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Planning appeals in Horsham District Council, 2026

70 appeals decided in 2026, 36% of them allowed. Each links to its own page and to the Inspector’s letter. The authority’s record has the whole run since 2016.

  1. Allowed29 October 2026· minor6008830
    Staalcot Farm Stall House Lane, Stall House Lane, North Heath, RH20 2HR

    Use of land for the stationing of caravans for residential purposes, together with the formation of hardstanding and associated landscaping. Construction of associated utility buildings

  2. Dismissed19 October 2026· minor6007051
    Bentley House, North Heath Lane Industrial Estate, North Heath Lane, Horsham, RH12 5QE

    change of use of building to provide 9 residential units

  3. Dismissed15 October 2026· minor6012640
    The Fords, Bonfire Hill, Southwater, RH13 9BU

    construction of 2 x detached dwellings with garages utilising existing access and landscaping

  4. Dismissed13 October 2026· minor6008205
    Barnards Nursery, Rock Road, Washington, RH20 3BH

    Permission in Principle (PIP) application for the demolition of existing structures / buildings and erection of 1no dwelling

  5. Allowed12 October 2026· minor6011680
    Land at High Chaparral, London Road, Washington, RH20 3BP

    permission in principle for the construction of 4no. two -storey dwellings

  6. Allowed25 September 2026· minor6010268
    Priory Field Barn, Monastery Lane, Storrington, RH20 4LN
  7. Allowed24 September 2026· minor6007772
    The Lamb Inn, Lambs Green, Rusper, RH12 4RG
  8. Dismissed23 September 2026· minor6006961
    Spring Acres, West End Lane, Henfield, BN5 9RE

    Erection of up to 9 self-build dwellings

  9. Dismissed21 September 2026· minor6010187
    Wagtails Farm, Okehurst Road, Billingshurst, RH14 9BW

    Siting of temporary rural workers' dwelling and associated works

  10. Dismissed18 September 2026· minor6009474
    Sussex Topiary,, Naldretts Lane,, Rudgwick, Horsham,, RH12 3BU

    Permission in principle for the erection of up to 9 self-build park homes (minimum 3, maximum 9 dwellings)

  11. Notice upheld16 September 20263373450
    Development Site Lot 3, Kent Street, Cowfold, West Sussex, RH13 8BB
  12. Dismissed16 September 20266009032
    5 Kingsfold Close, Billingshurst, RH14 9HG

    Erection of a single storey detached granny annexe together with a detached single storey multipurpose workshop and gym

  13. Notice varied and upheld15 September 20263355778
    12 Great Lime Kilns, Southwater, Horsham, RH13 9JL
  14. Dismissed15 September 2026· householder6013133
    1 Bailey Close, Horsham, RH12 5QR

    Erection of a single storey front extension, a two-storey rear and side extension with a single storey infill rear extension

  15. Allowed15 September 2026· householder6012494
    Hole Barn Farm, Brighton Road, Henfield, BN5 9SU

    Single storey infill extension and conversion of garage into annexe accommodation including 1 no. bedroom, lounge kitchen and bathroom

  16. Allowed10 September 2026· minor6009593
    Land East of Spring Gardens, Washington, RH20 3BP

    Single detached two storey dwelling & associated landscaping together with the relocation of the existing stable building

  17. Dismissed3 September 20266009817
    Woodside Equestrian Centre, Forest Road, Colgate, RH12 4TF

    Retention of top surface to majority of existing hardcore area and its use for the parking of vehicles in connection with the use of the equestrian centre and re-siting of lorry containers onto historic hardsurfaced area

  18. Dismissed27 August 2026· minor6009237
    Oakland Stud, Forest Grange, Horsham, RH13 6HX

    Full application for proposed two pitch settled Gypsy accommodation site along with retention of cess pit

  19. Allowed24 August 2026· minor6007104
    Land Adjacent to Cedar Cottage, Furners Lane, Henfield, BN5 9HS

    Erection of 2 pairs of semi-detached dwellings and 1 detached dwelling together with upgraded access onto Furners Lane and associated hard and soft landscaping works

  20. Dismissed21 August 2026· minor6007717
    Duckmoor Barn, Wooddale Lane, Billingshurst, RH14 9DZ

    Prior Notification for Change of Use of Agricultural barn to a single dwellinghouse (Class C3)

