We are the civic society for the town of Horsham in the county of West Sussex, UK.

The purpose of the Horsham Society is to watch over the interests of the town, to guard its heritage, to promote good planning and design and to speak up when it believes decisions critical to Horsham are being considered. We have a strong membership, a pedigree stretching back to 1955, an influential reputation and we are one of the largest civic societies in south-east England.  

We publish leaflets and books. Members also receive a newsletter, packed with interest and published eleven times a year, which contains news on topical issues of concern, articles dealing with the history and future of the town, and a busy letters page. Members are encouraged to submit their own articles and views on issues that concern them or their neighbours, and a lively exchange of opinion usually results.

Through this website you can view details of planning submissions both old and new.  If you are concerned about the wellbeing of Horsham, please consider becoming a member.  

 

What's New?

 

The Society has responded to the Government's consultation on revisions to the National Planning Policy Framework which is an important document which Planning Authorities have to follow when making local development plans. The Society response and the background papers are available on the Strategic Planning page here.

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Our new season of  free Heritage Guided Walks started at the beginning of April and will continue until the end of September.

The walks take place every Wednesday and Sunday afternoon at 2.30pm, starting from outside Horsham Museum and Art Gallery, in Causeway. No booking is required - just turn up on the day.

Why not come a little earlier and take a look around our splendid Museum.

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Take a look at current news and issues of interest to the Society here.

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Every fortnight we have a column in the West Sussex County Times. Read the latest articles here.

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We regularly comment on planning applications. See our latest representations here.

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Members only:  the minutes of the 2018 AGM can be found here.

 

 

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