The Laurels Tower Hill Horsham West Sussex RH13 0AQ Data via plota.co.uk

DC/26/0057 - Certificate Existing Lawful Use/Dev Approved

Proposal

Application to confirm the erection of a single storey rear extension. (Lawful Development Certificate - Existing). Data via plota.co.uk

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Application progress

Received
14 Jan 2026
Approved
11 Mar 2026

Approved on 11 Mar 2026 · Delegated Decision · Last checked 7 Jul 2026

Important details

Council
Horsham
Application type
Certificate Existing Lawful Use/Dev
Postcode
RH13 0AQ
Received
14 Jan 2026
Validated
14 Jan 2026
Ward
Southwater North
Parish
Southwater PC
Case officer
Show
Target decision
11 Mar 2026
Decision
Application Permitted
Decision date
11 Mar 2026
Decision level
Delegated Decision
Applicant
Show
Agent
White & Sons

Consultation & key dates

Alt. reference
PP-14600765
Env. assessment
No
Horsham
Planning Authority Score
6.6/10
Good
#75 of 296 councils
Relevant to this application:
Householder decisions

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