Keymer, West Sussex Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Keymer, West Sussex.
West Sussex · England · settlement
Planning applications in Keymer are administered by Adur District Council. View the full Adur District Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Keymer
Keymer is a village situated within the civil parish of Hassocks, in the Mid Sussex district of West Sussex, England. Located just 2.4 miles (3.9 km) south of Burgess Hill, it is accessible via the B2116 road, making it a relevant area for those exploring planning applications and development opportunities in the region.
District: Hassocks
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £621,737 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Mid Sussex
- Parliamentary constituency: Mid Sussex
- LSOA: Mid Sussex 016C
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Keymer.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Keymer.
- 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 Keymer based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
119 planning applications found near Keymer.
- DM/26/1425 - 9 The Poplars Hassocks West Sussex BN6 8PZ
T1 Holly - To manage overall size of tree within proximity to gardens and property. Reduce by 1m-2m all round and crown lift to 4m from ground level.. no wounds exceeding 50mm in diameter. Secondary g
Status: Undecided | Council: Mid Sussex | Date: 2026-06-10 - - 9 The Poplars Hassocks West Sussex BN6 8PZ
T1 Holly - To manage overall size of tree within proximity to gardens and property. Reduce by 1m-2m all round and crown lift to 4m from ground level.. no wounds exceeding 50mm in diameter. Secondary g
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Mid Sussex | Date: 2026-06-08
View full details - - 15 The Crescent Hassocks West Sussex BN6 8RB
T1 Willow - Crown reduce by 1m. T2 Yew tree - Crown reduce by 1m.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Mid Sussex | Date: 2026-05-29
View full details - DM/26/1332 - 15 The Crescent Hassocks West Sussex BN6 8RB
G1 - Conifer hedge - cut down northern end by 1.5 meters and remainder to the same height. T1 Willow - Central top down by 1m and reshape the rest of the tree to match. T2 Yew tree - 1 meter off the t
Status: Undecided | Council: Mid Sussex | Date: 2026-05-29 - DM/26/1256 - 2 Ewart Close Hassocks West Sussex BN6 8FJ
Group of Tree's (G1) - Ash, Chestnuts and yews - Crown lift to 5m
Status: Undecided | Council: Mid Sussex | Date: 2026-05-19 - - 2 Ewart Close Hassocks West Sussex BN6 8FJ
Group of Tree's (G1) - Ash, Chestnuts and yews - Crown lift to 5m
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Mid Sussex | Date: 2026-05-19
View full details - DM/26/1214 - The Windmills Junior School Dale Avenue Hassocks West Sussex BN6 8LS
Installation of guardrails to roof perimeters and associated access ladders
Status: Undecided | Council: Mid Sussex | Date: 2026-05-14 - - 85 Grand Avenue Hassocks West Sussex BN6 8DG
Loft conversion with gable-end and rear dormer.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Mid Sussex | Date: 2026-03-27
View full details - - Adastra Park Keymer Road Hassocks West Sussex BN6 8QE
Construction of a two lane cricket net structure measuring approximately up to 35 metres in length and 9.3 metres in width and up to 4 metres in height
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Mid Sussex | Date: 2026-03-18
View full details - - 9 Adastra Avenue Hassocks West Sussex BN6 8DP
Proposed ground floor rear extension.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Mid Sussex | Date: 2026-03-13
View full details - - 3 The Beacons Hassocks West Sussex BN6 8FG
Reducing Sycamore by 2m back to previous pollard points
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Mid Sussex | Date: 2026-03-09
View full details - - 2 The Beacons Hassocks West Sussex BN6 8FG
Ash - Remove tree
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Mid Sussex | Date: 2026-02-09
View full details - - 8 Highlands Close Hassocks West Sussex BN6 8LD
Erection of a pitched / flat roof single storey rear extension
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Mid Sussex | Date: 2026-02-06
View full details - - 15 Silverdale Hassocks West Sussex BN6 8RD
Proposed front porch extension
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Mid Sussex | Date: 2026-01-27
View full details - - 4 Kymer Gardens Hassocks West Sussex BN6 8QZ
Tree (T1) - Fell to ground level and replant with Field Maple. Ash (T2) - Reduce crown by up to 3m with 2m clearance from built structures.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Mid Sussex | Date: 2026-01-08
View full details - - 113 Keymer Road Hassocks West Sussex BN6 8QL
Removal of front wall and creation of parking area to front of house and with dropped kerb
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Full | Council: Mid Sussex | Date: 2025-12-19
View full details - - 8 The Crescent Hassocks West Sussex BN6 8RB
Application for a new fence to the northern boundary
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Mid Sussex | Date: 2025-12-08
View full details - - 13 The Crescent Hassocks West Sussex BN6 8RB
T1 Elm- 2 metres down in height and reshape crown. Low limb to the south, reduce back to 3 meters length from main trunk
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Mid Sussex | Date: 2025-10-29
View full details - - 15 Silverdale Hassocks West Sussex BN6 8RD
Proposed single storey rear extension, existing kitchen front window alteration, larger first floor ensuite rear window, and new sunpipe domes to existing rear roof slope.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Mid Sussex | Date: 2025-10-02
View full details - - 9 The Crescent Hassocks West Sussex BN6 8RB
Replacement of two windows to side elevation
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Mid Sussex | Date: 2025-09-23
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A brief summary of Keymer in West Sussex
Keymer is a village situated within the civil parish of Hassocks, in the Mid Sussex district of West Sussex, England. Located just 2.4 miles (3.9 km) south of Burgess Hill, it is accessible via the B2116 road, making it a relevant area for those exploring planning applications and development opportunities in the region. It sits within the Hassocks district.
Property prices in Keymer show an average sale price of £621,737, 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 Keymer a particularly low-crime area.
Keymer has 3 conservation areas within its boundaries: Ditchling, Keymer, Clayton. 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 Keymer includes 11 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 Keymer
In the last 24 months, 81 planning applications were submitted near Keymer. Of these, 82% were approved, with an average decision time of 70 days.
This is below the national average of approximately 87%, which may reflect stricter local policies, sensitivity of the area, or higher levels of speculative applications. Pre-application advice is particularly worthwhile near Keymer.
At 70 days on average, decisions near Keymer slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near Keymer were full planning applications (28), tree works (19), outline applications (7). Full planning applications account for 35% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
10 planning appeals were lodged, of which 2 were allowed and 8 were dismissed (20% success rate). This low success rate indicates that the council's refusal decisions are generally upheld by the Planning Inspectorate.
Application Outcomes
- Approved: 32 applications
- Refused: 3 applications
- Withdrawn: 4 applications
- Awaiting decision: 42 applications
Nearby Towns
Explore planning applications in nearby areas:
- Hassocks planning applications
- Ditchling planning applications
- Clayton planning applications
- Hurst Wickham planning applications
- Westmeston planning applications
- Hurstpierpoint planning applications
- Pyecombe planning applications
- Bedlam Street planning applications
Related Planning Guides
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- 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.