East Grinstead, West Sussex Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near East Grinstead, West Sussex.
West Sussex · England · Town
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: £470,020 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Mid Sussex
- Parliamentary constituency: East Grinstead and Uckfield
- LSOA: Mid Sussex 003E
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
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
33 planning applications found near East Grinstead.
- - 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 | Type: Trees | Council: Mid Sussex | Date: 2026-05-07
View full details - - 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: Undecided | 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: Undecided | 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: Undecided | 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: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Mid Sussex | Date: 2026-04-21
View full details - - 33 St Agnes Road East Grinstead West Sussex RH19 3RP
Loft conversion with rear box dormer
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Mid Sussex | Date: 2026-04-08
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: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Mid Sussex | Date: 2026-04-07
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 - - 83 - 85 London Road East Grinstead West Sussex RH19 1EQ
Advertisement proposals include an externally illuminated main fascia sign, an externally illuminated heritage projecting sign, an internally illuminated directory of services and banking availability
Status: Undecided | Type: Advertising | Council: Mid Sussex | Date: 2026-03-25
View full details - - 83 - 85 London Road East Grinstead West Sussex RH19 1EQ
Conversion of the site into a Banking Hub. Single glazed aluminium framed shopfront replaced with new double-glazed anodised aluminium shopfront and external ATM and spandrel panel surround to ATM. Tw
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Mid Sussex | Date: 2026-03-25
View full details - - 5 Court Close East Grinstead West Sussex RH19 3YQ
Proposed rear extension and front porch with new steps going up to porch door, New vehicle cross over to porous drive.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Mid Sussex | Date: 2026-03-20
View full details - - 4 East Court Villas Cranston Road East Grinstead West Sussex RH19 3HQ
Proposed single storey rear extension.
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Mid Sussex | Date: 2026-03-04
View full details - - Natwest 15 London Road East Grinstead West Sussex RH19 1AJ
Change of use of first and second storey floorspace of the existing building from commercial (Class E) use to 8 x HMO bedrooms (Sui Generis) use with associated communal facilities, double storey fron
Status: Undecided | Type: Amendment | Council: Mid Sussex | Date: 2026-02-24
View full details - - Lidl 219 - 225 London Road East Grinstead West Sussex RH19 1HA
Discharge of condition no 19 relating to planning application DM/24/0981
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Mid Sussex | Date: 2026-02-20
View full details - - Lidl 219 - 225 London Road East Grinstead West Sussex RH19 1HA
Discharge of condition no 9 relating to planning application DM/24/0981
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Mid Sussex | Date: 2026-02-19
View full details - - 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.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Mid Sussex | Date: 2026-02-19
View full details - - 31 Blackwell Road East Grinstead West Sussex RH19 3HP
New pitched roof to existing bungalow with 600mm increase in ridge height and first floor dormers to front and rear elevation.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Mid Sussex | Date: 2026-02-17
View full details - - Land At Junction Of Blackwell Farm Road And Holtye Road East Grinstead West Sussex
Non Material Amendment application to planning permission DM/20/1333 to change to the position of the access path to the south to allow fire hose distances to be compliant
Status: Rejected | Type: Amendment | Council: Mid Sussex | Date: 2026-02-09
View full details - - 70 Holtye Road East Grinstead West Sussex RH19 3HU
Garage doors replaced with french doors
Status: Undecided | Type: Amendment | Council: Mid Sussex | Date: 2026-02-05
View full details - - FatFace 5 - 11 London Road East Grinstead West Sussex RH19 1AL
Discharge of informative 5 of prior approval application DM/25/1153
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Mid Sussex | Date: 2026-01-26
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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 £470,020, 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, 54 planning applications were submitted near East Grinstead. Of these, 87% were approved, with an average decision time of 43 days.
This is broadly in line with the national average of approximately 87%. East Grinstead maintains a standard approach to planning decisions.
The average decision time of 43 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near East Grinstead were full planning applications (21), discharge of conditions (15), tree works (9). Full planning applications account for 39% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
Application Outcomes
- Approved: 20 applications
- Refused: 1 application
- Withdrawn: 2 applications
- Awaiting decision: 31 applications
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