West Burton, West Sussex Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near West Burton, West Sussex.
West Sussex · England · settlement
Planning applications in West Burton are administered by Adur District Council. View the full Adur District Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About West Burton
West Burton is a quaint hamlet located within the Parish of Bury in the Chichester district of West Sussex, nestled between Bignor and Bury along the Lower Greensand ridge. Situated approximately 4.5 miles southwest of Pulborough, this historic settlement is part of a series of Saxon communities at the base of the South Downs escarpment, benefiting from natural springs that ensure a reliable supply of clean water. This charming location may offer unique opportunities and considerations for planning applications in the area.
District: Bury
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £580,310 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Horsham
- Parliamentary constituency: Arundel and South Downs
- LSOA: Horsham 013F
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near West Burton.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near West Burton.
- 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 West Burton based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
6 planning applications found near West Burton.
- - Fogdens West Burton Road West Burton West Sussex RH20 1HD
Discharge of Condition 3 (wall panel) and 4(windows) from planning permission SDNP/25/04962/LIS
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: South Downs | Date: 2026-05-27
View full details - SDNP/26/02064/DCOND · Received: Wed 27 May 2026 · Validated: Wed 27 May 2026 - Fogdens West Burton Road West Burton West Sussex RH20 1HD
Discharge of Condition 3 (wall panel) and 4(windows) from planning permission SDNP/25/04962/LIS
Status: Undecided | Council: South Downs | Date: 2026-05-27 - - Fogdens West Burton Road West Burton West Sussex RH20 1HD
Proposed replacement glazing.
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: South Downs | Date: 2026-03-25
View full details - - Flints Orchard West Burton Road West Burton West Sussex RH20 1HD
Notification of intention to fell 2 no. Cherry trees (T1 and T2), 1 no. Hazel tree (T4), 2 no. Elder trees (T5 and T6) and 1 no. Beech tree (T8). Reduce height by 1.5m 1 no. Yew tree (T3).
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: South Downs | Date: 2026-01-22
View full details - - 53 West Burton Road West Burton West Sussex RH20 1HD
Notification of intention to remove 3 no. lowest branches on 1 no. Turkey Oak tree (T1). Fell 1 no. Cherry tree (T2) and 1 no. Damson tree (T3). Crown lift lower branches to height of 4m (from ground
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: South Downs | Date: 2025-10-24
View full details - - Land East of Downfields Cottage West Burton Road West Burton West Sussex RH20 1HD
Construction of an outdoor arena.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: South Downs | Date: 2025-10-23
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A brief summary of West Burton in West Sussex
West Burton is a quaint hamlet located within the Parish of Bury in the Chichester district of West Sussex, nestled between Bignor and Bury along the Lower Greensand ridge. Situated approximately 4.5 miles southwest of Pulborough, this historic settlement is part of a series of Saxon communities at the base of the South Downs escarpment, benefiting from natural springs that ensure a reliable supply of clean water. This charming location may offer unique opportunities and considerations for planning applications in the area. It sits within the Bury district.
Property prices in West Burton show an average sale price of £580,310, 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 West Burton a particularly low-crime area.
West Burton has 2 conservation areas within its boundaries: West Burton, Bignor. 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 West Burton includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Duncton to Bignor Escarpment SSSI; 20 Ancient Woodland sites; 1 Special Areas of Conservation (SAC): Duncton to Bignor Escarpment; 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.
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Planning Activity in West Burton
In the last 24 months, 10 planning applications were submitted near West Burton. Of these, 60% were approved, with an average decision time of 49 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 West Burton.
The average decision time of 49 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near West Burton were tree works (3), listed building and heritage (2), full planning applications (1). The significant number of tree-related applications is typical for areas with mature tree cover or active tree preservation orders.
1 planning appeal was lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 1 was dismissed (0% success rate). This low success rate indicates that the council's refusal decisions are generally upheld by the Planning Inspectorate.
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