Rusper, West Sussex Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Rusper, West Sussex.
West Sussex · England · settlement
About Rusper
Rusper is a charming village and civil parish located in the Horsham District of West Sussex, England. Known for its picturesque countryside and community spirit, it presents a variety of planning opportunities and developments that may interest potential investors and residents alike.
Population: 2,051 (2021) · Area: 25.9 km²
District: Horsham
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £440,418 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Horsham
- Parliamentary constituency: Horsham
- LSOA: Horsham 007D
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Rusper.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Rusper.
- 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 Rusper based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
10 planning applications found near Rusper.
- - Land South of East Street Rusper West Sussex
Non Material Amendment to previously approved application DC/21/2172 (Erection of 6 No. 3-bed dwellings (including 1 No. retirement property), creation of an access drive and landscaping works (Resubm
Status: Undecided | Type: Amendment | Council: Horsham | Date: 2026-03-27
View full details - - Millfields Farm Horsham Road Rusper West Sussex RH12 4PU
Public consultation. Proposal to grant a variation of appointment to Advanced Water Infrastructure Networks Limited to include Millfields Farm Rusper
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Horsham | Date: 2026-03-10
View full details - - Land North of East Street Rusper West Sussex
Application for Approval of Details Reserved by Conditions 3,4,5,8,9,10,11 and 12 to approved application DC/25/0523
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Horsham | Date: 2026-03-09
View full details - - Former Longfield House East Street Rusper West Sussex RH12 4RB
Application for Approval of Details Reserved by Condition 8 to approved application DC/23/0069
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Horsham | Date: 2026-03-06
View full details - - Rusper Barn Capel Barn West Sussex RH12 4PY
Installation of windows and doors on each elevation.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Horsham | Date: 2026-02-26
View full details - - 3 Cooks Mead Rusper West Sussex RH12 4PU
Conversion of loft into habitable living space with the installation of a rear dormer and 2no. front rooflights (Lawful Development Certificate - Proposed).
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Horsham | Date: 2026-02-25
View full details - - 21 Steeres Hill Rusper West Sussex RH12 4PT
Sugery to 1x Oak
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Horsham | Date: 2026-01-27
View full details - - 2 Normans Cottages High Street Rusper West Sussex RH12 4PX
Replacement of all windows in the existing extension with wooden flush windows (Listed Building Consent).
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: Horsham | Date: 2025-12-16
View full details - - 11 East Street Rusper Horsham West Sussex RH12 4RB
Approval of details reserved by conditions 5 and 6 to approved application DC/19/1690
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Horsham | Date: 2025-04-01
View full details - - The Barn Capel Road Rusper West Sussex
Prior Notification for an agricultural storage barn.
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Horsham | Date: 2024-07-11
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A brief summary of Rusper in West Sussex
Rusper is a charming village and civil parish located in the Horsham District of West Sussex, England. Known for its picturesque countryside and community spirit, it presents a variety of planning opportunities and developments that may interest potential investors and residents alike. The settlement has a population of approximately 2,051 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Horsham district.
Rusper covers an area of approximately 25.9 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 Rusper show an average sale price of £440,418, 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 Rusper a particularly low-crime area.
Rusper has one conservation area within its boundaries: Rusper. 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 Rusper includes 20 Ancient Woodland sites. 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, Rusper 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.
Planning Activity in Rusper
In the last 24 months, 20 planning applications were submitted near Rusper. Of these, 88% were approved, with an average decision time of 45 days.
This is slightly above the national average of approximately 87%, indicating a broadly favourable planning environment near Rusper.
The average decision time of 45 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Rusper were discharge of conditions (6), full planning applications (4), outline applications (3).
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