East Grinstead, West Sussex Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near East Grinstead, West Sussex.
West Sussex · England · Town
Planning applications in East Grinstead are administered by Mid Sussex District Council. View the full Mid Sussex District Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About East Grinstead
East Grinstead is a vibrant town located in West Sussex, England, positioned 27 miles south of London and 21 miles northeast of Brighton. Nestled in the northeastern corner of the county, it shares borders with East Sussex, Surrey, and Kent, covering an area of 2,443.45 hectares. With a population of 26,383 as of the 2011 Census, East Grinstead offers a rich community for planning applications and development opportunities in a historically significant area.
Population: 27,785 (2021) · Area: 24.4 km²
District: Mid Sussex
Website: http://www.eastgrinstead.gov.uk/
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £413,306 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Tandridge
- Parliamentary constituency: East Surrey
- LSOA: Tandridge 011E
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near East Grinstead.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near East Grinstead.
- 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 East Grinstead based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
205 planning applications found near East Grinstead.
- - Development Site At Former Tower Car Sales Tower Close East Grinstead West Sussex RH19 3JX
Retrospective application for the internal reconfiguration to provide 1no additional self-contained residential unit with 1no bedroom.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Mid Sussex | Date: 2026-06-10
View full details - DM/26/1449 - Development Site At Former Tower Car Sales Tower Close East Grinstead West Sussex RH19 3JX
Retrospective application for the internal reconfiguration to provide 1no additional self-contained residential unit with 1no bedroom.
Status: Undecided | Council: Mid Sussex | Date: 2026-06-10 - - 14 Lynton Park Avenue East Grinstead West Sussex RH19 3XB
Proposed retaining wall to rear of garden raising of garden level.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Mid Sussex | Date: 2026-06-04
View full details - DM/26/1348 - 17 The Old Convent East Grinstead West Sussex RH19 3RS
Remove existing roof tiles to allow pitched roof repairs. Reinstate original tiles to main pitched roof. Install new tiles to secondary pitched roof
Status: Undecided | Council: Mid Sussex | Date: 2026-06-01 - - 17 The Old Convent East Grinstead West Sussex RH19 3RS
Remove existing roof tiles to allow pitched roof repairs. Reinstate original tiles to main pitched roof. Install new tiles to secondary pitched roof
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: Mid Sussex | Date: 2026-06-01
View full details - - Land At Junction Of Blackwell Farm Road And Holtye Road East Grinstead West Sussex
Discharge of condition no 17 relating to planning application DM/25/1612
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Mid Sussex | Date: 2026-05-28
View full details - - 101 - 123 Orchard Way East Grinstead West Sussex RH19 1AU
Renewal of existing timber balustrades with 2mm thick mild steel perforated panel held in by SHS25*25 balustrades. Renewal of rear private balcony balustrades with like for like material and design. I
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Mid Sussex | Date: 2026-05-27
View full details - - East Grinstead Town Council Council Offices East Court College Lane East Grinstead West Sussex RH19 3LT
Cherry tree removal
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Mid Sussex | Date: 2026-05-22
View full details - DM/26/1296 - East Grinstead Town Council Council Offices East Court College Lane East Grinstead West Sussex RH19 3LT
Cherry tree removal
Status: Undecided | Council: Mid Sussex | Date: 2026-05-22 - - Land At Junction Of Blackwell Farm Road And Holtye Road East Grinstead West Sussex
To modify the Planning Obligation by way of Agreement pursuant to Section 106 relating to land at Blackwell Farm Road, East Grinstead dated 3 March 2022 under Second Schedule Part Two: Affordable Hous
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Mid Sussex | Date: 2026-05-13
View full details - - Alice Crocker House St Johns Road East Grinstead West Sussex
G1 - Oak, Walnut, Silver Birch and Ash - Reduce crowns by up to 3m to suitable growth points to prevent any overhang into allotment grounds. T1 Dead Oak - remove to as close as possible to ground leve
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Mid Sussex | Date: 2026-05-07
View full details - DM/26/1152 - Alice Crocker House St Johns Road East Grinstead West Sussex
G1 - Oak, Walnut, Silver Birch and Ash - Reduce crowns by up to 3m to suitable growth points to prevent any overhang into allotment grounds. T1 Dead Oak - remove to as close as possible to ground leve
