Hurst Wickham, West Sussex Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Hurst Wickham, West Sussex.
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About Hurst Wickham
Hurst Wickham is a quaint village located in the Mid Sussex District of West Sussex, England, just 2.1 miles southeast of Burgess Hill, near the B2116 road. Part of the civil parish of Hurstpierpoint and Sayers Common, this charming area transitioned from a hamlet to a vibrant village in the 1890s following the opening of the nearby Hassocks railway station, making it a notable spot for those interested in planning applications and local development.
District: Hurstpierpoint and Sayers Common
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £575,420 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Mid Sussex
- Parliamentary constituency: Mid Sussex
- LSOA: Mid Sussex 017D
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Hurst Wickham.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Hurst Wickham.
- 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 Hurst Wickham based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
7 planning applications found near Hurst Wickham.
- - 41 College Lane Hurstpierpoint Hassocks West Sussex BN6 9AD
Demolition of 2no existing first-floor rear (north) elevation dormers, to be replaced with a new, full width dormer. A new 3m2 porch will be added at ground floor on the east elevation.
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Mid Sussex | Date: 2026-04-27
View full details - - 22 College Lane Hurstpierpoint Hassocks West Sussex BN6 9AQ
Proposed side extension to replace existing conservatory
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Mid Sussex | Date: 2026-01-27
View full details - - 41 College Lane Hurstpierpoint Hassocks West Sussex BN6 9AD
Demolition of 2no existing first-floor rear (north) elevation dormers, to be replaced with a new, full-width dormer. A new 3m2 porch will be added at ground floor on the east elevation.
Status: Rejected | Type: Outline | Council: Mid Sussex | Date: 2026-01-12
View full details - - 110 College Lane Hurstpierpoint Hassocks West Sussex BN6 9AJ
Hip to gable loft conversion with rear dormer.
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Mid Sussex | Date: 2025-06-12
View full details - - 110 College Lane Hurstpierpoint Hassocks West Sussex BN6 9AJ
New obscure glazed fixed window in north elevation.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Mid Sussex | Date: 2025-05-23
View full details - - Land At 147 To 149 College Lane Hurstpierpoint West Sussex
Modification of S106 agreement relating to DM/24/1139 to replace plan in appendix 1 of the agreement
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Mid Sussex | Date: 2025-05-07
View full details - - 20 Highfield Drive Hurstpierpoint Hassocks West Sussex BN6 9AT
New dormer to rear, plus new garage.
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Mid Sussex | Date: 2023-11-15
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A brief summary of Hurst Wickham in West Sussex
Hurst Wickham is a quaint village located in the Mid Sussex District of West Sussex, England, just 2.1 miles southeast of Burgess Hill, near the B2116 road. Part of the civil parish of Hurstpierpoint and Sayers Common, this charming area transitioned from a hamlet to a vibrant village in the 1890s following the opening of the nearby Hassocks railway station, making it a notable spot for those interested in planning applications and local development. It sits within the Hurstpierpoint and Sayers Common district.
Property prices in Hurst Wickham show an average sale price of £575,420, 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 Hurst Wickham a particularly low-crime area.
Hurst Wickham has 2 conservation areas within its boundaries: Hurst Wickham, Hurstpierpoint. 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 Hurst Wickham includes 20 Ancient Woodland sites; 1 National Parks: SOUTH DOWNS. These designations may affect planning decisions, as proposals near protected sites require environmental impact assessment and may face additional restrictions.
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Planning Activity in Hurst Wickham
In the last 24 months, 38 planning applications were submitted near Hurst Wickham. Of these, 91% were approved, with an average decision time of 57 days.
This is slightly above the national average of approximately 87%, indicating a broadly favourable planning environment near Hurst Wickham.
At 57 days on average, decisions near Hurst Wickham slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near Hurst Wickham were full planning applications (19), outline applications (6), tree works (5). Full planning applications account for 50% 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: 1 application
- Awaiting decision: 16 applications
Nearby Towns
Explore planning applications in nearby areas:
- Hurstpierpoint planning applications
- Hassocks planning applications
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- Keymer planning applications
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- Pyecombe planning applications
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Related Planning Guides
- What Is Planning Permission in the UK? — Planning permission is the formal approval you need from your local council before making certain changes to a building or piece of land.
- What Is Permitted Development? — Permitted development rights allow certain building works and changes of use without the need to apply for planning permission.
- How Long Does Planning Permission Take? — Typical timelines for planning permission decisions in the UK, from submission to approval, and what can cause delays.