Planning application
Natwest 15 London Road East Grinstead West Sussex RH19 1AJ
Works: Extension Loft or dormer Windows or glazing Small domestic
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Proposal
Change of use of first and second storey floorspace of the existing building from commercial (Class E) use to 7 x HMO bedrooms (Sui Generis) use with associated communal facilities, single storey rear extension, new rooflight and windows, extension of existing wall and a new flat roof to the rear. (Revised Flood Risk Assessment received 18.06.2026. Revised plans received 31.07.2026. Revised description agreed 18.08.2026)
As published by the council, reference DM/26/0481
Application record
- Reference
- DM/26/0481
- Type
- Change of Use Application
- Status
- Pending Consideration
- Received
- 24 Feb 2026
- Validated
- 27 Feb 2026
- Ward
- East Grinstead - Town
- Parish
- East Grinstead
- Postcode
- RH19 1AJ
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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24 Feb 2026
Received by Mid Sussex
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27 Feb 2026
Validated
Checked as complete and ready for consideration.
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31 Jul 2026
Added to PlanIndex
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Decision
Awaiting decision
Decision expected by 24 April 2026, 8 weeks from validation under the statutory target for most applications. Extensions of time are common and are agreed case by case.
Mid Sussex took a median of 52 days over the applications it decided in the last year.
Documents
Plans, drawings, consultee responses and the officer's report
40 documents on file for this application
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