Search Lindfield planning applications
61 applications received or decided in the last 90 days · within 1 km of the centre of Lindfield · updated daily · Mid Sussex District Council
- Ashmead Black Hill Lindfield Haywards Heath West Sussex RH16 2HFAwaiting decisionT1 Oak - remove young oak on border of garden which is crowding mature birch tree. T2 Apple tree - remove. T3 Beech in middle of garden - raise canopy by 1.5 metres.Received 6 Nov 2026DM/26/2787
- Mabrook Summerhill Lane Lindfield Haywards Heath West Sussex RH16 1RLAwaiting decisionProposed single storey timber garden roomReceived 5 Nov 2026DM/26/2773
- The Pavilion Francis Road Lindfield Haywards Heath West Sussex RH16 2JBAwaiting decisionProposed relocation and refurbishment of existing entrance gates. Replacement of existing piers like for like.Received 4 Nov 2026DM/26/2361
- 7 Shenstone Lindfield Haywards Heath West Sussex RH16 2PUWithdrawnProposed first floor rear extension.Received 30 Oct 2026Decided 9 Nov 2026DM/26/2723
- Oak Lee Compton Road Lindfield Haywards Heath West Sussex RH16 2PFAwaiting decisionT1 Oak - pollarding to 8m from ground level.Received 28 Oct 2026DM/26/2705
Planning in Lindfield
- Approved
- 85%
- 227 of 247 decided
- Decision time
- about 9 weeks
- on average
Applications within 1 km of the centre of Lindfield in the last 24 months, from Mid Sussex District Council's planning register.
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RH16 425 applications in the last 12 months
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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. 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 £448,462, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry. There are currently no active flood warnings for the Lindfield 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 Lindfield a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.
The area around Lindfield has 21 nature designations nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Lindfield 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.lindfieldparishcouncil.org.uk.
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To comment on or object to a planning application near Lindfield, 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, 331 planning applications were submitted near Lindfield. Of these, 85% were approved, with an average decision time of 61 days.
The most common types were full planning applications (109), tree works (84), discharge of conditions (31). 5 large-scale developments were submitted during this period.
3 planning appeals were lodged, of which 2 were allowed and 1 was dismissed (67% success rate).