Sayers Common, West Sussex Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Sayers Common, West Sussex.
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About Sayers Common
Sayers Common is a charming village in the Mid Sussex District of West Sussex, located just two miles north-west of Hurstpierpoint. Once situated on the main London to Brighton A23 road, the village has grown in popularity as a residential area since the road was partially bypassed in the 1990s. Notable features include historic cottages and the former Priory of Our Lady of Good Counsel, now a special school for children with autism. With a population of 6,264 and an area of 2,029.88 square kilometres, Sayers Common is also known for hosting one of the largest car boot sales in the southeast, attracting visitors most Sundays from March to October.
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 016A
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Sayers Common.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Sayers Common.
- 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 Sayers Common based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
9 planning applications found near Sayers Common.
- - 7 Kingsland Cottages Reeds Lane Sayers Common Hassocks West Sussex BN6 9JG
Proposed outbuilding, for use as a home office
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Mid Sussex | Date: 2026-04-15
View full details - - 19 Dunlop Close Sayers Common Hassocks West Sussex BN6 9SL
Proposed single storey side extension incorporating roof lights to north elevation
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Mid Sussex | Date: 2026-04-07
View full details - - 7 Kingsland Cottages Reeds Lane Sayers Common Hassocks West Sussex BN6 9JG
Proposed two-storey side extension, porch canopy to front, and outbuilding at rear for use as a home office and incidental to the main C3 dwelling
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Mid Sussex | Date: 2026-03-20
View full details - - Land To The North Of Lyndon Reeds Lane Sayers Common West Sussex
Non Material Amendment to application DM/22/0640 - Amendments to site layout
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Mid Sussex | Date: 2026-03-19
View full details - - LVS Hassocks London Road Sayers Common Hassocks West Sussex BN6 9HT
Hybrid application that seeks consent for separate and severable elements comprising: Demolition of all existing buildings bar the chapel, to retained for use within Use Class F and: a) Full planning
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Mid Sussex | Date: 2026-01-30
View full details - - Land At Grid Reference 526384 118288 Reeds Lane Sayers Common West Sussex
Discharge of planning condition no 31 relating to planning application DM/22/0640
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Mid Sussex | Date: 2025-12-24
View full details - - Friday Ad Ltd London Road Sayers Common Hassocks West Sussex BN6 9HS
Discharge of condition nos. 3, 4, 10, 16 and 26 relating to planning application DM/23/2039.
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Mid Sussex | Date: 2025-05-07
View full details - - Land To The North Of Lyndon Reeds Lane Sayers Common West Sussex BN6 9LS
Full planning application for the retention of and further works for the erection of two residential dwellings (Use Class C3) with supporting infrastructure including access, parking and landscaping.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Mid Sussex | Date: 2025-02-05
View full details - - 7 Dunlop Close Sayers Common Hassocks West Sussex BN6 9SL
T1 - Oak, thin crown by 10%, remove major dead and diseased wood.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Mid Sussex | Date: 2024-05-16
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A brief summary of Sayers Common in West Sussex
Sayers Common is a charming village in the Mid Sussex District of West Sussex, located just two miles north-west of Hurstpierpoint. Once situated on the main London to Brighton A23 road, the village has grown in popularity as a residential area since the road was partially bypassed in the 1990s. Notable features include historic cottages and the former Priory of Our Lady of Good Counsel, now a special school for children with autism. With a population of 6,264 and an area of 2,029.88 square kilometres, Sayers Common is also known for hosting one of the largest car boot sales in the southeast, attracting visitors most Sundays from March to October. It sits within the Hurstpierpoint and Sayers Common district.
Property prices in Sayers Common 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 Sayers Common a particularly low-crime area.
Sayers Common has one conservation area within its boundaries: Langton Lane. Planning applications within or near this conservation area 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 Sayers Common includes 8 Ancient Woodland sites. 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 Sayers Common
In the last 24 months, 13 planning applications were submitted near Sayers Common. Of these, 86% were approved, with an average decision time of 43 days.
This is broadly in line with the national average of approximately 87%. Sayers Common maintains a standard approach to planning decisions.
The average decision time of 43 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Sayers Common were full planning applications (6), discharge of conditions (3), outline applications (2). Full planning applications account for 46% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 1 large-scale (major) development, 12 smaller schemes were submitted.
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Related Planning Guides
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