Sharpthorne, West Sussex Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Sharpthorne, West Sussex.
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About Sharpthorne
Sharpthorne is a charming village located in the Mid Sussex District of West Sussex, South-East England. Situated 3.8 miles (6.2 km) south of East Grinstead, it lies along the West Hoathly to Forest Row road, making it an appealing area for potential planning applications and local developments.
District: West Hoathly
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Area Information
- Admin district: Mid Sussex
- Parliamentary constituency: East Grinstead and Uckfield
- LSOA: Mid Sussex 001H
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Sharpthorne.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Sharpthorne.
- 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 Sharpthorne based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
6 planning applications found near Sharpthorne.
- - West Hoathly Brickworks Hamsey Road Sharpthorne East Grinstead West Sussex RH19 4PB
Non Material Amendment to planning application DM/23/0827 - Amendments to internal configuration of properties.
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Mid Sussex | Date: 2026-04-01
View full details - - 20 Hamsey Road Sharpthorne East Grinstead West Sussex RH19 4PA
Proposed removal of existing garage and utility. Proposed new side extension to include a garage, utility and shower room. Pitched roof with roof tiles to match existing. Timber cladding to external w
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Mid Sussex | Date: 2026-03-27
View full details - - West Hoathly Brickworks Hamsey Road Sharpthorne East Grinstead West Sussex RH19 4PB
Variation of condition no 31 relating to planning application DM/23/0827 - to allow amendments to the Energy and Sustainability Statement.
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Mid Sussex | Date: 2026-03-17
View full details - - 2 Home Platt Sharpthorne East Grinstead West Sussex RH19 4NZ
Proposed enclosure of an existing open porch with new door. Integral garage conversion with existing side windows and doors blocked in. New replacement flat roof.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Mid Sussex | Date: 2026-01-26
View full details - - West Hoathly Brickworks Hamsey Road Sharpthorne East Grinstead West Sussex RH19 4PB
Discharge of conditions C3, C9, C18 and C19 of DM/23/0827
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Mid Sussex | Date: 2025-10-03
View full details - - Ibstock Kevington Building Products Ltd Ibstock Brick West Hoathly Hamsey Road Sharpthorne East Grinstead West Sussex RH19 4PB
Discharge of planning condition numbers 5, 26 and 28 relating to planning application DM/23/0827
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Mid Sussex | Date: 2025-07-30
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A brief summary of Sharpthorne in West Sussex
Sharpthorne is a charming village located in the Mid Sussex District of West Sussex, South-East England. Situated 3.8 miles (6.2 km) south of East Grinstead, it lies along the West Hoathly to Forest Row road, making it an appealing area for potential planning applications and local developments. It sits within the West Hoathly district.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Sharpthorne a particularly low-crime area.
Sharpthorne has one conservation area within its boundaries: West Hoathly. 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 Sharpthorne includes 2 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): West Hoathly SSSI, Weir Wood Reservoir SSSI; 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, Sharpthorne 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.
Planning Activity in Sharpthorne
In the last 24 months, 9 planning applications were submitted near Sharpthorne. Of these, 60% were approved, with an average decision time of 59 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 Sharpthorne.
At 59 days on average, decisions near Sharpthorne slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near Sharpthorne were full planning applications (4), discharge of conditions (3), outline applications (1). Full planning applications account for 44% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 1 medium-scale application, 8 smaller schemes were submitted.
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