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Planning in Washington

Only 7 decisions near Washington in the last 2 years, too few to judge an approval rate.

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

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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. 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.

The area around Washington has 9 nature designations nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Washington 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.wpc.org.uk/.

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To comment on or object to a planning application near Washington, 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, 12 planning applications were submitted near Washington.

The most common types were full planning applications (2), listed building and heritage (2), outline applications (1).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Washington?
In the last 24 months, 12 planning applications were submitted near Washington.
What types of planning applications are most common near Washington?
The most common type of planning application near Washington is full planning applications, with 2 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Washington?
You can search and track planning applications near Washington on Planning Signal. Create a free account to save searches, watch specific applications, and receive email alerts when new plans are submitted nearby.