Two-bedroom replacement dwelling at Sweepers, Saucelands Lane, Shipley
Summary of planning committee decision
Decided by Horsham Planning Committee on 16 Dec 2025.
What was proposed
The application proposed demolishing the existing dwelling and building a new two-bedroom, two-storey dwelling on a one-for-one basis.
“The proposal seeks to demolish the existing dwelling and erect a new dwellinghouse with 2 bedrooms. The dwelling would position the larger elements towards the east, away from neighbouring amenity. The demolition is understandable with some of the building sinking due to not having secure foundations. The replacement dwelling would be on a one-for-one basis and would be proportionate to the size of the existing dwelling.”
Officer report
The site
Sweepers is a detached dwelling outside the built-up area beside a listed building, while Sweepers itself is a non-designated heritage asset.
“Sweepers is a detached dwelling in Shipley, sited on the corner of Saucelands Lane and Hooklands Lane, outside the built-up area and neighbouring Broomers Cottage which is a listed building. Sweepers itself is not a listed building or within a Conservation Area, however it is considered to be a non-designated heritage asset.”
Officer report
Earlier permissions
Two earlier applications for extensions, roof changes, windows and a garage were permitted in 2022 and 2023.
“DC/22/0973 Demolition of existing garage and erection of a detached single storey garage. Erection of a single storey infill extension, alterations to extensions to roof and alterations to windows. Installation of a new window to the dining room and relocation of an existing window at the entrance. Application Permitted on 31.08.2022”
“DC/22/2188 Erection of a single storey front infill extension, roof extensions and fenestration and door changes. Installation of 5no rooflights to front and rear. Application Permitted on 14.02.2023”
Officer report
Consultation responses
Conservation, ecology and highways consultees raised no objection subject to conditions or mitigation, while Southern Water gave comments about water and sewer connections.
“Ecology: No ecological objection subject to attached conditions Note from the Bat Emergence Survey Report Rev 01 (Lizard Landscape Design and Ecology, September 2025) that a licence for bats will be required before commencement of any works and recommend a copy of this is secured by a condition of any consent.”
“Southern Water: Comment In order to protect and safeguard the existing water supply apparatus, Southern Water requests formal notification of any proposed demolition works prior to such works being undertaken. There are no sewers in the vicinity of the proposed development. Under New Connections Charging it is the responsibility of the developer to provide the sewerage infrastructure up to the point of practical connection.”
Officer report
Public views
One address supported the application, Shipley Parish Council supported it, and no member comments were received.
“Representations: 1 letter for Support has been received from 1 address, supporting the application.”
Officer report
Committee discussion
Members noted the planning history and were in favour of the proposal.
“Members noted the planning history of the application and were in favour of the proposal.”
Minutes
The vote
The committee approved the application in accordance with the officer recommendation.
“That DC/25/1417 be approved in accordance with Officer recommendation.”
Minutes
Sources
- Horsham Planning Committee minutes, 16 December 2025
- Agenda and papers (council website)
Source: Plota analysis of Horsham's committee minutes and officer report. Quotations are the council's own words; headings and summaries are Plota's.
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- Horsham
- Date
- Tuesday 16 December 2025
- Recommendation
- Officers recommended approval
- Committee decided
- Approved
- Minutes
- The council's minutes
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- Agenda and papers (council website)
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- The application (council website)
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This committee's year
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