How long do planning decisions take near Littleworth?

The average planning decision time near Littleworth is 113 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 Littleworth?

The planning approval rate near Littleworth is 50%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Littleworth?

The most common type of planning application near Littleworth is discharge of conditions, with 4 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Littleworth?

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Littleworth, West Sussex Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Littleworth, West Sussex.

West Sussex · England · settlement

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

About Littleworth

Littleworth is a quaint hamlet located in the Horsham District of West Sussex, England, situated 2.9 miles (4.7 km) north of Henfield along the Partridge Green to Maplehurst road. This charming locality may present various planning opportunities, given its rural character and proximity to surrounding villages.

District: West Grinstead

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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 008B

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-05.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Littleworth.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Littleworth based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

6 planning applications found near Littleworth.

- Bayley Paddock Mill Lane Partridge Green West Sussex RH13 8JU
Variation of conditions 2 and 7 and removal of conditions 12, 13, 14 and 15 of previously approved application reference DC/24/0481 (Erection of a dwelling, carport with store and greenhouse) relating
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Horsham | Date: 2026-03-27
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- Bayley Paddock Mill Lane Partridge Green West Sussex RH13 8JU
Application for Approval of Details Reserved by Condition 11 to approved application DC/25/1633
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Horsham | Date: 2026-03-16
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- Honeycroft Mill Lane Partridge Green West Sussex RH13 8JU
Application to confirm the continuous use of the plot consisting of the field to the south-west of the dwelling that has been used as garden land in association with the dwelling for a period in exces
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Horsham | Date: 2024-12-02
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- Bayley Paddock Mill Lane Partridge Green West Sussex RH13 8JU
Erection of a dwelling, carport with store and greenhouse.
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Horsham | Date: 2024-03-27
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- Bayley Paddock Mill Lane Partridge Green West Sussex RH13 8JU
Erection of a dwelling, carport with store and greenhouse.
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Horsham | Date: 2024-03-27
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- Chucks Farm Littleworth Lane Partridge Green Horsham West Sussex RH13 8EJ
Erection of an oak framed Pool House in the north western corner of garden
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: Horsham | Date: 2021-05-11
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A brief summary of Littleworth in West Sussex

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

Ecology & Nature Designations

The area around Littleworth includes 4 Ancient Woodland sites. 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 Littleworth

In the last 24 months, 8 planning applications were submitted near Littleworth. Of these, 50% were approved, with an average decision time of 113 days.

This is below the national average of approximately 87%, which may reflect stricter local policies, sensitivity of the area, or higher levels of speculative applications. Pre-application advice is particularly worthwhile near Littleworth.

With an average of 113 days, decisions near Littleworth take longer than the statutory targets. Applicants should budget for a 4-month timeline and consider pre-application discussions to avoid delays.

The most common application types near Littleworth were discharge of conditions (4), full planning applications (2), outline applications (1).

2 planning appeals were lodged, of which 2 were allowed and 0 were dismissed (100% success rate). This relatively high appeal success rate suggests that the local authority may be refusing some applications that the Planning Inspectorate considers acceptable.

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