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Planning Applications in
Mid Sussex

Mid Sussex is part of the South East region. Search any postcode in Mid Sussex to see recent planning applications near you — including extensions, new builds, demolitions, and change of use applications.

Mid Sussex Council is often written as MSDC. The authority covers Haywards Heath, Burgess Hill, East Grinstead and Hassocks and the surrounding parishes.

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Search Mid Sussex Planning Applications

Search any Mid Sussex postcode above, then save it to a free PlanWatch account so it is ready next time. Paid plans add email alerts for new applications near a saved postcode, sent within hours of them reaching the council register.

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Planning Application Types in Mid Sussex

Based on 1780 applications tracked between 2024-06-04 and 2026-10-27.

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Full

804 applications

45% of all applications

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Householder

369 applications

21% of all applications

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Conditions

179 applications

10% of all applications

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Tree Works

177 applications

10% of all applications

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Demolition

97 applications

5% of all applications

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Non-Material Amendment

48 applications

3% of all applications

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1780

Applications tracked

970

Unique locations

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Most common type

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Application categories

Data period: 2024-06-04 to 2026-10-27 · Updated 28 October 2026

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What PlanWatch Is Tracking in Mid Sussex

PlanWatch currently holds 1,780 Mid Sussex planning records across 970 unique postcode locations, with tracked application dates from 2024-06-04 to 2026-10-27. The most common categories in this dataset are Full (804), Householder (369), Conditions (179).

Use this page to start with a postcode search, then open the official council record for the decision notice, drawings, consultation deadline and any later conditions. That matters because a short application description rarely shows the details neighbours and buyers care about: side windows, roof forms, access, drainage, tree works, opening hours or amended plans.

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Read conditions

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Write a useful objection

Keep comments factual, specific and tied to material planning issues.

Recent Planning Applications in Mid Sussex

Latest applications submitted to Mid Sussex council.

DM/26/2664 2026-10-27

T175 Common Beach - remove limb with broken branch, T040 Oak - removed snapped limb, T020 Common Ash take back down to safe height of approx 2m, T038 Broad leaved Lime - remove hanging branch, T197 Liquid Amber reduce canopy up to 6m, T196 Magnolia - reduce height by 1.5 meters, T337 Multi-stem Cypress - fell close to ground level and grind out stump, G392h Silver Birch felling behind the chickens shed.

Brighton College Prep Handcross London Road Handcross Haywards Heath West Sussex RH17 6HF

Pending Consideration

DM/26/2547 2026-10-27

Oak tree - reduce by 2m. Ash tree and 2x Birch trees - reduce growth overhanging road and neighbouring garden by approx. 2m and height reduction by approx. 1.5m.

62 Finches Gardens Lindfield Haywards Heath West Sussex RH16 2PB

Pending Consideration

DM/26/2655 2026-10-26

T1 : Gleditsia - To be reduced back to previous cutting points.

Mulberries Birchwood Grove Road Burgess Hill West Sussex RH15 0DL

Pending Consideration

DM/26/2627 2026-10-26

Installation of a modular ramp to allow wheelchair access to the property

2 St Francis Close Haywards Heath West Sussex RH16 4JP

Pending Consideration

DM/26/2318 2026-10-26

Proposed detached garage

1 Hickpots Selsfield Road Ardingly Haywards Heath West Sussex RH17 6TJ

Pending Consideration

Objecting to a Planning Application in Mid Sussex

Mid Sussex Council can only weigh objections that raise a material planning consideration. Personal disputes, loss of a view and property value are not material and are set aside. These are the grounds that do count, with what Mid Sussex's planning officers will expect you to evidence for each.

gavel Overlooking and loss of privacy gavel Loss of light or overshadowing gavel Noise and disturbance gavel Traffic and parking gavel Overbearing impact and scale gavel Character of the area gavel Drainage and flooding gavel Loss of trees

Then write the objection letter, or check what counts as a material consideration before you start. Objections normally have to reach Mid Sussex Council inside the 21-day consultation window.

Frequently Asked Questions — Mid Sussex Planning

How do I check planning applications in Mid Sussex? expand_more

Enter your postcode on PlanWatch to instantly see all recent planning applications in Mid Sussex. We show applications within a 1-mile radius, including extensions, new builds, and change of use applications.

