1 Lakers Meadow Billingshurst West Sussex RH14 9NP

1. 13 Aug 2026

   Received by Horsham

2. 26 Aug 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

3. Decision

   Awaiting decision

   Decision expected by 8 October 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.

This application is with Horsham for determination, against a statutory target of eight weeks. Over the last year Horsham decided tree works applications in a median of 69 days. More in our guide to how long planning decisions take.

Applications for works to trees cover protected trees: consent under a tree preservation order, or six weeks notice for trees in a conservation area. More in our guide to planning application types.

• 8 Lakers Meadow Billingshurst West Sussex RH14 9NP

  DC/26/0639 Submitted 20 Apr 2026 50 yards away

  92% historically approved · decision due ~15 Jun

  Variation of Condition 3 of previously approved application reference DC/25/0689 (Conversion of loft into habitable living space, the installation of a rear dormer and 1no. front rooflight) relating to materials.

  Decided Amendments Loft or dormer 6 docs

• Barclays Bank Ltd 84 High Street Billingshurst West Sussex RH14 9QS

  DC/26/0651 Submitted 22 Apr 2026 100 yards away

  83% historically approved · decision due ~17 Jun

  Prior Notification for Change of Use of Class E space to form 4 apartments to the rear of ground and first floor only.

  Decided Prior approval New dwelling 16 docs
  Several homes

• 102 High Street Billingshurst West Sussex RH14 9QS

  DC/24/1555 Submitted 7 Oct 2024 150 yards away

  Removal of existing plasterboard covering original fireplace in the master bedroom and installation of an original Victorian Iron Fire Surround and cover the existing hearth with ceramic tiles. (Listed Building Consent).

  Granted Heritage and listed buildings 11 docs

• 68/70 High Street Billingshurst West Sussex RH14 9QS

  DISC/26/0297 Submitted 31 Aug 2026 150 yards away

  97% historically approved · decision due ~26 Oct

  Application for Approval of Details Reserved by Condition 1 to approved application DC/25/1969

  Awaiting decision Conditions 3 docs

• 68/70 High Street Billingshurst West Sussex RH14 9QS

  DC/25/1969 Submitted 1 Dec 2025 150 yards away

  Prior Notification for the Change Of Use from first floor offices (Use Class E) to residential (Use Class C3) to form 2no. dwelling units.

  Granted Prior approval 13 docs
  Several homes

• The Hermitage 71 High Street Billingshurst West Sussex RH14 9QP

  CA/25/0126 Submitted 27 Oct 2025 150 yards away

  Surgery to 2x Beech (Works to Trees in a Conservation Area)

  Granted Heritage and listed buildings Trees 7 docs

• DC/26/1585 Awaiting decision

  Foxes Church Grove West Chiltington West Sussex RH20 2QL

  Surgery to conifers

  Received 5 Oct, published by the council 12 Oct 2026 Trees
• DC/26/1575 Awaiting decision

  92 Hurst Road Horsham West Sussex RH12 2DT

  Surgery to 1 x Turkey Oak

  Received 2 Oct, published by the council 12 Oct 2026 Trees
• DC/26/1578 Awaiting decision

  Rookery Wood Five Oaks Road Slinfold West Sussex RH13 0RQ

  Fell 1 x Group of Trees

  Received 2 Oct, published by the council 12 Oct 2026 Trees
• DC/26/1576 Awaiting decision

  53 Rascals Close Southwater West Sussex RH13 9GB

  Surgery to 3 x Oak Trees

  Received 2 Oct, published by the council 12 Oct 2026 Trees
• DC/26/1607 Awaiting decision

  1 Beedingwood Drive Colgate Horsham West Sussex RH12 4TE

  Surgery to 1 x Oak Tree

  Received 2 Oct, published by the council 12 Oct 2026 Trees