Land North West of Southwater

Registered DC/26/0366
Council
Date received
3 Mar 2026
Date validated
3 Mar 2026

Description

Outline planning application, with all matters reserved (except for primary access to the high-way) for a phased development comprising: the demolition of existing buildings and the con-struction of up to 1,000 residential dwellings (including affordable housing) (Use Class C3); up to 80 specialist accommodation units (Use Class C2); a mixed-use neighbourhood centre (Use Classes E and F); education facilities (Use Class F1(a)); business and employment floorspace (Use Classes B2, B8 and E(g)); redevelopment of existing agricultural buildings including con-struction of a building for community use (Use Classes E and F2); improvements to public rights of way; sports pitches; gypsy and traveller pitches/plots; public open space; landscaping, and associated infrastructure

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