Knowles Street Lane Ardingly Haywards Heath West Sussex RH17 6UJ

Pending Consideration DM/26/0804
Council
Date received
29 Mar 2026
Date validated
29 Mar 2026
Postcode
RH17 6UJ

Description

G1: Yew x 2 - Fell. T2: Yew - Crown reduce by 3m. T3: Beech - Monolith to just above cavity in main stem at approx 9 - 10m. T4: Oak - Crown raise low branches over road by 5.5m. T5: Oak - Crown raise (small branches only) branches overhanging barn to 9m (not main limbs) from ground. Selectively thin branches overhanging barn by 20%. Crown reduce by 2m. No large wounds - all cuts to be taken to suitable growth points as per BS3998.

5.1/10
Planning Authority Score
#137 of 282

Mid Sussex ranks #133 out of 282 councils for householder decision speed. Householder applications are slightly more likely to be approved here (93%) than the national average (90%).

Mid Sussex decision performance
Based on MHCLG data, 2025
91%
Overall approval rate
Above avg (87%) #99 of 282
93%
Householder approved
Above avg (90%) #128 of 282
73%
Decided in 8 weeks
Above avg (71%) #133 of 282
42%
Extended time limit
Above avg (40%) #159 of 282
79%
Minor dwellings approved
100 decided (1-9 homes)
88%
Major dwellings approved
26 decided (10+ homes)
86%
Change of use approved
29 decided
1,104
Total decisions
97 refused in 2025