Horsted Keynes, West Sussex Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Horsted Keynes, West Sussex.
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Planning applications in Horsted Keynes are administered by Mid Sussex District Council. View the full Mid Sussex District Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Horsted Keynes
Horsted Keynes is a picturesque village and civil parish situated in the Mid Sussex District of West Sussex, England, approximately 5 miles northeast of Haywards Heath. Spanning a rural area of 1,581 hectares, the parish had a population of 1,586 as of the 2011 census, reflecting growth from 1,507 in 2001. Notably, the 0° meridian is located just a mile east of the village, adding to its geographical significance.
Population: 1,500 (2021) · Area: 15.8 km²
District: Mid Sussex
Website: http://www.horstedkeynes.com/
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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: East Grinstead and Uckfield
- LSOA: Mid Sussex 006C
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Horsted Keynes.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Horsted Keynes.
- 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 Horsted Keynes based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
28 planning applications found near Horsted Keynes.
- DM/26/1437 - Spring Cottage Church Lane Horsted Keynes Haywards Heath West Sussex RH17 7AY
Removal of a row of conifer trees.
Status: Undecided | Council: Mid Sussex | Date: 2026-06-10 - - Spring Cottage Church Lane Horsted Keynes Haywards Heath West Sussex RH17 7AY
Removal of a row of conifer trees.
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Mid Sussex | Date: 2026-06-10
View full details - - St Giles Church Church Lane Horsted Keynes Haywards Heath West Sussex RH17 7AY
Ash (T1) - Fell. Ash (T2) - Monolith to 7-8 metres, Ash (T3) - Monolith 7-8 metres, Ash (T4) - Fell, Oak (T5) remove damaged limb over path, Ash (T6) - Fell. Multi stemmed Ash (T7) - Fell. 2x Multi st
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Mid Sussex | Date: 2026-05-21
View full details - DM/26/1274 - St Giles Church Church Lane Horsted Keynes Haywards Heath West Sussex RH17 7AY
Ash (T1) - Fell. Ash (T2) - Monolith to 7-8 metres, Ash (T3) - Monolith 7-8 metres, Ash (T4) - Fell, Oak (T5) remove damaged limb over path, Ash (T6) - Fell. Multi stemmed Ash (T7) - Fell. 2x Multi st
Status: Undecided | Council: Mid Sussex | Date: 2026-05-21 - - Pendle Birchgrove Road Horsted Keynes Haywards Heath West Sussex RH17 7BL
T1 Ash - reduce back to previous cut points, approximately 3m.
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Mid Sussex | Date: 2026-04-16
View full details - - Mulberries Lewes Road Horsted Keynes Haywards Heath West Sussex RH17 7DP
Two storey side extension incorporating the existing garage and a dormer window within the side roofslope (revised description agreed 08.04.2026)
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Mid Sussex | Date: 2026-03-23
View full details - - Strouds Church Lane Horsted Keynes Haywards Heath West Sussex RH17 7AY
Demolition of existing conservatory and lean-to outhouse, internal re-configuration to ground and first floor East building, ground floor alterations to the West building, altered fenestration to the
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Mid Sussex | Date: 2026-03-19
View full details - - Strouds Church Lane Horsted Keynes Haywards Heath West Sussex RH17 7AY
Demolition of existing conservatory and lean-to outhouse, internal re-configuration to ground and first floor East Building, ground floor alterations to the West Building, altered fenestration to the
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: Mid Sussex | Date: 2026-03-19
View full details - - 1 Old Church Cottages Church Lane Horsted Keynes Haywards Heath West Sussex RH17 7AY
Discharge of condition no. 2 and 3 relating to planning application DM/25/2983.
