Search Haywards Heath planning applications
45 applications received or decided in the last 90 days · within 1 km of the centre of Haywards Heath · updated daily · Mid Sussex District Council
- Harlands Farmhouse Bridgers Mill Haywards Heath West Sussex RH16 1TFAwaiting decisionAsh (T57) - Remove side limb overhanging neighbour's property that is 50cm above ground levelReceived 6 Nov 2026DM/26/2785
- Mabrook Summerhill Lane Lindfield Haywards Heath West Sussex RH16 1RLAwaiting decisionProposed single storey timber garden roomReceived 5 Nov 2026DM/26/2773
- The Old House 2 Muster Green North Haywards Heath West Sussex RH16 4AAAwaiting decisionPropose to reduce the height of eight conifers by 5 metresReceived 26 Oct 2026DM/26/2678
- 27 Oathall Road Haywards Heath West Sussex RH16 3EGAwaiting decisionSilver Birch - fellReceived 21 Oct 2026DM/26/2633
- Land To The Rear Of St Martins 9 Heath Road Haywards Heath West Sussex RH16 3AXAwaiting decisionRetrospective application for the retention of existing ancillary buildings and structures together with the proposed erection of additional facilities. Existing structures comprise a timber log cabin, a compost toilet housed within a timber shed and an existing metal storage shed. The proposed development comprises the erection of an open-sided pergola and an additional storage shed made of timber.Received 19 Oct 2026DM/26/2142
Planning in Haywards Heath
- Approved
- 90%
- 115 of 119 decided
- Decision time
- about 8 weeks
- on average
Applications within 1 km of the centre of Haywards Heath in the last 24 months, from Mid Sussex District Council's planning register.
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Around Haywards Heath
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RH16 425 applications in the last 12 months
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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. 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 are currently no active flood warnings for the Haywards Heath 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 (May 2026). This makes Haywards Heath a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.
The area around Haywards Heath has 21 nature designations nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Haywards Heath 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.haywardsheath.gov.uk/.
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To comment on or object to a planning application near Haywards Heath, 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, 202 planning applications were submitted near Haywards Heath. Of these, 90% were approved, with an average decision time of 54 days.
The most common types were full planning applications (51), tree works (35), discharge of conditions (26). 1 large-scale development was submitted during this period.