How do I object to a planning application in Mid Sussex? expand_more

To object to a planning application in Mid Sussex, you need to submit your comments during the public consultation period (usually 21 days). Visit the Mid Sussex council planning portal or write to their planning department. Your objection must be based on material planning considerations such as impact on privacy, traffic, or character of the area.

How long does planning permission take in Mid Sussex? expand_more

Most planning applications in Mid Sussex are decided within 8 weeks for minor applications and 13 weeks for major developments. However, complex applications or those requiring committee decisions can take longer. You can track the status of any application on PlanWatch.

Can I get alerts for new planning applications in Mid Sussex? expand_more

You can search and save a postcode for Mid Sussex in PlanWatch. Paid PlanWatch plans add email alerts for new applications near a monitored postcode, sent within hours of them reaching the council register.

What planning applications don't need permission in Mid Sussex? expand_more

Some developments in Mid Sussex fall under "permitted development rights" and don't need planning permission. This includes certain small extensions, loft conversions, outbuildings, and changes of use. However, if you're in a conservation area, listed building, or AONB, additional restrictions may apply. Always check with Mid Sussex council before starting work.

Can planning applications affect my property value in Mid Sussex? expand_more

Planning applications near your home in Mid Sussex may affect how you use or assess a property. PlanWatch helps you find the application and link to the official council record; check the drawings, consultation dates and planning decision before making any property decision.

Is MSDC the same as Mid Sussex Council? expand_more

Yes. MSDC is the short form people use for Mid Sussex Council, the local planning authority for the area. Searching a postcode on this page covers the same applications you would find on the Mid Sussex planning portal.

Does Mid Sussex Council cover Haywards Heath? expand_more

Yes. Mid Sussex Council is the local planning authority for Haywards Heath, Burgess Hill, East Grinstead and Hassocks and the surrounding area. Enter any postcode in those towns on this page to see recent planning applications nearby.

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Planning Guides for Mid Sussex Residents

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How to Object to a Planning Application

Your rights as a neighbour

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Permitted Development Rights Explained

What you can build without permission

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Planning Permission Process

Complete guide from application to decision

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Conservation Areas & Planning

Extra restrictions and protections

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Party Wall Act Explained

Building near a shared boundary

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Planning Enforcement

When rules are broken

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How to Appeal a Planning Decision

Your options after a refusal

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Planning Permission Costs

2025 fee schedule and what to expect

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How Long Does Permission Take?

Timescales from application to decision

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Material Planning Considerations

What councils must and can't consider

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Can Permission Be Refused?

Common reasons and what to do next

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Retrospective Planning Permission

Applying after building without consent

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How to View Planning Applications Near You

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Planning Alerts

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Do I Need Planning Permission For...?

🏠 Conservatory 🏘️ Extension 🏡 Loft Conversion 💼 Garden Office 🚗 Garage 🏚️ Shed 🪵 Fence 🚪 Porch 🅿️ Driveway 🛣️ Dropped Kerb 🪵 Decking ☀️ Solar Panels ♨️ Heat Pump 🔌 EV Charger 🏗️ Carport 🧱 Cladding

Specialist Topics

🔄 Change of Use 🏛️ Listed Buildings 🏢 Flats & HMOs 🌳 Trees & TPOs 🏕️ Mobile Homes & Caravans 📋 Section 106 Agreements

Common Planning Situations

🏗️ Building Too Close to Boundary ☀️ Extension Blocking My Light 🛑 Can I Stop a Planning Application? 🏘️ New Housing Development Near Me 🏢 Commercial in Residential Area ⚠️ Built Without Permission 📡 Phone Mast Near Me 🏡 Garden Room & Outbuilding 🔄 Pub/Shop Converting to Flats ✋ How to Stop a Planning Application 🔨 Neighbour Building Extension

Data Sources

Planning application data: planning.data.gov.uk
Mid Sussex council planning portal — pa.midsussex.gov.uk
Planning Inspectorate (PINS) appeal decisions
Data last refreshed: 28 October 2026

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