Loxwood, West Sussex Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Loxwood, West Sussex.
West Sussex · England · settlement
Planning applications in Loxwood are administered by Chichester District Council. View the full Chichester District Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Loxwood
Loxwood is a quaint village and civil parish located in the Chichester district of West Sussex, nestled within the Low Weald. It features the Wey and Arun Canal to the east and south, providing scenic views and recreational opportunities. The area boasts an extensive network of bridleways and footpaths, making it an attractive destination for outdoor enthusiasts and a potential hotspot for planning applications related to rural development and conservation.
Population: 1,596 (2021) · Area: 18.2 km²
District: Chichester
Website: http://www.loxwood.org/
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £608,660 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Horsham
- Parliamentary constituency: Horsham
- LSOA: Horsham 010A
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Loxwood.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Loxwood.
- 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 Loxwood based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
8 planning applications found near Loxwood.
- - Unit 1 Blackhall Meadow Loxwood Billingshurst West Sussex RH14 0GG
2 no. non-illuminated fascia signs.
Status: Undecided | Type: Advertising | Council: Chichester | Date: 2026-03-16
View full details - - Drake House Guildford Road Loxwood Billingshurst West Sussex RH14 0SE
Crown reduce back to previous pruning points (at a height of approx. 13m and spread of approx. 3.5m) on 1 no. Horse Chestnut tree (T1) and 1no. Lime tree (T2). Reduce height down to 2m (and manage as
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Chichester | Date: 2026-01-09
View full details - - Rogues Roost Guildford Road Loxwood Billingshurst West Sussex RH14 0SF
Single storey side/rear extension and internal alterations.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Chichester | Date: 2025-12-22
View full details - - 1 Hall House Guildford Road Loxwood Billingshurst West Sussex RH14 0SA
Non material amendment to householder planning permission LX/25/00638/DOM for the addition of a window to the west elevation of garden office.
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Chichester | Date: 2025-09-16
View full details - - Willowbank Guildford Road Loxwood Billingshurst West Sussex RH14 0SE
Single storey side extension and detached car port with associated changes to fenestration.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Chichester | Date: 2025-04-01
View full details - - Loxwood Nurseries Guildford Road Loxwood Billingshurst West Sussex RH14 0SA
Retention of 5 no. flagpoles and 2 no. freestanding V signs for a temporary period of 24 months.
Status: Permitted | Type: Advertising | Council: Chichester | Date: 2024-12-23
View full details - - Land West Of Guildford Road Loxwood West Sussex RH14 0SA
Discharge of Condition 34 (Schedule of Materials) of planning permission LX/20/01977/FUL.
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Chichester | Date: 2023-10-12
View full details - - Land South West Of Willets Way Willetts Way Loxwood West Sussex
5 no. residential dwellings, vehicular and pedestrian access and hard and soft landscaping
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Chichester | Date: 2023-05-12
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A brief summary of Loxwood in West Sussex
Loxwood is a quaint village and civil parish located in the Chichester district of West Sussex, nestled within the Low Weald. It features the Wey and Arun Canal to the east and south, providing scenic views and recreational opportunities. The area boasts an extensive network of bridleways and footpaths, making it an attractive destination for outdoor enthusiasts and a potential hotspot for planning applications related to rural development and conservation. The settlement has a population of approximately 1,596 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Chichester district.
Loxwood covers an area of approximately 18.2 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 Loxwood show an average sale price of £608,660, 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 Loxwood a particularly low-crime area.
Ecology & Nature Designations
The area around Loxwood includes 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, Loxwood planning applications can be searched by entering a local postcode above. Further local information can be found on the community website at http://www.loxwood.org/. 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 Loxwood
In the last 24 months, 16 planning applications were submitted near Loxwood. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 52 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Loxwood may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
The average decision time of 52 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Loxwood were tree works (7), full planning applications (4), advertising consent (2). The significant number of tree-related applications is typical for areas with mature tree cover or active tree preservation orders.
1 planning appeal was lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 1 was dismissed (0% success rate). This low success rate indicates that the council's refusal decisions are generally upheld by the Planning Inspectorate.
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