Slinfold, West Sussex Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Slinfold, West Sussex.
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About Slinfold
Slinfold is a village and civil parish located in the Horsham District of West Sussex, England. Known for its picturesque surroundings, Slinfold offers a blend of rural charm and community spirit, making it an area of interest for planning applications related to residential development and local infrastructure.
Population: 1,929 (2021) · Area: 16.9 km²
District: Horsham
Website: http://www.slinfold-pc.gov.uk/
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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 004A
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Slinfold.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Slinfold.
- 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 Slinfold based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
25 planning applications found near Slinfold.
- - Chapel View The Street Slinfold Horsham West Sussex RH13 0RP
Surgery to 1 x Ash (Works to Trees in a Conservation Area).
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: Horsham | Date: 2026-04-07
View full details - - Windalls The Street Slinfold West Sussex RH13 0RP
Installation of solar PV panels to the existing detached garage roof and 2no. new EV charging points. Conversion of loft into habitable living space with rooflights to the eastern elevation. Replaceme
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Horsham | Date: 2026-03-30
View full details - - Random Hall Hotel Stane Street Slinfold West Sussex RH13 0QX
Change of use from hotel to 7no. residential units (Full application)
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Horsham | Date: 2026-03-25
View full details - - Random Hall Hotel Stane Street Slinfold West Sussex RH13 0QX
Change of use from hotel to 7no. residential units (Listed Building Consent)
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: Horsham | Date: 2026-03-25
View full details - - Little Park Park Road Slinfold West Sussex RH13 0SD
Surgery to 1 x Horse Chestnut.
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Horsham | Date: 2026-02-23
View full details - - The Garden House The Street Slinfold Horsham West Sussex RH13 0RP
Surgery to 1x Hornbeam and 1x Pine (Works to Trees in a Conservation Area)
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: Horsham | Date: 2026-02-11
View full details - - Taylors The Street Slinfold West Sussex RH13 0RR
Surgery to 1x Willow (Works to Trees in a Conservation Area)
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: Horsham | Date: 2026-01-23
View full details - - Chewton The Street Slinfold West Sussex RH13 0RR
Erection of a new front driveway, replacement fence and gate.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Horsham | Date: 2026-01-23
View full details - - Slinfold CofE School, The Street, Slinfold, West Sussex, RH13 0RR
Discharge of conditions 4 (Landscaping and Maintenance), 8 (Ecology), 12 (Materials and Finishes) and the Statutory ‘Biodiversity Gain Condition’ (see Informative B) of Planning Permission WSCC/009/25
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: West Sussex | Date: 2025-12-19
View full details - - The Old Cart Shed The Street Slinfold West Sussex RH13 0RS
Fell 1x Willow (Works to Trees in a Conservation Area)
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: Horsham | Date: 2025-09-03
View full details - - Old House Farm The Street Slinfold West Sussex RH13 0RS
Fell 1x Ash (Works to Trees in a Conservation Area)
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: Horsham | Date: 2025-09-03
View full details - - Slinfold Church of England School The Street Slinfold Horsham West Sussex RH13 0RS
Fell 7x Ash (Works to Trees in a Conservation Area)
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: Horsham | Date: 2025-07-30
View full details - - 2 Churchyard Cottages Clapgate Lane Slinfold West Sussex RH13 0QU
Fell 1x Walnut (Works to Trees in a Conservation Area)
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: Horsham | Date: 2025-05-07
View full details - - 11 Lowfield Road Slinfold West Sussex RH13 0SG
Demolition of existing rear extension and erection of a single storey rear extension.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Horsham | Date: 2025-04-29
View full details - - Barn Cottage The Street Slinfold Horsham West Sussex RH13 0RS
Surgery to 1x Pear, 2x Hawthorn, 1x Beech, 1x Silver Birch, and 1x Hazel (Works to Trees in a Conservation Area)
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: Horsham | Date: 2025-04-01
View full details - - Three Ways Park Street Slinfold West Sussex RH13 0RU
Conversion of single garage into habitable living space, extension of double garage and porch, alterations to external fenestration and materials.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Horsham | Date: 2025-02-03
View full details - - Cobblers Court Hayes Lane Slinfold West Sussex RH13 0SA
Application for Approval of Details Reserved by Condition 8 (contamination verification) to planning permission DC/22/2197 (Variation of condition 1 of DC/20/2578 Demolition and construction of 12 No.
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Horsham | Date: 2025-01-29
View full details - - High Trees The Street Slinfold West Sussex RH13 0RR
Erection of a single storey rear extension.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Horsham | Date: 2025-01-24
View full details - - Slinfold Church of England School The Street Slinfold Horsham West Sussex RH13 0RS
Fell 2x Lime (Works to Trees in a Conservation Area)
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: Horsham | Date: 2025-01-15
View full details - - Birch Barn Park Street Slinfold West Sussex RH13 0RU
Erection of a single storey front extension to form new porch. Addition of roof window to the North East elevation.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Horsham | Date: 2024-05-24
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A brief summary of Slinfold in West Sussex
Slinfold is a village and civil parish located in the Horsham District of West Sussex, England. Known for its picturesque surroundings, Slinfold offers a blend of rural charm and community spirit, making it an area of interest for planning applications related to residential development and local infrastructure. The settlement has a population of approximately 1,929 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Horsham district.
Slinfold covers an area of approximately 16.9 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 Slinfold 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 Slinfold a particularly low-crime area.
Slinfold has one conservation area within its boundaries: Slinfold. 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 Slinfold includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Slinfold Stream and Quarry SSSI; 13 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, Slinfold planning applications can be searched by entering a local postcode above. Further local information can be found on the community website at http://www.slinfold-pc.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 Slinfold
In the last 24 months, 25 planning applications were submitted near Slinfold. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 54 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Slinfold may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
The average decision time of 54 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Slinfold were listed building and heritage (10), full planning applications (9), tree works (3). The high proportion of heritage applications reflects the historic character of the area and the presence of listed buildings or conservation areas nearby.
In terms of development scale, 1 medium-scale application, 24 smaller schemes were submitted.
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