A village under the Downs
Storrington sits right at the northern foot of the South Downs, with the parish of Storrington and Sullington stretching up onto the hills themselves, and the village is often described as the closest town to the mid-point of the South Downs Way.
That closeness to open downland gives Storrington a different setting to villages further north towards Horsham, with the High Street and its Square, once a cattle market, forming a genuine local hub rather than a purely residential centre.
Two planning authorities, depending where you are
Because part of the parish falls inside the South Downs National Park, planning applications there go to the South Downs National Park Authority rather than Horsham District Council, while properties outside the Park boundary, including most of the village itself, are still handled by Horsham District Council.
It's worth checking which authority covers your specific property before assuming either one applies, since the boundary runs through the parish rather than around it.
A long-established local centre
Storrington has served as an economic and social centre for a number of neighbouring villages for a long time, which means its housing includes an older core near the High Street as well as newer housing further out, giving a real mix of garage types and ages for a local installer to work with.
Frequently asked questions
Does Horsham District Council cover all of Storrington?+
Not quite. The part of the parish within the South Downs National Park comes under the South Downs National Park Authority, while the rest, including most of the village, is covered by Horsham District Council.
How far is Storrington from Horsham?+
Storrington is around eleven and a half miles south of Horsham, at the foot of the South Downs.
Nearby areas
Services
Useful local links
- Crawley Borough Council – Planning — The planning authority for Crawley, which sits outside the Horsham district boundary.
- GOV.UK – Planning permission: when you need it — Government guidance on when planning permission is required in England and Wales.
- GOV.UK – Party Wall etc. Act 1996 guidance — Government guidance on notifying neighbours and resolving disputes over shared or boundary walls, relevant to attached garage conversions.
- Planning Portal – Garage conversion — National guidance on when planning permission is needed for a garage conversion in England.
- Planning Portal – Extensions — National guidance on permitted development rules for single-storey house extensions.
- Planning Portal – Outbuildings — National guidance on permitted development rules for garden buildings and outbuildings, including height and coverage limits.