Lower Beeding, West Sussex Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Lower Beeding, West Sussex.
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About Lower Beeding
Lower Beeding is a charming village and civil parish located in the Horsham District of West Sussex, England. Situated approximately 3.5 miles southeast of Horsham, it is well-connected by the B2110, B2115, and A281 roads, with its core centered around Holy Trinity Church and The Plough public house. The parish also encompasses nearby hamlets such as Crabtree, Ashfold Crossways, and Plummer's Plain, the latter being notable for being the official source of the River Ouse, which flows to the sea at Newhaven.
Population: 1,164 (2021)
District: Horsham
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £440,418 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Horsham
- Parliamentary constituency: Horsham
- LSOA: Horsham 008E
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Lower Beeding.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Lower Beeding.
- 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 Lower Beeding based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
2 planning applications found near Lower Beeding.
- - Lyndhurst Fir Tree Close Plummers Plain Horsham West Sussex RH13 6NT
Demolition of existing conservatory and erection of a single storey rear extension. Internal and external alterations including replacing existing flat roof with a pitched roof.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Horsham | Date: 2026-01-22
View full details - - Land Opposite Brick Kiln Close Handcross Road Plummers Plain Lower Beeding RH13 6NU
Removal of Conditions 18, 24, 25 (all related to water neutrality) and correction of erroneous reference to bats in Condition 4 (Natural England Licence) of previously approved application DC/24/1763
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Horsham | Date: 2025-12-12
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A brief summary of Lower Beeding in West Sussex
Lower Beeding is a charming village and civil parish located in the Horsham District of West Sussex, England. Situated approximately 3.5 miles southeast of Horsham, it is well-connected by the B2110, B2115, and A281 roads, with its core centered around Holy Trinity Church and The Plough public house. The parish also encompasses nearby hamlets such as Crabtree, Ashfold Crossways, and Plummer's Plain, the latter being notable for being the official source of the River Ouse, which flows to the sea at Newhaven. The settlement has a population of approximately 1,164 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Horsham district.
Property prices in Lower Beeding show an average sale price of £440,418, 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 Lower Beeding a particularly low-crime area.
Ecology & Nature Designations
The area around Lower Beeding includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): St. Leonard's Forest SSSI; 20 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.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Lower Beeding 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 Lower Beeding
In the last 24 months, 2 planning applications were submitted near Lower Beeding. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 71 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Lower Beeding may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
The average decision period of 71 days exceeds the 8-week target for minor applications but falls within the 13-week target for major schemes. Applicants should plan for approximately 11 weeks from submission to decision.
The most common application types near Lower Beeding were full planning applications (1), discharge of conditions (1). Full planning applications account for 50% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 1 large-scale (major) development, 1 smaller scheme were submitted.
Nearby Towns
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Related Planning Guides
- What Is Planning Permission in the UK? — Planning permission is the formal approval you need from your local council before making certain changes to a building or piece of land.
- What Is Permitted Development? — Permitted development rights allow certain building works and changes of use without the need to apply for planning permission.
- How Long Does Planning Permission Take? — Typical timelines for planning permission decisions in the UK, from submission to approval, and what can cause delays.