Nuthurst, West Sussex Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Nuthurst, West Sussex.
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Planning applications in Nuthurst are administered by Horsham District Council. View the full Horsham District Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Nuthurst
Nuthurst is a village and civil parish located in the Horsham district of West Sussex, England, situated just 3 miles south of Horsham town. The parish is home to the historic Sedgwick Park estate, featuring a predominantly 19th-century country house, making it an area of interest for potential planning applications and developments.
Population: 1,902 (2021) · Area: 17.0 km² · Elevation: 54m
District: Horsham
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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 009F
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Nuthurst.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Nuthurst.
- 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 Nuthurst based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
2 planning applications found near Nuthurst.
- - St Andrews Church of England Primary School Nuthurst Street Nuthurst RH13 6LH
Application for Approval of Details Reserved by Condition 3 to approved application DC/23/0285
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Horsham | Date: 2026-04-14
View full details - - St Andrews Church Of England Primary School Nuthurst Street Nuthurst West Sussex RH13 6LH
Erection of a single storey extension to school building and replacement of pre-fabricated nursery building.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Horsham | Date: 2024-10-11
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A brief summary of Nuthurst in West Sussex
Nuthurst is a village and civil parish located in the Horsham district of West Sussex, England, situated just 3 miles south of Horsham town. The parish is home to the historic Sedgwick Park estate, featuring a predominantly 19th-century country house, making it an area of interest for potential planning applications and developments. The settlement has a population of approximately 1,902 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Horsham district.
Nuthurst sits at an elevation of 54 metres above sea level and covers an area of approximately 17.0 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 Nuthurst 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 Nuthurst a particularly low-crime area.
Nuthurst has one conservation area within its boundaries: Nuthurst. 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 Nuthurst 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.
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Planning Activity in Nuthurst
In the last 24 months, 4 planning applications were submitted near Nuthurst. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 105 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Nuthurst may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
With an average of 105 days, decisions near Nuthurst 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 Nuthurst were full planning applications (2), discharge of conditions (1), amendments (1). Full planning applications account for 50% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
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