Natwest 15 London Road East Grinstead West Sussex RH19 1AJ

Pending Consideration DM/26/0481
Council
Date received
24 Feb 2026
Date validated
27 Feb 2026
Postcode
RH19 1AJ

Description

Change of use of first and second storey floorspace of the existing building from commercial (Class E) use to 8 x HMO bedrooms (Sui Generis) use with associated communal facilities, double storey front extension, single storey rear extension, new rooflight, extension of existing wall and a new flat roof to the rear.

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