Horsham in West Sussex includes Horsham town, Billingshurst, and Storrington. Planning is focused on market towns, historic villages, and sensitive residential schemes. We can advise and support residential, commercial, and conversion projects across Horsham.
In the last year Horsham decided 1,259 applications which is well above the national average of 988. The approval rate was 90% (roughly equal to the national average of 88%) and 54% of applications were decided on time, (slightly below the national average of 59%). Stats updated March 2026 from gov. sources. See how Horsham performs relative to other LPAs in our LPA hub.
Open Countryside within Horsham refers to land situated outside built-up areas and Green Belt boundaries, typically comprising farmland or natural landscapes. Residential development is generally restricted unless special circumstances can be demonstrated.
Horsham includes the High Weald Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, with woodland, open heath, and farmland where new development is highly restricted.
One of the top reasons poorly prepared proposals in the Open Countryside are refused is that they fail to demonstrate a policy-supported need. To minimise that risk with bespoke advice contact us here.
As well as acting as Planning Consultants we are ARB registered architects with over 25 years’ experience. Our site-specific planning proposals balance creativity with strategic insight. We use the following field-tested work stages to help clients in Horsham achieve successful planning outcomes:
We collaborate closely with our clients to develop designs that respond to local character and align with Planning Policy, helping to maximise the likelihood of securing Planning Permission in Horsham.
Horsham in West Sussex includes Horsham town, Billingshurst, and Storrington. Planning is focused on market towns, historic villages, and sensitive residential schemes. We can advise and support residential, commercial, and conversion projects across Horsham.
In the last year Horsham decided 1,259 applications which is well above the national average of 988. The approval rate was 90% (roughly equal to the national average of 88%) and 54% of applications were decided on time, (slightly below the national average of 59%). Stats updated March 2026 from gov. sources. See how Horsham performs relative to other LPAs in our LPA hub.
Open Countryside within Horsham refers to land situated outside built-up areas and Green Belt boundaries, typically comprising farmland or natural landscapes. Residential development is generally restricted unless special circumstances can be demonstrated.
Horsham includes the High Weald Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, with woodland, open heath, and farmland where new development is highly restricted.
One of the top reasons poorly prepared proposals in the Open Countryside are refused is that they fail to demonstrate a policy-supported need. To minimise that risk with bespoke advice contact us here.
As well as acting as Planning Consultants we are ARB registered architects with over 25 years’ experience. Our site-specific planning proposals balance creativity with strategic insight. We use the following field-tested work stages to help clients in Horsham achieve successful planning outcomes:
We collaborate closely with our clients to develop designs that respond to local character and align with Planning Policy, helping to maximise the likelihood of securing Planning Permission in Horsham.
