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Planning appeals in Mid Sussex, 2025

56 appeals decided in 2025, 37% of them allowed. Each links to its own page and to the Inspector’s letter. The authority’s record has the whole run since 2016.

  1. Dismissed19 December 2025· householder3372682
    More House, Copyhold Lane, Cuckfield, Haywards Heath, West Sussex, RH17 5EB

    demolition of existing rear conservatory and construction of new rear ground and first floor extension to form ground floor dining room and kitchen, and extension to first floor bedroom. External works to building surrounding area, new door to replace groun d floor window on south elevation

  2. Allowed17 November 2025· householder3366373
    29 High Street, Lindfield, Haywards Heath, RH16 2HJ

    the “Demolition of existing single storey rear/ side extension and construction of rear single storey extension. Increased cill of window at first floor to rear elevation. Reconstruction of chimney to match existing. Increase in basement footprint and associated internal and external alterations, largely as approved under DM/24/0265, with first floor infill extension and external landscaping works

  3. Dismissed12 November 2025· householder3367780
    The Meadows, Little Park Farm, Marchants Close, Hurstpierpoint, West Sussex, BN6 9UZ

    proposed pitched roof extension

  4. Dismissed11 November 2025· householder3373104
    Hurley Farm, Turners Hill Road, East Grinstead, RH19 4LB

    conversion of part of the existing garage and associated alterations to the workshop, laundry, guest accommodation and associated facilities, including alteration and loft conversion, to provide additional living accommodation

  5. Dismissed10 November 2025· minor3370601
    The Garden House, Cuckfield Lane, Warninglid, Haywards Heath, West Sussex, RH17 5SN

    change of use from agricultural land to domestic garden / residential curtilage associated with The Garden House

  6. Allowed10 November 2025· minor3366208
    Station Goods Yard, Keymer Road, Hassocks, West Sussex, BN6 8JA

    the installation of a 25 metre high lattice tower mounted with six antennas, and three GPS modules, 12 cabinets, within a compound comprised of 2.4 metre high palisade fencing, one electrical meter cabinet and associated development thereto

  7. Dismissed7 November 2025· minor3368572
    The Croft, Holtye Road, East Grinstead, West Sussex, RH19 3QF

    removal of existing garage and erection of self-build detached house

  8. Dismissed21 October 2025· minor3362316
    Telecommunications Mast 76745, Borde Hill Lane, Haywards Heath, West Sussex, RH16 1XP

    Erection of a 30m steel lattice telecommunications mast with 6 antenna apertures to maximum height of 31.3 metres, compound area with chainlink fence, 9 radio equipment cabinets, GPS nodes, meter cabinet, and gabion basket retaining wall

  9. Dismissed8 October 2025· minor3367543
    Land Adjacent To The Brook, Coombe Hill Road, RH19 4LZ, East Grinstead , West Sussex , RH19 4LZ

    a new residential dwelling

  10. Dismissed7 October 2025· householder3368033
    54-56, Oak Tree Drive, Hassocks, BN6 8YD

    a loft conversion to create a master bedroom, raising of the roof by 710mm, and insertion of dormer window to the rear

  11. Allowed2 October 2025· minor3361729
    Land off Mill Lane, Sayers Common, BN6 9JA

    planning in principle to develop an area of land to five residential dwellings”

  12. Allowed1 October 2025· householder3369421
    71 Cantelupe Road, East Grinstead, RH19 3BL

    retrospective permission for rear first floor balcony

  13. Dismissed1 October 2025· minor3364775
    Springfield Farm, Lewes Road, Scaynes Hill, West Sussex, RH17 7NG

    application under prior approval to comply with Class Q permitted development criteria”

  14. Allowed16 September 2025· minor3363187
    Land Adjacent to Hilgay Cottage , Birchwood Grove, Burgess Hill, West Sussex

    Erection of 2no. residential dwellings with associated landscaping parking and the retention of existing access

  15. Allowed29 August 2025· minor3364522
    The Oaks Shipley Bridge Lane, Shipley Bridge, Horley, RH6 9TL

    the removal of existing commercial buildings and the erection of 6 dwellings with associated access and parking

  16. Dismissed26 August 2025· minor3362865
    Stumble Ridge, Oldlands Avenue, Balcombe, West Sussex , RH17 6LP

    Removal of existing outbuilding and holiday let building. Erection of detached dwelling with associated landscaping and access

  17. Dismissed21 August 2025· minor3361330
    Maltings Farm, Malthouse Lane, Hurstpierpoint, West Sussex, BN6 9JZ

    Creation of walled garden, new tree planting and landscaping (part-retrospective)

  18. Allowed20 August 2025· minor3366246
    Firs Farm, Copthorne Common, Copthorne, West Sussex, RH10 3LF

    the conversion of a storage building to form two dwellinghouses (2 x Use Class C3 Single Family Dwellinghouses)

