Conservation areas

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Maps and adopted character statements

There are currently 39 conservation areas in Horsham District. Most are concentrated around the historic cores of villages and towns and include a range of property ages and types, from Wealden houses, Georgian manor houses, to Victorian terraces and can include modern developments. Gardens, trees, open space, landscaping and street and development layout also form an important part of the character of an area.

15 of the conservation areas have adopted character statements: Amberley, Billingshurst, Bramber, Henfield, Horsham (London Road, Richmond Road, Park Terrace Gardens and Horsham Town Centre), Pulborough, Rusper, Slinfold, Steyning, Storrington, Warnham and West Chiltington Common. These highlight the broad character and positive features of the area, as well as what features of the area should be preserved or enhanced.

The conservation areas of Adversane, Cowfold and West Grinstead have been identified as not having a recent conservation area appraisal and management plan. A draft conservation area appraisal and management plan for each of these settlements had a period of consultation between 6 February and 13 March 2025, copies of each of these documents are available to view below. Representations received will be fully considered and incorporated, where appropriate, into the final conservation area appraisals and management plans which will be presented to Cabininet in due course.