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20 applications received or decided in the last 90 days · within 1 km of the centre of Southwater · updated daily · Horsham District Council

Showing 1 to 5 of 20 · received or decided in the last 90 days

43 York Close Southwater Horsham West Sussex RH13 9XJAwaiting decisionErection of a single storey rear extension and changes to rear fenestration.Received 5 Nov 2026DC/26/1788
Mayfields 2 Lakeside Drive Southwater West Sussex RH13 9TRAwaiting decisionErection of a single storey rear extension and side car-portReceived 27 Oct 2026DC/26/1718
3 Anvil Close Southwater West Sussex RH13 9HDAwaiting decisionApplication to confirm the continuous use of an existing building for incidental use (Use Class C3) purposes for a period in excess of ten years (Lawful Development Certificate - Existing)Received 2 Oct 2026DC/26/1254
31 Warren Drive Southwater West Sussex RH13 9GLAwaiting decisionConversion of loft into habitable living space, installation of a side dormer and installation of 2no. rooflights to the side elevation. (Lawful Development Certificate - Proposed).Received 21 Sep 2026DC/26/1384
Redwood House 63 Cedar Drive Southwater West Sussex RH13 9UFAwaiting decisionNon Material Amendment to previously approved application DC/25/0127 (Demolition of existing single storey rear extension and erection of a replacement single storey rear extension to an existing outbuilding) to increase size of a window.Received 10 Sep 2026DC/26/1350

Planning in Southwater

Approved: 88%; 28 of 31 decided
Decision time: about 10 weeks; on average

Applications within 1 km of the centre of Southwater in the last 24 months, from Horsham District Council's planning register.

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Around Southwater

Postcode districts

RH13 626 applications in the last 12 months

Applications in each district in the last 12 months.

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Planning authority: Horsham District Council

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About Southwater

Southwater is a sizable village and civil parish located in the Horsham District of West Sussex, England, with a population of around 10,000 residents. It falls under the jurisdiction of both Horsham District Council and West Sussex County Council, making it an important area for planning applications and local governance. The settlement has a population of approximately 11,948 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Horsham district.

Southwater covers an area of approximately 14.0 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 Southwater show an average sale price of £427,475, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.

In terms of safety, there were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period (May 2026). This makes Southwater a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.

The area around Southwater has 20 nature designations nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Southwater 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.

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To comment on or object to a planning application near Southwater, open it in the list above: each one links to the council's own page for it and shows any comment deadline.

In the last 24 months, 69 planning applications were submitted near Southwater. Of these, 88% were approved, with an average decision time of 71 days.

The most common types were full planning applications (14), discharge of conditions (8), outline applications (6).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Southwater?

In the last 24 months, 69 planning applications were submitted near Southwater. The approval rate is 88%.

How long do planning decisions take near Southwater?

The average planning decision time near Southwater is 71 days. The statutory target is 8 weeks (56 days) for minor applications and 13 weeks for major applications.

What is the planning approval rate near Southwater?

The planning approval rate near Southwater is 88%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Southwater?

The most common type of planning application near Southwater is full planning applications, with 14 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Southwater?

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