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32 applications received or decided in the last 90 days · within 1 km of the centre of Burgess Hill · updated daily · Mid Sussex District Council

Planning in Burgess Hill

Approved
89%
185 of 193 decided
Decision time
about 9 weeks
on average

Applications within 1 km of the centre of Burgess Hill in the last 24 months, from Mid Sussex District Council's planning register.

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Around Burgess Hill

Postcode districts

RH15 286 applications in the last 12 months

Applications in each district in the last 12 months.

Planning authority: Mid Sussex District Council

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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. 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 £438,956, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.

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/.

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To comment on or object to a planning application near Burgess Hill, open it in the list above: each one links to the council's own page for it and shows any comment deadline.

In the last 24 months, 257 planning applications were submitted near Burgess Hill. Of these, 89% were approved, with an average decision time of 63 days.

The most common types were full planning applications (101), tree works (41), discharge of conditions (29). 3 large-scale developments were submitted during this period.

6 planning appeals were lodged, of which 1 was allowed and 5 were dismissed (17% success rate).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Burgess Hill?
In the last 24 months, 257 planning applications were submitted near Burgess Hill. The approval rate is 89%.
How long do planning decisions take near Burgess Hill?
The average planning decision time near Burgess Hill is 63 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 Burgess Hill?
The planning approval rate near Burgess Hill is 89%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.
What types of planning applications are most common near Burgess Hill?
The most common type of planning application near Burgess Hill is full planning applications, with 101 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Burgess Hill?
You can search and track planning applications near Burgess Hill on Planning Signal. Create a free account to save searches, watch specific applications, and receive email alerts when new plans are submitted nearby.