Local business forum Horsham Blueprint Business Neighbourhood Forum (HBBNF) is now required to renew its Neighbourhood Plan Forum status in accordance with national planning regulations.
In order to inform this renewal, Horsham District Council is inviting residents and businesses to comment on the application for re-designation of their Neighbourhood Forum in a public consultation.
The consultation will start from 20 June 2025 and run until 8 August 2025 at 5pm.
Copies of the Horsham Blueprint Business Forum Area Application and supporting documents are available to view on Horsham District Council’s website and at selected deposit points.
To view on the Council’s website please visit:
https://strategicplanning.horsham.gov.uk/HDC/consultationHome
Copies of the documentation are available upon prior request for inspection between 20 June and 8 August at:
1. Horsham District Council, Albery House, Springfield Road, Horsham, RH12 2GB between 9am and 4pm Monday to Friday. Call 01403 215100.
2. Horsham Library, Lower Tanbridge Way, Horsham, RH12 1PJ between 9am and 6pm Monday to Friday (Saturday 9am to 5pm). Call 01403 224353.
3. Holy Trinity Church, Rushams Road, Horsham, RH12 2NT between 8.30am and 5pm Monday to Thursday and between 9.30am and 4pm Friday to Saturday. Call 01403 288465.
4. Brighton Road Baptist Church, (Please use the New Street Entrance) Brighton Road, Horsham, RH13 5BD between 10am to 4pm Monday to Wednesday and 10am to 2pm Thursday. Call 01403 211150.
Horsham District Council Cabinet Member for Planning and Infrastructure Cllr Ruth Fletcher commented:
“I welcome this consultation as it gives local people and businesses the chance to have a say on how their neighbourhood is shaped in the future.
“If you are a resident or business in the Blueprint neighbourhood plan area, do take this opportunity to share your views.”
There are a number of ways to make your comments:
- Download and complete the comment form available from Horsham District Council’s website and email it to: neighbourhood.planning@horsham.gov.uk ; or
- Print the comment form from the web address given above and post it to: Neighbourhood Planning Officer, Horsham District Council, Albery House, Springfield Road, Horsham, RH12 2GB