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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.
- Allowed29 October 2026· minor6008830Staalcot 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
- Dismissed19 October 2026· minor6007051Bentley House, North Heath Lane Industrial Estate, North Heath Lane, Horsham, RH12 5QE
change of use of building to provide 9 residential units
- Dismissed15 October 2026· minor6012640The Fords, Bonfire Hill, Southwater, RH13 9BU
construction of 2 x detached dwellings with garages utilising existing access and landscaping
- Dismissed13 October 2026· minor6008205Barnards Nursery, Rock Road, Washington, RH20 3BH
Permission in Principle (PIP) application for the demolition of existing structures / buildings and erection of 1no dwelling
- Allowed12 October 2026· minor6011680Land at High Chaparral, London Road, Washington, RH20 3BP
permission in principle for the construction of 4no. two -storey dwellings
- Allowed25 September 2026· minor6010268Priory Field Barn, Monastery Lane, Storrington, RH20 4LN
- Allowed24 September 2026· minor6007772The Lamb Inn, Lambs Green, Rusper, RH12 4RG
- Dismissed23 September 2026· minor6006961Spring Acres, West End Lane, Henfield, BN5 9RE
Erection of up to 9 self-build dwellings
- Dismissed21 September 2026· minor6010187Wagtails Farm, Okehurst Road, Billingshurst, RH14 9BW
Siting of temporary rural workers' dwelling and associated works
- Dismissed18 September 2026· minor6009474Sussex 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)
- Notice upheld16 September 20263373450Development Site Lot 3, Kent Street, Cowfold, West Sussex, RH13 8BB
- Dismissed16 September 202660090325 Kingsfold Close, Billingshurst, RH14 9HG
Erection of a single storey detached granny annexe together with a detached single storey multipurpose workshop and gym
- Notice varied and upheld15 September 2026335577812 Great Lime Kilns, Southwater, Horsham, RH13 9JL
- Dismissed15 September 2026· householder60131331 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
- Allowed15 September 2026· householder6012494Hole 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
- Allowed10 September 2026· minor6009593Land East of Spring Gardens, Washington, RH20 3BP
Single detached two storey dwelling & associated landscaping together with the relocation of the existing stable building
- Dismissed3 September 20266009817Woodside 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
- Dismissed27 August 2026· minor6009237Oakland Stud, Forest Grange, Horsham, RH13 6HX
Full application for proposed two pitch settled Gypsy accommodation site along with retention of cess pit
- Allowed24 August 2026· minor6007104Land 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
- Dismissed21 August 2026· minor6007717Duckmoor Barn, Wooddale Lane, Billingshurst, RH14 9DZ
Prior Notification for Change of Use of Agricultural barn to a single dwellinghouse (Class C3)
- Dismissed14 August 2026· major6008129Land 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)
- Dismissed13 August 2026· householder600826825 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
- Dismissed31 July 20266006904Rowan, Two Mile Ash, Horsham, RH13 0LA
the change of use of existing swimming pool to allow mixed private and commercial use
- Allowed31 July 2026· major6005400Land 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
- Allowed23 July 2026· minor6008220Pemberley Copsale Road, Maplehurst, RH13 6QY
conversion of part of an agricultural building to a dwelling ( C3 Use Class)
- Allowed15 July 2026· minor6006131Land 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
- Dismissed14 July 202660082071 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
- Dismissed10 July 2026· minor6006516Kingsfold Lodge, Marringdean Road, Billingshurst, RH14 9HE
the erection of one dwellinghouse
- Dismissed7 July 2026· minor6007707Land 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
- Dismissed6 July 20266007274Gaydon, Kennel Lane, West Grinstead, RH13 8LX
the conversion of stables to dwelling, removal of smaller stable block and sand school. Associated landscape works
- Dismissed3 July 2026· householder6005580Chennells 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
- Allowed24 June 20266003043Land off Jackrells Lane, Southwater, RH13 9DH
the relocation of Holbrook Animal Rescue with associated buildings and infrastructure
- Notice upheld18 June 2026· enforcement3343866Pengarth, 11 Nightingales, West Chiltington, Pulborough, West Sussex, RH20 2QT
Without planning permission, the erection of a raised platform in the form of timber decking
- Dismissed18 June 2026600291135 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
