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Planning in Sutton

Approved
75%
12 of 15 decided
Decision time
about 7 weeks
on average

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

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Around Sutton

Postcode districts

RH20 577 applications in the last 12 monthsGU28 211 applications in the last 12 months

Applications in each district in the last 12 months.

Planning authority: Horsham District Council

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About Sutton

Sutton is a quaint village and civil parish located in the District of Chichester, West Sussex, approximately 4 miles south of Petworth and east of the A285 road. Covering an area of 920 hectares, Sutton had a population of 192 residents in 2001, with the 2011 Census also accounting for nearby Barlavington and Codmore Hill. The community's small size and rural character make it a unique area for planning applications, particularly in terms of residential development and local services. The settlement has a population of approximately 159 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Chichester district.

Sutton covers an area of approximately 9.2 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 Sutton show an average sale price of £436,423, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.

The area around Sutton has 24 nature designations nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Sutton 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 Sutton, 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, 29 planning applications were submitted near Sutton. Of these, 75% were approved, with an average decision time of 48 days.

The most common types were discharge of conditions (5), full planning applications (3), tree works (3).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Sutton?
In the last 24 months, 29 planning applications were submitted near Sutton. The approval rate is 75%.
How long do planning decisions take near Sutton?
The average planning decision time near Sutton is 48 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 Sutton?
The planning approval rate near Sutton is 75%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.
What types of planning applications are most common near Sutton?
The most common type of planning application near Sutton is discharge of conditions, with 5 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Sutton?
You can search and track planning applications near Sutton on Planning Signal. Create a free account to save searches, watch specific applications, and receive email alerts when new plans are submitted nearby.