Worth, West Sussex Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Worth, West Sussex.
West Sussex · England · settlement
Planning applications in Worth are administered by Mid Sussex District Council. View the full Mid Sussex District Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
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.
Population: 10,892 (2021)
District: Mid Sussex
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £375,786 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Mid Sussex
- Parliamentary constituency: East Grinstead and Uckfield
- LSOA: Mid Sussex 005C
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Worth.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Worth.
- 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 Worth based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
11 planning applications found near Worth.
- - St Nicholas Church, Church Road, Pound Hill, Crawley
Lime Tree 0ZJC - Prune back northern lateral spread away from property to achieve an approximate clearance of 2 metres (branches currently resting on property) and 0.5 metres from phone wires for gene
Status: Undecided | Council: Crawley | Date: 2026-06-18
View full details - - 2 Salehurst Road, Pound Hill, Crawley
T4 Oak - reduce to previous reduction points.
Status: Undecided | Council: Crawley | Date: 2026-04-27
View full details - - Street House, Church Road, Pound Hill, Crawley
Listed Building Consent for replacement of seven existing windows, removal of one window and replacement with new French doors on side elevation. Closing of one existing window and creation of two new
Status: Undecided | Council: Crawley | Date: 2026-04-21
View full details - - Beaumont, Church Road, Pound Hill, Crawley
T1 Silver Birch - Fell.
Status: Undecided | Council: Crawley | Date: 2026-03-09
View full details - - 3 Weller Close, Maidenbower, Crawley
Retrospective application for the installation of cladding to front and side elevations
Status: Undecided | Council: Crawley | Date: 2026-02-09
View full details - - 32 Chepstow Close, Pound Hill, Crawley
T14 (Oak) - Reduce crown by up to one thiurd, remove/reduce branches overhanging driveway and roof, remove deadwood
Status: Undecided | Council: Crawley | Date: 2026-01-14
View full details - - 9 Rowfant Close, Pound Hill, Crawley
English Oak tree in rear garden, Crown reduce height and lateral spreads by approximately 1.5 to 2 metres to the nearest suitable growth points. Thin through crown by 20% and remove epicormic growth o
Status: Undecided | Council: Crawley | Date: 2025-11-28
View full details - - Beaumont, Church Road, Pound Hill, Crawley
T1 To crown reduce a silver birch tree in the drive way back to previous points 2M Crown reduction T2 To crown reduce a adjacent eucalyptus tree next to the silver birch 1M below previous points 3M cr
Status: Undecided | Council: Crawley | Date: 2025-09-03
View full details - - Worth Annexe, Turners Hill Road, Pound Hill, West Sussex, Crawley, RH10 7RW
Discharge of condition 4 (Construction Management Plan) of Planning Permission WSCC/015/23.
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: West Sussex | Date: 2024-06-26
View full details - - WORTH ANNEXE, TURNERS HILL ROAD, POUND HILL, CRAWLEY
CONSULTATION FROM WEST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL FOR PARTIAL DEMOLITION AND REBUILD OF THE EXISTING STAFF ROOM INCLUDING NEW FACADES (WSCC/015/23)
Status: Permitted | Council: Crawley | Date: 2023-04-21
View full details - - 11 ROWFANT CLOSE, POUND HILL, CRAWLEY
T1OAK - REDUCE HEIGHT AND CROWN RADIUS BY A MAXIMUM OF 1.5 METRES TO NEAREST SUITABLE GROWTH POINTS (AMENDED DESCRIPTION)
Status: Permitted | Council: Crawley | Date: 2023-03-29
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A brief summary of Worth in West Sussex
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.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Worth a particularly low-crime area.
Worth has one conservation area within its boundaries: Worth. Planning applications within or near this conservation area 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 Worth includes 20 Ancient Woodland sites; 1 Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB): High Weald. 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, 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.
Planning Activity in Worth
In the last 24 months, 29 planning applications were submitted near Worth. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 49 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Worth may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
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 Worth were discharge of conditions (1).
In terms of development scale, 1 medium-scale application, 28 smaller schemes were submitted.
Nearby Towns
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Related Planning Guides
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- What Is Permitted Development? — Permitted development rights allow certain building works and changes of use without the need to apply for planning permission.
- How Long Does Planning Permission Take? — Typical timelines for planning permission decisions in the UK, from submission to approval, and what can cause delays.