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Horsham District Council
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Explore collected planning applications and decisions for Horsham District Council. Search an address, application reference or proposal to find a record.

Collected application statistics

Collected records · All available dates

2,179Searchable applications

442Recorded as pending

92%Approval rate · 1,525 approved or refused records

128Refused applications

1,397 approved · 128 refused · 61 withdrawn. Received dates in our records: 1 Jan 1930 to 7 Oct 2026. Most recent record check: 11 Oct 2026. Counts reflect the last collected status; some records may be out of date.

Local planning information

Council sources checked 14 Sept 2026

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Conservation areas and Article 4 directions

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Conservation areas40 mapped area records

Article 4 direction areas53 mapped area records0 identified HMO area records; remaining records unclassified

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Data downloaded 14 Sept 2026. Display boundaries are simplified and indicative. Map record counts are not a complete count of designations or directions.

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More application records

DecidedDC/25/2017
Change of Use from post office store to residential (Class C3) (Full Application).
Post Office Stores Church Street West Chiltington West Sussex RH20 2JW
Received 5 Dec 2025
DecidedDC/25/2018
Internal alterations
Post Office Stores Church Street West Chiltington West Sussex RH20 2JW
Received 5 Dec 2025
DecidedDC/25/2021
Erection of home office accommodation above the existing detached triple garage with the installation of 3no. dormers to the south elevation.
St George Brighton Road Woodmancote Henfield West Sussex BN5 9ST
Received 26 Nov 2025
DecidedDC/25/2022
Replacement of existing windows and addition of 2no. windows to the west elevation on first and second floor and blocking up of a window on the 3rd floor.
Flat 1 18 East Street Horsham West Sussex RH12 1HL
Received 5 Dec 2025
RegisteredDC/25/2023
Variation of condition 10 of previously approved application reference DC/22/0388 (Retention of existing green steel clad building and mono-pitch lean-to for storage and distribution use by Equine America UK and resulting mixed use of Beckley Stud as a whole for equestrian, residential and commercial purposes) relating to BNG measures.
Beckley Stud Reeds Lane Southwater West Sussex RH13 9DQ
Received 5 Dec 2025
DecidedDC/25/2025
Permission in Principle for the erection of up to 9no. dwellings.
Storrington Sand Quarry Ltd Hampers Lane Storrington Pulborough West Sussex RH20 3EX
Received 26 Nov 2025
DecidedDC/25/2026
Removal of thatch on 1980's extension block and replacement with clay tiles and associated rainwater goods. Installation of insulation as needed to meet current building regulations (Lawful Development Certificate - Proposed).
Squirrels Spinney Lane West Chiltington West Sussex RH20 2NX
Received 5 Dec 2025
DecidedDC/25/2028
Change of use of residential land to allow for the siting of a shepherd's hut, sauna and hot tub for commercial holiday lets, together with associated landscaping.
Rose Cottage Bakers Lane Shipley West Sussex RH13 8GF
Received 8 Dec 2025
DecidedDC/25/2029
Change of use from B8 (storage) to E(g(i)) (office use).
Railway Goods Yard BJN Roofing Ltd Nightingale Road Horsham West Sussex RH12 2NW
Received 8 Dec 2025
DecidedDC/25/2030
Removal of Conditions 3 and 12 of previously approved application DC/25/1392 (Variation of Condition 1 and 11 of previously approved application DC/24/1506 (Replacement of existing nursery building and erection of dwellinghouse and associated staff facilities, ground mounted solar panels, upgrading of glasshouses to make them water and energy efficient and biodiversity enhancements) Relating to the external wall materials.) Relating to water neutrality.
Nutbourne Place Farm Nutbourne Lane Nutbourne West Sussex RH20 2HF
Received 8 Dec 2025
DecidedDC/25/2031
Removal of condition 4 of previously approved application DC/23/1728 (Variation of condition 3 of previously approved application DC/21/1027 (Demolition of existing dwelling and erection of a replacement four-bed barn style dwelling with ancillary 3-bay cart shed garage) variation sought to allow for consideration of water neutrality requirements) relating to water neutrality.
Coolham House Cottage Billingshurst Road Coolham West Sussex RH13 8QN
Received 8 Dec 2025
DecidedDC/25/2032
Surgery to 1 x Scots Pine
The Firs 6 Wyndham Lea West Chiltington West Sussex RH20 2NP
Received 8 Dec 2025
DecidedDC/25/2033
Erection of a single-storey and two-storey rear extension.
4 Church Farm Courtyard Sandygate Lane Lower Beeding West Sussex RH13 6LR
Received 8 Dec 2025
DecidedDC/25/2034
Demolition of conservatory. Erection of a single storey rear extension. Changes to fenestration.
34 Roman Road Steyning West Sussex BN44 3FN
Received 8 Dec 2025
DecidedDISC/25/0387
Application for Approval of Details Reserved by Condition 3 and 4 to approved application DC/24/0476
School Cottage Brighton Road Woodmancote West Sussex BN5 9SR
Received 8 Dec 2025
DecidedDC/25/2035
Demolition of existing rear conservatory and erection of replacement single-storey extension, conversion of roof with front and rear rooflights, and conversion of garage into living accommodation.
The Barn 24 Rookwood Park Horsham West Sussex RH12 1UB
Received 8 Dec 2025
DecidedDC/25/2036
Regularisation of building providing holiday let, agricultural training room and office (Retrospective)
Downsview Farm Clay Lane Cootham West Sussex RH20 4HL
Received 8 Dec 2025
DecidedDC/25/2037
Permission in Principle for residential development comprising 1-2 dwellings on garden land located to the south of Windmill Cottage.
Windmill Cottage Old Mill Place Pulborough West Sussex RH20 2DR
Received 27 Nov 2025
DecidedDC/25/2038
Installation of 1no. non-illuminated fascia sign to front elevation of nursery. Erection of a replacement post-mounted sign. (Retrospective). (Listed Building Consent).
Little Monkeys Day Nursery 18 London Road Horsham West Sussex RH12 1AY
Received 8 Dec 2025
DecidedDC/25/2039
Erection of a two storey rear extension.
18 Bethune Road Horsham West Sussex RH13 5JP
Received 8 Dec 2025
DecidedDC/25/2040
Creation of a dropped kerb.
13 Redford Avenue Horsham West Sussex RH12 2HP
Received 1 Dec 2025
DecidedDC/25/2041
Fell 1 x Sycamore.
30 Rusper Road Horsham West Sussex RH12 4BD
Received 8 Dec 2025
Awaiting decisionDC/25/2042
Change of use of existing 23no. static holiday caravans to permanent residential occupation
Hilltop Country Park Emms Lane Brooks Green West Sussex RH13 0TR
Received 9 Dec 2025
DecidedDC/25/2043
Installation of solar panels to the roof of sports pavilion. (Lawful Development Certificate - Proposed).
New Southwater Sports Club Church Lane Southwater West Sussex RH13 9BT
Received 9 Dec 2025

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What these statistics cover

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