Pulborough, West Sussex Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Pulborough, West Sussex.
West Sussex · England · settlement
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.
Population: 5,687 (2021) · Area: 21.0 km²
District: Horsham
Website: http://www.pulboroughparishcouncil.gov.uk/
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £527,439 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Horsham
- Parliamentary constituency: Arundel and South Downs
- LSOA: Horsham 015B
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Pulborough.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Pulborough.
- 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 Pulborough based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
8 planning applications found near Pulborough.
- - Orange Tree Cottage Rectory Lane Pulborough West Sussex RH20 2AD
Remedial structural works to the roof of the single storey extension. (Retrospective) (Householder).
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Horsham | Date: 2026-03-27
View full details - - Orange Tree Cottage Rectory Lane Pulborough West Sussex RH20 2AD
Remedial structural works to the roof of the single storey extension. (Retrospective) (Listed Building Consent).
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: Horsham | Date: 2026-03-27
View full details - - Belwethers Old Mill Place Pulborough West Sussex RH20 2DR
Surgery to 1 x Copper Beech.
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Horsham | Date: 2026-02-23
View full details - - 75 Lower Street Pulborough West Sussex RH20 2BP
Installation of fixed line broadband electronic communications apparatus (cabinet).
Status: Permitted | Type: Telecoms | Council: Horsham | Date: 2026-01-27
View full details - - River View Lower Street Pulborough West Sussex
Installation of fixed line broadband electronic communications apparatus (cabinet).
Status: Permitted | Type: Telecoms | Council: Horsham | Date: 2026-01-27
View full details - - Little Ridge Rectory Lane Pulborough West Sussex RH20 2AD
Erection of a single storey front extension to replace the existing lean-to/canopy link to the garage, external alterations and alterations to fenestration.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Horsham | Date: 2026-01-16
View full details - - Land at Carpenters Meadow Pulborough West Sussex RH20 2HQ
Surgery to 1x Willow (Works to Trees in a Conservation Area)
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: Horsham | Date: 2025-04-28
View full details - - 1 Carpenters Meadow Pulborough West Sussex RH20 2HQ
Surgery Beech Hedge and Hedge Row, Surgery x2 Silver Birch, Surgery x3 Maple, Surgery x1 Silver Birch and Fell x1 Elm
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Horsham | Date: 2024-01-10
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A brief summary of Pulborough in West Sussex
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 £527,439, 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 Pulborough a particularly low-crime area.
Pulborough has 3 conservation areas within its boundaries: Pulborough, Church Place, Wiggonholt, Pulborough, Lower Street. 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 Pulborough includes 2 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Marehill Quarry SSSI, Pulborough Brooks SSSI; 1 Special Areas of Conservation (SAC): Arun Valley; 1 Special Protection Areas (SPA): Arun Valley; 1 Ramsar Wetland Sites: Arun Valley; 1 National Parks: SOUTH DOWNS. 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, Pulborough planning applications can be searched by entering a local postcode above. Further local information can be found on the community website at http://www.pulboroughparishcouncil.gov.uk/. 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 Pulborough
In the last 24 months, 20 planning applications were submitted near Pulborough. Of these, 91% were approved, with an average decision time of 58 days.
This is slightly above the national average of approximately 87%, indicating a broadly favourable planning environment near Pulborough.
At 58 days on average, decisions near Pulborough slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near Pulborough were discharge of conditions (7), full planning applications (4), listed building and heritage (3).
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Related Planning Guides
- What Is Planning Permission in the UK? — Planning permission is the formal approval you need from your local council before making certain changes to a building or piece of land.
- What Is Permitted Development? — Permitted development rights allow certain building works and changes of use without the need to apply for planning permission.
- How Long Does Planning Permission Take? — Typical timelines for planning permission decisions in the UK, from submission to approval, and what can cause delays.