Ardingly, West Sussex Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Ardingly, West Sussex.
West Sussex · England · settlement
About Ardingly
Ardingly is a picturesque village located in the Mid Sussex district of West Sussex, nestled within the High Weald Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Approximately 33 miles south of London and east-north-east of Chichester, the civil parish spans 3,974 acres and is home to an estimated population of 1,900 as of 2022. This charming village offers a unique blend of rural appeal and accessibility, making it a noteworthy area for planning applications and development opportunities.
Population: 1,878 (2021) · Area: 16.1 km²
District: Mid Sussex
Website: http://was.westsussex.gov.uk/yourlocalinfoweb/ParishDetail.jsp?Query=2144
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £516,472 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Mid Sussex
- Parliamentary constituency: Mid Sussex
- LSOA: Mid Sussex 007D
Crime Statistics
8 crimes reported in 2026-03.
Crime Breakdown
- violent-crime: 2
- anti-social-behaviour: 1
- bicycle-theft: 1
- criminal-damage-arson: 1
- other-theft: 1
- vehicle-crime: 1
- other-crime: 1
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Ardingly.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Ardingly.
- Ecology & Wildlife Constraints (keywords: bats, bat survey, bat roost, great crested newt, GCN...)
- Trees & Landscape (keywords: tree preservation order, TPO, arboricultural, tree survey, root protection area...)
- Flood & Drainage (keywords: flood zone 2, flood zone 3, flood risk assessment, FRA, surface water...)
- Heritage & Conservation (keywords: listed building, grade II, grade II*, grade I, conservation area...)
- Green Belt (keywords: green belt, inappropriate development, very special circumstances, openness)
- Highways & Access (keywords: visibility splays, highway authority objection, access arrangement, parking provision, transport statement...)
- Refusal & Risk Indicators (keywords: refusal, delegated refusal, appeal dismissed, overdevelopment, character and appearance...)
- Planning Process & Appeals (keywords: appeal lodged, appeal allowed, appeal dismissed, public inquiry, inspector)
Planning Activity Summary
Approval rates, average decision times, and application type distribution for Ardingly based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
14 planning applications found near Ardingly.
- - Orchard House 3 Hobdens Lane Ardingly Haywards Heath West Sussex RH17 6SE
Construction of two storey and single storey extension, demolition of existing garage, solar panel installation, construction of proposed garage with office, front elevation window replacement and int
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Mid Sussex | Date: 2026-05-05
View full details - - Knowles Street Lane Ardingly Haywards Heath West Sussex RH17 6UJ
G1: Yew x 2 - Fell. T2: Yew - Crown reduce by 3m. T3: Beech - Monolith to just above cavity in main stem at approx 9 - 10m. T4: Oak - Crown raise low branches over road by 5.5m. T5: Oak - Crown raise
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Mid Sussex | Date: 2026-03-30
View full details - - Earthingleigh 72 College Road Ardingly West Sussex RH17 6SA
Discharge of planning condition no 5 relating to planning application DM/25/0816.
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Mid Sussex | Date: 2026-03-24
View full details - - Biscayne 2 Hobdens Lane Ardingly Haywards Heath West Sussex RH17 6SE
Erection of a two-storey side extension, a single storey side extension, and alterations to the fenestration and elevations, following demolition of the existing detached garage and single storey link
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Mid Sussex | Date: 2026-03-17
View full details - - Knowles Street Lane Ardingly Haywards Heath West Sussex RH17 6UJ
Oak Tree (T5) - Fell.
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Trees | Council: Mid Sussex | Date: 2026-03-11
View full details - - Pine Trees Street Lane Ardingly Haywards Heath West Sussex RH17 6UN
T1 Scot's Pine: Reduce the lateral canopy overhanging Nottingham Cottage on the western side by 2.0m and thin remaining crown by 10%.
