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Planning in Pulborough

Approved
94%
34 of 34 decided
Decision time
about 8 weeks
on average

Applications within 1 km of the centre of Pulborough in the last 24 months, from Horsham District Council's planning register.

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About Pulborough

Pulborough is a village and civil parish located in the Horsham district of West Sussex, England, with a population of approximately 5,000 residents. Situated centrally in West Sussex, it lies 42 miles (68 km) southwest of London and serves as a key junction for the A29 and A283 roads, making it an important area for planning applications and development opportunities. The settlement has a population of approximately 5,687 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Horsham district.

Pulborough covers an area of approximately 21.0 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 Pulborough show an average sale price of £580,310, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry. There are currently no active flood warnings for the Pulborough area, indicating a relatively low flood risk at present. This is a positive factor for both existing residents and those considering property purchases or new developments.

In terms of safety, there were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period (May 2026). This makes Pulborough a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.

The area around Pulborough has 6 nature designations nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Pulborough 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. Further local information can be found on the community website at http://www.pulboroughparishcouncil.gov.uk/.

Contains HM Land Registry data © Crown copyright and database right 2026. This data is licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

To comment on or object to a planning application near Pulborough, open it in the list above: each one links to the council's own page for it and shows any comment deadline.

In the last 24 months, 60 planning applications were submitted near Pulborough. Of these, 94% were approved, with an average decision time of 57 days.

The most common types were full planning applications (10), listed building and heritage (8), discharge of conditions (8).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Pulborough?
In the last 24 months, 60 planning applications were submitted near Pulborough. The approval rate is 94%.
How long do planning decisions take near Pulborough?
The average planning decision time near Pulborough is 57 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 Pulborough?
The planning approval rate near Pulborough is 94%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.
What types of planning applications are most common near Pulborough?
The most common type of planning application near Pulborough is full planning applications, with 10 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Pulborough?
You can search and track planning applications near Pulborough on Planning Signal. Create a free account to save searches, watch specific applications, and receive email alerts when new plans are submitted nearby.