The Common, West Sussex Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near The Common, West Sussex.
West Sussex · England · settlement
Planning applications in The Common are administered by Horsham District Council. View the full Horsham District Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £427,475 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Horsham
- Parliamentary constituency: Horsham
- LSOA: Horsham 002A
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near The Common.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near The Common.
- 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 The Common based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
17 planning applications found near The Common.
- - 89 Merryfield Drive Horsham West Sussex RH12 2AU
Erection of a single storey rear extension.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Horsham | Date: 2026-02-18
View full details - - 15 Victory Road Horsham West Sussex RH12 2JF
Erection of a single storey infill extension and a side porch.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Horsham | Date: 2026-02-16
View full details - - The Maples Spencers Place Horsham West Sussex RH12 2EZ
Application for Approval of Details Reserved by Condition 3 (demolition and construction details), 4 (foul and surface water disposal), 5 (materials and finishes) and 6 (Biodiversity Enhancement Strat
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Horsham | Date: 2026-01-13
View full details - - 87 Cootes Avenue Horsham West Sussex RH12 2AF
Erection of a single storey rear extension.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Horsham | Date: 2025-12-22
View full details - - 9 The Plat Horsham West Sussex RH12 2AE
Conversion of loft with extended side gable, rear dormer and front rooflights. Erection of a front porch and rear outbuilding / home office.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Horsham | Date: 2025-09-17
View full details - - 35 Churchill Avenue Horsham West Sussex RH12 2JP
Subdividing of existing plot and erection of a two storey 4 bedroom dwelling.
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Horsham | Date: 2025-06-18
View full details - - 50 Kempshott Road Horsham West Sussex RH12 2EY
Demolition of existing conservatory. Erection of a single storey side and rear extension.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Horsham | Date: 2025-03-20
View full details - - 2 Farm Avenue Horsham West Sussex RH12 2JY
Demolition of existing conservatory and single storey side extension. Erection of a two storey side extension.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Horsham | Date: 2025-02-20
View full details - - 27 Blunts Way Horsham West Sussex RH12 2BJ
Erection of a single storey rear extension (Lawful Development Certificate - Proposed)
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Horsham | Date: 2025-02-03
View full details - - 36 Swindon Road Horsham West Sussex RH12 2HD
Erection of a single storey rear extension and remodelling of existing roof extension.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Horsham | Date: 2024-09-11
View full details - - Oakleigh 62 Swindon Road Horsham West Sussex RH12 2HQ
Demolition of existing garage and store and erection of a single story infill rear extension.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Horsham | Date: 2024-06-21
View full details - - 83 Rushams Road Horsham West Sussex RH12 2NY
Erection of a two-storey side extension and single storey rear extension.
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Full | Council: Horsham | Date: 2023-11-02
View full details - - 3 Farm Avenue Horsham West Sussex RH12 2JY
Erection of wooden childrens play equipment at the end of the garden on a sunken lawn (Retrospective)
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Horsham | Date: 2023-09-20
View full details - - 53 Curzon Avenue Horsham West Sussex RH12 2LA
Erection of single storey rear extension (Lawful Development Certificate - Proposed)
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Horsham | Date: 2023-07-11
View full details - - 18 Croft Way Horsham West Sussex RH12 2AS
Removal of existing conservatory. Erection of single storey rear and two storey side and rear extensions.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Horsham | Date: 2023-07-11
View full details - - 103 Rushams Road Horsham West Sussex RH12 2NY
Conversion of loft to form habitable space (Lawful Development Certificate - Proposed).
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Horsham | Date: 2023-06-13
View full details - - 25 Fair View Horsham West Sussex RH12 2PY
Install Telecommunication cabinet
Status: Permitted | Type: Telecoms | Council: Horsham | Date: 2023-04-27
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A brief summary of The Common in West Sussex
The Common is a settlement located in West Sussex, England.
Property prices in The Common show an average sale price of £427,475, 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 The Common a particularly low-crime area.
The Common has 3 conservation areas within its boundaries: Horsham, Horsham, London Road, Horsham, Richmond Road. 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 The Common includes 1 Ancient Woodland site. 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, The Common 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 The Common
In the last 24 months, 71 planning applications were submitted near The Common. Of these, 88% were approved, with an average decision time of 70 days.
This is slightly above the national average of approximately 87%, indicating a broadly favourable planning environment near The Common.
At 70 days on average, decisions near The Common slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near The Common were full planning applications (33), advertising consent (9), listed building and heritage (8). Full planning applications account for 46% 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, 69 smaller schemes were submitted.
Application Outcomes
- Approved: 29 applications
- Refused: 3 applications
- Withdrawn: 1 application
- Awaiting decision: 38 applications
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Related Planning Guides
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- 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.