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Mid Sussex | Date: 2026-02-23
View full details - - 1, 2, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 And 9 Hett Close Ardingly Haywards Heath West Sussex RH17 6TE
Replacement of existing front and rear double glazed timber framed casement windows with new front and rear double- glazed uPVC framed casement windows with glazing bars to match existing styles. Repl
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Mid Sussex | Date: 2026-02-17
View full details - - Earthingleigh College Road Ardingly Haywards Heath West Sussex RH17 6SA
Discharge of planning condition no 4 relating to planning application DM/25/0816
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Mid Sussex | Date: 2026-01-08
View full details - - 11 - 14 Hett Close Ardingly Haywards Heath West Sussex RH17 6TE
Replacement of existing double glazed timber framed casement windows with double-glazed uPVC casements windows. Replacement of double-glazed timber framed communal doors with new double-glazed composi
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Mid Sussex | Date: 2025-12-16
View full details - - Earthingleigh College Road Ardingly Haywards Heath West Sussex RH17 6SA
Discharge of planning conditions nos 3 and 14 relating to planning application DM/25/0816
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Mid Sussex | Date: 2025-11-21
View full details - - 1 Munnion Road Ardingly Haywards Heath West Sussex RH17 6RR
Proposed front porch extension. Part-single-storey rear extension to provide a kitchen/dining room and larger living room and part-2-storey rear extension to provide master bedroom and loft conversion
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Mid Sussex | Date: 2025-09-01
View full details - - Stable Cottage Lindfield Road Ardingly Haywards Heath West Sussex RH17 6TS
Proposed single storey extension to form a garden room with an ensuite bedroom incorporating a glass link to the main dwelling. proposed new canopy roof over the front entrance door.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Mid Sussex | Date: 2025-01-31
View full details - - Land West Of Selsfield Road Ardingly West Sussex
Variation of condition nos. 2 and 11 relating to planning application DM/22/1575 - to replace existing plans with Access Plan - Ref 196651-002 Rev A Location Plan SK001 Rev B and Location Plan MP001 R
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Mid Sussex | Date: 2023-12-22
View full details - - 41 High Street Ardingly Haywards Heath West Sussex RH17 6TB
T1 Silver Birch - Crown reduction by 5m
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Mid Sussex | Date: 2023-09-19
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A brief summary of Ardingly in West Sussex
Ardingly is a picturesque village located in the Mid Sussex district of West Sussex, nestled within the High Weald Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Approximately 33 miles south of London and east-north-east of Chichester, the civil parish spans 3,974 acres and is home to an estimated population of 1,900 as of 2022. This charming village offers a unique blend of rural appeal and accessibility, making it a noteworthy area for planning applications and development opportunities. The settlement has a population of approximately 1,878 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Mid Sussex district.
Ardingly covers an area of approximately 16.1 km². The surrounding landscape and character of the area play an important role in how planning applications are assessed by the local authority.
Property prices in Ardingly show an average sale price of £516,472, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.
There were 8 crimes reported in the Ardingly area during the most recent period, a moderate level that is broadly in line with similar-sized settlements.
Ardingly has one conservation area within its boundaries: Ardingly. Planning applications within or near this conservation area are subject to additional scrutiny to preserve the architectural and historic character of the area. Homeowners and developers should be aware that permitted development rights may be restricted.
Ecology & Nature Designations
The area around Ardingly includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Wakehurst & Chiddingly Woods SSSI; 20 Ancient Woodland sites; 1 Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB): High Weald. These designations may affect planning decisions, as proposals near protected sites require environmental impact assessment and may face additional restrictions.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Ardingly planning applications can be searched by entering a local postcode above. Further local information can be found on the community website at http://was.westsussex.gov.uk/yourlocalinfoweb/ParishDetail.jsp?Query=2144. Results include full application details, decision status, and the ability to track applications over time and set planning alerts to help you monitor and review pending planning applications.
Planning Activity in Ardingly
In the last 24 months, 18 planning applications were submitted near Ardingly. Of these, 83% were approved, with an average decision time of 96 days.
This is broadly in line with the national average of approximately 87%. Ardingly maintains a standard approach to planning decisions.
With an average of 96 days, decisions near Ardingly take longer than the statutory targets. Applicants should budget for a 4-month timeline and consider pre-application discussions to avoid delays.
The most common application types near Ardingly were full planning applications (10), tree works (4), discharge of conditions (4). Full planning applications account for 56% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
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