Cowfold, Shermanbury and West Grinstead planning approval rate
Cowfold, Shermanbury and West Grinstead ward in Horsham has a 88.1% approval rate based on 690 planning decisions. Horsham overall: 91.3%.
Last updated: June 2026
88.1%
ward approval rate
690
Decisions
608
Approved
82
Refused
91.3%
Horsham average
Cowfold, Shermanbury and West Grinstead is 3.2 percentage points below the Horsham average, suggesting slightly tighter scrutiny in this ward. Preparation matters more here.
How Cowfold, Shermanbury and West Grinstead compares
Cowfold, Shermanbury and West Grinstead ward
88.1%
Horsham overall
91.3%
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Recent decisions in Cowfold, Shermanbury and West Grinstead
Erection of an oak framed two bay parking garage. (Householder Application). · Fri 19 Jun 2026
Demolition of existing garage and erection of replacement garage with accommodat · Wed 17 Jun 2026
Demolition of existing agricultural barns and erection of 1no. dwelling, detache · Tue 16 Jun 2026
Demolition of existing dwelling and machinery store, and erection of a single st · Fri 12 Jun 2026
Demolition works. Replacement of existing dwelling with detached chalet bungalow · Thu 21 May 2026
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