Shipley neighbourhood planning

Southwater and Shipley Neighbourhood Area Designation - Decision

Horsham District Council has designated the Southwater and Shipley Neighbourhood Area following an application submitted by Southwater Parish Council, with the consent of Shipley Parish Council. The designation was approved by the Cabinet Member for Planning and Infrastructure on 9 September 2026. The designated neighbourhood area covers the entirety of the Southwater and Shipley parish boundaries and replaces the previously designated separate neighbourhood areas for Southwater and Shipley. The Council considers that a neighbourhood area covering both parishes provides a logical and coherent geography for neighbourhood planning and will help address cross-boundary issues, including potential development growth, green infrastructure and transport connectivity. The designation has been made under Section 61G of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 and in accordance with the Neighbourhood Planning (General) Regulations 2012 (as amended).

The decision details can be found HERE and at the link below.

https://www.horsham.gov.uk/planning/neighbourhood-planning/shipley