Holly Hedge Cottage Slugwash Lane Haywards Heath West Sussex RH17 7TD Data via plota.co.uk

DM/26/1237 - Householder Application Approved

Proposal

Proposed demolition of existing garage, creation of a first floor bedroom and bathroom. Two storey extension to south and north elevation with a Juliette balcony on south side. Proposed closure of vehicular access and construction of a new vehicular access with new 1800mm high close boarded fencing and gate. Data via plota.co.uk

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Application progress

Received
15 May 2026
Validated
11 Jun 2026
Approved
5 Aug 2026

Approved on 5 Aug 2026 · Delegated Decision · Last checked 6 Aug 2026

Important details

Council
Mid Sussex
Application type
Householder Application
Postcode
RH17 7TD
Received
15 May 2026
Validated
11 Jun 2026
Ward
Lindfield Rural And High Weald
Parish
Lindfield Rural
Case officer
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Target decision
6 Aug 2026
Decision
Permission
Decision date
5 Aug 2026
Decision level
Delegated Decision
Applicant
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Public comments

No public comments yet.

5 neighbours consulted · Last counted 6 Aug 2026

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Consultation & key dates

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