Oakhill, West Sussex Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Oakhill, West Sussex.
West Sussex · England · settlement
Planning applications in Oakhill are administered by Horsham District Council. View the full Horsham District Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Oakhill
Oakhill is a quaint village in West Sussex, situated approximately 2.5 miles north of Shepton Mallet and nestled between the A37 and A367. Covering an area of 0.4 square miles, this primarily commuter village features essential amenities such as a Church of England primary school, a local surgery, and the Oakhill Inn pub. Historically known for its brewing activities, Oakhill presents a unique blend of rural charm and community facilities, making it a noteworthy area for planning applications.
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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 008B
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Oakhill.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Oakhill.
- 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 Oakhill based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
40 planning applications found near Oakhill.
- - 16 Ghyll Crescent Horsham West Sussex RH13 6BG
Erection of a first floor side extension over the existing garage, and alterations to fenestration.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Horsham | Date: 2026-06-15
View full details - - Cheeleys Burford Road Horsham West Sussex RH13 5SR
Conversion of loft into habitable living space and the installation of 2no. dormers to the rear elevation. (Lawful Development Certificate - Proposed).
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Horsham | Date: 2026-04-24
View full details - - Cheeleys Burford Road Horsham West Sussex RH13 5SR
Erection of 2x dormers to front elevation.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Horsham | Date: 2026-04-24
View full details - - Cheeleys Burford Road Horsham West Sussex RH13 5SR
Prior Approval for the erection of a single-storey rear larger home extension, which would project 5m from the rear elevation, comprising a maximum height of 2.75 m and an eaves height of 2.75m
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Horsham | Date: 2026-04-24
View full details - - 45 Bennetts Road Horsham West Sussex RH13 5JX
Prior Approval for the erection of a single-storey rear larger home extension, which would project 6 mts from the rear elevation, comprising a maximum height of 3 mts and an eaves height of 2.7 mts
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Horsham | Date: 2026-04-17
View full details - - Bramber House Kennedy Road Horsham West Sussex
Surgery to 1 x London Plane.
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Horsham | Date: 2026-03-27
View full details - - 37 Bennetts Road Horsham West Sussex RH13 5JX
Erection of a front porch.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Horsham | Date: 2026-03-23
View full details - - 117 Depot Road Horsham West Sussex RH13 5HN
Erection of two storey and single storey rear extensions.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Horsham | Date: 2026-03-04
View full details - - 18 Bethune Road Horsham West Sussex RH13 5JP
Erection of a single storey rear extension (Lawful Development Certificate - Proposed).
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Horsham | Date: 2026-03-03
View full details - - Cray Depot Road Horsham West Sussex RH13 5HD
Non Material Amendment to previously approved application DC/25/0872 (Removal of existing conservatory and erection of a single storey side and rear extension, a first floor rear extension, installati
Status: Undecided | Type: Amendment | Council: Horsham | Date: 2026-03-03
View full details - - 6 Lanark Close Horsham West Sussex RH13 5RY
Conversion of garage into habitable living space with raising of existing roof level to front projection.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Horsham | Date: 2026-02-26
View full details - - 25 Depot Road Horsham West Sussex RH13 5HE
Erection of a first floor rear extension over existing ground floor, conversion of loft into habitable living space with the installation of a rear dormer and 2no. rooflights to the front elevation, a
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Horsham | Date: 2026-02-19
View full details - - 185 St Leonards Road Horsham West Sussex RH13 6BD
Demolition of existing conservatory and erection of a single storey rear extension. Replacement of flat roof on existing single storey extension.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Horsham | Date: 2026-02-02
View full details - - 11 Eversfield Road Horsham West Sussex RH13 5JS
Erection of a part two storey and part single storey side and rear extension, erection of a front porch, conversion of loft into habitable living space with installation of rear dormer, and 2no. front
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Horsham | Date: 2026-01-29
View full details - - 28 Highlands Avenue Horsham West Sussex RH13 5LN
Installation of a side dormer (Lawful Development Certificate - Proposed).
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Horsham | Date: 2026-01-28
View full details - - 18 Bethune Road Horsham West Sussex RH13 5JP
Prior Approval for the erection of a single storey rear larger home extension, which would project 4.0m from the rear elevation, comprising a maximum height of 3.65m and an eaves height of 2.75m.
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Horsham | Date: 2026-01-22
View full details - - 41 Depot Road Horsham West Sussex RH13 5HE
Erection of a single storey rear extension and associated alterations, including changes to fenestration.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Horsham | Date: 2026-01-19
View full details - - 48 Barrington Road Horsham West Sussex RH13 5SN
Erection of a two storey rear extension and roof conversion including flat roof rear dormer. Alterations to fenestration.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Horsham | Date: 2026-01-19
View full details - - 23 Comptons Lane Horsham West Sussex RH13 5NL
Conversion of loft into habitable living space with hip to gable roof extension, rear dormer and front rooflights. (Lawful Development Certificate - Proposed).
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Horsham | Date: 2026-01-19
View full details - - 17 Ghyll Crescent Horsham West Sussex RH13 6BG
Surgery to 1 x Maple
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Horsham | Date: 2026-01-19
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A brief summary of Oakhill in West Sussex
Oakhill is a quaint village in West Sussex, situated approximately 2.5 miles north of Shepton Mallet and nestled between the A37 and A367. Covering an area of 0.4 square miles, this primarily commuter village features essential amenities such as a Church of England primary school, a local surgery, and the Oakhill Inn pub. Historically known for its brewing activities, Oakhill presents a unique blend of rural charm and community facilities, making it a noteworthy area for planning applications.
Property prices in Oakhill 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 Oakhill a particularly low-crime area.
Oakhill has 2 conservation areas within its boundaries: Horsham, Horsham, Richmond Road. Planning applications within or near these conservation areas 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 Oakhill includes 14 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, Oakhill 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 Oakhill
In the last 24 months, 75 planning applications were submitted near Oakhill. Of these, 90% were approved, with an average decision time of 61 days.
This is slightly above the national average of approximately 87%, indicating a broadly favourable planning environment near Oakhill.
At 61 days on average, decisions near Oakhill slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near Oakhill were full planning applications (26), outline applications (18), tree works (12). Full planning applications account for 35% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 1 medium-scale application, 74 smaller schemes were submitted. The absence of major applications suggests the area is primarily characterised by smaller-scale improvements and extensions rather than large new developments.
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.
Application Outcomes
- Approved: 37 applications
- Refused: 2 applications
- Withdrawn: 2 applications
- Awaiting decision: 34 applications
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