Lindfield, West Sussex Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Lindfield, West Sussex.
West Sussex · England · settlement
About Lindfield
Lindfield is a picturesque village and civil parish located in the Mid Sussex District of West Sussex, England, just 1 mile (2 km) northeast of Haywards Heath. Nestled along the upper reaches of the River Ouse, Lindfield's name translates to 'open land with lime trees,' reflecting its natural beauty and charm. This quaint village offers a unique blend of rural character and accessibility, making it relevant for those researching planning applications in the area.
Population: 6,089 (2021) · Area: 2.2 km²
District: Mid Sussex
Website: http://www.lindfieldparishcouncil.org.uk
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £492,826 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Mid Sussex
- Parliamentary constituency: Mid Sussex
- LSOA: Mid Sussex 009B
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Lindfield.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Lindfield.
- 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 Lindfield based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
46 planning applications found near Lindfield.
- - Footpath Rear Of 208 To 214 The Welkin Lindfield West Sussex
Holly Tree - Fell. Conifer - Fell.
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Mid Sussex | Date: 2026-05-05
View full details - - Limes Cottage 105 High Street Lindfield Haywards Heath West Sussex RH16 2HR
Non native eucalyptus tree - Fell
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Mid Sussex | Date: 2026-04-13
View full details - - Porters 58 High Street Lindfield Haywards Heath West Sussex RH16 2HL
Convert an existing garage into an Annex.
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: Mid Sussex | Date: 2026-03-31
View full details - - Porters 58 High Street Lindfield Haywards Heath West Sussex RH16 2HL
Convert an existing garage into an Annex.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Mid Sussex | Date: 2026-03-31
View full details - - St Anns House Black Hill Lindfield Haywards Heath West Sussex RH16 2HE
Erect a single storey garden Summer House
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Mid Sussex | Date: 2026-03-23
View full details - - 1 Francis Road Lindfield Haywards Heath West Sussex RH16 2JB
Discharge of condition nos 3 and 4 relating to planning application DM/25/2227
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Mid Sussex | Date: 2026-03-05
View full details - - 6 Chaloner Road Lindfield Haywards Heath West Sussex RH16 2NQ
Proposed change of use of amenity land to form vehicle crossing, dropped kerb and paved driveway.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Mid Sussex | Date: 2026-03-02
View full details - - 57 Savill Road Lindfield Haywards Heath West Sussex RH16 2NW
Oak Tree (T1) - Fell. Oak Tree (T2) - Reduce by 1.5m and no further than previous cut points
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Mid Sussex | Date: 2026-02-24
View full details - - 1 The Wilderness Lindfield Haywards Heath West Sussex RH16 2JD
(T1) Yew - reduce back to previous points by approximately 1-2m. (T2 and T3) Limes - remove epicormic growth and reduce to previous points by approximately 2-3m. (T4) Lime - reduce to old pollard poin
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Mid Sussex | Date: 2026-02-24
View full details - - Limes Cottage 105 High Street Lindfield Haywards Heath West Sussex RH16 2HR
Large eucalyptus tree reduce by 4-5 metres leave inner growth and cutting back to appropriate growth points.
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Mid Sussex | Date: 2026-02-23
View full details - - 6 The Glebe Lindfield Haywards Heath West Sussex RH16 2JS
Demolition of existing garage and erection of replacement two storey side extension, single storey rear extension and front porch with changes to fenestration.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Mid Sussex | Date: 2026-02-18
View full details - - Boarsland 72 High Street Lindfield Haywards Heath West Sussex RH16 2HP
Oak tree - Remove to ground level.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Mid Sussex | Date: 2026-02-18
View full details - - 23 Blackthorns Lindfield Haywards Heath West Sussex RH16 2AX
Single-storey extension to the principal elevation.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Mid Sussex | Date: 2026-02-12
View full details - - 1 Francis Road Lindfield Haywards Heath West Sussex RH16 2JB
T1 Bay tree - to be removed. T2 Palm Shrub - to be removed.
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Trees | Council: Mid Sussex | Date: 2026-02-12
View full details - - 36 Blackthorns Lindfield Haywards Heath West Sussex RH16 2AY
Two storey front extension, first floor single storey side extension, two storey side extension, single storey covered external dining area and internal remodelling.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Mid Sussex | Date: 2026-02-09
View full details - - The Vicarage 137 High Street Lindfield Haywards Heath West Sussex RH16 2HR
Cypress Trees - Fell
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Mid Sussex | Date: 2026-02-09
View full details - - Peake House Lewes Road Lindfield Haywards Heath West Sussex RH16 2LG
Retrospective replacement windows.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Mid Sussex | Date: 2026-02-04
View full details - - 13 Town Wood Close Lindfield Haywards Heath West Sussex RH16 2GQ
Conversion of garage to form new home office and gym.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Mid Sussex | Date: 2026-02-04
View full details - - Chantry Cottage 121 High Street Lindfield Haywards Heath West Sussex RH16 2HR
Strawberry Tree ( Arbutus unedo) - fell and replace
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Mid Sussex | Date: 2026-01-28
View full details - - 10 Eastern Road Lindfield Haywards Heath West Sussex RH16 2LP
Single storey rear extension extending beyond the rear wall of the original house by 6.00m, to a maximum height of 3.68m and the height of the eaves to 2.99m.
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Mid Sussex | Date: 2026-01-16
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A brief summary of Lindfield in West Sussex
Lindfield is a picturesque village and civil parish located in the Mid Sussex District of West Sussex, England, just 1 mile (2 km) northeast of Haywards Heath. Nestled along the upper reaches of the River Ouse, Lindfield's name translates to 'open land with lime trees,' reflecting its natural beauty and charm. This quaint village offers a unique blend of rural character and accessibility, making it relevant for those researching planning applications in the area. The settlement has a population of approximately 6,089 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Mid Sussex district.
Lindfield covers an area of approximately 2.2 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 Lindfield show an average sale price of £492,826, 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 Lindfield a particularly low-crime area.
Lindfield has 3 conservation areas within its boundaries: Lindfield, Franklands Village, The Heath. 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 Lindfield 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, Lindfield planning applications can be searched by entering a local postcode above. Further local information can be found on the community website at http://www.lindfieldparishcouncil.org.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 Lindfield
In the last 24 months, 80 planning applications were submitted near Lindfield. Of these, 81% were approved, with an average decision time of 52 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 Lindfield.
The average decision time of 52 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Lindfield were full planning applications (38), tree works (24), discharge of conditions (6). Full planning applications account for 48% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
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: 35 applications
- Refused: 4 applications
- Withdrawn: 4 applications
- Awaiting decision: 37 applications
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