Turners Hill Upholsterers 183 London Road Burgess Hill West Sussex RH15 8LH Data via plota.co.uk

Pending DM/26/2445
Date received
1 Oct 2026
Date validated
7 Oct 2026
Postcode
RH15 8LH

Description

Change of use from Shop (Class E) to Hot Food Takeaway (Sui Generis). Internal fit out only, including a vent pipe exiting to the rear Data via plota.co.uk

Last checked

Decision outlook

Plota predicts a decision between 2 Dec 2026 and 28 Dec 2026, from Mid Sussex's recent changes of use.

Day 21 of the 56-day target. Mid Sussex usually decides changes of use by day 56.

Day 2135 days to the 56-day target
51%decided within 8 weeks
85%approved
5%go to committee

Plota live figures for changes of use decided by Mid Sussex in the last twelve months, from validation. Mid Sussex decision record →

Site constraints 3

Fairfield conservation area
Demolition needs planning permission and permitted development is restricted.
The council must give weight to preserving or enhancing the area's character and appearance. Not every council has published its boundaries as open data.
Council document ↗
Heritage at risk: Fairfields, Burgess Hill
On the register of historic places assessed as at risk.
A designated building, monument, park or conservation area assessed as at risk from neglect, decay or development. Proposals that secure its future are looked on favourably.
Historic England ↗
Also on the record
Inside the Burgess Hill built-up area.
Not affected
Outside flood zones 2 and 3 · Not green belt · No scheduled monument at the site

Checked on 8 October 2026. Historic England, the Environment Agency, Natural England and council datasets, Open Government Licence. A boundary can run through a site and the council holds the definitive record: confirm with the council before relying on this.

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Mid Sussex
Planning Authority Score
4.8/10
Below average
#161 of 296 councils
Relevant to this application:
Change of use

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 statistics
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