Haywards Heath, West Sussex Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Haywards Heath, West Sussex.
West Sussex · England · Town
Planning applications in Haywards Heath are administered by Mid Sussex District Council. View the full Mid Sussex District Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Haywards Heath
Haywards Heath, located in West Sussex, is a well-connected town positioned 36 miles south of London and 14 miles north of Brighton. With its proximity to major transport links, including Gatwick Airport 13 miles to the south, the town serves as a residential hub for commuters working in London and surrounding areas. While local employment primarily spans the agricultural and service sectors, many residents opt for remote work or daily commutes, influencing the planning landscape and demand for housing and infrastructure developments in the area.
Population: 30,826 (2021) · Area: 9.8 km²
District: Mid Sussex
Website: http://www.haywardsheath.gov.uk/
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £448,462 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Mid Sussex
- Parliamentary constituency: Mid Sussex
- LSOA: Mid Sussex 009A
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Haywards Heath.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Haywards Heath.
- 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 Haywards Heath based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
39 planning applications found near Haywards Heath.
- - Oathall Community College, Appledore Gardens, Haywards Heath, RH16 2AQ.
Prior Notification for the installation of Solar Photovoltaic panels on school rooftop.
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: West Sussex | Date: 2026-07-09
View full details - DM/26/1643 - 31 Oathall Road Haywards Heath West Sussex RH16 3EG
Hornbeam - Reduce and prune by 2 Metres
Status: Undecided | Council: Mid Sussex | Date: 2026-07-09 - DM/26/1663 - Lloyds Bank 31 - 33 Perrymount Road Haywards Heath West Sussex RH16 3SP
Discharge of condition 3 related to planning reference DM/22/2303.
Status: Undecided | Council: Mid Sussex | Date: 2026-07-08 - - Lloyds Bank 31 - 33 Perrymount Road Haywards Heath West Sussex RH16 3SP
Discharge of condition 3 related to planning reference DM/22/2303.
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Mid Sussex | Date: 2026-07-08
View full details - - Sussex House Perrymount Road Haywards Heath West Sussex RH16 1DN
Discharge of planning condition no 6 relating to planning application DM/24/3077
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Mid Sussex | Date: 2026-06-18
View full details - - Sussex House Perrymount Road Haywards Heath West Sussex RH16 1DN
Variation of condition no 2 relating to planning application DM/24/3077 - To allow for design changes. Removal of condition nos 10 and 13.
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Mid Sussex | Date: 2026-06-18
View full details - DM/26/1525 - Sussex House Perrymount Road Haywards Heath West Sussex RH16 1DN
Discharge of planning condition no 6 relating to planning application DM/24/3077
Status: Undecided | Council: Mid Sussex | Date: 2026-06-18 - - Woodfield 32 West Common Lindfield Haywards Heath West Sussex RH16 2AH
Proposed single storey Infill front extension and new side open pitched garage
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Mid Sussex | Date: 2026-06-16
View full details - - 2 Myra Mews Haywards Heath West Sussex RH16 3SW
(T1) Oak - reduce the canopy by 1.5m, to the previous pruning points
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Mid Sussex | Date: 2026-06-01
View full details - DM/26/1351 - 2 Myra Mews Haywards Heath West Sussex RH16 3SW
(T1) Oak - reduce the canopy by 1.5m, to the previous pruning points
Status: Undecided | Council: Mid Sussex | Date: 2026-06-01 - DM/26/1281 - 4 Farlington Close Haywards Heath West Sussex RH16 3EH
Proposed single storey rear extension, conversion of garage, external material change including new porch
Status: Undecided | Council: Mid Sussex | Date: 2026-05-22 - - 4 Farlington Close Haywards Heath West Sussex RH16 3EH
Proposed single storey rear extension, conversion of garage, external material change including new porch
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Mid Sussex | Date: 2026-05-22
View full details - DM/26/1158 - 31 - 33 Perrymount Road Haywards Heath West Sussex RH16 3BN
Modification of the Section 106 planning obligation relating to planning reference DM/22/2303 as it relates to the required financial contribution toward Affordable Housing.
Status: Undecided | Council: Mid Sussex | Date: 2026-05-08 - - 31 - 33 Perrymount Road Haywards Heath West Sussex RH16 3BN
Modification of the Section 106 planning obligation relating to planning reference DM/22/2303 as it relates to the required financial contribution toward Affordable Housing.
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Mid Sussex | Date: 2026-05-08
View full details - - Oathall Community College Appledore Gardens Lindfield Haywards Heath West Sussex RH16 2AQ
Installation of cricket nets.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Mid Sussex | Date: 2026-03-30
View full details - - 17 Fairford Close Haywards Heath West Sussex RH16 3EF
Extension to first floor part over garage, part over existing single floor extension.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Mid Sussex | Date: 2026-03-30
View full details - - Oathall Community College , Appledore Gardens, Haywards Heath, RH16 2AQ
Installation of cricket nets.
Status: Undecided | Council: West Sussex | Date: 2026-03-27
View full details - - 72 Sydney Road Haywards Heath West Sussex RH16 1QA
Magnolia - Fell
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Mid Sussex | Date: 2026-03-23
View full details - - 11 Bentswood Road Haywards Heath West Sussex RH16 3PN
Erection of a standalone single storey timber-clad garden building. To be used as annex accommodation (by family member) to the house.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Mid Sussex | Date: 2026-03-19
View full details - - Lloyds Bank 31 - 33 Perrymount Road Haywards Heath West Sussex RH16 3SP
Discharge of conditions 4, 5, 6, and 8 relating to planning reference DM/22/2303.
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Mid Sussex | Date: 2026-03-17
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A brief summary of Haywards Heath in West Sussex
Haywards Heath, located in West Sussex, is a well-connected town positioned 36 miles south of London and 14 miles north of Brighton. With its proximity to major transport links, including Gatwick Airport 13 miles to the south, the town serves as a residential hub for commuters working in London and surrounding areas. While local employment primarily spans the agricultural and service sectors, many residents opt for remote work or daily commutes, influencing the planning landscape and demand for housing and infrastructure developments in the area. The Town has a population of approximately 30,826 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Mid Sussex district.
Haywards Heath covers an area of approximately 9.8 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 Haywards Heath show an average sale price of £448,462, 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 Haywards Heath a particularly low-crime area.
Haywards Heath has 7 conservation areas within its boundaries: Lewes Road, Mill Hill Close, Lindfield, Franklands Village, The Heath, Lucastes, Muster Green. 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 Haywards Heath 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, Haywards Heath planning applications can be searched by entering a local postcode above. Further local information can be found on the community website at http://www.haywardsheath.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 Haywards Heath
In the last 24 months, 111 planning applications were submitted near Haywards Heath. Of these, 90% were approved, with an average decision time of 51 days.
This is slightly above the national average of approximately 87%, indicating a broadly favourable planning environment near Haywards Heath.
The average decision time of 51 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Haywards Heath were full planning applications (34), discharge of conditions (22), tree works (21). Full planning applications account for 31% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 1 large-scale (major) development, 2 medium-scale applications, 91 smaller schemes were submitted.
1 planning appeal was lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 1 was dismissed (0% success rate). This low success rate indicates that the council's refusal decisions are generally upheld by the Planning Inspectorate.
Application Outcomes
- Approved: 45 applications
- Refused: 2 applications
- Withdrawn: 3 applications
- Awaiting decision: 61 applications
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