  21. Dismissed14 August 2026· major6008129
    Land at Kingfisher Farm, West Chiltington Lane, Billingshurst, RH14 9DR

    the change of use of land to provide 10no gypsy pitches with dayroom, associated parking, access and services (part retrospective)

  22. Dismissed13 August 2026· householder6008268
    25 Depot Road, Horsham, RH13 5HE

    a rear first floor extension over existing ground floor zone, proposed rear loft dormer and loft conversion, front roof windows, new roof to existing porch and minor alterations

  23. Dismissed31 July 20266006904
    Rowan, Two Mile Ash, Horsham, RH13 0LA

    the change of use of existing swimming pool to allow mixed private and commercial use

  24. Allowed31 July 2026· major6005400
    Land South of Bax Close, Storrington, RH20 4HN

    erection of 30 No. residential units with associated landscaping, public open space, earthworks, drainage, access and all other associated infrastructure

  25. Allowed23 July 2026· minor6008220
    Pemberley Copsale Road, Maplehurst, RH13 6QY

    conversion of part of an agricultural building to a dwelling ( C3 Use Class)

  26. Allowed15 July 2026· minor6006131
    Land Adjacent To Pucks Croft Cottage, Horsham Road, Rusper, RH12 4PR

    the erection of 4no. dwellings, extension to existing cottage and improvements to the access and provision of landscaping

  27. Dismissed14 July 20266008207
    1 Hilltop Cottages, The Mount, Ifield, RH11 0LF

    the removal of existing outbuilding and erection of 1no detached self- build / custom build dwelling with associated works

  28. Dismissed10 July 2026· minor6006516
    Kingsfold Lodge, Marringdean Road, Billingshurst, RH14 9HE

    the erection of one dwellinghouse

  29. Dismissed7 July 2026· minor6007707
    Land Adjoining No. 2 and No. 3 Townhouse Cottages, Townhouse Farm, Coolham Road, Thakeham, RH20 3EW

    the demolition of existing storage unit and erection of 2no. detached dwellings, associated private gardens, parking and landscaping

  30. Dismissed6 July 20266007274
    Gaydon, Kennel Lane, West Grinstead, RH13 8LX

    the conversion of stables to dwelling, removal of smaller stable block and sand school. Associated landscape works

  31. Dismissed3 July 2026· householder6005580
    Chennells Brook House, North Heath Lane, Horsham, RH12 5PJ

    the proposed demolition of existing garage and erection of detached outbuilding/studio without complying with a condition attached to planning permission Ref DC/17/1129, dated 21 July 2017

  32. Allowed24 June 20266003043
    Land off Jackrells Lane, Southwater, RH13 9DH

    the relocation of Holbrook Animal Rescue with associated buildings and infrastructure

  33. Notice upheld18 June 2026· enforcement3343866
    Pengarth, 11 Nightingales, West Chiltington, Pulborough, West Sussex, RH20 2QT

    Without planning permission, the erection of a raised platform in the form of timber decking

  34. Dismissed18 June 20266002911
    35 Churchill Avenue, Horsham, RH12 2JP

    the subdivision of existing plot and erection of a two storey four- bedroom dwelling. Removal of garage and creation of vehicle access

  35. Dismissed3 June 2026· minor6004569
    Land to the West of South Hill Farm, Storrington Road, Thakeham, RH20 3EN

    the erection of 5no. detached dwellings with associated access, car ports and landscaping

  36. Allowed2 June 2026· minor6004865
    Land Parcel at 518801 120405, Mill Lane, Partridge Green, RH13 8JU

    the erection of 2 no. detached dwellinghouses and garages

  37. Dismissed1 June 2026· minor6006430
    Southdown House, Church Street, Rudgwick, RH12 3EE

    removal of an existing stable/outbuilding and erection of 1no self-build dwelling

  38. Dismissed29 May 2026· minor6003266
    Dunnocks, Emms Lane, Brooks Green, Horsham, West Sussex, RH13 0TR

    permission in principle for 1no. self build dwelling on previously developed land at Dunnocks

  39. Split Decision29 May 2026· enforcement3375768
    2 Greenacres Farm West Chiltington Lane, Billingshurst, RH14 9DR

    Material change of use of the land from agriculture to the stationing of caravans for human habitation, together with a new access, importation of waste material to form an access track and hard surface, construction of a building/stable structure, installation of a septic tank and construction of an earth bund, used in connection with the unauthorised residential use

