65 Balcombe Road Haywards Heath West Sussex RH16 1PE

1. 4 Nov 2025

   Received by Mid Sussex

2. 15 Jan 2026

   Decision issued: Refusal

3. 12 Aug 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

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• Rooke Cottage 59 Balcombe Road Haywards Heath West Sussex RH16 1PE

  DM/26/0462 Submitted 23 Feb 2026 71m away

  97% historically approved · decision due ~29 Apr

  6m+ significant foliage made up of bush and laurel along west facing boundary of 59 Balcombe Road. Agreed mediation was to maintain at 3m except the laurel.

  Awaiting decision Trees 5 docs

• 9 Aster Way Haywards Heath West Sussex RH17 5NL

  DM/24/2336 Submitted 24 Sep 2024 146m away

  Proposed single storey rear extension.

  Decided Lawful development Extension 11 docs
  Small domestic

• 20 Balcombe Road Haywards Heath West Sussex RH16 1PF

  DM/21/2093 Submitted 28 May 2021 153m away

  Extension to outbuilding and changes to fenestration.

  Decided Householder Extension Windows or glazing 9 docs
  Small domestic

• 6 Sugworth Close Haywards Heath West Sussex RH16 1PN

  DM/15/4935 Submitted 10 Dec 2015 174m away

  Single storey porch front extension. First floor side extension. Demolish existing conservatory replace with single storey garden room. Convert garage to living space.

  Decided Householder Extension Demolition 11 docs
  Small domestic

• 2 Fairfield Way Haywards Heath West Sussex RH16 1UT

  DM/23/0601 Submitted 2 Mar 2023 203m away

  Proposed out building in rear garden.

  Withdrawn Lawful development 10 docs

• Land At Borde Hill Lane Haywards Heath West Sussex

  DM/25/3129 Submitted 8 Dec 2025 252m away

  72% historically approved · decision due ~20 Mar

  Outline planning application for the erection of up to 117 dwellings, together with the provision of landscaping, open space, and associated development works, with access from Balcombe Road. All matters reserved except for access. (Amended plans and supporting statements received 15th April reducing the number of proposed dwellings to up 117 and reducing the size of the proposed roundabout). (Additional ecology information received 19/05/2026). (Additional highways information received 12/06/2026).

  Awaiting decision Outline 560 docs
  Major scheme

• DM/26/0778 Withdrawn

  Depot Rear Of 25 Gower Road Haywards Heath West Sussex RH16 4PL

  Install 5 no white uPVC windows and remove 1no window and insert 1no door in the existing wall

  25 Mar 2026 Lawful development
• DM/26/1282 Decided

  21 Bartlett Close Burgess Hill West Sussex RH15 0AT

  Proposed single storey rear / side extension

  22 May 2026 Lawful development
• DM/26/1239 Decided

  6 St Christophers Road Hurstpierpoint Hassocks West Sussex BN6 9UX

  Loft conversion with matching roof tile clad box dormer to rear

  18 May 2026 Lawful development
• DM/26/1142 Decided

  26 Fairfield Crescent Hurstpierpoint Hassocks West Sussex BN6 9SF

  Loft conversion via hip to gable and rear dormer.

  6 May 2026 Lawful development
• DM/26/1299 Decided

  4 Beech Hurst Close Haywards Heath West Sussex RH16 4AE

  Proposed single storey rear extension, internal remodelling and a replacement front porch.

  26 May 2026 Lawful development