How long do planning decisions take near Bolney?

The average planning decision time near Bolney is 103 days. The statutory target is 8 weeks (56 days) for minor applications and 13 weeks for major applications.

What is the planning approval rate near Bolney?

The planning approval rate near Bolney is 80%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Bolney?

The most common type of planning application near Bolney is full planning applications, with 4 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Bolney?

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Bolney, West Sussex Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Bolney, West Sussex.

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About Bolney

Bolney is a charming village and civil parish in the Mid Sussex district of West Sussex, situated 36 miles south of London and 11 miles north of Brighton. With a land area of 1,479.41 hectares, the village had a population of 1,366 according to the 2011 Census, reflecting growth from 1,209 in 2001. Bolney is conveniently located near the A23 and A272 roads, making it accessible to nearby towns such as Burgess Hill and Haywards Heath, which may be relevant for planning applications in the area.

Population: 1,347 (2021) · Area: 14.8 km²

District: Mid Sussex

Website: http://www.bolney.com/

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Town Insights

Property Prices

Average property sale price: £492,826 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

Admin district: Mid Sussex
Parliamentary constituency: Mid Sussex
LSOA: Mid Sussex 007C

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Bolney.

Keyword Scorecard

Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Bolney.

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 Bolney based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

4 planning applications found near Bolney.

- Franc Jean Farm The Street Bolney Haywards Heath West Sussex RH17 5PJ
Proposed single dwelling (self/custom build)
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Mid Sussex | Date: 2026-03-25
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- Agates The Street Bolney Haywards Heath West Sussex RH17 5PG
T1 Oak - Reduce crown by 2m approx and reshape to balance Remove 4 lower laterals to raise canopy to 5.5m over road. Lower Laterals are 10.16cm in diameter. T2 Oak - Reduce crown by 2m and reshape to
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Mid Sussex | Date: 2026-03-03
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- Glebelands Field Lodge Lane Bolney West Sussex
A phased development of up to 9 self build dwellings.
Status: Rejected | Type: Outline | Council: Mid Sussex | Date: 2026-02-06
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- Badgers Brook London Road Bolney Haywards Heath West Sussex RH17 5PY
Demolition of existing dwelling and commercial building, with the erection of 4 x 4 Bedroomed Houses and 2 x 5 Bedroomed Houses
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Mid Sussex | Date: 2025-11-28
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A brief summary of Bolney in West Sussex

Bolney covers an area of approximately 14.8 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 Bolney show an average sale price of £492,826, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.

There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Bolney a particularly low-crime area.

Bolney has one conservation area within its boundaries: Bolney. 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 Bolney 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, Bolney planning applications can be searched by entering a local postcode above. Further local information can be found on the community website at http://www.bolney.com/. 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 Bolney

In the last 24 months, 15 planning applications were submitted near Bolney. Of these, 80% were approved, with an average decision time of 103 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 Bolney.

With an average of 103 days, decisions near Bolney 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 Bolney were full planning applications (4), outline applications (3), discharge of conditions (3). Full planning applications account for 27% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

In terms of development scale, 1 large-scale (major) development, 14 smaller schemes were submitted.

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