  40. Notice upheld29 May 2026· enforcement3375767
    1 Greenacres Farm West Chiltington Lane, Billingshurst, RH14 9DR
  41. Split Decision29 May 2026· enforcement3375764
    1 Greenacres Farm West Chiltington Lane, Billingshurst, RH14 9DR

    Material change of use of the Land from agriculture to stationing of caravans for human habitation, together with the associated creation of a new access, operational development comprising importation of waste material to create an access track and hard surface, installation of a water treatment (septic) tank, installation of a gas tank, erection of brick pillars and construction of a building/wooden structure ('the Building') and earth bund used in connection with the unauthorised residential use

  42. Dismissed26 May 2026· minor6004875
    Fairfield Stud, Guildford Road, Broadbridge Heath, West Sussex, RH12 3PG

    the erection of three self/custom build dwellings with associated landscaping and parking

  43. Allowed22 May 2026· major3376143
    Land East of Charlwood Drive, Henfield, West Sussex, BN5 9FA

    development comprising up to 191 dwellings with open space, landscaping and associated infrastructure (all matters reserved except for access)

  44. Allowed18 May 2026· minor3377435
    The Ghyll, Pevensey Road, Southwater, West Sussex, RH13 9XZ

    Construction of a new football 3G artificial turf pitch (3G ATP) with fencing, floodlighting, associated hard and soft landscaping works, SuDS and infrastructure

  45. Dismissed15 May 2026· householder6003953
    4 The Green, Old Guildford Road, Broadbridge Heath, West Sussex, RH12 3JY

    Proposed rear loft dormer extension (retrospective)

  46. Dismissed14 May 2026· minor6004095
    Denhams, Andrews Hill, Billingshurst, West Sussex, RH14 9JT

    the construction of 1 x detached dwelling and 2 x semi detached dwellings

  47. Dismissed8 May 2026· minor6004083
    Unit 1, 7 Littlehaven Lane, Horsham, West Sussex, RH12 4JF

    construction of a new first floor for residential use above the existing commercial premises

  48. Dismissed1 May 2026· minor6002643
    Land To The West of Whites Copse, Horsham Road, Rowhook, West Sussex, RH12 3PZ

    change of use of land from agricultural to day nursery and forest pre- school (Use Class E(f)). Retention of existing field shelters. Construction of education/nursery building, polytunnels and woodwork shelter. Alterations to existing access and extensive hard and soft landscaping

  49. Dismissed15 April 2026· major3375037
    Spring Acres, West End Lane, Henfield, West Sussex, BN5 9RE

    the change of use of land from equestrian to a natural burial ground including parking area, single storey pavilion and landscaping including new tree planting, pond and wildflower meadow

  50. Dismissed23 March 2026· minor3376429
    Land To The Rear of The Rectory High Street, Rusper, West Sussex, RH12 4PX

    erection of 9 no. new build dwellings (2 no. 2-bedroom, 2 no. 3- bedroom, and 5 no. 4-bedroom houses) including the formation of a new vehicle access and associated landscaping works

  51. Allowed23 March 2026· minor3375975
    Land North of Cowfold Road, Coolham, West Sussex, RH13 8QJ

    erection of 9no. 2-, 3- and 4-bedroom dwellings, including a mix of houses and bungalows, together with access from Cowfold Road, vehicle and cycle parking, landscaping and open space, and sustainable drainage

  52. Allowed23 March 2026· minor3375774
    Cadrona, Hampers Lane, Storrington, West Sussex, RH20 3EX

    construction of detached dwelling and detached carport/garage building with vehicle access from Hampers Lane

  53. Dismissed17 March 2026· minor3375662
    Ashfolds, Horsham Road, Rusper, West Sussex, RH12 4QX

    the erection of a single storey rear extension and alterations to existing garage/outbuilding to convert to a single dwellinghouse

  54. Allowed13 March 2026· minor3375491
    32 High Street, Steyning, West Sussex, BN44 3YE

    change of use of existing ground floor Class E(b) commercial, business and service to Class C3 residential use to form an integral part of the existing first and second floor dwelling

