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Planning in Poynings

Approved
77%
10 of 12 decided
Decision time
about 7 weeks
on average

Applications within 1 km of the centre of Poynings in the last 24 months, from Mid Sussex District Council's planning register.

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Postcode districts

BN45 13 applications in the last 12 monthsBN6 384 applications in the last 12 months

Applications in each district in the last 12 months.

Planning authority: Mid Sussex District Council

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About Poynings

Poynings is a picturesque village and civil parish located within the South Downs National Park in West Sussex, England. Surrounded by the scenic beauty of the National Park, it is bordered by Brighton and Hove to the south, Fulking to the west, Newtimber to the east, and Albourne to the north. Planning applications in Poynings are managed by the South Downs National Park Authority (SDNPA), which oversees development within this protected area. The settlement has a population of approximately 303 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Mid Sussex district.

Poynings covers an area of approximately 6.7 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 Poynings show an average sale price of £520,850, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry. There are currently no active flood warnings for the Poynings 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 Poynings a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.

The area around Poynings has 21 nature designations nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Poynings 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.poynings.net/.

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To comment on or object to a planning application near Poynings, 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, 18 planning applications were submitted near Poynings. Of these, 77% were approved, with an average decision time of 50 days.

The most common types were full planning applications (8), tree works (6), outline applications (2).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Poynings?
In the last 24 months, 18 planning applications were submitted near Poynings. The approval rate is 77%.
How long do planning decisions take near Poynings?
The average planning decision time near Poynings is 50 days. The statutory target is 8 weeks (56 days) for minor applications and 13 weeks for major applications.
What is the planning approval rate near Poynings?
The planning approval rate near Poynings is 77%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.
What types of planning applications are most common near Poynings?
The most common type of planning application near Poynings is full planning applications, with 8 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Poynings?
You can search and track planning applications near Poynings on Planning Signal. Create a free account to save searches, watch specific applications, and receive email alerts when new plans are submitted nearby.