Land North Of Wishing Wells Farm Shop Green Field Farm London Road Hickstead Haywards Heath West Sussex RH17 5LZ Data via plota.co.uk

DM/26/0165 - Full Application Pending Consideration

Proposal

Development of a new building to accommodate horse lorries, associated offices and a valeting facility for high-end vehicles. Construction of a retail premises with dedicated customer parking. Removal and re-positioning of new gates. Solar panels and electric vehicle charging points. (Revised description, documents and plans received 28-04-2026) (Re-indexed plans 11 May 2026) Data via plota.co.uk

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Application progress

Received
23 Jan 2026
Validated
28 Apr 2026
Decision
Awaiting decision

This application is under consideration - no decision has been issued yet.

Important details

Council
Mid Sussex
Application type
Full Application
Postcode
RH17 5LZ
Received
23 Jan 2026
Validated
28 Apr 2026
Ward
Downland Villages
Parish
Twineham
Case officer
Show
Target decision
28 Jul 2026
Applicant
Show
Agent
Katherine Andrews

Public comments

2comments received
2 neutral

16 neighbours consulted · Last counted 23 Aug 2026

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Consultation & key dates

Alt. reference
PP-14561272
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