Search Houghton planning applications
9 applications on record · within 1 km of the centre of Houghton · updated daily · Arun District Council
Only 1 application in the last 90 days, so this shows every one we hold.
- Rhubarb Cottage 1 South Lane Houghton West Sussex BN18 9LNApprovedErection of single-storey side extension with habitable roofspace, installation of front rooflights, extension of rear dormer, alterations to fenestration and landscaping worksReceived 15 Jul 2026Decided 18 Sep 2026SDNP/26/02785/HOUS
- The Hollow, Hollows Houghton Hill Houghton West Sussex BN18 9LWApprovedErection of a 3 bay car barn including a loft storage area.Received 3 Jun 2026Decided 9 Jul 2026SDNP/26/01644/HOUS
- George And Dragon The Street Houghton West Sussex BN18 9LWApprovedRetrospective signage replacementReceived 13 May 2026Decided 15 Jul 2026SDNP/26/01878/LIS
- St Nicholas Church The Street Houghton West Sussex BN18 9LWAwaiting decisionT1 - Crown reduction of 1x magnolia tree by approximately 2-2.5m to suitable growth points and shape, leaving a minimum of 1m clearance from the surrounding roofs and buildings.Tree in a Conservation AreaReceived 5 Mar 2026SDNP/26/00888/TCA
- Rhubarb Cottage 1 South Lane Houghton West Sussex BN18 9LNAwaiting decisionProposed single-storey side extension with habitable roofspace, installation of front rooflights, extension of rear dormer, alterations to fenestration and landscaping works.HouseholderReceived 26 Jan 2026SDNP/26/00292/HOUS
Planning in Houghton
Only 3 decisions near Houghton in the last 2 years, too few to judge an approval rate.
Applications within 1 km of the centre of Houghton in the last 24 months, from Arun District Council's planning register.
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Around Houghton
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BN18 252 applications in the last 12 months
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Planning authority: Arun District Council
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About Houghton
Houghton is a small, linear settlement located in the Arun District of West Sussex, England, characterized by its elevated, predominantly wooded landscape. Situated along the River Arun, it connects to the rural part of Amberley via a bridge and lies just 3 miles north of Arundel. This picturesque area is also part of the South Downs National Park, making it an attractive location for planning applications related to rural development and conservation. The settlement has a population of approximately 95 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Arun district.
Houghton covers an area of approximately 12.6 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 Houghton show an average sale price of £445,418, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.
The area around Houghton has 19 nature designations nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Houghton 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 Houghton, 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, 7 planning applications were submitted near Houghton.
The most common types were full planning applications (1), tree works (1), discharge of conditions (1).