Social Value Ideas for Horsham District Council

West Chiltington plan adopted

Cabinet formally approved making the West Chiltington neighbourhood plan part of the district development plan after a successful referendum. The discussion highlighted the plan’s legal status, the co…

“Hello. I'm pleased to introduce this item which seeks the cabinet's formal approval to make the West Chilington neighborhood plan which was approved a…”

Four Neighborhood Plans Formally Made

Cabinet unanimously approved the formal adoption of four neighborhood plans: Calfold, Itchingfield, Lower Beading, and Pulborough. All plans received successful referendum endorsement from their commu…

“At this point, these plans will carry full weight in the decision-making process. It's very important for me to highlight that the production of all f…”

Water Neutrality Compliance Delays

All four neighborhood plans experienced significant delays and required additional consultation work due to water neutrality requirements imposed by Natural England's position statement from September…

“The production of these plans have been challenging for all involved due to the requirement for all these plans to be able to demonstrate that they're…”

Local Plan main modifications

Cabinet approved publication of the main modifications to the Horsham District Local Plan 2023-2040, including updated policies maps, sustainability appraisal, habitats regulations assessment, and evi…

“Cabinet approves the Horsham District local plan twenty twenty three to twenty forty schedule of proposed main modifications as contained in appendix …”

Consultation and inspector review

The council will publish the main modifications for public comment from 2026-07-13 to 2026-08-24, share all representations with the inspector, and then proceed to further examination hearings in autu…

“Subject to agreement tonight to publish the main modifications, they will be subject to comment between the July 13 and the twelfth twenty fourth of A…”

Local Plan main modifications

The committee discussed proposed main modifications to the Horsham District Local Plan 2023 to 2040. Officers explained that the plan is being examined under the 2023 NPPF, that the legal duty to coop…

“Item number eight is the Horsham District Local Plan 2023 to 2040. Schedule a proposed main modifications to consider the report of the cabinet member…”

Boutique Hotel Development - Mucky Duck Rudwick

Planning approval granted for conversion and extension of existing pub (Mucky Duck) and listed building (Old House) to create boutique hotel, restaurant, and bar with hotel accommodation. Application …

“My client is committed to providing the significant investment now necessary to create such a destination venue.”

Severe Housing Land Supply Shortfall

Horsham District Council has a critical housing land supply position of only 1.7 years, significantly below the required 5-year supply and one of the weakest in the country. This shortfall triggers th…

“Chris Barker managing director of EC planning. At the outset it is important to recognize three key points. First, Borsham District Council currently …”

Listed Building Conservation Works - Listed Building Consent

Application DC251066 for listed building consent at Cherry Tree Cottage, Five Oaks approved unanimously. Consent granted for sand blasting of Grade II listed building's interior beams, technique endor…

“it's assessed under the listed building consent and conservation area act. That's the outside of the building and the consent applied for is for sand …”