Washington, West Sussex Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Washington, West Sussex.
West Sussex · England · settlement
Planning applications in Washington are administered by Horsham District Council. View the full Horsham District Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Washington
Washington is a picturesque village and civil parish situated in the Horsham District of West Sussex, England. Nestled on the A24, it lies five miles west of Steyning and three miles east of Storrington, covering an area of 1,276 hectares. As of the 2011 Census, Washington had a population of 1,867 residents, with a notable portion actively participating in the local economy, making it an area of interest for planning applications and community development.
Population: 2,127 (2021) · Area: 12.8 km²
District: Horsham
Website: http://www.wpc.org.uk/
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £165,533 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Horsham
- Parliamentary constituency: Arundel and South Downs
- LSOA: Horsham 012D
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Washington.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Washington.
- 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 Washington based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
9 planning applications found near Washington.
- - The Old Cottage The Street Washington West Sussex RH20 4AS
Ginko Biloba - 30% reduction
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: South Downs | Date: 2026-06-29
View full details - - Sandgate Park Quarry Water Lane Sullington Storrington West Sussex RH20 4AS
Installation and operation of wash plant and silt press - WSCC/019/26
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: South Downs | Date: 2026-05-29
View full details - - Brook House London Road Washington West Sussex RH20 4AL
South elevation: Repair cracks and loss areas in external lime render.
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: South Downs | Date: 2025-05-20
View full details - - The Loft School Lane Washington West Sussex RH20 4AP
Replacement of exisitng conservatory with orangery styled replacement.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: South Downs | Date: 2025-03-21
View full details - - Frankland Arms London Road Washington West Sussex RH20 4AL
Repair and replacement of two damaged chimney terminals, including repointing, installation of roll-top chimney pots, and bird guards
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: South Downs | Date: 2024-12-11
View full details - - Land at The Street Washington West Sussex
Demolition of existing garages and erection of 5 no. residential dwellings, with associated access, parking and landscaping.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: South Downs | Date: 2024-09-17
View full details - - Corner Cottage The Street Washington West Sussex RH20 4AS
Installation of internal gas boiler, replacement sink, oven, cast iron radiators, external waste pipe and doors (Retrospective), and installation of EV charging point, replacement roof with Solar slat
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: South Downs | Date: 2024-07-19
View full details - - Street Cottage The Street Washington Pulborough West Sussex RH20 4AS
Surgery to 1x Yew (Works to Trees in a Conservation Area)
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: South Downs | Date: 2023-04-05
View full details - - Hunny House Chanctonbury Close Washington Pulborough RH20 4AR
Lower extension to rear and right side of existing dwelling, to include garage and increase of interior space
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: South Downs | Date: 2014-01-14
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A brief summary of Washington in West Sussex
Washington is a picturesque village and civil parish situated in the Horsham District of West Sussex, England. Nestled on the A24, it lies five miles west of Steyning and three miles east of Storrington, covering an area of 1,276 hectares. As of the 2011 Census, Washington had a population of 1,867 residents, with a notable portion actively participating in the local economy, making it an area of interest for planning applications and community development. The settlement has a population of approximately 2,127 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Horsham district.
Washington covers an area of approximately 12.8 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 Washington show an average sale price of £165,533, 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 Washington a particularly low-crime area.
Washington has one conservation area within its boundaries: Washington. 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 Washington includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Chanctonbury Hill SSSI; 7 Ancient Woodland sites; 1 National Parks: SOUTH DOWNS. 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, Washington planning applications can be searched by entering a local postcode above. Further local information can be found on the community website at http://www.wpc.org.uk/. 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 Washington
In the last 24 months, 8 planning applications were submitted near Washington. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 58 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Washington may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
At 58 days on average, decisions near Washington slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near Washington were full planning applications (3), listed building and heritage (3), outline applications (1). Full planning applications account for 38% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
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