Parbrook, West Sussex Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Parbrook, West Sussex.
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Planning applications in Parbrook are administered by Horsham District Council. View the full Horsham District Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Parbrook
Parbrook, a hamlet within the civil parish of East Pennard in Somerset, is located approximately 4 miles northwest of Castle Cary and 5 miles south of Shepton Mallet. The area, characterized by its rural charm, has a small population of 348 residents and is part of a parish that also includes the hamlets of Stone and Huxham, making it a noteworthy consideration for planning applications in the region.
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £466,550 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Horsham
- Parliamentary constituency: Horsham
- LSOA: Horsham 010F
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Parbrook.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Parbrook.
- 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 Parbrook based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
18 planning applications found near Parbrook.
- - 26 Silver Lane Billingshurst West Sussex RH14 9RJ
Surgery x 1 Oak
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Horsham | Date: 2026-05-25
View full details - - Barclays Bank Ltd 84 High Street Billingshurst West Sussex RH14 9QS
Prior Notification for Change of Use of Class E space to form 4 apartments to the rear of ground and first floor only.
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Horsham | Date: 2026-04-22
View full details - - The Weald School Station Road Billingshurst West Sussex RH14 9RY
Discharge of Condition 6 (Drainage Verification Report) of planning permission WSCC/073/19.
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Horsham | Date: 2026-04-22
View full details - - The Weald School, Station Road, Billingshurst, RH14 9RY
Discharge of Condition 6 (Drainage Verification Report) of planning permission WSCC/073/19.
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: West Sussex | Date: 2026-04-21
View full details - - The Hollies Natts Lane Billingshurst West Sussex RH14 9EX
Erection of a front porch extension and single storey front extension.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Horsham | Date: 2026-03-24
View full details - - 83A Arun House, Flat High Street Billingshurst West Sussex RH14 9QX
Variation of Condition 8 of previously approved application DC/20/0506 (Change of use of ground floor from offices to Youth Day Centre, amendments to windows and new means of escape door) to allow gen
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Horsham | Date: 2026-03-04
View full details - - Gratwicke Cottage 16A East Street Billingshurst West Sussex RH14 9PY
Surgery to 1 x Lime. Surgery to 1 x Oak. (Works to Trees in a Conservation area). Surgery to 1 x Sycamore. (Works to Trees subject to a TPO).
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: Horsham | Date: 2026-03-02
View full details - - 4 Silver Lane Billingshurst West Sussex RH14 9RG
Erection of front porch extension and alterations to the front roof line.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Horsham | Date: 2026-01-07
View full details - - The Hermitage 71 High Street Billingshurst West Sussex RH14 9QP
Surgery to 2x Beech (Works to Trees in a Conservation Area)
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: Horsham | Date: 2025-10-27
View full details - - 6 Myrtle Close Billingshurst West Sussex RH14 9XF
Conversion of loft into habitable living space with the installation of 2no. rooflights to the front and rear elevations.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Horsham | Date: 2025-09-29
View full details - - 31 East Street Billingshurst West Sussex RH14 9PX
Fell 1x Silver Birch and 1x Poplar (Works to Trees in a Conservation Area)
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: Horsham | Date: 2025-08-07
View full details - - Cedars Byre Parbrook Billingshurst West Sussex RH14 9ES
Surgery to 1x Yew
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Horsham | Date: 2025-08-04
View full details - - Womens Hall 81 High Street Billingshurst West Sussex RH14 9QX
Surgery to 1x Ash and 1x Mixed Hedge (Works to Trees in a Conservation Area).
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: Horsham | Date: 2025-07-18
View full details - - 8 Lakers Meadow Billingshurst West Sussex RH14 9NP
Conversion of loft into habitable living space, the installation of a rear dormer and 1no. front rooflight.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Horsham | Date: 2025-04-25
View full details - - 14 Saville Gardens Billingshurst West Sussex RH14 9RR
Erection of a rear dormer (Lawful Development Certificate - Proposed).
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Outline | Council: Horsham | Date: 2024-03-27
View full details - - The Six Bells 76 High Street Billingshurst West Sussex RH14 9QS
Installation of new flagstone paving to be laid over 2no. existing concrete slabs to front garden to fully match the finish of the existing external seating area. (Listed Building Consent)
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Heritage | Council: Horsham | Date: 2023-10-18
View full details - - 2 Centurion Close Billingshurst West Sussex RH14 9UW
Erection of a two storey rear extension with associated changes to roof and fenestration.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Horsham | Date: 2023-10-18
View full details - - Land Parcel South of Platts Roundabout Newbridge Road Billingshurst West Sussex
Installation of 6 metre Totem, Free Standing Directional, Height Restrictor, Single Free Standing Menu, Order Canopy, Triple Free Standing Menu, Free Standing Directional, Mini Monument Sign, Two Sets
Status: Permitted | Type: Advertising | Council: Horsham | Date: 2023-07-21
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A brief summary of Parbrook in West Sussex
Parbrook, a hamlet within the civil parish of East Pennard in Somerset, is located approximately 4 miles northwest of Castle Cary and 5 miles south of Shepton Mallet. The area, characterized by its rural charm, has a small population of 348 residents and is part of a parish that also includes the hamlets of Stone and Huxham, making it a noteworthy consideration for planning applications in the region.
Property prices in Parbrook show an average sale price of £466,550, 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 Parbrook a particularly low-crime area.
Parbrook has one conservation area within its boundaries: Billingshurst. 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 Parbrook includes 9 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 Parbrook
In the last 24 months, 40 planning applications were submitted near Parbrook. Of these, 95% were approved, with an average decision time of 58 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Parbrook may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
At 58 days on average, decisions near Parbrook slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near Parbrook were full planning applications (11), listed building and heritage (7), tree works (7). Full planning applications account for 28% 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, 39 smaller schemes were submitted.
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