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Planning in Upper Beeding

Approved
94%
17 of 17 decided
Decision time
about 10 weeks
on average

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

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About Upper Beeding

Upper Beeding is a village and civil parish in the Horsham District of West Sussex, situated at the northern end of the River Adur gap in the South Downs, just four miles from Shoreham-by-Sea. Spanning 1,877 hectares, it serves as a key bridging point over the river, with the nearby built-up areas of Bramber and Steyning enhancing its connectivity. The parish also encompasses the smaller village of Small Dole to the north and Edburton to the northeast, making it a significant location for planning applications in the region. The settlement has a population of approximately 3,831 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Horsham district.

Upper Beeding covers an area of approximately 18.8 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 Upper Beeding show an average sale price of £492,252, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.

In terms of safety, there were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period (May 2026). This makes Upper Beeding a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.

The area around Upper Beeding has 2 nature designations nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Upper Beeding 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. Further local information can be found on the community website at http://www.upperbeeding-pc.gov.uk/.

Contains HM Land Registry data © Crown copyright and database right 2026. This data is licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

To comment on or object to a planning application near Upper Beeding, 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, 40 planning applications were submitted near Upper Beeding. Of these, 94% were approved, with an average decision time of 68 days.

The most common types were full planning applications (6), outline applications (5), discharge of conditions (5).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Upper Beeding?
In the last 24 months, 40 planning applications were submitted near Upper Beeding. The approval rate is 94%.
How long do planning decisions take near Upper Beeding?
The average planning decision time near Upper Beeding is 68 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 Upper Beeding?
The planning approval rate near Upper Beeding is 94%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.
What types of planning applications are most common near Upper Beeding?
The most common type of planning application near Upper Beeding is full planning applications, with 6 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Upper Beeding?
You can search and track planning applications near Upper Beeding on Planning Signal. Create a free account to save searches, watch specific applications, and receive email alerts when new plans are submitted nearby.