Former Novartis Site Parsonage Road West Sussex Horsham RH12 5AA

Registered DC/26/0646
Council
Date received
22 Apr 2026
Date validated
22 Apr 2026
Postcode
RH12 5AA

Description

Non Material Amendment to previously approved application DC/25/0415 (The construction of 244 new homes (Use Class C3) with vehicular and pedestrian access from Parsonage Road, public open space, landscaping, parking and associated works) for the replacement of the Parking Strategy Plan to show amended split between allocated and unallocated car parking spaces and amendments to 3 x house types to provide separate kitchens.

6/10
Planning Authority Score
#95 of 282

Horsham ranks #127 out of 282 councils for householder decision speed. 46% of applications have the time limit extended, above the 40% national average. Householder applications are more likely to be approved here than most councils, with a 97% approval rate vs 90% nationally.

Horsham decision performance
Based on MHCLG data, 2025
90%
Overall approval rate
Above avg (87%) #115 of 282
97%
Householder approved
Above avg (90%) #29 of 282
74%
Decided in 8 weeks
Above avg (71%) #127 of 282
46%
Extended time limit
Above avg (40%) #185 of 282
72%
Minor dwellings approved
172 decided (1-9 homes)
80%
Major dwellings approved
25 decided (10+ homes)
86%
Change of use approved
71 decided
1,259
Total decisions
128 refused in 2025