Planning developments to look out for in 2025

As we wave goodbye to the last year, what are the biggest planning decisions anticipated for Sussex in 2025?

Three of the main developments on the cards include an airport runway and green spaces.

Two proposals are yet to be decided by the Planning Inspectorate, while one faces an appeal process.

All have the potential to change the county and the lives of its residents.

Gatwick Airport has plans to bring its Northern Runway into regular use.

It has already submitted a development consent order, which is currently being looked at by the Planning Inspectorate.

A spokesperson for Gatwick said its Northern Runway Project was considered to be "nationally significant".

It added that construction could start in 2025 and be completed and "ready for operational use by the end of the decade".

Campaigners against the plans have called on the government to "say no".

An appeal against a decision to reject plans for 475 houses in Worthing is due to be considered.

Worthing Borough Council mounted a legal challenge against the Planning Inspectorate's decision to allow developer Persimmon Homes to build on Chatsmore Farm, on the green gap between Worthing and Ferring.

A public inquiry was held at Worthing Town Hall over seven days in September and October.

The council is now awaiting the Inspectorate's decision, after previously saying it would "fight to protect" the area from development.

But Persimmon Homes said a previously successful planning appeal had been "on a technicality".

The council said: "We'll be continuing our fight to prevent housing being built on the green gap.

"Members of the public can come along to hear us and campaigners arguing why the development should not be allowed."

A proposal for land between Horsham and Crawley to be designated as West Sussex's first green belt area is being considered.

Horsham District councillor John Milne made the announcement at a meeting of Rusper Parish Council.

"It's not an easy or quick process," he said.

Green belt is a specific designation around certain towns and cities where there are greater restrictions on development than land outside those areas.

They are put in place to prevent urban sprawl by keeping rural land permanently open.

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