Thakeham, West Sussex Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Thakeham, West Sussex.
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About Thakeham
Thakeham is a picturesque village and civil parish in the Horsham District of West Sussex, situated north of the South Downs. Located about 12 miles southwest of Horsham and 11 miles from the coast at Worthing, it includes the hamlets of Abingworth and Goose Green, covering a land area of 1,170.6 hectares. Its proximity to larger settlements like Storrington makes it an attractive area for planning applications and development opportunities.
Population: 2,382 (2021) · Area: 11.7 km²
District: Horsham
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £527,439 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Horsham
- Parliamentary constituency: Arundel and South Downs
- LSOA: Horsham 013A
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Thakeham.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Thakeham.
- 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 Thakeham based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
10 planning applications found near Thakeham.
- - Oakridge House The Street Thakeham West Sussex RH20 3EP
Conversion of existing barn to form 1no. detached self-build dwelling and associated works.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Horsham | Date: 2026-03-25
View full details - - Land at Gate Cottage The Street Thakeham West Sussex
Variation/Removal of Condition 8 of previously approved application DC/24/0070 (Erection of two dwellings together with associated works) relating to water neutrality.
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Horsham | Date: 2026-02-27
View full details - - Fran Cottage The Street Thakeham Pulborough West Sussex RH20 3EP
Fell 1x Bay and Surgery to 1x Group Unknown Species (Works to Trees in a Conservation Area)
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: Horsham | Date: 2026-02-16
View full details - - Thakeham Mushrooms Storrington Road Thakeham Pulborough West Sussex RH20 3DY
Demolition of existing buildings and the redevelopment of the site to provide 150 dwellings, including affordable housing, land for the community land trust, works to public right of way and associate
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Horsham | Date: 2026-02-16
View full details - - Rusty Barn Farm Bramble Lane Thakeham West Sussex RH20 3DZ
Change of use to allow the siting of a travelling showman's caravan. (Retrospective).
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Horsham | Date: 2025-12-01
View full details - - The Old Post Office The Street Thakeham West Sussex RH20 3EP
Erection of a single storey garden building with deck. (Listed Building Consent).
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: Horsham | Date: 2025-11-12
View full details - - Highfield The Street Thakeham West Sussex RH20 3EP
Erection of a replacement green house.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Horsham | Date: 2025-03-28
View full details - - Tirol House The Street Thakeham Pulborough West Sussex RH20 3EP
Fell 1x Sycamore (Works to Trees in a Conservation Area)
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: Horsham | Date: 2024-02-02
View full details - - Gate Cottage The Street Thakeham West Sussex RH20 3EP
Variation of conditions 3, 4, 5 and 6 on previously approved application DC/20/1788 (Erection of 2No. double storey dwellings with associated works (Full Application)) relating to drainage details, de
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Conditions | Council: Horsham | Date: 2023-09-14
View full details - - The Old Post Office The Street Thakeham West Sussex RH20 3EP
Erection of a single storey outbuilding for the purposes of car and garden storage and domestic workshop.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Horsham | Date: 2023-07-21
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A brief summary of Thakeham in West Sussex
Thakeham is a picturesque village and civil parish in the Horsham District of West Sussex, situated north of the South Downs. Located about 12 miles southwest of Horsham and 11 miles from the coast at Worthing, it includes the hamlets of Abingworth and Goose Green, covering a land area of 1,170.6 hectares. Its proximity to larger settlements like Storrington makes it an attractive area for planning applications and development opportunities. The settlement has a population of approximately 2,382 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Horsham district.
Thakeham covers an area of approximately 11.7 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 Thakeham show an average sale price of £527,439, 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 Thakeham a particularly low-crime area.
Thakeham has one conservation area within its boundaries: Thakeham. 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 Thakeham includes 7 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, Thakeham planning applications can be searched by entering a local postcode above. Further local information can be found on the community website at http://www.thakehamparish.co.uk/Contents/Text/Index.asp?SiteId=916&SiteExtra=20039844&TopNavId=48&NavSideId=12787. 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 Thakeham
In the last 24 months, 17 planning applications were submitted near Thakeham. Of these, 67% were approved, with an average decision time of 113 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 Thakeham.
With an average of 113 days, decisions near Thakeham take longer than the statutory targets. Applicants should budget for a 4-month timeline and consider pre-application discussions to avoid delays.
The most common application types near Thakeham were full planning applications (8), discharge of conditions (5), listed building and heritage (2). Full planning applications account for 47% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 2 large-scale (major) developments, 15 smaller schemes were submitted.
Nearby Towns
Explore planning applications in nearby areas:
- Abingworth planning applications
- Warminghurst planning applications
- West Chiltington planning applications
- Goose Green planning applications
- Smock Alley planning applications
- West Chiltington Common planning applications
- Heath Common planning applications
- Sullington Warren planning applications
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.