9 The Poplars Hassocks West Sussex BN6 8PZ Data via plota.co.uk

DM/26/1425 - Tree Surgery Approved

Proposal

T1 Holly - To manage overall size of tree within proximity to gardens and property. Reduce by 1m-2m all round and crown lift to 4m from ground level.. no wounds exceeding 50mm in diameter. Secondary growth only. Reduced ultimate height to 6.5m-7.5m and 6m spread. Data via plota.co.uk

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Application progress

Received
8 Jun 2026
Validated
10 Jun 2026
Approved
29 Jul 2026

Approved on 29 Jul 2026 · Delegated Decision · Last checked 29 Jul 2026

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