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DM/26/0738 - Lawful Development Certificate -Proposed Refused

Proposal

Proposal for Loft extension Data via plota.co.uk

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Application progress

Received
23 Mar 2026
Refused
18 May 2026
Appeal
Not lodged

Refused on 18 May 2026 · Delegated Decision · Last checked 6 Jul 2026

Important details

Council
Mid Sussex
Application type
Lawful Development Certificate -Proposed
Postcode
RH17 5AS
Received
23 Mar 2026
Validated
23 Mar 2026
Ward
Cuckfield, Bolney And Ansty
Parish
Ansty And Staplefield
Case officer
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Target decision
18 May 2026
Decision
Refusal
Decision date
18 May 2026
Decision level
Delegated Decision
Applicant
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Consultation & key dates

Alt. reference
PP-14801365
Env. assessment
No
Mid Sussex
Planning Authority Score
4.8/10
Below average
#161 of 296 councils
Relevant to this application:
Householder decisions

Mid Sussex ranks #150 out of 296 councils for householder decision speed. Householder applications are slightly more likely to be approved here (93%) than the national average (90%).

These figures are council-wide context, not a prediction for this application. View full council performance
Mid Sussex decision performance
Based on MHCLG data, the year to March 2026
92%
Overall approval rate
Above avg (87%) #87 of 296
93%
Householder approved
Above avg (90%) #132 of 296
64%
Decided in 8 weeks
Above avg (63%) #150 of 296
44%
Extended time limit
Above avg (41%) #179 of 296
80%
Minor dwellings approved
83 decided (1-9 homes)
89%
Major dwellings approved
27 decided (10+ homes)
82%
Change of use approved
33 decided
1,115
Total decisions
93 refused in the year to March 2026