Bolney, West Sussex Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Bolney, West Sussex.
West Sussex · England · settlement
Planning applications in Bolney are administered by Mid Sussex District Council. View the full Mid Sussex District Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
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: £448,462 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Mid Sussex
- Parliamentary constituency: East Grinstead and Uckfield
- LSOA: Mid Sussex 007B
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
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
300 planning applications found near Bolney.
- DM/26/1560 - The Byre The Street Bolney Haywards Heath West Sussex RH17 5PG
Erection of 5 detached dwellinghouses and outbuildings, including new garage to serve The Byre
Status: Undecided | Council: Mid Sussex | Date: 2026-06-26 - - Oxford House Cherry Lane Bolney Haywards Heath West Sussex RH17 5PR
Demolish existing summer house. Proposed single storey side extension to the house and single storey rear extension to the detached garage with new PV panels on the garage roof
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Mid Sussex | Date: 2026-06-25
View full details - - Land To The Rear Of The Byre The Street Bolney Haywards Heath West Sussex RH17 5PG
Erection of 5 detached dwellinghouses and outbuildings, including new garage to serve The Byre. Please note amended address.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Mid Sussex | Date: 2026-06-24
View full details - - Land Adj. To Nightingales The Street Bolney West Sussex
Erection of single dwellinghouse, associated car parking and landscaping.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Mid Sussex | Date: 2026-06-15
View full details - - Rampion 2 Offshore Wind Farm Onshore transmission works – Climping to Bolney.
Application for partial discharge of DCO Requirement 15 (Highway Accesses) for SI Campaign 2a
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: West Sussex | Date: 2026-04-23
View full details - - Millside Cherry Lane Bolney Haywards Heath West Sussex RH17 5PR
Cherry Tree - Fell. Beech - Reduce Crown by 2 metres.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Mid Sussex | Date: 2026-04-16
View full details - - 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
View full details - - 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: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Mid Sussex | Date: 2026-03-03
View full details - - 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
View full details - - Pantiles Cherry Lane Bolney Haywards Heath West Sussex RH17 5PR
Discharge of planning conditions nos 4 and 6 relating to planning application DM/25/2326
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Mid Sussex | Date: 2026-01-05
View full details - - Brackenwood London Road Bolney Haywards Heath West Sussex RH17 5PY
Double hip-to-gable extensions with roof lights, replacement front porch and porous hardsurfacing to front garden.
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Mid Sussex | Date: 2025-12-15
View full details - - 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
View full details - - Durstons Lodge Lane Bolney Haywards Heath West Sussex RH17 5RR
Discharge of condition nos 3 and 4 relating to planning application DM/25/1605
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Mid Sussex | Date: 2025-11-10
View full details - - Pantiles Cherry Lane Bolney Haywards Heath West Sussex RH17 5PR
Demolition of existing conservatory and lean-to, to main house. Construction of, two, single-storey extensions to main house including internal remodelling and alterations to fenestration.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Mid Sussex | Date: 2025-09-15
View full details - - Cleeve House The Street Bolney Haywards Heath West Sussex RH17 5PG
Prunus - Remove.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Mid Sussex | Date: 2025-08-06
View full details - - Durstons Lodge Lane Bolney Haywards Heath West Sussex RH17 5RR
Demolition of outbuildings; replacement garage, sauna, greenhouse, gazebo; gravel driveway & paths
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: Mid Sussex | Date: 2025-06-23
View full details - - The Bolney Stage London Road Bolney Haywards Heath West Sussex RH17 5RL
Upgrade pole 616792 from 3ph 100kVA to 3ph 200kVA and install underground LV cable.
Status: Permitted | Type: Other | Council: Mid Sussex | Date: 2025-01-15
View full details - - Rutherford House The Street Bolney Haywards Heath West Sussex RH17 5PG
Oak Tree - Fell
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Mid Sussex | Date: 2025-01-02
View full details - - Land Adj To Nightingales The Street Bolney West Sussex
Outline application with some matters reserved (Appearance and Landscaping) for the development of two semi-detached houses and associated parking.
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Mid Sussex | Date: 2024-09-11
View full details - - Old Highlands Lodge London Road Bolney Haywards Heath West Sussex RH17 5PX
Proposed 5 metre single storey rear extension and addition of dormers to north and south elevation.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Mid Sussex | Date: 2024-08-27
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A brief summary of Bolney in West Sussex
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. The settlement has a population of approximately 1,347 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Mid Sussex district.
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 £448,462, 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, 50 planning applications were submitted near Bolney. Of these, 93% were approved, with an average decision time of 74 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Bolney may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
The average decision period of 74 days exceeds the 8-week target for minor applications but falls within the 13-week target for major schemes. Applicants should plan for approximately 11 weeks from submission to decision.
The most common application types near Bolney were full planning applications (16), discharge of conditions (8), outline applications (6). Full planning applications account for 32% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 2 large-scale (major) developments, 43 smaller schemes were submitted.
5 planning appeals were lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 5 were dismissed (0% success rate). This low success rate indicates that the council's refusal decisions are generally upheld by the Planning Inspectorate.
Application Outcomes
- Approved: 25 applications
- Refused: 1 application
- Withdrawn: 1 application
- Awaiting decision: 23 applications
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