Network Rail London To Brighton Railway - Copyhold Junction To Haywards Heath Station Clair Road Haywards Heath West Sussex

1. 4 Mar 2026

   Received by Mid Sussex

2. 22 May 2026

   Decision issued: Approved

3. 12 Aug 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

Mid Sussex granted permission on 22 May 2026, subject to any conditions on the decision notice. Work must normally begin within three years or the permission lapses. More in our guide to what happens after a planning decision.

Telecoms applications cover masts, antennas and cabinets, usually as prior approval cases where the council considers siting and appearance only. More in our guide to planning application types.

• Land At Borde Hill Lane Haywards Heath West Sussex

  DM/25/3129 Submitted 8 Dec 2025 350 yards away

  94% 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 564 docs
  Major scheme

• 5 Alder Way Haywards Heath West Sussex RH16 1AN

  DM/26/1014 Submitted 22 Apr 2026 400 yards away

  Loft conversion with rear dormer and front rooflights.

  Granted Lawful development Loft or dormer 9 docs

• Land North Of Birchen Lane Haywards Heath West Sussex

  DM/19/4811 Submitted 18 Nov 2019 450 yards away

  Relating to planning application DM/15/3415 (allowed on appeal reference number AP/15/0021). Proposed variation to section 2 and 3 to allow for the ownership and management of the woodland by a woodland management trust. Also variation to paragraphs 2.5 and 5.12 to allow for a post and wire fence around the woodland for security purposes.

  Withdrawn Amendments 14 docs
  Small domestic

• 20 Balcombe Road Haywards Heath West Sussex RH16 1PF

  DM/21/2093 Submitted 28 May 2021 0.3 miles away

  Extension to outbuilding and changes to fenestration.

  Granted Householder Extension Windows or glazing 9 docs
  Small domestic

• Land West Of Gatesmead Wickham Way Haywards Heath West Sussex

  DM/26/1315 Submitted 27 May 2026 0.3 miles away

  88% historically approved · decision due ~24 Jul

  Proposed 49 new homes together with open space and associated infrastructure.

  Awaiting decision Full applications 437 docs

• 28 Balcombe Road Haywards Heath West Sussex RH16 1PF

  DM/26/2491 Submitted 6 Oct 2026 0.3 miles away

  94% historically approved · decision due ~7 Dec

  Rear single storey extension with partial pitch and partial flat roof. Infill to external side porch area and new external side door and window. Partial garage conversion to habitable space.

  Awaiting decision Extension Windows or glazing
  Small domestic

• DM/26/0435 Granted

  Vodaphone And O2 Telecommunications Mast 53314 At 535316 124969 East Mascalls Lane Lindfield West Sussex

  The removal of the existing headframe, 2no. antennas, ancillary equipment and 3no. cabinets; the installation of a new headframe supporting 6no. antennas, ancillary equipment and 2no. 0.3m dishes, the installation of 2no. cabinets and development works thereto.

  Received 19 Feb, published by the council 12 Aug 2026 Telecoms
• DM/26/0526 Granted

  Vodafone Telecommunications Mast 37223 Haywards Heath Road Balcombe West Sussex

  Access track in relation to a telecommunications site.

  Received 27 Feb, published by the council 12 Aug 2026 Telecoms
• DM/26/0328 Refused

  Land North Of 1 Burdocks Drive Burgess Hill West Sussex RH15 0HJ

  Proposed installation of a 17.5m monopole supporting 6 no. antennas, 2 no. 300mm transmission dishes, 3 no. equipment cabinets and ancillary development there to including 3 no. Remote Radio Heads (RRHs).

  Received 9 Feb, published by the council 12 Aug 2026 Telecoms
• DM/23/0528 Granted

  Site Of Disused Sewerage Works Cuckfield Road Hurstpierpoint West Sussex

  The installation of a 25 metre high slimline lattice tower supporting 6 no. antenna apertures and 4 no. 600mm transmission dishes, the installation of 6 no. equipment cabinets, a 3 metre high security fence and ancillary development thereto.

  Received 23 Feb, published by the council 31 Aug 2026 Telecoms
• DM/23/0434 Refused

  Grass Verge Adjacent To 2 Priory Way Haywards Heath West Sussex

  Proposed 5G telecoms installation: 15m street pole and additional ancillary equipment cabinets and associated ancillary works.

  Received 16 Feb, published by the council 21 Aug 2026 Telecoms