Balcombe, West Sussex Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Balcombe, West Sussex.
West Sussex · England · settlement
About Balcombe
Balcombe is a picturesque village and civil parish located in the Mid Sussex District of West Sussex, England, approximately 31 miles south of London and 16 miles north of Brighton. It is well-connected, with Crawley to the northwest and Haywards Heath to the south-southeast, making it an attractive area for planning applications and development opportunities.
Population: 1,903 (2021) · Area: 21.1 km²
District: Mid Sussex
Website: http://www.balcombevillage.co.uk/
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Area Information
- Admin district: Mid Sussex
- Parliamentary constituency: East Grinstead and Uckfield
- LSOA: Mid Sussex 007F
Crime Statistics
6 crimes reported in 2026-03.
Crime Breakdown
- anti-social-behaviour: 3
- other-theft: 2
- criminal-damage-arson: 1
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Balcombe.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Balcombe.
- 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 Balcombe based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
14 planning applications found near Balcombe.
- - 2 Diamond Cottages Bretts Orchard Balcombe Haywards Heath West Sussex RH17 6PL
1 x fruit tree - fell
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Mid Sussex | Date: 2026-03-30
View full details - - Daleham Deanland Road Balcombe Haywards Heath West Sussex RH17 6LT
Addition of an attached shed for domestic storage
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Mid Sussex | Date: 2026-03-10
View full details - - Abercorn Stockcroft Road Balcombe Haywards Heath West Sussex RH17 6LL
Pittosporum Tenuifoliun - remove.
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Trees | Council: Mid Sussex | Date: 2026-03-04
View full details - - The Studio And Gwen Cottage Haywards Heath Road Balcombe Haywards Heath West Sussex RH17 6NF
X2 Scot Pine Trees - Fell trees to stump level.
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Mid Sussex | Date: 2026-02-26
View full details - - 17 Barnfield Balcombe Haywards Heath West Sussex RH17 6FW
Proposed roof extension and loft conversion with dormer window housing a Juliet balcony to right side elevation and roof light windows to front, rear and side elevations
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Mid Sussex | Date: 2026-02-24
View full details - - 3 Diamond Cottages Bretts Orchard Balcombe Haywards Heath West Sussex RH17 6PL
Yew Tree in rear garden - fell to stump level.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Mid Sussex | Date: 2026-02-06
View full details - - Land To The Front Of 18 And 19 Oldlands Avenue Balcombe Haywards Heath West Sussex RH17 6LY
3 x Limes - cut back to previous pollard points
Status: Rejected | Type: Trees | Council: Mid Sussex | Date: 2026-01-23
View full details - - Northcote Stockcroft Road Balcombe Haywards Heath West Sussex RH17 6LH
Single storey rear extension
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Mid Sussex | Date: 2026-01-14
View full details - - Little Poppins Stockcroft Road Balcombe Haywards Heath West Sussex RH17 6LN
Fir Tree - Fell.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Mid Sussex | Date: 2025-12-01
View full details - - Plumtree Cottage Stockcroft Road Balcombe Haywards Heath West Sussex RH17 6LL
Silver Birch - Fell to ground level
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Mid Sussex | Date: 2025-11-11
View full details - - Kibo House Stockcroft Road Balcombe Haywards Heath West Sussex RH17 6HP
(T1) Large Leylandii - Fell. (T2 and 3) Two Adjacent Leylandii - Reduce Crowns By 2m
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Mid Sussex | Date: 2025-09-22
View full details - - Wynstay House Stockcroft Road Balcombe Haywards Heath West Sussex RH17 6LH
Retrospective application for the demolition of an existing detached garage and replacement with a new detached two-bay garage.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Mid Sussex | Date: 2025-05-23
View full details - - Croft Corner Oldlands Avenue Balcombe Haywards Heath West Sussex RH17 6LS
Construction of Veranda.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Mid Sussex | Date: 2025-02-12
View full details - - Robinshaw Haywards Heath Road Balcombe Haywards Heath West Sussex RH17 6NJ
To part demolish and extend an existing bungalow (Robin Shaw) to create a 2-storey dwelling and provision of 2no. new homes to the rear. The scheme also seeks to make provision of public access to the
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Mid Sussex | Date: 2024-03-22
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A brief summary of Balcombe in West Sussex
Balcombe is a picturesque village and civil parish located in the Mid Sussex District of West Sussex, England, approximately 31 miles south of London and 16 miles north of Brighton. It is well-connected, with Crawley to the northwest and Haywards Heath to the south-southeast, making it an attractive area for planning applications and development opportunities. The settlement has a population of approximately 1,903 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Mid Sussex district.
Balcombe covers an area of approximately 21.1 km². The surrounding landscape and character of the area play an important role in how planning applications are assessed by the local authority.
There were 6 crimes reported in the Balcombe area during the most recent period, a moderate level that is broadly in line with similar-sized settlements.
Balcombe has one conservation area within its boundaries: Balcombe. 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 Balcombe includes 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, Balcombe planning applications can be searched by entering a local postcode above. Further local information can be found on the community website at http://www.balcombevillage.co.uk/. 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 Balcombe
In the last 24 months, 22 planning applications were submitted near Balcombe. Of these, 82% were approved, with an average decision time of 54 days.
This is below the national average of approximately 87%, which may reflect stricter local policies, sensitivity of the area, or higher levels of speculative applications. Pre-application advice is particularly worthwhile near Balcombe.
The average decision time of 54 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Balcombe were tree works (9), full planning applications (8), discharge of conditions (3). The significant number of tree-related applications is typical for areas with mature tree cover or active tree preservation orders.
In terms of development scale, 1 medium-scale application, 21 smaller schemes were submitted.
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