Burgess Hill, West Sussex Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Burgess Hill, West Sussex.
West Sussex · England · Town
About Burgess Hill
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.
Population: 32,491 (2021) · Area: 9.5 km²
District: Mid Sussex
Website: http://www.burgesshill.gov.uk/
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £431,805 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Mid Sussex
- Parliamentary constituency: Mid Sussex
- LSOA: Mid Sussex 014E
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Burgess Hill.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Burgess Hill.
- 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 Burgess Hill based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
17 planning applications found near Burgess Hill.
- - 18 Park Road Burgess Hill West Sussex RH15 8ET
T1 Scots Pine - Fell.
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Mid Sussex | Date: 2026-03-30
View full details - - Hambrook School Marle Place 171 Leylands Road Burgess Hill West Sussex RH15 8HY
Installation of play equipment and timber framed summer house to the rear of the garden.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Mid Sussex | Date: 2026-03-25
View full details - - St Johns Church Lower Church Road Burgess Hill West Sussex RH15 9AA
T1 Lawson's Cypress - Crown raise by 2m from ground. T2 Thuja Plicata 'Zebrina' - crown raise to 2m from ground. T3 Willow - fell.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Mid Sussex | Date: 2026-03-23
View full details - - 14 Petworth Drive Burgess Hill West Sussex RH15 8JY
Side extension across ground and first floor.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Mid Sussex | Date: 2026-02-25
View full details - - The Martlets Shopping Centre Burgess Hill West Sussex RH15 9NN
Non Material Amendment to application DM/25/1327 - minor amendments to approved drawings to assist with the deliverability of the approved development.
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Mid Sussex | Date: 2026-02-02
View full details - - 32 Park Road Burgess Hill West Sussex RH15 8ET
Proposed replacement of wooden framed single glazed casement bay window on front elevation ground floor with double glazed wooden framed casement units. On first floor, front elevation replace two woo
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Full | Council: Mid Sussex | Date: 2026-01-27
View full details - - 35 St Wilfrids Road Burgess Hill West Sussex RH15 8BE
Side extension to create a new bedroom
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Mid Sussex | Date: 2026-01-21
View full details - - 54 St Peters Road Burgess Hill West Sussex RH15 8JL
Side and rear double storey extension with single storey rear extension (amended plans received 13/03)
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Mid Sussex | Date: 2026-01-20
View full details - - 13 Noel Green Burgess Hill West Sussex RH15 8BS
Removal of rear extension, proposed first-floor extension over existing garage, garage conversion and reclad the front of the dwelling.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Mid Sussex | Date: 2026-01-06
View full details - - 36 Park Road Burgess Hill West Sussex RH15 8ET
Oak tree in front garden - crown reduce by 2.5m.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Mid Sussex | Date: 2026-01-05
View full details - - Appletrees 21 Crescent Road Burgess Hill West Sussex RH15 8EH
Pollard Willow Tree back to key hubs.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Mid Sussex | Date: 2026-01-05
View full details - - The Martlets Shopping Centre Burgess Hill West Sussex RH15 9NN
Variation of condition no 14 relating to planning application DM/25/1327 - to extend the hours in the condition to between 06:00 - 20:00 hours Monday to Saturday.
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Mid Sussex | Date: 2025-12-22
View full details - - The Martlets Shopping Centre Burgess Hill West Sussex RH15 9NN
Variation of conditions 6, 21 and 29 relating to planning application DM/19/3331 - amendment of approved drawings to improve the viability and deliverability of the scheme.
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Mid Sussex | Date: 2025-05-21
View full details - - 22 St Wilfrids Road Burgess Hill West Sussex RH15 8BD
Proposed loft conversion incorporating hip to gable alteration. Removal of hipped roofs to the rear and creation of a balcony at second floor level (Amended description 04.03.25)
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Full | Council: Mid Sussex | Date: 2025-02-04
View full details - - 7 Inholmes Park Road Burgess Hill West Sussex RH15 0JJ
Demolition of existing shed and erection of a detached outbuilding for use as a golf simulator.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Mid Sussex | Date: 2024-05-20
View full details - - 102 Junction Road Burgess Hill West Sussex RH15 0JZ
Proposal to replace existing wooden garden room with multipurpose garden family room and wooden gazebo to rear of the garden.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Mid Sussex | Date: 2023-12-22
View full details - - 20 Windmill Drive Burgess Hill West Sussex RH15 8JW
Replace existing porch and install two bay windows to replace existing windows to front of property.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Mid Sussex | Date: 2023-07-21
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A brief summary of Burgess Hill in West Sussex
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 £431,805, 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 Burgess Hill a particularly low-crime area.
Burgess Hill has 3 conservation areas within its boundaries: Silverdale Road and Birchwood Grove Road, St John's, Fairfield. Planning applications within or near these conservation areas 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 Burgess Hill includes 16 Ancient Woodland sites; 1 National Parks: SOUTH DOWNS. 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, Burgess Hill planning applications can be searched by entering a local postcode above. Further local information can be found on the community website at http://www.burgesshill.gov.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 Burgess Hill
In the last 24 months, 57 planning applications were submitted near Burgess Hill. Of these, 86% were approved, with an average decision time of 53 days.
This is broadly in line with the national average of approximately 87%. Burgess Hill maintains a standard approach to planning decisions.
The average decision time of 53 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Burgess Hill were full planning applications (30), discharge of conditions (11), tree works (5). Full planning applications account for 53% 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, 1 medium-scale application, 55 smaller schemes were submitted.
Application Outcomes
- Approved: 30 applications
- Refused: 1 application
- Withdrawn: 4 applications
- Awaiting decision: 22 applications
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