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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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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).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Houghton?
In the last 24 months, 7 planning applications were submitted near Houghton.
What types of planning applications are most common near Houghton?
The most common type of planning application near Houghton is full planning applications, with 1 submission in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Houghton?
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