Mannings Heath, West Sussex Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Mannings Heath, West Sussex.
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About Mannings Heath
Mannings Heath is a village located in the civil parish of Nuthurst within the Horsham District of West Sussex. Situated 2 miles southeast of Horsham along the A281 road, it serves primarily as a residential area for those commuting to the nearby town, making it the largest settlement in Nuthurst. This context is essential for understanding potential planning applications in the area, particularly those related to residential development and infrastructure improvements.
District: Nuthurst
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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 006B
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Mannings Heath.
- 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 Mannings Heath based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
7 planning applications found near Mannings Heath.
- - Lyndhurst Brighton Road Mannings Heath West Sussex RH13 6HZ
Erection of a first floor side extension.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Horsham | Date: 2026-03-31
View full details - - Nuthurst Cricket Club Pavilion Golding Lane Mannings Heath West Sussex RH13 6JX
Application for Approval of Details Reserved by Condition Biodiversity Net Gain to approved application DC/25/0740
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Horsham | Date: 2026-02-11
View full details - - Coombe Cottage Church Road Mannings Heath West Sussex RH13 6JE
Erection of a two storey 4 bedroom dwelling with associated parking and landscaping.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Horsham | Date: 2026-01-19
View full details - - 7 Heath Close Mannings Heath West Sussex RH13 6EE
Surgery to 1 x Oak
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Horsham | Date: 2025-11-05
View full details - - 3 Lime Kiln Road Mannings Heath West Sussex RH13 6JH
Fell 1 x Oak.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Horsham | Date: 2025-10-28
View full details - - Westwood Golding Lane Mannings Heath Horsham West Sussex RH13 6JX
Surgery to 1x Oak
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Horsham | Date: 2025-07-02
View full details - - Nuthurst Cricket Club Pavilion Golding Lane Mannings Heath West Sussex RH13 6JX
Proposed new base for an astroturf surface
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Horsham | Date: 2025-05-05
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A brief summary of Mannings Heath in West Sussex
Mannings Heath is a village located in the civil parish of Nuthurst within the Horsham District of West Sussex. Situated 2 miles southeast of Horsham along the A281 road, it serves primarily as a residential area for those commuting to the nearby town, making it the largest settlement in Nuthurst. This context is essential for understanding potential planning applications in the area, particularly those related to residential development and infrastructure improvements. It sits within the Nuthurst district.
Property prices in Mannings Heath 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 Mannings Heath a particularly low-crime area.
Ecology & Nature Designations
The area around Mannings Heath 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, Mannings Heath 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 Mannings Heath
In the last 24 months, 13 planning applications were submitted near Mannings Heath. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 82 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Mannings Heath may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
The average decision period of 82 days exceeds the 8-week target for minor applications but falls within the 13-week target for major schemes. Applicants should plan for approximately 12 weeks from submission to decision.
The most common application types near Mannings Heath were full planning applications (4), tree works (4), discharge of conditions (3). Full planning applications account for 31% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
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.