Southwater, West Sussex Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Southwater, West Sussex.
West Sussex · England · settlement
Planning applications in Southwater are administered by Horsham District Council. View the full Horsham District Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
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.
Population: 11,948 (2021) · Area: 14.0 km²
District: Horsham
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Area Information
- Admin district: Horsham
- Parliamentary constituency: Horsham
- LSOA: Horsham 005A
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Southwater.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Southwater.
- 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 Southwater based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
16 planning applications found near Southwater.
- - 44 College Road Southwater West Sussex RH13 9EH
Prior Approval for the erection of a single storey rear larger home extension, which would project 6.00m from the rear elevation, comprising a maximum height of 3.00m and an eaves height of 3.00m
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Horsham | Date: 2026-04-07
View full details - - 31 Roundstone Park Worthing Road Southwater West Sussex RH13 9JF
Surgery to 1 x Oak.
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Horsham | Date: 2026-03-26
View full details - - Land At 515666 126464 Quarry Way Southwater West Sussex RH13 9ST
Removal of Condition 7 of previously approved application DC/22/1538 (Erection of 1no. 3-bed detached dwellinghouse with a single garage and additional off road car parking space) relating to water ne
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Horsham | Date: 2026-03-23
View full details - - Holly House Worthing Road Southwater West Sussex RH13 9DT
Application for Approval of Details Reserved by Conditions 3, 4 and 5 to approved application DC/23/1307
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Horsham | Date: 2026-03-06
View full details - - Brookfield House Worthing Road Southwater Horsham West Sussex RH13 9DT
Non Material Amendment to previously approved application DC/23/1307 (Variation of Condition 1 of previously approved application DC/21/2727 (Erection of a four bedroom detached dwelling) relating to
Status: Rejected | Type: Amendment | Council: Horsham | Date: 2026-03-06
View full details - - Fairacre Church Lane Southwater West Sussex RH13 9BT
Erection of a single storey side extension and erection of an ancillary outbuilding.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Horsham | Date: 2026-02-25
View full details - - 6 Pipers Close Southwater West Sussex RH13 9DU
Erection of a single storey rear extension with gabled pitched roof. (Lawful Development Certificate - Proposed).
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Horsham | Date: 2026-02-12
View full details - - 5 Woodhatch Southwater West Sussex RH13 9TU
Erection of a single storey side and rear extensions.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Horsham | Date: 2026-01-07
View full details - - Holly House Worthing Road Southwater Horsham West Sussex RH13 9DT
Removal of Conditions 6, 9, 15 of previously approved application DC/21/2727 (Erection of a four bedroom detached dwelling) Relating to Water Neutrality.
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Horsham | Date: 2025-12-22
View full details - - New Southwater Sports Club Church Lane Southwater West Sussex RH13 9BT
Installation of solar panels to the roof of sports pavilion. (Lawful Development Certificate - Proposed).
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Horsham | Date: 2025-12-09
View full details - - Budgens Worthing Road Southwater West Sussex RH13 9HE
Erection of two external condenser units. (Retrospective).
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Horsham | Date: 2025-07-15
View full details - - 9 Shoubridge Way Southwater Horsham West Sussex RH13 9FP
Part conversion of garage into habitable living space.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Horsham | Date: 2025-02-25
View full details - - 9 Rapley Rise Southwater Horsham West Sussex RH13 9FL
Fell 1x Oak.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Horsham | Date: 2024-10-28
View full details - - 2 Little Bridges Close Southwater West Sussex RH13 9HH
Surgery to 1x Oak.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Horsham | Date: 2024-09-11
View full details - - Southwater Kebab Worthing Road Southwater West Sussex RH13 9HE
Non Material Amendment to previously approved application DC/17/2058 (Demolition of fire damaged redundant bakery and the construction of 4x one bedroom flats) External alterations to materials, walli
Status: Rejected | Type: Amendment | Council: Horsham | Date: 2024-06-21
View full details - - Gardener House College Road Southwater West Sussex RH13 9EG
Surgery to 1x Oak
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Horsham | Date: 2024-02-23
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A brief summary of Southwater in West Sussex
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.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Southwater a particularly low-crime area.
Ecology & Nature Designations
The area around Southwater 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, 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.
Planning Activity in Southwater
In the last 24 months, 36 planning applications were submitted near Southwater. Of these, 80% were approved, with an average decision time of 79 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 Southwater.
The average decision period of 79 days exceeds the 8-week target for minor applications but falls within the 13-week target for major schemes. Applicants should plan for approximately 12 weeks from submission to decision.
The most common application types near Southwater were full planning applications (16), discharge of conditions (7), outline applications (5). Full planning applications account for 44% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
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