Staples Hill, West Sussex Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Staples Hill, West Sussex.
West Sussex · England · settlement
About Staples Hill
Staples Hill, a notable historical area along Main Street in Yarmouth, Maine, is situated at the junction with Marina Road in Lower Falls. This location marks the transition from Main Street, which descends to First Falls, to Marina Road, which leads to the historic Yarmouth Marina, known for shipbuilding from the late 18th to late 19th centuries. The two roads converge with State Route 88, a route that historically facilitated access to the harbor.
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £608,660 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Horsham
- Parliamentary constituency: Horsham
- LSOA: Horsham 010G
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Staples Hill.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Staples Hill.
- 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 Staples Hill based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
3 planning applications found near Staples Hill.
- - Slifehurst Wood Farm Scratching Lane Kirdford Billingshurst West Sussex RH14 0JN
Discharge of conditions 3 (Contaminated Land Phase 1 Report), 4 (Contaminated Land Phase 2 Report), 5 (Contaminated Land Remediation) and 6 (Contaminated Land Verification Report) of permission 25/007
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Chichester | Date: 2026-03-25
View full details - - Applewood Farm (Formerly Waresley House) Scratching Lane Kirdford Billingshurst West Sussex RH14 0JN
Certificate of Lawfulness for occupation of Applewood Farm and ancillary annexe in non-compliance with agricultural occupancy conditions of Planning Permission KD/62/86, KD/8/87 and KD/95/02162/DOM.
Status: Rejected | Type: Amendment | Council: Chichester | Date: 2025-10-15
View full details - - Great Slifehurst Farm Scratching Lane Kirdford Billingshurst West Sussex RH14 0JN
Use of land as part of the domestic garden land to the dwelling at Great Slifehurst Farm.
Status: Rejected | Type: Amendment | Council: Chichester | Date: 2023-11-30
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A brief summary of Staples Hill in West Sussex
Staples Hill, a notable historical area along Main Street in Yarmouth, Maine, is situated at the junction with Marina Road in Lower Falls. This location marks the transition from Main Street, which descends to First Falls, to Marina Road, which leads to the historic Yarmouth Marina, known for shipbuilding from the late 18th to late 19th centuries. The two roads converge with State Route 88, a route that historically facilitated access to the harbor.
Property prices in Staples Hill show an average sale price of £608,660, 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 Staples Hill a particularly low-crime area.
Staples Hill has one conservation area within its boundaries: Kirdford. 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 Staples Hill includes 20 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, Staples Hill 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 Staples Hill
In the last 24 months, 8 planning applications were submitted near Staples Hill. Of these, 80% were approved, with an average decision time of 54 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 Staples Hill.
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 Staples Hill were full planning applications (3), amendments (2), outline applications (1). Full planning applications account for 38% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
Nearby Towns
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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.