  19. Allowed20 August 2025· minor3366245
    Firs Farm, Copthorne Common, Copthorne, West Sussex, RH10 3LF

    the conversion of a storage building to form two dwellinghouses (2 x Use Class C3 Single Family Dwellinghouses)

  20. Dismissed12 August 2025· minor3354390
    The Old Lodge, Ditton Place, Brantridge Lane, Balcombe, Haywards Heath, West Sussex, RH17 6JR

    ‘Change of use of paddock to garden land. Erection of a residential outbuilding’

  21. Allowed4 August 2025· minor3362137
    Church Of St. John The Evangelist, Church Road, Copthorne, Crawley, RH10 3RD

    the installation of a 56 panel solar photovoltaic array on the south facing roof

  22. Dismissed1 August 2025· minor3361883
    Great Thorndean Farm Gables Slough Green Lane, Warninglid, Haywards Heath, RH17 5SL

    change of use of land to mixed use of residential and agricultural and for the construction of a garage/storage building

  23. Dismissed30 July 2025· minor3351063
    2 Greenlands Drive, Burgess Hill, RH15 0AZ

    ‘Proposed new single storey two-bedroom dwelling on north/rear section of existing garden, with new vehicular access from adjacent Keymer Road’

  24. Dismissed21 July 2025· minor3358884
    Floran Farm, Hophurst Hill, Crawley Down, Crawley, RH10 4LP
  25. Allowed21 July 2025· minor3358882
    Floran Farm, Hophurst Hill, Crawley Down, RH10 4LP

    ‘Change of use of land to camping site comprising the siting of 4no. proposed yurts, 1 no. shepherds hut, and the retention of mobile home for holiday accommodation, part retrospective’

  26. Dismissed18 July 2025· minor3355042
    Medvale Farm, Turners Hill Road, Turners Hill, RH10 4QB

    conversion of rural barn to one 3-bed dwellinghouse

  27. Allowed14 July 2025· minor3361594
    St Faith Dental Clinic, 2 Halsford Park Road, East Grinstead, West Sussex, RH19 1PN

    first floor extension and associated works

  28. Dismissed14 July 2025· minor3350655
    Land Opposite 10 Bridgers Mill, Haywards Heath, West Sussex , RH16 1NT

    a detached, chalet style, three-bed dwelling house

  29. Allowed11 July 2025· minor3361012
    Firs Farm, Copthorne Common, Copthorne, Crawley, RH10 3LF

    Conversion of two buildings to 1 x single family dwellinghouse (Use Class C3) with associated amenity space and parking provision

  30. Dismissed9 July 2025· householder3360617
    Springfield, Rashes Farm, Selsfield Road, Turners Hill, Crawley, RH10 4PR

    a two storey front extension with storm porch at ground floor level

  31. Dismissed3 July 2025· minor3355413
    171 Marle Place, Leylands Road, Burgess Hill , West Sussex , RH15 8HZ

    the installation of multi-use games area, play area, trim trail, horticulture area, sensory garden, vehicular access security gate and fence, internal partition fences, perimeter security fences, soft/hard landscaping and associated works

  32. Dismissed30 June 2025· minor3362298
    Moonshine Meadow, Cuckfield Road, Ansty, Haywards Heath, West Sussex, RH17 5AL

    5 pitch settled gypsy accommodation site including vehicular access permitted under DM/20/1277

  33. Dismissed11 June 2025· minor3358100
    21 Caffin Gardens, Burgess Hill, West Sussex, RH15 0QZ

    to change land adjacent to property to residential curtilage

  34. Allowed6 June 2025· minor3352371
    Philpots Manor School, Hook Lane, West Hoathly, East Grinstead, RH19 4PR

    the conversion of two existing barns (used as equestrian stables) to create two detached dwellings, together with associated car parking, landscaping and amenity space

  35. Dismissed28 May 2025· minor3351833
    Muddleswood Farmhouse Brighton Road, Newtimber, Hassocks, BN6 9BP

    for the demolition of an agricultural building and the erection of a dwelling to include relocation of a log store building and a container unit

  36. Dismissed16 May 2025· minor3361435
    Triple Trees, 70 Ferndale Road, Burgess Hill, West Sussex, RH15 0HD

    front and side 2 storey extension with alterations to the roof space and designing an internal stairwell with lift to service all floors as well as a single storey infill extension with light wells

  37. Unknown7 May 2025· enforcement3312195
    Land at Upper Sparks Farm , Staplefield Road , Cuckfield, West Sussex , RH17 5HY
  38. Planning permission granted7 May 2025· enforcement3312194
    Land at Upper Sparks Farm , Staplefield Road , Cuckfield, West Sussex , RH17 5HY

    without planning permission: 3.1 the material change of use of the Land from agriculture to a use of: 3.1.1 storage of plant, building materials, machinery and materials and parking of vehicles in association with Cuckfield Golf Centre. 3.1.2 the stationing of a portacabin and container upon the land. 3.1.3 the siting of a fuel container on the Land. 3.2 operational development comprising: 3.2.1 the erection of a storage shed on the Land. 3.2.2 the construction of an open storage bay on the Land. 3.2.3 the laying of hardstanding on the Land. (“the Unauthorised Development”)

