Storrington, West Sussex Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Storrington, West Sussex.
West Sussex · England · settlement
Planning applications in Storrington are administered by Adur District Council. View the full Adur District Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Storrington
Storrington, located in the Horsham district of West Sussex, is a vibrant town nestled at the northern foot of the South Downs. With a population of approximately 6,000 as of 2021, it features a central shopping street and is conveniently connected by the A283 road, linking it to Steyning to the east and Pulborough to the west. The town’s proximity to Washington, just three miles to the west, makes it an appealing location for planning applications in the area.
District: Storrington and Sullington
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Area Information
- Admin district: Horsham
- Parliamentary constituency: Arundel and South Downs
- LSOA: Horsham 013D
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Storrington.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Storrington.
- 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 Storrington based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
28 planning applications found near Storrington.
- - Storrington Squash Club Greyfriars Lane Storrington West Sussex RH20 4HE
Approval of details reserved by condition 4i (Written Scheme of Archaeological Investigation) to approved application DC/25/1951.
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Horsham | Date: 2026-06-18
View full details - - Storrington Squash Club Greyfriars Lane Storrington West Sussex RH20 4HE
Application for Approval of Details Reserved by Condition 15 and 17 for approved application DC/25/1951
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Horsham | Date: 2026-06-10
View full details - - Storrington Squash Club Greyfriars Lane Storrington West Sussex RH20 4HE
Application for Approval of Details Reserved by Condition 6 for approved application DC/25/1951
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Horsham | Date: 2026-06-10
View full details - - 31 West Street Storrington West Sussex RH20 4DZ
Prior Notification for Change of Use of Commercial Building to a single dwellinghouse
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Horsham | Date: 2026-06-09
View full details - - Storrington Squash Club Greyfriars Lane Storrington West Sussex RH20 4HE
Application for Approval of Details Reserved by Condition 3 to Approved Application DC/25/1951.
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Horsham | Date: 2026-06-03
View full details - - 3 School Hill Storrington West Sussex RH20 4NA
Surgery to 1x Mimosa (works to trees in a conservation area)
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: Horsham | Date: 2026-04-20
View full details - - Amen Cottage Manleys Hill Storrington Pulborough West Sussex RH20 4BN
Replacement of 3nos windows to the side and rear elevations.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Horsham | Date: 2026-04-02
View full details - - Telecom Mast Chanctonbury Leisure Centre Spierbridge Road Storrington Pulborough West Sussex RH20 4PG
To Install Electronic Communications Apparatus at Existing Street Works Column Installation.
Status: Undecided | Type: Telecoms | Council: Horsham | Date: 2026-04-01
View full details - - Storrington Lawn Tennis Club Greyfriars Lane Storrington West Sussex RH20 4HE
Variation of condition 1 of previously approved application DC/25/1362 (Replacement of 1No. full size tennis court and 1No. mini-court with two floodlit padel courts and associated fencing) relating t
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Horsham | Date: 2026-03-27
View full details - - The Anchor Inn 46 High Street Storrington West Sussex RH20 4DU
Approval of details reserved by condition(s) 3 to approved application DC/25/1203.
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Horsham | Date: 2026-03-24
View full details - - St Marys Villa 1 Fern Road Storrington West Sussex RH20 4LW
Surgery to 2 x Yew.
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Horsham | Date: 2026-03-11
View full details - - 31 West Street Storrington West Sussex RH20 4DZ
Prior Notification for the Change Of Use from offices (Use Class E) to residential (Use Class C3) to form 2no. flats.
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Horsham | Date: 2026-03-10
View full details - - Wayside Manleys Hill Storrington West Sussex RH20 4BN
Fell 1 x Common Beech. (Works to Trees in a Conservation Area).
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: Horsham | Date: 2026-02-17
View full details - - 3 School Hill Storrington West Sussex RH20 4NA
Replacement of 10no. windows with double glazed hardwood equivalents (Listed Building Consent). (Retrospective).
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: Horsham | Date: 2026-02-16
View full details - - Recreation Ground Pulborough Road Storrington West Sussex RH20 4HJ
Surgery to x1 Lime Tree
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Horsham | Date: 2026-02-12
View full details - - Land Adjacent To 17 High Street Storrington West Sussex RH20 4DR
Surgery to 1x Oak (Works to Trees in a Conservation Area)
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: Horsham | Date: 2026-02-12
View full details - - 24-26 West Street Storrington West Sussex RH20 4EE
Surgery to 1 x Weeping Willow.
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: Horsham | Date: 2026-01-19
View full details - - Chanctonbury Walk Storrington West Sussex RH20 4LT
Surgery to 1 x Lime.
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Horsham | Date: 2026-01-16
View full details - - 3-5 West Street Storrington West Sussex RH20 4DY
Replacement of the existing shopfront together with the installation of a replacement extraction pipe at the rear of the property (Retrospective).
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Horsham | Date: 2025-09-16
View full details - - Fletchers Croft Spierbridge Road Storrington West Sussex RH20 4PH
Installation of 9m telegraph pole
Status: Permitted | Type: Telecoms | Council: Horsham | Date: 2025-09-03
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A brief summary of Storrington in West Sussex
Storrington, located in the Horsham district of West Sussex, is a vibrant town nestled at the northern foot of the South Downs. With a population of approximately 6,000 as of 2021, it features a central shopping street and is conveniently connected by the A283 road, linking it to Steyning to the east and Pulborough to the west. The town’s proximity to Washington, just three miles to the west, makes it an appealing location for planning applications in the area. It sits within the Storrington and Sullington district.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Storrington a particularly low-crime area.
Storrington has one conservation area within its boundaries: Storrington. 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 Storrington includes 3 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Chantry Mill SSSI, Sullington Warren SSSI, Amberley Mount to Sullington Hill SSSI; 11 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, Storrington 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 Storrington
In the last 24 months, 44 planning applications were submitted near Storrington. Of these, 94% were approved, with an average decision time of 70 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Storrington may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
At 70 days on average, decisions near Storrington slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near Storrington were discharge of conditions (13), full planning applications (8), tree works (8).
In terms of development scale, 1 large-scale (major) development, 43 smaller schemes were submitted.
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