Birchfield Nursery, Garden Sage Nurseries London Road Henfield West Sussex BN5 9AB Data via plota.co.uk

DC/26/0398 - Full Application Approved
Change of useCommercial & major works

Proposal

Change of Use of part of the site from the existing nursery (Sui Generis) to mixed used garden centre (Class B8 and E). Data via plota.co.uk

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Application progress

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Received
4 Mar 2026
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Approved
17 Jul 2026

Approved on 17 Jul 2026 · Delegated Decision · Last checked 19 Jul 2026

Documents

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Important details

Council
Horsham
Application type
Full Application
Postcode
BN5 9AB
Received
4 Mar 2026
Validated
4 Mar 2026
Ward
Henfield
Parish
Henfield PC
Case officer
Show
Target decision
3 Jun 2026
Decision
Application Permitted
Decision date
17 Jul 2026
Decision level
Delegated Decision
Applicant
Show

Consultation & key dates

Alt. reference
PP-14655673
Env. assessment
No

Historical activity at this location

6 nearby applications on record - archival context, not part of the live application.

Within ~100m

Nearby activity

2024 Approved
Birchfield Nursery Kidders Lane Henfield West Sussex BN5 9AB
Temporary permission to retain pop-up coffee shop, ancillary to the wider horticultural u…
DC/24/1411
2024 Approved
Birchfield Nursery Kidders Lane Henfield West Sussex BN5 9AB
Temporary permission to retain pop-up coffee shop, ancillary to the wider horticultural u…
DC/24/1411
2024
Birchfield Nursery Kidders Lane Henfield West Sussex BN5 9AB
Retention and use of hardstanding (Retrospective).
DC/24/1447
2024
Birchfield Nursery Kidders Lane Henfield West Sussex BN5 9AB
Retention and use of hardstanding (Retrospective).
DC/24/1447
2024
Birchfield Nursery Kidders Lane Henfield West Sussex BN5 9AB
Creation of onsite storage including barn and polytunnel.
DC/24/1448
2024
Birchfield Nursery Kidders Lane Henfield West Sussex BN5 9AB
Creation of onsite storage including barn and polytunnel.
DC/24/1448
Horsham
Planning Authority Score
6.6/10
Good
#75 of 296 councils
Relevant to this application:
Change of use

Horsham ranks #105 out of 296 councils for householder decision speed. Householder applications are more likely to be approved here than most councils, with a 97% approval rate vs 90% nationally.

More permissive than most councils
97% approved vs 90% nationally
These figures are council-wide context, not a prediction for this application. View full council performance
Horsham decision performance
Based on MHCLG data, the year to March 2026
92%
Overall approval rate
Above avg (87%) #83 of 296
97%
Householder approved
Above avg (90%) #33 of 296
72%
Decided in 8 weeks
Above avg (63%) #105 of 296
43%
Extended time limit
Above avg (41%) #170 of 296
75%
Minor dwellings approved
185 decided (1-9 homes)
91%
Major dwellings approved
35 decided (10+ homes)
91%
Change of use approved
78 decided
1,319
Total decisions
111 refused in the year to March 2026
Source: MHCLG planning statistics · See full council rankings