Small Dole, West Sussex Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Small Dole, West Sussex.
West Sussex · England · settlement
Planning applications in Small Dole are administered by Adur District Council. View the full Adur District Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Small Dole
Small Dole is a village located in the Horsham District of West Sussex, England, situated along the A2037 road, just two miles south of Henfield. This quaint village offers a unique blend of rural charm and accessibility, making it a noteworthy area for planning applications and development considerations.
District: Upper Beeding
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £576,254 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Horsham
- Parliamentary constituency: Arundel and South Downs
- LSOA: Horsham 014B
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Small Dole.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Small Dole.
- 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 Small Dole based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
7 planning applications found near Small Dole.
- - Mackley Industrial Estate Henfield Road Small Dole West Sussex BN5 9XR
Approval of details reserved by the standard BNG condition to approved application DC/25/0993.
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Horsham | Date: 2026-03-19
View full details - - Fairview Cottage Sands Lane Small Dole West Sussex
Discharge of condition 7 (CEMP) for SDNP/25/04637/HOUS.
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: South Downs | Date: 2026-02-18
View full details - - 3 Orchard Close Small Dole Henfield West Sussex BN5 9YA
Permission in principle for the erection of a single dwelling and associated development.
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Horsham | Date: 2026-01-22
View full details - - Fairview Cottage Small Dole West Sussex BN5 9YL
Erection of two storey side extension with dormer window. Erection of front porch and installation of rear bay window. Material amendment to scheme approved under application ref DC/24/0439.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: South Downs | Date: 2025-11-12
View full details - - Bankside House Henfield Road Small Dole West Sussex BN5 9XQ
Non Material Amendment to previously approved application DC/24/1283 (Variation of Condition of previously approved application DC/23/2078 (Erection of single storey extension, bin and bicycle storage
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Horsham | Date: 2025-05-07
View full details - - Fairview Cottage Sands Lane Small Dole Henfield West Sussex BN5 9YL
Erection of a front porch. Erection of a part two storey and part single storey side extension, installation of a rear bay window.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Horsham | Date: 2024-03-21
View full details - - Oakwood House Sands Lane Small Dole Henfield West Sussex BN5 9YL
Application to confirm the continuous use of outbuilding as a dwellinghouse for a period in excess of four years (Lawful Development Certificate Existing)
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Horsham | Date: 2023-07-18
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A brief summary of Small Dole in West Sussex
Small Dole is a village located in the Horsham District of West Sussex, England, situated along the A2037 road, just two miles south of Henfield. This quaint village offers a unique blend of rural charm and accessibility, making it a noteworthy area for planning applications and development considerations. It sits within the Upper Beeding district.
Property prices in Small Dole show an average sale price of £576,254, 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 Small Dole a particularly low-crime area.
Ecology & Nature Designations
The area around Small Dole includes 2 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Beeding Hill to Newtimber Hill SSSI, Horton Clay Pit SSSI; 8 Ancient Woodland sites; 1 National Parks: SOUTH DOWNS. 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, Small Dole 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 Small Dole
In the last 24 months, 13 planning applications were submitted near Small Dole. Of these, 75% were approved, with an average decision time of 45 days.
This is below the national average of approximately 87%, which may reflect stricter local policies, sensitivity of the area, or higher levels of speculative applications. Pre-application advice is particularly worthwhile near Small Dole.
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 Small Dole were discharge of conditions (5), outline applications (3), full planning applications (2).
In terms of development scale, 1 large-scale (major) development, 12 smaller schemes were submitted.
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