Forest planning approval rate
Forest ward in Horsham has a 92.5% approval rate based on 560 planning decisions. Horsham overall: 91.2%.
Last updated: August 2026
92.5%
ward approval rate
560
Decisions
518
Approved
42
Refused
91.2%
Horsham average
Forest is broadly in line with the Horsham average, neither notably strict nor notably permissive.
How Forest compares
Forest ward
92.5%
Horsham overall
91.2%
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Recent decisions in Forest
Erection of a single storey side extension. · Tue 11 Aug 2026
Erection of a two storey side extension, alterations to fenestration and propose · Tue 11 Aug 2026
Conversion of loft into habitable living space with the installation of a rear d · Thu 30 Jul 2026
Conversion of garage to habitable space. · Mon 06 Jul 2026
Installation of a side dormer and single storey rear extension (Lawful Developme · Tue 30 Jun 2026
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Other wards in Horsham
West Chiltington, Thakeham and Ashington (92.0%)
Billingshurst (91.6%)
Itchingfield, Slinfold and Warnham (89.4%)
Storrington and Washington (88.7%)
Colgate and Rusper (89.4%)
Denne (93.7%)
Cowfold, Shermanbury and West Grinstead (88.3%)
Steyning and Ashurst (94.8%)
Henfield (89.8%)
Nuthurst and Lower Beeding (88.6%)
Bramber, Upper Beeding and Woodmancote (90.2%)
Southwater South and Shipley (89.1%)