Planning application
Land To The North of Hillybarn Farmhouse Hillybarn Road Ifield West Sussex
Still open. Anyone can comment while the consultation period runs, and comments go to the council rather than to us.
Proposal
Prior Notification for Change of Use of Agricultural Building to 5nos dwellinghouses (C3 Use class).
As published by the council, reference DC/26/0664
Application record
- Reference
- DC/26/0664
- Type
- Prior Approval CoU Agric to Dwelling C3
- Status
- Registered
- Received
- 23 Apr 2026
- Validated
- 23 Apr 2026
- Ward
- Colgate and Rusper
- Parish
- Rusper PC
- Decision by
- Delegated Decision
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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23 Apr 2026
Received by Horsham
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12 Aug 2026
Added to PlanIndex
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Decision
Awaiting decision
Decision expected by 18 June 2026, 8 weeks from validation under the statutory target for most applications. Extensions of time are common and are agreed case by case.
Horsham took a median of 56 days over the applications it decided in the last year.
Documents
Plans, drawings, consultee responses and the officer's report
9 documents on file for this application
A planning file usually holds the application form, drawings and site plans, consultee responses, the officer's report and the decision notice.
Trade members open them from here.
Open the documentsWhat happens while it is decided
The process from here
This application is with Horsham for determination. The council publicises it, consults neighbours and technical bodies where required, and weighs the responses against local and national planning policy.
The statutory target is eight weeks for most applications and thirteen for major development, though extensions of time are common. Comments carry most weight while the case is undecided, so check the council portal for the deadline if you want to respond.
About prior approval applications
How this application type works
Prior approval applications arise where permitted development rights already grant the principle of the work, such as larger home extensions, changes of use to housing or agricultural buildings. The council may only consider the specific matters set out in the rules, for example transport, flooding or appearance, and in many classes the work may proceed if the council does not respond within the deadline, commonly 56 days.
Nearby applications
Within 500 metres
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Hillybarn Farmhouse The Mount Ifield West Sussex RH11 0LF
Prior Notification for Change of Use of an Agricultural Building to 5no. dwellinghouses (C3 Use Class).
Refused Prior approval 15 docsSeveral homes -
Hillybarn Farmhouse The Mount Ifield West Sussex RH11 0LF
98% historically approved · decision due ~10 Sep
Application for Approval of Details Reserved by Condition 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6 to approved application DC/25/1901
Awaiting decision Conditions 6 docs -
Hillybarn Farmhouse The Mount Ifield RH11 0LF
Creation of a two pitch settled gypsy accommodation site.
Granted Full applications 22 docs -
1 Hilltop Cottages The Mount Ifield West Sussex RH11 0LF
77% historically approved · decision due ~23 Jan
Demolition of existing outbuilding. Erection of 1no detached two storey dwelling with associated works.
Awaiting decision Full applications Demolition 10 docsSmall domestic -
1 Hilltop Cottages The Mount Ifield West Sussex RH11 0LF
77% historically approved · decision due ~12 Feb
Removal of existing barn building and erection of 5no. detached single storey self-build/custom build dwellings with associated works.
Awaiting decision Full applications New dwelling 40 docsSmall domestic
Other prior approval applications
In Horsham
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DC/26/1379 Awaiting decision
14 Millthorpe Road Horsham West Sussex RH12 4EP
Prior Approval for the erection of a single storey rear larger home extension, which would project 3.50m from the rear elevation, comprising a maximum height of 4.00m and an eaves height of 3.00m.
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DC/26/1364 Awaiting decision
New House Farm Broadwater Lane Copsale West Sussex RH13 6QW
Prior Notification for the Change of Use of 2no. buildings together with associated operational development to residential use (C3) to provide 7no. dwellings.
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DC/26/1347 Awaiting decision
Orchard Cottage Emms Lane Brooks Green Horsham West Sussex RH13 0TR
Prior notification for the erection of an agricultural building.
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DC/26/1345 Awaiting decision
Princes Barn Adversane Lane Broadford Bridge West Sussex
Prior notification for the erection of an agricultural shed for the storage of equipment and machinery.
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DC/26/1339 Awaiting decision
Bowshot Barn Cowfold Road West Grinstead West Sussex RH13 8LY
Prior notification for the demolition of existing 5 stall stable buildings and erection of a single storey stable building with 15 stalls for horses, ancillary space for the grooming, care and breeding of horses and a horse walker enclosure and a sand path between existing and new buildings.