West Town, West Sussex Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near West Town, West Sussex.
West Sussex · England · settlement
Planning applications in West Town are administered by Mid Sussex District Council. View the full Mid Sussex District Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
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Area Information
- Admin district: Mid Sussex
- Parliamentary constituency: Mid Sussex
- LSOA: Mid Sussex 017A
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near West Town.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near West Town.
- 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 West Town based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
23 planning applications found near West Town.
- - 53 The Grange Hurstpierpoint Hassocks West Sussex BN6 9FD
Proposed replacement of the windows and front entrance door
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Mid Sussex | Date: 2026-06-10
View full details - DM/26/1441 - 53 The Grange Hurstpierpoint Hassocks West Sussex BN6 9FD
Proposed replacement of the windows and front entrance door
Status: Undecided | Council: Mid Sussex | Date: 2026-06-10 - DM/26/1360 - 39 High Street Hurstpierpoint Hassocks West Sussex BN6 9TT
Proposed rear utility room extension
Status: Undecided | Council: Mid Sussex | Date: 2026-06-01 - - 39 High Street Hurstpierpoint Hassocks West Sussex BN6 9TT
Proposed rear utility room extension
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Mid Sussex | Date: 2026-06-01
View full details - DM/26/1302 - 119 Western Road Hurstpierpoint Hassocks West Sussex BN6 9SY
T1 Magnolia - reduce crown by 1-2m
Status: Undecided | Council: Mid Sussex | Date: 2026-05-26 - DM/26/1300 - 1 Church Green Cottages Brighton Road Hurstpierpoint Hassocks West Sussex BN6 9TS
T1 Pine - crown lift to 4m
Status: Undecided | Council: Mid Sussex | Date: 2026-05-26 - - 1 Church Green Cottages Brighton Road Hurstpierpoint Hassocks West Sussex BN6 9TS
T1 Pine - crown lift to 4m
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Mid Sussex | Date: 2026-05-26
View full details - DM/26/1301 - 168 Western Road Hurstpierpoint Hassocks West Sussex BN6 9TE
T1 Beech reduce crown by 2-3m
Status: Undecided | Council: Mid Sussex | Date: 2026-05-26 - - 168 Western Road Hurstpierpoint Hassocks West Sussex BN6 9TE
T1 Beech reduce crown by 2-3m
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Mid Sussex | Date: 2026-05-26
View full details - - 119 Western Road Hurstpierpoint Hassocks West Sussex BN6 9SY
T1 Magnolia - reduce crown by 1-2m
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Mid Sussex | Date: 2026-05-26
View full details - DM/26/1242 - 5 Hurst Gardens Hurstpierpoint Hassocks West Sussex BN6 9ST
T1 - Oak - Raise the canopy over the greenhouse and adjacent fruit trees by removing several secondary lower limbs to provide approximately 3m clearance in these areas. To improve light levels to the
Status: Undecided | Council: Mid Sussex | Date: 2026-05-18 - DM/26/1182 - 122 Western Road Hurstpierpoint Hassocks West Sussex BN6 9TB
Oak (T1) Reduce crown by 2m, thin crown density by 20%.
Status: Undecided | Council: Mid Sussex | Date: 2026-05-11 - DM/26/1104 - Pump Cottage 45 High Street Hurstpierpoint Hassocks West Sussex BN6 9TT
T1 - Magnolia - Crown reduction of approximately 1.5m to mitigate overhang into the neighbouring property and to improve light penetration to two small adjoining gardens.
Status: Undecided | Council: Mid Sussex | Date: 2026-05-01 - - 45 High Street Hurstpierpoint Hassocks West Sussex BN6 9TT
T1 - Pinus nigra - Fell to ground level as entwined with adjacent Magnolia tree, removal to preserve health and form of Magnolia and to prevent further encroachment. T2 - Conifer - Fell to ground leve
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Mid Sussex | Date: 2026-04-15
View full details - - Paddock Cottage Albourne Road Hurstpierpoint Hassocks West Sussex BN6 9ES
T1 Sycamore - Fell to ground level.
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Mid Sussex | Date: 2026-04-07
View full details - - Little Pakyns Cottage Albourne Road Hurstpierpoint Hassocks West Sussex BN6 9ET
Remove 3 x Ash. Remove 8 x Sycamore. Remove 6 x Cherry immature trees.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Mid Sussex | Date: 2026-03-11
View full details - - 100 Western Road Hurstpierpoint Hassocks West Sussex BN6 9TB
Oak (T1) - reduce crown by 1 - 2m, no further than previous pruning points
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Mid Sussex | Date: 2026-02-23
View full details - - Paddock Cottage Albourne Road Hurstpierpoint Hassocks West Sussex BN6 9ES
T1 Holmoak - Selective pruning of west-facing side of tree, reducing all branches towards building to provide a minimum clearance of approximately 2 metres from the structure, pruning back to suitable
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Mid Sussex | Date: 2026-02-16
View full details - - Box House Farm Langton Lane Hurstpierpoint Hassocks West Sussex BN6 9EX
T1 Mulberry - reduce crown by approximately 1.5m.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Mid Sussex | Date: 2026-01-29
View full details - - 7 Pierpoint Close Hurstpierpoint Hassocks West Sussex BN6 9TN
Silver Birch (T1) - Reduce canopy by 2-2.5m to suitable growth points allowing suitable clearance from properties (1.5-2m) Crown lift to 3m over the grass area and 3.5m over the driveway and crown thi
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Mid Sussex | Date: 2025-12-16
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A brief summary of West Town in West Sussex
West Town is a settlement located in West Sussex, England.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes West Town a particularly low-crime area.
West Town has 3 conservation areas within its boundaries: Langton Lane, Albourne, Hurstpierpoint. Planning applications within or near these conservation areas 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 West Town includes 20 Ancient Woodland sites; 1 National Parks: SOUTH DOWNS. 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, West Town 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 West Town
In the last 24 months, 62 planning applications were submitted near West Town. Of these, 96% were approved, with an average decision time of 41 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near West Town may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
The average decision time of 41 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near West Town were tree works (25), full planning applications (15), outline applications (3). The significant number of tree-related applications is typical for areas with mature tree cover or active tree preservation orders.
Application Outcomes
- Approved: 23 applications
- Refused: 0 applications
- Withdrawn: 1 application
- Awaiting decision: 38 applications
Nearby Towns
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