Chownesmead Chownes Mead Lane Cuckfield Haywards Heath West Sussex RH16 4BS

This site has had 3 applications since 2021: 1 approved, 0 refused.

• DM/26/0834 Awaiting decision

  Chownesmead Chownes Mead Lane Cuckfield Haywards Heath West Sussex RH16 4BS

  Amendments to hotel layout approved under DM/18/2193 and DM/18/2201, new single storey extension to main building and erection of new detached two-storey spa building, provision of relocated secondary access to Chownes Mead Lane, new parking area and landscaping of the site. UPDATED INFORMATION received 04/08/2026 and 14/08/2026 addressing Conservation Officer comments including updated plans, revisions to landscaping and lighting and Design and Access Statement and submission of an Outline Schedule of Conditions and Repair.

  Submitted 31 Mar 2026 Heritage and listed buildings
• DM/21/2630 Granted

  Chownesmead Chownes Mead Lane Cuckfield Haywards Heath West Sussex RH16 4BS

  That by commencement of building works relating to the installation of a lift shaft, the Change of Use planning permissions DM/18/2193 & DM/18/2201 (both dated 29 August 2018) from a Residential Dwelling to a Hotel use, have been implemented - with all pre-commencement planning conditions previously cleared under references DM/19/2800 & DM/19/2794.

  Decided 27 Aug 2021 Lawful development

1. 31 Mar 2026

   Received by Mid Sussex

2. 31 Jul 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

3. Decision

   Awaiting decision

   Decision expected by 26 May 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 55 days over the applications it decided in the last year.

This application is with Mid Sussex for determination, against a statutory target of eight weeks. Over the last year Mid Sussex decided full applications in a median of 81 days. More in our guide to how long planning decisions take.

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• Chownesmead Chownes Mead Lane Cuckfield Haywards Heath West Sussex RH16 4BS

  DM/26/0834 Submitted 31 Mar 2026 50 yards away

  88% historically approved · decision due ~26 May

  Amendments to hotel layout approved under DM/18/2193 and DM/18/2201, new single storey extension to main building and erection of new detached two-storey spa building, provision of relocated secondary access to Chownes Mead Lane, new parking area and landscaping of the site. UPDATED INFORMATION received 04/08/2026 and 14/08/2026 addressing Conservation Officer comments including updated plans, revisions to landscaping and lighting and Design and Access Statement and submission of an Outline Schedule of Conditions and Repair.

  Awaiting decision Heritage and listed buildings Extension 150 docs
  Small domestic

• Chownesmead Chownes Mead Lane Cuckfield Haywards Heath West Sussex RH16 4BS

  DM/21/2630 Submitted 13 Jul 2021 150 yards away

  That by commencement of building works relating to the installation of a lift shaft, the Change of Use planning permissions DM/18/2193 & DM/18/2201 (both dated 29 August 2018) from a Residential Dwelling to a Hotel use, have been implemented - with all pre-commencement planning conditions previously cleared under references DM/19/2800 & DM/19/2794.

  Granted Lawful development 25 docs
  Domestic

• Little Gables Tylers Green Cuckfield Haywards Heath West Sussex RH17 5EA

  DM/21/2358 Submitted 18 Jun 2021 350 yards away

  (Amended plans received 10.08.2021 to remove balcony) Two storey rear extension with new flat roof dormer to side of pitched roof to be extended to create new ensuite.

  Granted Householder Extension Loft or dormer 26 docs
  Domestic

• More House Copyhold Lane Cuckfield Haywards Heath West Sussex RH17 5EB

  DM/24/2367 Submitted 27 Sep 2024 350 yards away

  Demolition of existing rear conservatory and construction of part two storey, part single storey extension. New windows, additional door to utility room on south elevation.

  Refused Householder Extension Demolition +1 24 docs
  Small domestic

• Downlands Park Care Home Bolnore Farm Lane Haywards Heath West Sussex RH16 4BQ

  DM/25/2246 Submitted 5 Sep 2025 400 yards away

  Non Material Amendment to application DM/20/4159 - Amend description of development to read: Erection of part two, part three and part four storey building of apartments with community hub together with 15 cottages, to provide extra care facilities, following the demolition of existing care home.

  Granted Amendments New dwelling Demolition 6 docs

• Downlands Park Care Home Bolnore Farm Lane Haywards Heath West Sussex RH16 4BQ

  DM/20/4159 Submitted 4 Nov 2020 400 yards away

  Erection of part two, part three and part four storey building comprising 70 extra care apartments with community hub, guest suite and staff facilities together with 15 extra care cottages (85 in total), pavilion, parking and access to form a Continuing Care Retirement Community following demolition of existing care home. Additional highways information received 28th January 2021 (Amended plans received 9th March showing a revised design and a reduction in the number of proposed units to 81)

  Granted Full applications New dwelling Demolition 289 docs

• DM/26/2177 Awaiting decision

  11 Manor Drive Cuckfield Haywards Heath West Sussex RH17 5BT

  Demolition of existing bungalow and erection of a Self-Build two storey single family dwelling house

  Received 4 Sep, published by the council 9 Sep 2026 Full applications
• DM/26/0626 Granted

  105 Lion Lane Turners Hill Crawley West Sussex RH10 4NU

  Retrospective Planning Application for the continued use of 105 Lion Lane as a residential dwelling (Class C3) including the external utility room, garden and car parking space.

  Received 10 Mar, published by the council 31 Jul 2026 Full applications
• DM/26/0560 Granted

  Garage And Store Rear Of Old Stone House Old Stone Link Ship Street East Grinstead West Sussex RH19 4EE

  Removal of existing garage building to be replaced with a two storey residential dwelling.

  Received 4 Mar, published by the council 31 Jul 2026 Full applications
• DM/26/1613 Awaiting decision

  Land Parcel Adj. To Worsell Drive Copthorne West Sussex

  Full planning application at two parcels of land adjacent to Worsell Drive, Copthorne, each accessed from existing bell-mouth junctions at Worsell Drive and Langridge Way, for the erection of new homes (Use Class C3) including affordable homes; internal access roads, landscaping and associated infrastructure

  Received 30 Jun, published by the council 21 Aug 2026 Full applications
• DM/26/1185 Granted

  Sports Field East Grinstead Sports Club Saint Hill Road East Grinstead West Sussex

  Retrospective Golf Swing Studio for golf training and analysis which includes golf simulator equipment.

  Received 12 May, published by the council 31 Jul 2026 Full applications