DESIGN AND CONSERVATION
Design Guidance
What is Design Guidance?
In order to ensure that the quality of new development in your District is continuously improved a series of design guides and leaflets have been produced in the form of Supplementary Planning Guidance. The guides aim to assist you by clearly setting out the basic design principles the Local Planning Authority will expect to see and cover a range of development proposals including house extensions, advertisements and barn conversions. It is hoped that these guides will give greater certainty to all those involved in the design process and improve the standard of design.
For more information on Design Guidance, you can contact our development management teams on (01403) 215165 (for queries in the northern part of the District,) or 01403 215170 (for queries in the southern part of the District). You can or email planning@horsham.gov.uk
Conservation Areas
What is a Conservation Area?
In order to preserve and enhance the character and appearance of Horsham, 37 parts of Horsham District have been designated as Conservation Areas. This means that they are of a special architectural or historic interest.
How does it affect me?
If you live in a Conservation Area, then you will need to obtain Conservation Area Consent before you can demolish most buildings or take down any trees. You can find out whether your property is located within a Conservation Area by telephoning Planning Administration on (01403) 215187.
How do I apply?
There is no fee for making an application for Conservation Area consent. Application forms are available from the Planning department by telephoning 01403 215187, or you can request application forms online.
For further information please contact Development Control teams on 01403 215165 or 01403 215170 or e-mail planning@horsham.gov.uk
A description of the new proposed Local Development Framework policy for Conservation Areas can be viewed here [ Conservation Areas ]