How long do planning decisions take near New Town?

The average planning decision time near New Town is 75 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 New Town?

The planning approval rate near New Town is 96%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near New Town?

The most common type of planning application near New Town is outline applications, with 14 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near New Town?

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New Town, West Sussex Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near New Town, West Sussex.

West Sussex · England · settlement

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

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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 008D

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-05.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near New Town.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 New Town based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

9 planning applications found near New Town.

- 55 Brighton Road Horsham West Sussex RH13 6EZ
Remove affected damp areas and repair with a membrane based damp proofing system. (Listed Building Consent).
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: Horsham | Date: 2026-02-18
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- 5 Weald Close Horsham West Sussex RH13 6HE
Demolition of porch and erection of a single storey front extension, with installation of side window and replacement front door.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Horsham | Date: 2026-02-12
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- Falcon Lodge Sedgwick Lane Horsham West Sussex RH13 6QD
Installation of photovoltaic solar panels, 2no. to South elevation and 6no. to East elevation. (Retrospective) (Listed Building Consent).
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: Horsham | Date: 2026-01-22
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- Hornbrook Farm Brighton Road Horsham West Sussex RH13 6QA
EIA screening opinion
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Horsham | Date: 2026-01-06
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- 20A Hernbrook Drive Horsham West Sussex RH13 6EW
Surgery to 1x Beech.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Horsham | Date: 2025-09-23
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- Mayfield House Kerves Lane Horsham West Sussex RH13 6ES
Application for Approval of Details Reserved by Conditions 8 and 9 to approved application DC/17/2088
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Horsham | Date: 2025-07-14
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- Land Between Ghyll Crescent And Dickins Way Horsham West Sussex RH13 6BG
Fell 1x Douglas Fir and 1x Cypress/Leylandii.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Horsham | Date: 2025-01-23
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- Garden House Kerves Lane Horsham West Sussex RH13 6ES
Erection of a two storey detached dwelling with new vehicle access from Kerves Lane.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Horsham | Date: 2024-12-11
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- 29 Weald Close Horsham West Sussex RH13 6HE
Fell 1x Oak.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Horsham | Date: 2024-08-21
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A brief summary of New Town in West Sussex

New Town is a settlement located in West Sussex, England.

Property prices in New Town 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 New Town a particularly low-crime area.

New Town has one conservation area within its boundaries: Horsham. 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 New Town includes 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, New Town 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 New Town

In the last 24 months, 42 planning applications were submitted near New Town. Of these, 96% were approved, with an average decision time of 75 days.

This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near New Town may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.

The average decision period of 75 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 New Town were outline applications (14), full planning applications (11), tree works (7).

In terms of development scale, 1 medium-scale application, 41 smaller schemes were submitted.

Application Outcomes

Approved: 23 applications
Refused: 0 applications
Withdrawn: 1 application
Awaiting decision: 18 applications

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