Status: Undecided | Council: Mid Sussex | Date: 2026-05-07 - - 4 East Court Villas Cranston Road East Grinstead West Sussex RH19 3HQ
Erection of single storey rear extension extending beyond the rear wall of the original house by 4.56m to a maximum height of 3m and the height of the eaves 2.7m
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Mid Sussex | Date: 2026-05-06
View full details - - 17 Church Lane East Grinstead West Sussex RH19 3AZ
Demolition of conservatory and erection of rear/side extension plus internal modifications to garage and passageway to form new room.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Mid Sussex | Date: 2026-04-23
View full details - - 2 Estcots Drive East Grinstead West Sussex RH19 3DA
Garage conversion, ground floor front, side and rear extension.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Mid Sussex | Date: 2026-04-22
View full details - - 76 Moat Road East Grinstead West Sussex RH19 3LH
Demolition of existing outbuildings. New single storey rear side extension to extend existing kitchen. New stairs to garden. First floor shower room. Chimney removed within loft floor and retained abo
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Mid Sussex | Date: 2026-04-21
View full details - - Wallis House Orchard Way East Grinstead West Sussex RH19 1BL
Proposed cladding remediation works to remove combustible cladding elements, render systems and timber panels and replace them with materials and systems of limited combustibility and non-combustible
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Mid Sussex | Date: 2026-04-15
View full details - - 33 St Agnes Road East Grinstead West Sussex RH19 3RP
Loft conversion with rear box dormer
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Mid Sussex | Date: 2026-04-08
View full details - - 14 Railway Approach And Land R/O 108 London Road East Grinstead West Sussex RH19 1BP
Discharge of planning condition number 4 relating to planning application DM/24/0505
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Mid Sussex | Date: 2026-04-07
View full details - - McDonald's 165 London Road East Grinstead West Sussex RH19 1ET
Variation of condition no 11 relating to planning application GR/199/96 - to extend the restaurant's opening hours.
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Mid Sussex | Date: 2026-04-07
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A brief summary of East Grinstead in West Sussex
East Grinstead is a vibrant town located in West Sussex, England, positioned 27 miles south of London and 21 miles northeast of Brighton. Nestled in the northeastern corner of the county, it shares borders with East Sussex, Surrey, and Kent, covering an area of 2,443.45 hectares. With a population of 26,383 as of the 2011 Census, East Grinstead offers a rich community for planning applications and development opportunities in a historically significant area. The Town has a population of approximately 27,785 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Mid Sussex district.
East Grinstead covers an area of approximately 24.4 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 East Grinstead show an average sale price of £413,306, 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 East Grinstead a particularly low-crime area.
East Grinstead has 2 conservation areas within its boundaries: East Grinstead, Estcots and East Court. 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 East Grinstead 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, East Grinstead planning applications can be searched by entering a local postcode above. Further local information can be found on the community website at http://www.eastgrinstead.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 East Grinstead
In the last 24 months, 259 planning applications were submitted near East Grinstead. Of these, 92% were approved, with an average decision time of 67 days.
This is slightly above the national average of approximately 87%, indicating a broadly favourable planning environment near East Grinstead.
At 67 days on average, decisions near East Grinstead slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near East Grinstead were full planning applications (91), discharge of conditions (62), tree works (47). Full planning applications account for 35% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 3 large-scale (major) developments, 4 medium-scale applications, 241 smaller schemes were submitted.
3 planning appeals were lodged, of which 1 was allowed and 2 were dismissed (33% success rate).
Application Outcomes
- Approved: 194 applications
- Refused: 7 applications
- Withdrawn: 10 applications
- Awaiting decision: 48 applications
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