We have identified 50 evidence-based social value themes for Horsham District Council in South East across 35 service areas. These insights are derived from the latest council meeting transcripts and can inform your social value strategy for bids and tenders.
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 …”
Outline Planning Permission - Henfield Residential Development
Application DC212013 for outline planning permission at Penage Farm, Deer Park, Henfield approved unanimously. Previous approval was granted in July 2025, but application referred back to committee du…
“So this application located northwest of Henfield turns to committee due to change circumstance of water neutrality. You also have the health and safe…”
Residential Development - 101 Dwellings
Full planning permission approved for 101 residential dwellings at Land west of Bines Road, Partridge Green, including 46 affordable homes (45% of total). Application is a resubmission of previously r…
“The proposal seeks full planning permission for the erection of 101 dwellings, including 46 affordable dwellings, site access, open space, landscaping…”
Affordable Housing Delivery - 46 Dwellings
Planning permission approved includes 46 affordable homes (45% of 101 total dwellings) in Partridge Green development. This significantly exceeds the policy requirement (40%) and directly responds to …
“This scheme follows the refusal of an identical scheme on grounds of impacts on water neutrality alone. This refusal has been appealed and the process…”
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…”
Public Consultation Findings on Reorganisation Options
Formal consultation with residents, staff, and stakeholders conducted on local government reorganisation options. Results show: (1) 62% of public in Horsham preferred Option B2; (2) 64% of staff suppo…
“if we go back to the consultation we had 60 62% of the public in in Horscham uh preference for option uh B2 64% of staff 52% of stakeholders”
Unparished Area Committee Dissolution
Council approved dissolution of the Unparished Area Committee effective upon establishment of Horsham Parish Council on 1 April 2026. The committee was created in July 2024 to provide governance and l…
“As you'll be aware and hopefully recall, Horscham Parish Council will be established on the 1st of April of this year 2026 and there will therefore no…”
New Constitution Adopted
New constitution was fully rewritten and adopted in April 2025. Initial training delivered to members. A formal six-month review commenced in October 2025 to assess effectiveness and identify necessar…
“Um so within that action plan we had the new constitution. Um that was fully rewritten and adopted in April 2025. Uh initial training has been deliver…”
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