Land Parcel To The North Of Nos. 42-54 Hurst Road Hassocks West Sussex Data via plota.co.uk

DM/26/1132 - Full Application Approved

Proposal

Proposed tractor parking area, donkey enclosure, donkey stable, 3 shepherd huts and a wildlife pond. Retrospective consent for 2.1m high boundary fencing and access gates. (Additional supporting photographs, information and fencing details received 11.06.2026). Arboricultural Method Statement, Tree Report and Tree Constraints and Protection Plan received 13.07.2026. Data via plota.co.uk

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Application progress

Received
5 May 2026
Validated
14 May 2026
Approved
7 Aug 2026

Approved on 7 Aug 2026 · Delegated Decision · Last checked 7 Aug 2026

Important details

Council
Mid Sussex
Application type
Full Application
Postcode
BN6 9NL
Received
5 May 2026
Validated
14 May 2026
Ward
Hassocks
Parish
Hassocks
Case officer
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Target decision
9 Jul 2026
Decision
Permission
Decision date
7 Aug 2026
Decision level
Delegated Decision
Applicant
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Public comments

17comments received
6 objecting11 supporting

65% support · above the UK average of 15%

21 neighbours consulted · Last counted 7 Aug 2026

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Consultation & key dates

Alt. reference
PP-14903788
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