Roffey, West Sussex Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Roffey, West Sussex.
West Sussex · England · settlement
About Roffey
Roffey, located in West Sussex, is a vibrant suburb of Horsham, positioned on the upper reaches of the River Arun and bordering the scenic Weald. Just 31 miles south-south-west of London and 18.5 miles from Brighton, Roffey enjoys proximity to key neighbouring towns, including Crawley to the north-east and Haywards Heath to the south-east. As part of the Horsham district, it serves as an important administrative hub, making it a significant area for planning applications and development opportunities.
District: North Horsham
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Area Information
- Admin district: Horsham
- Parliamentary constituency: Horsham
- LSOA: Horsham 006H
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Roffey.
- 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 Roffey based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
27 planning applications found near Roffey.
- - 79 Lambs Farm Road Horsham West Sussex RH12 4LE
Erection of single storey side and rear extension.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Horsham | Date: 2026-03-27
View full details - - 7 Rowan Way Horsham West Sussex RH12 4NS
Erection of a single storey side and rear extension, and conversion of garage into habitable living space.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Horsham | Date: 2026-03-18
View full details - - 23 Clovers End Horsham West Sussex RH12 4LU
Installation of dropped kerb and parking space.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Horsham | Date: 2026-03-11
View full details - - 8 Amberley Close Horsham West Sussex RH12 4LL
Erection of a single storey front, side and rear extensions with related roof extensions and installation of rooflights.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Horsham | Date: 2026-03-05
View full details - - 12 Forest Mews Horsham West Sussex RH12 4GG
Erection of a single storey rear extension and associated landscaping.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Horsham | Date: 2026-02-23
View full details - - 29 Shepherds Way Horsham West Sussex RH12 4LT
Erection of a rear conservatory.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Horsham | Date: 2026-02-05
View full details - - Allotments Amberley Close Horsham West Sussex
Surgery to 2x Oak.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Horsham | Date: 2026-02-05
View full details - - 26 Amberley Road Horsham West Sussex RH12 4LN
Removal of Conditions 4 and 6 of previously approved application DC/24/1893 (Demolition of existing garages and erection of a three bed dwelling) relating to water neutrality.
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Horsham | Date: 2026-01-28
View full details - - 1 Lambs Farm Close Horsham West Sussex RH12 4JZ
Erection of a first floor side extension. Erection of a front entrance porch. Installation of bi-folding doors to the rear elevation. Installation of a window to the side elevation.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Horsham | Date: 2026-01-23
View full details - - Land at Crawley Road Horsham West Sussex
Proposed new 1No 1230mm whip antenna & 1No 82mm GSM node & 1No GPS node (to be installed on 1No new offset bracket arm) & 1No small ancillary modem box, all installed circa 6m below the top of the col
Status: Permitted | Type: Telecoms | Council: Horsham | Date: 2026-01-23
View full details - - 65 Lambs Farm Road Horsham West Sussex RH12 4JJ
Erection of a single storey rear infill and extension.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Horsham | Date: 2026-01-16
View full details - - 14 Maple Close Horsham West Sussex RH12 4EZ
Surgery to 1 x Oak.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Horsham | Date: 2026-01-14
View full details - - 79 Lambs Farm Road Horsham West Sussex RH12 4LE
Loft conversion. Installation of a roof dormer to the rear elevation and rooflights to the front elevation (Lawful Development Certificate - Proposed).
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Horsham | Date: 2026-01-13
View full details - - 2 Allingham Gardens Horsham West Sussex RH12 4US
Erection of a single storey rear extension.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Horsham | Date: 2025-12-23
View full details - - Kingsmead Nursing Home Crawley Road Horsham West Sussex RH12 4RX
Approval of details reserved by condition 8 (Bat Licence) to approved application DC/25/1170 (Variation of condition 1 of previously approved application reference DC/24/1010 (Demolition of the existi
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Horsham | Date: 2025-11-11
View full details - - Kingsmead Nursing Home Crawley Road Horsham West Sussex RH12 4RX
Variation of condition 1 of previously approved application reference DC/24/1010 (Demolition of the existing buildings and erection of an 80-bedroom specialist dementia care home (Use Class C2) togeth
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Horsham | Date: 2025-07-16
View full details - - 6 Rowan Close Horsham West Sussex RH12 4NY
Erection of a single storey rear extension.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Horsham | Date: 2025-05-21
View full details - - 58 Hawkesbourne Road Horsham West Sussex RH12 4EN
Conversion of loft into habitable living space, erection of a rear dormer extension, rear juliet balcony and 2no. front rooflights. (Lawful Development Certificate - Proposed).
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Horsham | Date: 2025-04-28
View full details - - 4 Bramber Close Horsham West Sussex RH12 4LY
Erection of a two storey front extension, two storey rear extension, new fenestration and external finishes.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Horsham | Date: 2025-03-20
View full details - - 5 Coniston Close Horsham West Sussex RH12 4GU
Erection of replacement front porch, demolition of existing conservatory and erection of a two-storey rear extension.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Horsham | Date: 2025-02-26
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A brief summary of Roffey in West Sussex
Roffey, located in West Sussex, is a vibrant suburb of Horsham, positioned on the upper reaches of the River Arun and bordering the scenic Weald. Just 31 miles south-south-west of London and 18.5 miles from Brighton, Roffey enjoys proximity to key neighbouring towns, including Crawley to the north-east and Haywards Heath to the south-east. As part of the Horsham district, it serves as an important administrative hub, making it a significant area for planning applications and development opportunities. It sits within the North Horsham district.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Roffey a particularly low-crime area.
Ecology & Nature Designations
The area around Roffey includes 20 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.
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Planning Activity in Roffey
In the last 24 months, 50 planning applications were submitted near Roffey. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 64 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Roffey may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
At 64 days on average, decisions near Roffey slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near Roffey were full planning applications (30), tree works (8), outline applications (7). Full planning applications account for 60% 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, 49 smaller schemes were submitted.
Application Outcomes
- Approved: 34 applications
- Refused: 0 applications
- Awaiting decision: 16 applications
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Related Planning Guides
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- 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.