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Planning in Whitemans Green

Approved
89%
71 of 74 decided
Decision time
about 6 weeks
on average

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

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About Whitemans Green

Whiteman's Green is situated in the northern part of Cuckfield, a civil parish in Mid Sussex, West Sussex, England. Nestled on the southern slopes of the Weald, it lies two miles west of Haywards Heath and is bordered by Cuckfield Rural. The area, designated as a conservation zone in 1989, features five listed buildings, with the oldest dating back to the 15th century, making it a significant location for heritage and planning considerations. The population of Whiteman's Green was included in the 2011 Census data for Burgess Hill. It sits within the Cuckfield district.

Property prices in Whitemans Green show an average sale price of £448,462, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry. There are currently no active flood warnings for the Whitemans Green 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 Whitemans Green a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.

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

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Whitemans Green 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 Whitemans Green, 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, 162 planning applications were submitted near Whitemans Green. Of these, 89% were approved, with an average decision time of 42 days.

The most common types were discharge of conditions (55), tree works (14), full planning applications (12). 2 large-scale developments were submitted during this period.

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Whitemans Green?
In the last 24 months, 162 planning applications were submitted near Whitemans Green. The approval rate is 89%.
How long do planning decisions take near Whitemans Green?
The average planning decision time near Whitemans Green is 42 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 Whitemans Green?
The planning approval rate near Whitemans Green is 89%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.
What types of planning applications are most common near Whitemans Green?
The most common type of planning application near Whitemans Green is discharge of conditions, with 55 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Whitemans Green?
You can search and track planning applications near Whitemans Green on Planning Signal. Create a free account to save searches, watch specific applications, and receive email alerts when new plans are submitted nearby.