Shipley, West Sussex Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Shipley, West Sussex.
West Sussex · England · settlement
Planning applications in Shipley are administered by Horsham District Council. View the full Horsham District Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Shipley
Shipley is a charming village and civil parish located in the Horsham District of West Sussex, England, approximately 6 miles northeast of Storrington, just off the A272 road. The parish encompasses the village of Coolham and includes the hamlets of Dragon's Green, Brooks Green, and Broomer's Corner, making it a diverse area for potential planning developments.
Population: 1,227 (2021) · Area: 31.3 km²
District: Horsham
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £247,140 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Horsham
- Parliamentary constituency: Horsham
- LSOA: Horsham 011A
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Shipley.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Shipley.
- 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 Shipley based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
46 planning applications found near Shipley.
- - 9 Church Close Shipley West Sussex RH13 8PJ
Erection of a detached double garage to the side/front of the property.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Horsham | Date: 2024-08-09
View full details - - 9 Church Close Shipley West Sussex RH13 8PJ
Erection of a detached double garage to the side/front of the property
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Full | Council: Horsham | Date: 2024-07-03
View full details - - St Marys Church Red Lane Shipley Horsham West Sussex RH13 8PH
Fell x2 Leylandii, x1 Cherry
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: Horsham | Date: 2024-04-25
View full details - - Pound Farm Pound Lane Shipley West Sussex
Installation of 75kW ground mounted solar photovoltaic (PV) panel array.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Horsham | Date: 2021-07-16
View full details - - 7 Church Close Shipley Horsham West Sussex RH13 8PJ
Erection of a single storey porch to the side of the property.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Horsham | Date: 2020-09-14
View full details - - Pound Farm Pound Lane Shipley West Sussex
Change of use of part of an existing agricultural building for the purposes of cutting, chilling and storing meat together with the erection of a replacement agricultural building with the installatio
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Horsham | Date: 2020-03-02
View full details - - Kings Mill School Lane Shipley Horsham West Sussex RH13 8PL
Works to facilitate the change of use of the Engine House to form a 2-bedroom residential property (Listed Building Consent) (description amended 17.08.2020).
Status: Rejected | Type: Heritage | Council: Horsham | Date: 2020-02-18
View full details - - Kings Mill School Lane Shipley Horsham West Sussex RH13 8PL
Change of use of engine house to form 2-bedroom residential property (Full Application) (description amended 17.08.2020)
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Horsham | Date: 2020-02-18
View full details - - 8 Church Close Shipley Horsham West Sussex RH13 8PJ
Erection of a porch to the southwest elevation
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Horsham | Date: 2020-01-08
View full details - - 10 Church Close Shipley Horsham West Sussex RH13 8PJ
Erection of a single storey side extension
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Horsham | Date: 2019-11-22
View full details - - 2 Hawthorn Cottages School Lane Shipley Horsham West Sussex RH13 8PL
Erection of single storey front and side extensions
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Horsham | Date: 2019-06-12
View full details - - Pound Farm Pound Lane Shipley West Sussex
Replacement of roof to part of building and installation of rooflights.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Horsham | Date: 2019-02-13
View full details - - 5 Church Close Shipley Horsham West Sussex RH13 8PJ
Erection of a single storey rear extension, front porch, creation of driveway and enlargement of existing access onto Church Close.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Horsham | Date: 2018-10-08
View full details - - Honeypools Countryman Lane Shipley Horsham West Sussex RH13 8PZ
Removal of existing side extension, erection of porch, erection of single storey rear extension and two storey side extension with new roof
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Horsham | Date: 2018-02-23
View full details - - 134 Cooks Cottage School Lane Shipley Horsham West Sussex RH13 8PL
Part retrospective application for the installation of a vehicular entrance gate and proposed installation of pedestrian gate and archway.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Horsham | Date: 2017-11-27
View full details - - 7 Church Close Shipley Horsham West Sussex RH13 8PJ
Single storey porch extension hip to gable loft conversion.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Horsham | Date: 2017-01-05
View full details - - 134 Cooks Cottage School Lane Shipley Horsham West Sussex RH13 8PL
Retrospective application for the erection of entrance gates and creation of new vehicular crossover
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Horsham | Date: 2016-10-05
View full details - - 134 Cooks Cottage School Lane Shipley Horsham West Sussex RH13 8PL
Retrospective application for the erection of a garage and workshop
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Horsham | Date: 2016-10-05
View full details - - 134 Cooks Cottage School Lane Shipley Horsham West Sussex RH13 8PL
Erection of single storey-rear extension after demolition of existing out building.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Horsham | Date: 2016-05-09
View full details - - 1 Church Gate Red Lane Shipley Horsham West Sussex RH13 8PH
Discharge of codition 5 on DC/13/2324 (Listed Building Consent)
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Horsham | Date: 2014-11-07
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A brief summary of Shipley in West Sussex
Shipley is a charming village and civil parish located in the Horsham District of West Sussex, England, approximately 6 miles northeast of Storrington, just off the A272 road. The parish encompasses the village of Coolham and includes the hamlets of Dragon's Green, Brooks Green, and Broomer's Corner, making it a diverse area for potential planning developments. The settlement has a population of approximately 1,227 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Horsham district.
Shipley covers an area of approximately 31.3 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 Shipley show an average sale price of £247,140, 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 Shipley a particularly low-crime area.
Shipley has one conservation area within its boundaries: Shipley. 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 Shipley includes 5 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, Shipley 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 Shipley
In the last 24 months, 2 planning applications were submitted near Shipley. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 132 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Shipley may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
With an average of 132 days, decisions near Shipley take longer than the statutory targets. Applicants should budget for a 5-month timeline and consider pre-application discussions to avoid delays.
The most common application types near Shipley were full planning applications (2). Full planning applications account for 100% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
2 planning appeals were lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 2 were dismissed (0% success rate). This low success rate indicates that the council's refusal decisions are generally upheld by the Planning Inspectorate.
Nearby Towns
Explore planning applications in nearby areas:
- Whitehall planning applications
- Green Street planning applications
- Broomer's Corner planning applications
- Dragons Green planning applications
- Coolham planning applications
- Dial Post planning applications
- West Grinstead planning applications
- Goose Green planning applications
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.