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Planning in Worth

Approved
86%
36 of 40 decided
Decision time
about 10 weeks
on average

Applications within 1 km of the centre of Worth in the last 24 months, from Crawley Borough Council's planning register.

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About Worth

Worth is a civil parish located in the Mid Sussex District of West Sussex, and is also recognized as a distinct village with historical ties to Crawley. This area presents unique planning opportunities due to its blend of rural character and proximity to urban developments. The settlement has a population of approximately 10,892 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Mid Sussex district.

Property prices in Worth show an average sale price of £375,786, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.

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

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

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To comment on or object to a planning application near Worth, 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, 70 planning applications were submitted near Worth. Of these, 86% were approved, with an average decision time of 72 days.

The most common types were discharge of conditions (1).

2 planning appeals were lodged, of which 1 was allowed and 1 was dismissed (50% success rate).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Worth?
In the last 24 months, 70 planning applications were submitted near Worth. The approval rate is 86%.
How long do planning decisions take near Worth?
The average planning decision time near Worth is 72 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 Worth?
The planning approval rate near Worth is 86%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.
What types of planning applications are most common near Worth?
The most common type of planning application near Worth is discharge of conditions, with 1 submission in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Worth?
You can search and track planning applications near Worth on Planning Signal. Create a free account to save searches, watch specific applications, and receive email alerts when new plans are submitted nearby.