The Haven, West Sussex Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near The Haven, West Sussex.
West Sussex · England · settlement
Planning applications in The Haven are administered by Adur District Council. View the full Adur District Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About The Haven
The Haven is a quaint rural hamlet situated in West Sussex, approximately 7 miles west of Horsham. This peaceful community offers a blend of rural charm and accessibility, making it an area of interest for planning applications related to residential and agricultural development.
District: Rudgwick
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £608,660 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Chichester
- Parliamentary constituency: Arundel and South Downs
- LSOA: Chichester 002D
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near The Haven.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near The Haven.
- 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 Haven based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
6 planning applications found near The Haven.
- - Hall House The Haven Billingshurst West Sussex RH14 9BS
Prior notification for the erection of a new agricultural building
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Horsham | Date: 2026-05-11
View full details - - Havenhurst Farm The Haven Billingshurst West Sussex RH14 9BH
Prior Notification for the erection of 2no. agricultural buildings.
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Horsham | Date: 2026-02-17
View full details - - The Blue Ship The Haven Billingshurst West Sussex RH14 9BS
Conversion of stable into a 1 bed holiday unit with associated works. (Full Application).
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Horsham | Date: 2026-02-03
View full details - - The Blue Ship The Haven Billingshurst West Sussex RH14 9BS
Conversion of stable into a 1 bed holiday unit with associated works. (Listed Building Consent).
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: Horsham | Date: 2026-02-03
View full details - - Ivy Cottage The Haven Billingshurst West Sussex RH14 9BS
Reinstatement of existing sand school and construction of a new horse sand school.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Horsham | Date: 2025-09-24
View full details - - Okewood House The Haven Billingshurst West Sussex RH14 9BS
Approval of details reserved by condition 3 to approved application DC/22/0871
Status: Rejected | Type: Conditions | Council: Horsham | Date: 2025-02-12
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A brief summary of The Haven in West Sussex
The Haven is a quaint rural hamlet situated in West Sussex, approximately 7 miles west of Horsham. This peaceful community offers a blend of rural charm and accessibility, making it an area of interest for planning applications related to residential and agricultural development. It sits within the Rudgwick district.
Property prices in The Haven show an average sale price of £608,660, 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 Haven a particularly low-crime area.
Ecology & Nature Designations
The area around The Haven includes 20 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, The Haven 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 Haven
In the last 24 months, 6 planning applications were submitted near The Haven. Of these, 80% were approved, with an average decision time of 89 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 The Haven.
The average decision period of 89 days exceeds the 8-week target for minor applications but falls within the 13-week target for major schemes. Applicants should plan for approximately 13 weeks from submission to decision.
The most common application types near The Haven were full planning applications (2), outline applications (2), listed building and heritage (1). Full planning applications account for 33% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
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