The free appeal record
Planning appeals in Mid Sussex, 2026
48 appeals decided in 2026, 36% 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.
- Allowed29 October 2026· householder60151205, Dexter Drive, East Grinstead, RH19 4SU
a rear first floor balcony over existing approved rear ground floor extension and to include a staircase from ground to first floor and adding patio doors to selected existing rear first floor windows
- Dismissed22 October 2026· householder601278111 Barnfield, Balcombe, RH17 6FW
retention of garage conversion to ancillary residential accommodation (snug and utility), including installation of rear-facing window
- Dismissed9 October 2026· minor6010262Development Site At Former Tower Car Sales, Tower Close, East Grinstead, RH19 3BY
internal reconfiguration to provide 1no additional self-contained residential unit
- Dismissed9 October 2026· other6005209Lullings Cottage, West Hill, Ardingly, RH17 6QY
Demolition of the existing property and replacement with a new single storey residential dwelling. ___________________________________________________________________________________
- Dismissed9 October 2026· minor6005206Lullings Cottage, West Hill, Ardingly, RH17 6QY
Demolition of the existing property and replacement with a new single storey residential dwelling. ___________________________________________________________________________________
- Allowed29 September 2026· householder6012539Ailsa Craig, Abberton Field, Hurstpierpoint, BN6 9QD
retrospective planning permission for external cladding
- Dismissed21 September 2026· householder6012194Dalby, 70 Halsford Park Road, East Grinstead, RH19 1PS
Two-storey side and rear extension; introduction of render to partially replace hung tile cladding at the front elevation
- Allowed21 September 2026· householder6012045Oakley Lodge, 13 High Street, Lindfield, RH16 2HG
Single storey rear extension
- Dismissed16 September 2026· minor6009838Glebelands Field, Lodge Lane, Bolney, RH17 5RR
a phased development of up to 9 self build dwellings
- Dismissed10 September 2026· minor6011079Moonshine Meadow, Cuckfield Road, Ansty, RH17 5AL
Full application for a proposed 5 pitch settled Gypsy accommodation site including vehicular access permitted under DM/20/1277; revised application dealing with residual ecology and arboricultural matters further to appeal ref: APP/D3830/W/25/3362298
- Allowed27 August 20266010382Grassed Verge of Kings Way, Burgess Hill, RH15 0EA
Installation of a 17.5m monopole supporting 6 no. antennas, 2 no. 300mm transmission dishes, 3 no. equipment cabinets and ancillary development thereto including 3 no. remote radio heads
- Allowed14 August 2026· householder6008556Broadhurst Stables, Broadhurst Manor Road, Horsted Keynes, RH17 7BG
Retrospective application for the installation of a flue and stonework walls to property and then changes to landscaping including installation of decking to the south of the dwelling and changes to the parking
- Allowed6 August 2026· householder601051636 Trubwick Avenue, Haywards Heath, RH16 4UR
Garage Conversion
- Dismissed30 July 2026· householder6009334Oaklands North, High Street, Cuckfield, RH17 5EL
the erection of a two-storey side extension
- Dismissed27 July 2026· major6006655Site of, 60 Keymer Road, Hassocks, BN6 8AR
Mixed use redevelopment of the site comprising of ground floor commercial/community use and 26 No. new residential units on upper floors alongside associated parking and public realm improvements
- Allowed20 July 2026· householder600945813 Fairlawn Crescent, East Grinstead, RH19 1NX
a single storey extension
- Unknown6 July 2026· enforcement3376722Land Fir Trees Place, Turners Hill Road, Crawley Down, West Sussex, RH10 4HQ
- Notice varied and upheld6 July 2026· minor3376721Land Fir Trees Place, Turners Hill Road, Crawley Down, West Sussex, RH10 4HQ
(a) without planning permission, the material change of the Land to a mixed use comprising agriculture and stationing of caravans and their residential use (b) without planning permission, the carrying out of works to form hardstanding and a service trench
- Allowed17 June 2026600241419 Estcots Drive, East Grinstead, RH19 3DA
the erection of one pair of semi detached houses, with associated parking and new shared vehicular access
- Dismissed16 June 20266002763Woodcote, Yew Lane, East Grinstead, RH19 2AZ
erection of new self build dwelling
- Dismissed15 June 20266005539The Platt, Turners Hill Road, Crawley Down, RH10 4EY
erection of pre-school and associated works
- Allowed15 June 2026· householder600758850 Hurst Road, Hassocks, BN6 9NL
a part-retrospective application for the erection of a new front boundary wall and entry gate (revised design to DM/25/2104)
- Allowed4 June 2026· minor3373103Unit 19 Bolney Grange Industrial Park, Bolney, Haywards Heath, RH17 5PB
rear extension to existing industrial unit
- Dismissed4 June 20266003631The Bulrushes, Coombe Hill Road, East Grinstead, RH19 4LZ
construction of a four-bedroom detached dwelling following demolition of outbuildings
- Allowed1 May 2026· minor6004660Pegden Hall, Nash Lane, Scaynes Hill, West Sussex, RH17 7NJ
