsted Keynes is full planning applications, with 13 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Horsted Keynes?
You can search and track planning applications near Horsted Keynes on Planning Signal. Create a free account to save searches, watch specific applications, and receive email alerts when new plans are submitted nearby.