- Dismissed3 June 2026· minor6004569Land 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
- Allowed2 June 2026· minor6004865Land Parcel at 518801 120405, Mill Lane, Partridge Green, RH13 8JU
the erection of 2 no. detached dwellinghouses and garages
- Dismissed1 June 2026· minor6006430Southdown House, Church Street, Rudgwick, RH12 3EE
removal of an existing stable/outbuilding and erection of 1no self-build dwelling
- Dismissed29 May 2026· minor6003266Dunnocks, Emms Lane, Brooks Green, Horsham, West Sussex, RH13 0TR
permission in principle for 1no. self build dwelling on previously developed land at Dunnocks
- Split Decision29 May 2026· enforcement33757682 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
- Notice upheld29 May 2026· enforcement33757671 Greenacres Farm West Chiltington Lane, Billingshurst, RH14 9DR
- Split Decision29 May 2026· enforcement33757641 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
- Dismissed26 May 2026· minor6004875Fairfield Stud, Guildford Road, Broadbridge Heath, West Sussex, RH12 3PG
the erection of three self/custom build dwellings with associated landscaping and parking
- Allowed22 May 2026· major3376143Land 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)
- Allowed18 May 2026· minor3377435The 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
- Dismissed15 May 2026· householder60039534 The Green, Old Guildford Road, Broadbridge Heath, West Sussex, RH12 3JY
Proposed rear loft dormer extension (retrospective)
- Dismissed14 May 2026· minor6004095Denhams, Andrews Hill, Billingshurst, West Sussex, RH14 9JT
the construction of 1 x detached dwelling and 2 x semi detached dwellings
- Dismissed8 May 2026· minor6004083Unit 1, 7 Littlehaven Lane, Horsham, West Sussex, RH12 4JF
construction of a new first floor for residential use above the existing commercial premises
- Dismissed1 May 2026· minor6002643Land 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
- Dismissed15 April 2026· major3375037Spring 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
- Dismissed23 March 2026· minor3376429Land 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
- Allowed23 March 2026· minor3375975Land 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
- Allowed23 March 2026· minor3375774Cadrona, Hampers Lane, Storrington, West Sussex, RH20 3EX
construction of detached dwelling and detached carport/garage building with vehicle access from Hampers Lane
- Dismissed17 March 2026· minor3375662Ashfolds, 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
- Allowed13 March 2026· minor337549132 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
- Dismissed11 March 2026· minor3375892Gardeners Cottage, Kithurst Lane, Storrington, West Sussex, RH20 4BF
to construct new detached chalet style house & garage to passive house standards
- Notice varied and upheld27 February 2026· enforcement3356751Land 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
- Dismissed27 February 2026· minor3352243Lot 1, Delspride, Kent Street, Cowfold, Horsham, RH13 8BB
- Allowed27 February 2026· ldc3342359Honeywood 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
- Planning permission granted11 February 2026· enforcement33424073 Arun Walk, Faygate, Horsham, RH12 0BR
- Planning permission granted11 February 2026· enforcement33424063 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
- Notice upheld2 February 2026· enforcement3370740Land 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
- Dismissed27 January 2026· other3365775Great Ventors Development Site, Coolhurst Close, Monks Gate, Horsham, West Sussex, RH13 6JD
- Dismissed23 January 2026· minor3374616Woodside 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
- Allowed23 January 2026· major3365902Land South of Furze Common, Thakeham, RH20 3EF
up to 28 dwellings, with access from Storrington Road
- Dismissed21 January 2026· minor3374524Hayes Farm, Gay Street, Pulborough, West Sussex, RH20 2HL
the change of use from light industrial workshop to a single residential dwelling
- Dismissed16 January 2026· minor3374889Recadera Stud, Ghyll House Farm, Broadwater Lane, Copsale, West Sussex , RH13 6QW
‘construction of dwelling with attached double garage’
- Allowed9 January 2026· major3373279Land 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
- Allowed7 January 2026· minor3374401Annies Baskets, Henfield Road, Albourne, Hassocks, BN6 9JJ
prior notification for change of use of an agricultural building to 1no. dwellinghouse (C3 Use Class)”
- Allowed7 January 2026· other3359626Lock 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
- Allowed7 January 2026· minor3359623Lock 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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