Little Haven, West Sussex Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Little Haven, West Sussex.
West Sussex · England · settlement
Planning applications in Little Haven are administered by Horsham District Council. View the full Horsham District Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Little Haven
Little Haven, located at the south-east corner of St Bride's Bay in Pembrokeshire, Wales, is a picturesque village within the Pembrokeshire Coast National Park. Alongside its northern neighbour, Broad Haven, it constitutes The Havens community, which had a recorded population of 1,328 in the 2001 census. This charming locale offers a unique blend of natural beauty and community spirit, making it an important area for planning and development considerations.
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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 006E
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Little Haven.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Little Haven.
- 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 Little Haven based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
15 planning applications found near Little Haven.
- - 15 Tern Avenue Horsham West Sussex RH12 5AT
Conversion of garage to habitable space together with the replacement of front garage door with window and installation of window to rear.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Horsham | Date: 2026-06-11
View full details - - 3 Raven Close Horsham West Sussex RH12 5FX
Surgery x 1 Oak
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Horsham | Date: 2026-05-25
View full details - - 114 Rusper Road Horsham West Sussex RH12 4BW
Removal of existing dormer and erection of a replacement dormer with photovoltaic panels on roof and new second floor window to the southern (side) elevation.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Horsham | Date: 2026-04-13
View full details - - 2 Gateford Drive Horsham West Sussex RH12 5FW
Demolition of existing detached garage and erection of replacement garage with home office accommodation at first floor level.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Horsham | Date: 2026-03-24
View full details - - North Heath Lane / Coltsfoot Drive Horsham West Sussex RH12 5FH
Proposed 20m high Valmont Phase 7.2 streetworks pole with wraparound cabinet new root foundation. Installation of 3no. antennas and 6no. apertures Installation of 2no. Ø300mm dishes Installation of 2n
Status: Rejected | Type: Telecoms | Council: Horsham | Date: 2026-02-18
View full details - - 3 Coleridge Close Horsham West Sussex RH12 5PB
Erection of a single storey front bay extension.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Horsham | Date: 2026-02-17
View full details - - 53 Brook Road Horsham West Sussex RH12 5FS
Erection of a single storey detached residential annexe.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Horsham | Date: 2025-11-28
View full details - - 1 Burns Close Horsham West Sussex RH12 5PE
Removal of the existing boundary wall/hedge and the installation of a new 1.8m high close board timber fence with a trellis above.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Horsham | Date: 2025-10-24
View full details - - 21 Hawkesbourne Road Horsham West Sussex RH12 4EH
Use of the land for siting of a mobile home (caravan) within the residential curtilage for ancillary use to the main dwellinghouse. (Lawful Development Certificate - Proposed).
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Horsham | Date: 2025-07-18
View full details - - Chennells Brook House North Heath Lane Horsham West Sussex RH12 5PJ
Removal of Condition 5 of previously approved application DC/17/1129 (Proposed demolition of existing garage and erection of detached outbuilding/studio) relating to the use of the building for ancill
Status: Rejected | Type: Conditions | Council: Horsham | Date: 2025-07-16
View full details - - 14 Peary Close Horsham West Sussex RH12 5GD
Surgery to 1x Oak
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Horsham | Date: 2025-04-16
View full details - - 97 Rusper Road Horsham West Sussex RH12 4BJ
Conversion of loft into habitable living space with rear dormer and rooflights to the front. (Lawful Development Certificate - Proposed).
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Horsham | Date: 2025-02-17
View full details - - 6 Bartholomew Way Horsham West Sussex RH12 5JL
Conversion of garage and erection of a front and side extension.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Horsham | Date: 2023-11-30
View full details - - 1 Tern Avenue Horsham West Sussex RH12 5AT
Conversion of garage to form office space and utility room
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Horsham | Date: 2023-10-06
View full details - - Land Adjacent To 32 Wheatsheaf Close Horsham West Sussex RH12 5TH
Installation of telecommunications cabinet.
Status: Permitted | Type: Telecoms | Council: Horsham | Date: 2023-04-27
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A brief summary of Little Haven in West Sussex
Little Haven, located at the south-east corner of St Bride's Bay in Pembrokeshire, Wales, is a picturesque village within the Pembrokeshire Coast National Park. Alongside its northern neighbour, Broad Haven, it constitutes The Havens community, which had a recorded population of 1,328 in the 2001 census. This charming locale offers a unique blend of natural beauty and community spirit, making it an important area for planning and development considerations.
Property prices in Little Haven 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 Little Haven a particularly low-crime area.
Little Haven has one conservation area within its boundaries: Horsham, Richmond Road. Planning applications within or near this conservation area are subject to additional scrutiny to preserve the architectural and historic character of the area. Homeowners and developers should be aware that permitted development rights may be restricted.
Ecology & Nature Designations
The area around Little Haven includes 18 Ancient Woodland sites; 1 Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB): High Weald. These designations may affect planning decisions, as proposals near protected sites require environmental impact assessment and may face additional restrictions.
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Planning Activity in Little Haven
In the last 24 months, 56 planning applications were submitted near Little Haven. Of these, 84% were approved, with an average decision time of 59 days.
This is broadly in line with the national average of approximately 87%. Little Haven maintains a standard approach to planning decisions.
At 59 days on average, decisions near Little Haven slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near Little Haven were full planning applications (21), tree works (15), outline applications (9). Full planning applications account for 38% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
Application Outcomes
- Approved: 27 applications
- Refused: 4 applications
- Withdrawn: 1 application
- Awaiting decision: 24 applications
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