Fences, walls and gates in Horsham
401 applications since 2020. 328 approved and 26 refused. Refused: about 1 in 14 here, about 1 in 7 across the councils we cover.
Last updated 8 November 2026.
Without planning permission
- No higher than 1 m next to a road used by vehicles, and 2 m anywhere else
- Not within the grounds of a listed building
England, houses only. Flats, listed buildings, conservation areas and Article 4 directions change this.
Year by year
| Year | Applications | Approved | Refused |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 32 | 19 | 1 |
| 2025 | 48 | 45 | 1 |
| 2024 | 61 | 52 | 5 |
| 2023 | 73 | 61 | 1 |
| 2022 | 60 | 50 | 4 |
| 2021 | 69 | 53 | 8 |
| 2020 | 58 | 48 | 6 |
Architects and agents, last 5 years
| Firm | Approved | Decided |
|---|---|---|
| Simon Harvey Designs Ltd | 13 | 13 |
| Folkes Architects | 11 | 11 |
| Dma Building Designs | 7 | 7 |
| NJA Town Planning Ltd | 5 | 6 |
Neighbouring councils
| Council | Approved | Refused | How often |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crawley | 83 | 15 | about 1 in 7 |
| Mid Sussex | 473 | 53 | about 1 in 10 |
| Mole Valley | 1,990 | 412 | about 1 in 6 |