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Planning in Rapkyns

Approved
100%
11 of 11 decided
Decision time
about 14 weeks
on average

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

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About Rapkyns

Rapkyns is a settlement located in West Sussex, England.

Property prices in Rapkyns show an average sale price of £427,475, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry. There are currently no active flood warnings for the Rapkyns 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 Rapkyns a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.

The area around Rapkyns has 19 nature designations nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Rapkyns 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.

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To comment on or object to a planning application near Rapkyns, 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, 23 planning applications were submitted near Rapkyns. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 97 days.

The most common types were discharge of conditions (8), full planning applications (3), outline applications (2). 3 large-scale developments were submitted during this period.

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Rapkyns?
In the last 24 months, 23 planning applications were submitted near Rapkyns. The approval rate is 100%.
How long do planning decisions take near Rapkyns?
The average planning decision time near Rapkyns is 97 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 Rapkyns?
The planning approval rate near Rapkyns is 100%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.
What types of planning applications are most common near Rapkyns?
The most common type of planning application near Rapkyns is discharge of conditions, with 8 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Rapkyns?
You can search and track planning applications near Rapkyns on Planning Signal. Create a free account to save searches, watch specific applications, and receive email alerts when new plans are submitted nearby.