Change of use of a tract of agricultural land which has been incorporated into the adjacent C3 Class domestic garden
- Dismissed30 April 2026· householder6006354148 Western Road, Hurstpierpoint, Hassocks, BN6 9TB
a roof conversion, rear dormers and front roof lights
- Dismissed30 April 2026· minor6002774Rocklands, Church Lane, Ardingly, West Sussex, RH17 6UP
conversion of existing stables to form a new two -bedroom detached dwelling
- Allowed29 April 2026· householder60029803 Dairy Cottages, High Beeches Lane, Handcross, RH17 6HQ
a single storey rear extension, single storey side extension and annex
- Dismissed28 April 2026· householder600145015 Lodge Lane, Hassocks, West Sussex, BN6 8LU
retrospective application for the conversion of a detached garage to office with a walkway link to house
- Dismissed28 April 2026· other600144315 Lodge Lane, Hassocks, West Sussex, BN6 8LU
retrospective application for the conversion of a detached garage to office with a walkway link to house
- Dismissed27 April 2026· householder60023068 Ockley Lane, Hassocks, BN6 8BA
two storey side extension and single storey rear extension. External works to reduce and level the driveway
- Allowed20 April 2026· minor3373757Land At Gibbshaven Farm, North Of Felbridge Road, Furnace Wood , West Sussex, RH19 2SJ
outline application with all matters reserved except for access from Felbridge Road, for the erection of up to 8 self/custom-build dwellings, public open space, new woodland, drainage and ancillary works
- Dismissed8 April 2026· householder600302626 Tiltwood Drive, Crawley Down, Crawley, West Sussex, RH10 4PH
red brick dwarf wall to the front boundary in a red brick style to match house and other nearby walls. Wall length 632cm, height max. 91cm with 2 end pillars at 110cm and 125cm tall
- Dismissed7 April 2026· householder60048765 The Holt, Haywards Heath, West Sussex, RH16 4XR
front extension (ground floor) to extend the existing garage; side extension (first floor) over the existing garage and utility room; hip to gable loft conversion with dormers and a Juliet balcony
- Dismissed1 April 2026· minor33735228 Newstone Cottages, East Street, Turners Hill, Crawley, West Sussex, RH10 4PX
proposed garage and rear/side extension to provide cloakroom and bedroom
- Dismissed1 April 2026· other33735208, Newstone Cottages, East Street, Turners Hill, West Sussex, RH10 4PX
- Dismissed30 March 2026· minor6002280Floran Farm, Hophurst Hill, Crawley Down, West Sussex, RH10 4LP
the conversion of an existing outbuilding to a singular residential dwelling including its partial demolition, removal of two outbuildings, erection of a garage, removal of existing hardstanding for the formation of a garden, associated landscaping and other associated alterations
- Allowed26 March 2026· other6002925Burstow Cottage, Hammingden Lane, Ardingly, West Sussex, RH17 5SR
alteration of existing modern extension including changes to fenestration and replacement of chimney stack with bay window. Appeal B: 6002925 Burstow Cottage, Hammingden Lane, Ardingly, West Sussex RH17 6SR
- Allowed26 March 2026· other6002923Burstow Cottage, Hammingdean Lane, Ardingly, RH17 6SR
alteration of existing modern extension including changes to fenestration and replacement of chimney stack with bay window. Appeal B: 6002925 Burstow Cottage, Hammingden Lane, Ardingly, West Sussex RH17 6SR
- Dismissed17 March 2026· householder600171233 Dukes Road, Lindfield, West Sussex, RH16 2JQ
Enclosure to existing swimming pool
- Dismissed27 February 2026· householder60022632 Wyberlye Road, Burgess Hill, West Sussex, RH15 8HX
Loft conversion with new trussed roof to replace existing roof in poor repair
- Dismissed27 February 2026· householder600221722 St Wilfrids Road, Burgess Hill, RH15 8BD
proposed loft conversion incorporating hip to gable alteration. Removal of hipped roofs to the rear and creation of a balcony at second floor level
- Dismissed13 February 2026· minor3373346Land at White Lodge, Ockley Lane, Burgess Hill, West Sussex, RH15 0BP
erection of detached dwelling with attached garage, associated parking and new access from Ockley Lane (revision of application DM/23/2741)
- Allowed19 January 2026· householder33620081 Wintergreen Way, Sayers Common, Hassocks, West Sussex, BN6 9ZQ
two storey side extension to be used as annex
- Allowed8 January 2026· householder33715985 Silverdale Road, Burgess Hill, West Sussex, RH15 0ED
a single storey oak framed garage building without complying with a condition attached to planning permission Ref DM/23/0201, dated 17 July 2023
- Dismissed6 January 2026· minor3372249Hurst House, Copthorne Common, Copthorne, Crawley, West Sussex, RH10 3LG
Permission in Principle for development of 3 to 4 residential dwellings (including the existing dwelling)
- Dismissed6 January 2026· householder3372120Burtenshaws, Church Platt, Cuckfield, Haywards Heath, West Sussex, RH17 5LA
- Dismissed6 January 2026· householder3372065Burtenshaws, Church Platt, Cuckfield, Haywards Heath, West Sussex, RH17 5LA
‘replace existing wooden windows with like-for-like uPVC windows.’ Appeal B: APP/D3830/D/25/3372120 Burtenshaws, Church Platt, Cuckfield, West Sussex RH17 5LA
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