29 Oathall Road Haywards Heath West Sussex RH16 3EG Data via plota.co.uk

DM/26/0294 - Trees in a Conservation Area Approved

Proposal

T1 White Willow - fell to ground level. T2 Holly - reduce height by 3m, leaving estimated height of 6m. T3 Holly reduce height by 5m leaving finish height at 6m. T4 Large Leaved Lime - Pollard to previous points. T5 Fastigiate Beech - selective reduction by upto 3m in height, 1m radial spread. Data via plota.co.uk

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Application progress

Received
5 Feb 2026
Validated
12 Feb 2026
Approved
12 Mar 2026

Approved on 12 Mar 2026 · Delegated Decision · Last checked 7 Jul 2026

Important details

Council
Mid Sussex
Application type
Trees in a Conservation Area
Postcode
RH16 3EG
Received
5 Feb 2026
Validated
12 Feb 2026
Ward
Haywards Heath - Bentswood And Heath
Parish
Haywards Heath
Case officer
Show
Target decision
26 Mar 2026
Decision
No Objection
Decision date
12 Mar 2026
Decision level
Delegated Decision
Applicant
Show
Agent
Max Varney

Consultation & key dates

Alt. reference
PP-14680068
Env. assessment
No
Mid Sussex
Planning Authority Score
4.8/10
Below average
#161 of 296 councils
Relevant to this application:
Other 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