Downsview Paddock New Hall Lane Small Dole West Sussex BN5 9YJ Data via plota.co.uk

DC/25/1996 - Full Application Approved

Proposal

Proposal for a single pitch settled gypsy accommodation site (Retrospective). Data via plota.co.uk

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Application progress

Received
17 Feb 2026
Approved
1 May 2026

Approved on 1 May 2026 · Delegated Decision · Last checked 6 Jul 2026

Important details

Council
Horsham
Application type
Full Application
Postcode
BN5 9YJ
Received
17 Feb 2026
Validated
17 Feb 2026
Ward
Bramber, Upper Beeding and Woodmancote
Parish
Henfield PC
Case officer
Track to view
Target decision
14 Apr 2026
Decision
Application Permitted
Decision date
1 May 2026
Decision level
Delegated Decision
Agent
Phil Rowe

Consultation & key dates

Alt. reference
PP-14537802
Env. assessment
No
Horsham
Planning Authority Score
6.2/10
Average
#86 of 292 councils
Relevant to this application:
Householder decisions

Horsham ranks #113 out of 292 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.

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, 2025
90%
Overall approval rate
Above avg (87%) #116 of 292
97%
Householder approved
Above avg (90%) #29 of 292
71%
Decided in 8 weeks
Above avg (64%) #113 of 292
46%
Extended time limit
Above avg (40%) #192 of 292
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