Search East Grinstead planning applications
37 applications received or decided in the last 90 days · within 1 km of the centre of East Grinstead · updated daily · Mid Sussex District Council
- Land To Rear Of 94, 94a, 96 And 98 London Road East Grinstead West Sussex RH19 1EPAwaiting decisionAdaption of the ancillary space proposed under planning reference DM/24/2637 for commercial units to increase the usable space internally by providing dormers to the front and rear.Received 9 Nov 2026DM/26/2697
- 79 High Street East Grinstead West Sussex RH19 3DDAwaiting decisionInstallation of 2 illuminated main signs, window/door graphics and repainting external window/door frames to advertise the new business within.Received 4 Nov 2026DM/26/2748
- 79 High Street East Grinstead West Sussex RH19 3DDAwaiting decisionInstallation of 2 illuminated main signs, window/door graphics to advertise the new business within.Received 4 Nov 2026DM/26/2749
- 70 Moat Road East Grinstead West Sussex RH19 3LHAwaiting decisionNew timber framed outbuilding for ancillary useReceived 4 Nov 2026DM/26/2760
- East Grinstead Town Council Council Offices East Court College Lane East Grinstead West Sussex RH19 3LTAwaiting decisionMagnolia - FellReceived 4 Nov 2026DM/26/2765
Planning in East Grinstead
- Approved
- 93%
- 174 of 179 decided
- Decision time
- about 10 weeks
- on average
Applications within 1 km of the centre of East Grinstead in the last 24 months, from Mid Sussex District Council's planning register.
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RH19 364 applications in the last 12 months
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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. 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 £404,100, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry. There are currently no active flood warnings for the East Grinstead 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 East Grinstead a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.
The area around East Grinstead has 21 nature designations nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, East Grinstead 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.eastgrinstead.gov.uk/.
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To comment on or object to a planning application near East Grinstead, 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, 251 planning applications were submitted near East Grinstead. Of these, 93% were approved, with an average decision time of 69 days.
The most common types were full planning applications (80), discharge of conditions (49), tree works (34). 2 large-scale developments were submitted during this period.
2 planning appeals were lodged, of which 2 were allowed and 0 were dismissed (100% success rate).