How long do planning decisions take near Kingsfold?

The average planning decision time near Kingsfold is 89 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 Kingsfold?

The planning approval rate near Kingsfold is 100%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Kingsfold?

The most common type of planning application near Kingsfold is full planning applications, with 1 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Kingsfold?

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Kingsfold, West Sussex Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Kingsfold, West Sussex.

West Sussex · England · settlement

Planning applications in Kingsfold are administered by Adur District Council. View the full Adur District Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.

About Kingsfold

Kingsfold is a village and civil parish located in the Horsham district of West Sussex, England. Situated 2 miles north-northwest of Horsham and 31 miles from London, it lies west of the A24 road, nestled in the picturesque north-west Weald region. This strategic location may present opportunities for various planning applications, particularly in residential and commercial development.

District: Warnham

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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 006H

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-05.

Keyword Scorecard

Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Kingsfold.

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 Kingsfold based on the last 24 months of planning data.

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A brief summary of Kingsfold in West Sussex

Property prices in Kingsfold 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 Kingsfold a particularly low-crime area.

Ecology & Nature Designations

The area around Kingsfold includes 2 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Clock House Brickworks SSSI, Warnham SSSI; 20 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, Kingsfold 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 Kingsfold

In the last 24 months, 10 planning applications were submitted near Kingsfold. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 89 days.

This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Kingsfold may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.

The average decision period of 89 days exceeds the 8-week target for minor applications but falls within the 13-week target for major schemes. Applicants should plan for approximately 13 weeks from submission to decision.

The most common application types near Kingsfold were full planning applications (1), outline applications (1), discharge of conditions (1). Full planning applications account for 10% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

In terms of development scale, 1 medium-scale application, 3 smaller schemes were submitted.

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