Steyning, West Sussex Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Steyning, West Sussex.
West Sussex · England · settlement
About Steyning
Steyning is a picturesque town and civil parish situated in the Horsham district of West Sussex, England. Nestled at the northern end of the River Adur gap within the South Downs, it lies just four miles north of the coastal town of Shoreham-by-Sea, making it an attractive location for both residential and development planning applications.
Population: 5,836 (2021) · Area: 15.7 km²
District: Horsham
Website: http://www.steyningsouthdowns.com/
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £479,122 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Horsham
- Parliamentary constituency: Arundel and South Downs
- LSOA: Horsham 016C
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Steyning.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Steyning.
- 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 Steyning based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
24 planning applications found near Steyning.
- - Fletchers Croft St Cuthberts Open Space Church Street Steyning West Sussex BN44 3YF
Surgery to 1x Alder (Works to a Tree in a Conservation Area).
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: Horsham | Date: 2026-05-12
View full details - - Steyning Grammar School Boarding Church Street Steyning West Sussex BN44 3YH
Surgery x 1 Maple, x 1 Holly (Works in a Conservation Area)
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: Horsham | Date: 2026-05-04
View full details - - 32 High Street Steyning West Sussex BN44 3YE
Application for Approval of Details Reserved by Condition 2 to approved application DC/24/0485
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Horsham | Date: 2026-04-24
View full details - - Land at 517797 111443 Gatewycke Terrace Tanyard Lane Steyning West Sussex
Fell 1x Unidentified Tree and Surgery to 1x Ash (Works to Trees in a Conservation Area)
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: Horsham | Date: 2026-04-01
View full details - - 56 High Street Steyning West Sussex BN44 3RD
Surgery to 1 x Yew.
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: Horsham | Date: 2026-03-31
View full details - - 6 Norfolk Cottages High Street Steyning West Sussex BN44 3GT
Fell 4 x Sycamore (Works to trees in a Conservation Area).
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: Horsham | Date: 2026-03-10
View full details - - 39 First Floor High Street Steyning West Sussex BN44 3YE
Erection of timber partition stud walls, installation of new WC at First floor (Listed Building Consent)
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: Horsham | Date: 2026-02-25
View full details - - Steyning Grammar Upper School Shooting Field Steyning West Sussex BN44 3RX
Part-demolition of existing teaching buildings, MUGAs and all-weather pitch. Construction of replacement 2-storey and 3-storey teaching buildings, flood-lit all-weather pitch and hard surfaced sports
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Horsham | Date: 2026-02-23
View full details - - 90 High Street Steyning West Sussex BN44 3RD
Refurbishment works to existing detached garage.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Horsham | Date: 2026-02-20
View full details - - Chequer Inn 41 High Street Steyning West Sussex BN44 3RE
Installation of 1 x double sided illuminated hanging sign to existing bracket to with new linolites and drop panel, and 1 x clean and relamp of existing lantern. (Advertisement Application).
Status: Undecided | Type: Advertising | Council: Horsham | Date: 2026-02-20
View full details - - Chequer Inn 41 High Street Steyning West Sussex BN44 3RE
Installation of 1 x double sided illuminated hanging sign to existing bracket to with new linolites and drop panel, and 1 x clean and relamp of existing lantern. (Listed Building Consent).
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: Horsham | Date: 2026-02-20
View full details - - Twittenside, Montrose House Penfold Way Steyning West Sussex BN44 3TW
Fell 1x Field Maple and 1x Ash (Works to Trees in a Conservation Area)
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: Horsham | Date: 2026-02-11
View full details - - Twittenside, Anegada Penfold Way Steyning West Sussex BN44 3TW
Fell 1x Beech (Works to Trees in a Conservation Area)
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: Horsham | Date: 2026-02-11
View full details - - Little Whitcombe Church Street Steyning West Sussex BN44 3YB
Surgery to 1x Mixed Species Group (Works to Trees in a Conservation Area)
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: Horsham | Date: 2026-02-09
View full details - - Pilgrims Cottage Mill Road Steyning West Sussex BN44 3LN
Erection of a single storey rear extension.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Horsham | Date: 2026-01-15
View full details - - Old Timbers 84 High Street Steyning West Sussex BN44 3RD
Approval of details reserved by conditions 2 and 3 to approved application DC/25/1580.
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Horsham | Date: 2025-12-24
View full details - - Jarvis Jarvis Lane Steyning West Sussex BN44 3GL
Erection of a single storey in-fill extension to rear elevation. Repair, restoration, selective alterations, including window repairs/replacements. Construction of a new driveway, and associated works
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Horsham | Date: 2025-12-23
View full details - - Jarvis Jarvis Lane Steyning West Sussex BN44 3GL
Erection of a single storey in-fill extension to rear elevation. Repair, restoration, selective alterations, including window repairs/replacements. Construction of a new driveway, and associated works
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: Horsham | Date: 2025-12-23
View full details - - Clivedale Castle Lane Steyning West Sussex BN44 3GA
Surgery to 1 x Beech
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Horsham | Date: 2025-09-22
View full details - - Chantryside Church Street Steyning West Sussex BN44 3YB
Surgery to 2x Leyland Cypress and 2x Yew (Works to Trees in a Conservation Area)
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: Horsham | Date: 2025-04-28
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A brief summary of Steyning in West Sussex
Steyning is a picturesque town and civil parish situated in the Horsham district of West Sussex, England. Nestled at the northern end of the River Adur gap within the South Downs, it lies just four miles north of the coastal town of Shoreham-by-Sea, making it an attractive location for both residential and development planning applications. The settlement has a population of approximately 5,836 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Horsham district.
Steyning covers an area of approximately 15.7 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 Steyning show an average sale price of £479,122, 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 Steyning a particularly low-crime area.
Steyning has 2 conservation areas within its boundaries: Steyning, Bramber. Planning applications within or near these conservation areas 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 Steyning includes 9 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, Steyning planning applications can be searched by entering a local postcode above. Further local information can be found on the community website at http://www.steyningsouthdowns.com/. 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 Steyning
In the last 24 months, 39 planning applications were submitted near Steyning. Of these, 93% were approved, with an average decision time of 55 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Steyning may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
The average decision time of 55 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Steyning were listed building and heritage (13), full planning applications (8), discharge of conditions (8). 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, 3 large-scale (major) developments, 36 smaller schemes were submitted.
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