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BBC News
23-07-2025
- Business
- BBC News
Plan for 235 homes on edge of Henfield village gets green light
Plans to build up to 235 homes in a West Sussex village have been approved. But there is a chance the decision could be overturned, according to the Local Democracy Reporting Service (LDRS). The application by Welbeck Strategic Land to develop 31.5 hectares of land in Henfield was given the green light by Horsham District Council on 22 July. However, concerns about a high-pressure gas pipeline near part of the development on London Road led the Health & Safety Executive to advise against approval. The council now has to wait for 21 days to see if its decision will be referred to the government to decide. The site was initially allocated for 205 homes, though this was later upped. Potential issues have been raised about the proposed access to the planning committee also voted to remove the building heights from the outline application, which will be discussed in future applications should everything go as planned. The application was approved by 13 votes to one.
Yahoo
09-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Developer seeks to extract 7,500 cubic metres of water from underground sources
A developer has applied for a licence to extract water from underground sources all year round. Wates Developments Limited is seeking permission from the Environment Agency to extract water for private supply and spray irrigation purposes. The extraction would take place at two specified locations near Shoreham Road, Henfield, Small Dole. The developer plans to draw water from underground strata comprising Lower Greensand at National Grid References TQ 21433 13055 and TQ 21404 13068. The company aims to extract the following volumes: • One cubic metre an hour • 25 cubic metres a day • 7,542 cubic metres a year The public has been invited to view the application documents and submit any comments or objections to the Environment Agency. The deadline for representations is May 22. The Environment Agency has assured the public that any concerns raised will be duly considered before a final decision is made. Queries and representations should be sent to the Environment Agency's Permitting and Support Centre, Water Resources Team, Quadrant 2, 99 Parkway Avenue, Sheffield, S9 4WF, or via email to PSC-WaterResources@ For advice on how to make a representation, people can call 03708 506506.