  55. Dismissed11 March 2026· minor3375892
    Gardeners Cottage, Kithurst Lane, Storrington, West Sussex, RH20 4BF

    to construct new detached chalet style house & garage to passive house standards

  56. Notice varied and upheld27 February 2026· enforcement3356751
    Land Known As Bryant's Barn Or Dvelopment Site Lot 1 Or Land South of Delspride, Kent Street, Cowfold, West Sussex, RH13 8BB

    the temporary siting of a mobile home for a period of three years

  57. Dismissed27 February 2026· minor3352243
    Lot 1, Delspride, Kent Street, Cowfold, Horsham, RH13 8BB
  58. Allowed27 February 2026· ldc3342359
    Honeywood House , Horsham Road, Rowhook, Horsham, RH12 3QD

    described as an application to confirm that repair works to ‘Grooms Cottage’ (3 The Stables), 2 The Stables and ‘Stable Cottage’ (1 The Stables) would be permitted development under GPDO Class A involving ‘materials used in any exterior work of a similar appearance to those used in the construction of the exterior of the existing dwellinghouse’ or not development requiring planning permission i.e. the carrying out for the maintenance, improvement or other alteration of any building of works which (i) affect only the interior of the building, or (ii) do not materially affect the external appearance of the building to reinstate residential accommodation. Formal

  59. Planning permission granted11 February 2026· enforcement3342407
    3 Arun Walk, Faygate, Horsham, RH12 0BR
  60. Planning permission granted11 February 2026· enforcement3342406
    3 Arun Walk, Faygate, Horsham, RH12 0BR

    without planning permission, unauthorised operational development within the curtilage of the Land comprising the erection of a garden outbuilding/home office at the location shown edged and hatched in blue on the attached Plan and the storage building at the location shown edged and hatched in green on the attached Plan

  61. Notice upheld2 February 2026· enforcement3370740
    Land Lying to the West of Prestwood Lane Also Known As Land at Prestwood Corner, Prestwood Lane, Ifield, West Sussex, RH11 0LA

    Material change of use of the Land from agriculture and equestrian use to a mixed use comprising agriculture, equestrian use and the stationing of a twin unit mobile home for human habitation, together with associated hardstanding, sewage treatment plant, calor gas tank and metal storage shed

  62. Dismissed27 January 2026· other3365775
    Great Ventors Development Site, Coolhurst Close, Monks Gate, Horsham, West Sussex, RH13 6JD
  63. Dismissed23 January 2026· minor3374616
    Woodside Equestrian Centre, Forest Road, Colgate, Horsham, RH12 4TF

    retention of top surface of existing hardcore areas and continued use of part of land for the storage of lorry containers and touring caravans

  64. Allowed23 January 2026· major3365902
    Land South of Furze Common, Thakeham, RH20 3EF

    up to 28 dwellings, with access from Storrington Road

  65. Dismissed21 January 2026· minor3374524
    Hayes Farm, Gay Street, Pulborough, West Sussex, RH20 2HL

    the change of use from light industrial workshop to a single residential dwelling

  66. Dismissed16 January 2026· minor3374889
    Recadera Stud, Ghyll House Farm, Broadwater Lane, Copsale, West Sussex , RH13 6QW

    ‘construction of dwelling with attached double garage’

  67. Allowed9 January 2026· major3373279
    Land Parcel at 507911 125837, Newbridge Road, Billingshurst, West Sussex, RH14 9HY

    Outline application for redevelopment of the site to provide flexible employment space (Use Classes E(g)(ii) and (iii), B2 and B8) totalling 4,627sqm, ancillary parking and circulation space with all matters reserved except access and layout

  68. Allowed7 January 2026· minor3374401
    Annies Baskets, Henfield Road, Albourne, Hassocks, BN6 9JJ

    prior notification for change of use of an agricultural building to 1no. dwellinghouse (C3 Use Class)”

  69. Allowed7 January 2026· other3359626
    Lock House, Lock, Lock Lane, Partridge Green, Horsham, RH13 8EG

    internal and external alterations to listed building to change from a single dwelling to 5 No. dwellings and conversion of the existing garage block with flat to single dwelling

  70. Allowed7 January 2026· minor3359623
    Lock House, Lock, Lock Lane, Partridge Green, Horsham, RH13 8EG

    internal and external alterations to listed building to change from a single dwelling to 5 No. dwellings and conversion of the existing garage block with flat to single dwelling

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