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Planning in Sayers Common

Approved
91%
10 of 10 decided
Decision time
about 12 weeks
on average

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

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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. It sits within the Hurstpierpoint and Sayers Common district.

Property prices in Sayers Common show an average sale price of £621,737, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry. There are currently no active flood warnings for the Sayers Common 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 Sayers Common a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.

The area around Sayers Common has 8 nature designations nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Sayers Common 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.

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To comment on or object to a planning application near Sayers Common, 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, 22 planning applications were submitted near Sayers Common. Of these, 91% were approved, with an average decision time of 83 days.

The most common types were full planning applications (6), outline applications (4), discharge of conditions (3). 1 large-scale development was submitted during this period.

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Sayers Common?
In the last 24 months, 22 planning applications were submitted near Sayers Common. The approval rate is 91%.
How long do planning decisions take near Sayers Common?
The average planning decision time near Sayers Common is 83 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 Sayers Common?
The planning approval rate near Sayers Common is 91%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.
What types of planning applications are most common near Sayers Common?
The most common type of planning application near Sayers Common is full planning applications, with 6 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Sayers Common?
You can search and track planning applications near Sayers Common on Planning Signal. Create a free account to save searches, watch specific applications, and receive email alerts when new plans are submitted nearby.