Chewton The Crescent Steyning West Sussex BN44 3GD

Registered DC/26/0534
Council
Date received
27 Mar 2026
Date validated
27 Mar 2026
Postcode
BN44 3GD

Description

Demolition of side extension. Erection of single storey front extension. Loft conversion together with hip to gable roof, installation of front and rear dormers and balcony above rear bay window. Alterations to fenestration and elevational treatment.

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