Search Cuckfield planning applications
63 applications received or decided in the last 90 days · within 1 km of the centre of Cuckfield · updated daily · Mid Sussex District Council
- Site Of Dumbrells Church Platt Cuckfield West Sussex RH17 5LAAwaiting decisionProposed new parking and access layout and associated landscaping in the garden of the former dwelling Dumbrells and the parking area to the south.Received 27 Oct 2026DM/26/2638
- Warden Park School Broad Street Cuckfield Haywards Heath West Sussex RH17 5DPAwaiting decisionProposed roof mounted solar panelsReceived 12 Oct 2026DM/26/2541
- The Old Vicarage Broad Street Cuckfield Haywards Heath West Sussex RH17 5LLAwaiting decision(T1) Macrocarpa - reduce height by 3m and reduce laterial width by 2m back to internal growth. (T2) Lime - reduce 1 limb growing over road by 3m back to growth point.Received 8 Oct 2026DM/26/2513
- The Gables Courtmead Road Cuckfield Haywards Heath West Sussex RH17 5LPAwaiting decisionInstallation of one Daikin 5MXM90A8 reversible air source heat pump at ground level within the rear gardenReceived 7 Oct 2026DM/26/2506
- Bank House High Street Cuckfield Haywards Heath West Sussex RH17 5ENWithdrawnReplacement of front windows (4 bay windows plus a single window) and the front door.Received 2 Oct 2026Decided 2 Oct 2026DM/26/2355
Planning in Cuckfield
- Approved
- 89%
- 74 of 76 decided
- Decision time
- about 6 weeks
- on average
Applications within 1 km of the centre of Cuckfield in the last 24 months, from Mid Sussex District Council's planning register.
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About Cuckfield
Cuckfield is a picturesque village and civil parish located in the Mid Sussex District of West Sussex, England, nestled on the southern slopes of the Weald. Situated 34 miles south of London and 13 miles north of Brighton, it is well-connected to nearby towns such as Haywards Heath and Burgess Hill. The village is bordered by the parish of Ansty and Staplefield, formerly known as Cuckfield Rural, making it a charming and strategically positioned area for planning applications. The settlement has a population of approximately 3,768 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Mid Sussex district.
Cuckfield covers an area of approximately 4.3 km². The surrounding landscape and character of the area play an important role in how planning applications are assessed by the local authority.
There are currently no active flood warnings for the Cuckfield 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.
In terms of safety, there were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period (September 2026). This makes Cuckfield a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.
The area around Cuckfield has 21 nature designations nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Cuckfield 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.cuckfield.gov.uk/Cuckfield-PC/Default.aspx.
To comment on or object to a planning application near Cuckfield, 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, 162 planning applications were submitted near Cuckfield. Of these, 89% were approved, with an average decision time of 43 days.
The most common types were discharge of conditions (55), tree works (16), full planning applications (13). 2 large-scale developments were submitted during this period.