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Mid Sussex | Date: 2026-03-11
View full details - - The Hollows Church Lane Horsted Keynes Haywards Heath West Sussex RH17 7AY
T1 Copper Beech - Raise the canopy by 2.5 and thin crown by 10%.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Mid Sussex | Date: 2026-03-09
View full details - - Inyanga Bonfire Lane Horsted Keynes Haywards Heath West Sussex RH17 7AL
Proposed single garage and entrance lobby with first floor home office above. Create additional parking area.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Mid Sussex | Date: 2026-02-24
View full details - - 2 Victoria Cottages Lewes Road Horsted Keynes Haywards Heath West Sussex RH17 7DP
Proposed single-storey link between existing house and existing outbuilding, with associated drainage works and conversion of outbuilding store into shower room and utility.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Mid Sussex | Date: 2026-02-24
View full details - - Woodland Adjoining Sugar Lane Opposite Boxes Farm Horsted Keynes West Sussex
Trees in hedge line - Sycamore Trees - reduce to approx 2 - 3m, to hedge line. Holly Tree - reduce by 5m. Oak Tree - reduce branches overhanging Sugar Lane, 2 lowest limbs. Damaged limb growing toward
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Mid Sussex | Date: 2026-02-23
View full details - - Bowling Alley Cottage The Green Horsted Keynes Haywards Heath West Sussex RH17 7AP
Discharge of condition nos 2 and 3 relating to planning application DM/25/0422.
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Mid Sussex | Date: 2026-02-05
View full details - - Lincoln Cottage The Green Horsted Keynes Haywards Heath West Sussex RH17 7AW
Maple - Crown reduction by 2m
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Mid Sussex | Date: 2026-02-05
View full details - - Myrtle Villa Chapel Lane Horsted Keynes Haywards Heath West Sussex RH17 7AF
Single storey rear kitchen and utility room extension to provide access to garden from living area.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Mid Sussex | Date: 2026-02-05
View full details - - Grindens Orchard Church Lane Horsted Keynes Haywards Heath West Sussex RH17 7AR
Single storey rear extension with rooflights and pergola structure
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Mid Sussex | Date: 2026-01-29
View full details - - The Mead House The Green Horsted Keynes Haywards Heath West Sussex RH17 7AP
T1 Lime - Crown reduce/re-pollard all re-growth back to previous pruning points in height and lateral spreads. T2 Lime - Prune back northern lowest branch by no more than 3m and remove limb at approxi
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Mid Sussex | Date: 2026-01-09
View full details - - Nutfield Cottage Chapel Lane Horsted Keynes Haywards Heath West Sussex RH17 7AF
Proposed single storey rear extension to bridge between the cottage and the rear outbuilding.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Mid Sussex | Date: 2026-01-06
View full details - - Rixons Lewes Road Horsted Keynes Haywards Heath West Sussex RH17 7DP
Beech tree - reduce canopy by 3m. Yew tree - reduce sides by 1.5m Lime tree - reduce back to previous pollard points, approx 2m.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Mid Sussex | Date: 2025-11-28
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A brief summary of Horsted Keynes in West Sussex
Horsted Keynes is a picturesque village and civil parish situated in the Mid Sussex District of West Sussex, England, approximately 5 miles northeast of Haywards Heath. Spanning a rural area of 1,581 hectares, the parish had a population of 1,586 as of the 2011 census, reflecting growth from 1,507 in 2001. Notably, the 0° meridian is located just a mile east of the village, adding to its geographical significance. The settlement has a population of approximately 1,500 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Mid Sussex district.
Horsted Keynes covers an area of approximately 15.8 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 Horsted Keynes 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 Horsted Keynes a particularly low-crime area.
Horsted Keynes has one conservation area within its boundaries: Horsted Keynes. Planning applications within or near this conservation area 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 Horsted Keynes 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, Horsted Keynes planning applications can be searched by entering a local postcode above. Further local information can be found on the community website at http://www.horstedkeynes.com/. 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 Horsted Keynes
In the last 24 months, 31 planning applications were submitted near Horsted Keynes. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 50 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Horsted Keynes may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
The average decision time of 50 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Horsted Keynes were full planning applications (11), tree works (10), discharge of conditions (6). Full planning applications account for 35% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
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