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Planning in West Town

Approved
95%
35 of 35 decided
Decision time
about 6 weeks
on average

Applications within 1 km of the centre of West Town in the last 24 months, from Mid Sussex District Council's planning register.

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About West Town

West Town is a settlement located in West Sussex, England.

The area around West Town has 21 nature designations nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, West Town 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.

To comment on or object to a planning application near West Town, 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, 78 planning applications were submitted near West Town. Of these, 95% were approved, with an average decision time of 44 days.

The most common types were tree works (28), full planning applications (16), outline applications (3).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near West Town?
In the last 24 months, 78 planning applications were submitted near West Town. The approval rate is 95%.
How long do planning decisions take near West Town?
The average planning decision time near West Town is 44 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 West Town?
The planning approval rate near West Town is 95%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.
What types of planning applications are most common near West Town?
The most common type of planning application near West Town is tree works applications, with 28 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near West Town?
You can search and track planning applications near West Town on Planning Signal. Create a free account to save searches, watch specific applications, and receive email alerts when new plans are submitted nearby.