LVS Hassocks London Road Sayers Common Hassocks West Sussex BN6 9HT

Pending Consideration DM/26/0238
Council
Date received
30 Jan 2026
Date validated
5 Feb 2026
Postcode
BN6 9HT

Description

Hybrid application that seeks consent for separate and severable elements comprising: Demolition of all existing buildings bar the chapel, to retained for use within Use Class F and: a) Full planning permission for the development of the north western part of the Land at LVS Hassocks so as to accommodate a new SEN School with associated access from London Road, car parking, landscaping and drainage works; and b) Outline planning permission ( Appearance, Landscaping, Layout and Scale Reserved) for the development of the rest of the land at LVS Hassocks so as to accommodate up to 210 dwellinghouses (including 30% affordable housing) with associated access, car parking, landscaping, play areas, informal outdoor space and drainage works

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