West Chiltington, West Sussex Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near West Chiltington, West Sussex.
West Sussex · England · settlement
Planning applications in West Chiltington are administered by Horsham District Council. View the full Horsham District Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About West Chiltington
West Chiltington is a village and civil parish located in the Horsham district of West Sussex, England. Situated 2.6 miles (4.2 km) north of Storrington along the Storrington to Broadford Bridge road, this picturesque area offers a blend of rural charm and accessibility, making it a noteworthy location for planning applications.
Population: 3,416 (2021) · Area: 17.3 km²
District: Horsham
Website: http://www.wchilt-parishcouncil.org.uk/
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £527,439 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Horsham
- Parliamentary constituency: Arundel and South Downs
- LSOA: Horsham 015B
Crime Statistics
4 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Crime Breakdown
- burglary: 1
- criminal-damage-arson: 1
- vehicle-crime: 1
- violent-crime: 1
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near West Chiltington.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near West Chiltington.
- 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 Chiltington based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
9 planning applications found near West Chiltington.
- - Hatches House East Street West Chiltington West Sussex RH20 2JY
Application for Approval of Details Reserved by Condition 5, 6, 7, 8 and 13 to approved application DC/24/1629
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Horsham | Date: 2026-02-24
View full details - - Charta House The Hollow West Chiltington West Sussex RH20 2JN
Surgery to 1 x American Oak (Works to Trees in a Conservation Area)
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: Horsham | Date: 2026-01-20
View full details - - Stone House Church Street West Chiltington West Sussex RH20 2JW
Removal of internal wall and infill of interconnecting door with stud wall (Listed Building Consent).
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: Horsham | Date: 2026-01-05
View full details - - Post Office Stores Church Street West Chiltington West Sussex RH20 2JW
Change of Use from post office store to residential (Class C3) (Full Application).
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Horsham | Date: 2025-12-05
View full details - - Post Office Stores Church Street West Chiltington West Sussex RH20 2JW
Internal alterations
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: Horsham | Date: 2025-12-05
View full details - - Johnsons Farm Juggs Lane West Chiltington West Sussex RH20 2JS
Erection of storage building (retrospective)
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Horsham | Date: 2025-10-20
View full details - - Oakwood Farm East Street West Chiltington Pulborough West Sussex RH20 2LU
Regulation 77 of the conservation of habitats and species Regulations 2017 in respect of Prior Approval DC/21/2795
Status: Undecided | Council: Horsham | Date: 2022-08-26
View full details - - Hatches Farm Sinnocks West Chiltington Pulborough West Sussex RH20 2JX
Conversion of existing garage/store/office and side/rear extension to habitable living space. Changes to existing car parking arrangements and erection of an oak frame garage and stable block with san
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Horsham | Date: 2021-08-11
View full details - - Old School House Church Street West Chiltington Pulborough West Sussex RH20 2JW
Fell 1 x Leylandii hedge, Surgery to 1 x Beech, 1 x Sycamore, 1 x Liquidamber (Works to Trees in a Conservation Area)
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Horsham | Date: 2018-03-08
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A brief summary of West Chiltington in West Sussex
West Chiltington is a village and civil parish located in the Horsham district of West Sussex, England. Situated 2.6 miles (4.2 km) north of Storrington along the Storrington to Broadford Bridge road, this picturesque area offers a blend of rural charm and accessibility, making it a noteworthy location for planning applications. The settlement has a population of approximately 3,416 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Horsham district.
West Chiltington covers an area of approximately 17.3 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 West Chiltington show an average sale price of £527,439, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.
Neighbourhood safety in West Chiltington is generally good, with just 4 crimes reported in the most recent period.
West Chiltington has 2 conservation areas within its boundaries: West Chiltington, Thakeham. 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 Chiltington includes 7 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, West Chiltington planning applications can be searched by entering a local postcode above. Further local information can be found on the community website at http://www.wchilt-parishcouncil.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 West Chiltington
In the last 24 months, 11 planning applications were submitted near West Chiltington. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 46 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near West Chiltington may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
The average decision time of 46 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 Chiltington were listed building and heritage (4), full planning applications (3), discharge of conditions (2). The high proportion of heritage applications reflects the historic character of the area and the presence of listed buildings or conservation areas nearby.
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