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Burgess Hill, West Sussex Planning Applications

Track every planning application and planning permission decision near Burgess Hill, West Sussex. Browse by postcode, view live status and get free email alerts for new developments.

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Planning data sourced from West Sussex council planning portal · Statistics based on the last 24 months

About Burgess Hill - Planning Applications & Local Development

Burgess Hill is a vibrant town and civil parish located in West Sussex, England, just 39 miles south of London and 10 miles north of Brighton. Nestled on the edge of the scenic South Downs National Park, it spans an area of 3.7 square miles and had a population of 30,635 as of the 2011 Census, ranking it as the most populous parish in Mid Sussex. The town is conveniently situated near Haywards Heath to the northeast and Lewes to the southeast, making it an attractive area for planning applications and development opportunities. The town has a population of approximately 32,491 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Mid Sussex district.

Burgess Hill covers an area of approximately 9.5 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 Burgess Hill show an average sale price of £426,638, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry. There are currently no active flood warnings for the Burgess Hill area, indicating a relatively low flood risk at present. This is a positive factor for both existing residents and those considering property purchases or new developments.

The Burgess Hill area recorded 217 crimes in the most recent reporting period (June 2026). As with any urban or suburban area, prospective residents may wish to review the detailed crime breakdown for further context.

The area around Burgess Hill has 17 nature designations nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Burgess Hill planning applications can be searched by entering a local postcode above. 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. Further local information can be found on the community website at http://www.burgesshill.gov.uk/.

To comment on or object to a planning application near Burgess Hill, visit the local authority's planning portal directly. Planning Signal links to the original council submission for every application listed above.