  39. Allowed7 May 2025· minor3310444
    Land at Upper Sparks Farm, Staplefield Road, Haywards Heath, RH17 5HY

    Change of use of land from agriculture to use as storage in association with Cuckfield golf centre, including improvements to the access track, retention of hardstanding and oil tank and proposed erection of a storage barn for equipment and vehicles incorporating staff welfare facilities

  40. Allowed2 May 2025· major3350075
    Scamps Hill , Lindfield, RH16 2GT

    the erection of up to 90 dwellings with public open space, landscaping and sustainable drainage system (SuDS) and vehicular access point. All matters reserved except for means of access

  41. Dismissed4 April 2025· householder3356629
    1 Oakwood Close, Burgess Hill, West Sussex, RH15 0HY

    ‘1st floor extension’

  42. Allowed4 April 2025· minor3352370
    The Blacksmiths Building, The Forge, Cuckfield Road, Staplefield, RH17 6ET

    the use of the building as a C3 dwelling house

  43. Dismissed1 April 2025· householder3360904
    7 Fairlawn Drive, East Grinstead, West Sussex, RH19 1NR

    an attic conversion including a new dormer and an extension to the roof to form 1 No. bedroom and a home working space. Ridge height and eaves height to remain as existing

  44. Dismissed31 March 2025· householder3353239
    38 Blackthorns , Lindfield , West Sussex , RH16 2AY

    a detached double garage to the front of the dwelling; partial change of use of the integral garage to include a gym, and extension of existing drive

  45. Quashed On Legal Grounds31 March 2025· enforcement3336931
    1 The Platt, Lindfield, RH16 2SY

    Erection of a fence on the land between points marked 'A' and 'B'

  46. Notice varied and upheld31 March 2025· enforcement3319435
    Land East of Dan Tree Farm, London Road, Bolney, West Sussex, RH17 5QF

    Without planning permission: 1. The material change of use of the Land from agriculture to a mixed use of: i. the importation, processing, storage and export of waste material upon the Land; ii. the deposition of waste material upon the Land; iii. the storage of building materials upon the Land; iv. the storage of plant, machinery and containers upon the Land; 2. Operational development comprising the laying and construction of hardstanding upon the Land

  47. Allowed26 March 2025· minor3353832
    27 Knowle Drive, Copthorne, Crawley, West Sussex, RH10 3LW

    the erection of 2 No. bungalows and associated landscaping following the demolition of the existing dwelling

  48. Dismissed21 March 2025· minor3350749
    Land to Rear of Ockley Grange, Ockley Lane, Hassocks, West Sussex, BN6 8NU

    the erection of detached single-storey 1 bed building to be used as a self-contained holiday let

  49. Dismissed20 March 2025· householder3356780
    38 Payne Way, Copthorne, West Sussex , RH10 3YQ

    single storey side/rear extension

  50. Allowed13 March 2025· minor3354512
    (Land Opposite) 3 Morton Road , East Grinstead, RH19 4AF

    ‘The works include the demolition of an existing garage and replacement with a two storey proposal with a garage on the ground floor and a home office/additional amenity space on the first floor accessed via a new spiral staircase.’

  51. Dismissed6 March 2025· householder3350721
    The Meadows, Little Park Farm Marchants Close, Hurstpierpoint, Hassocks, BN6 9UZ

    described on the application form as ‘proposed two -storey side extensions with juliette balcony to first floor also new and relocated dormers. Proposed two -storey part single-storey rear extension with juliette balcony to first floor.’

  52. Allowed25 February 2025· minor3347348
    Redwood, Tiltwood, Hophurst Lane, Crawley Down, West Sussex, RH10 4LL

    erection of a 4-bed dwelling with associated access, landscaping and parking

  53. Dismissed13 February 2025· minor3344963
    Land at Wellhouse Lane, Burgess Hill, West Sussex, RH15 0BN

    Nine dwellings comprising two terraces and a pair of semi-detached units

  54. Dismissed23 January 2025· householder3350352
    18 Martins Mead, East Grinstead, Mid Sussex , RH19 2SX

    the provision of a parking space

  55. Notice varied and upheld13 January 2025· enforcement3333842
    43 Wilderness Road, Hurstpierpoint, Hassocks, BN6 9XD

    to create 2 new semi-detached dwellings (one 3 bed, one 4 bed). Summary

  56. Dismissed13 January 2025· minor3331711
    43 Wilderness Road, Hurstpierpoint, West Sussex, BN6 9XD

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