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

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

• DM/26/0833 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 22/06/2026 in relation to flood risk assessment and site draiange strategy and 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 Full applications
• 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 52 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 heritage and listed building applications in a median of 57 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/26/0833 Submitted 31 Mar 2026 0.1 miles away

  87% 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 22/06/2026 in relation to flood risk assessment and site draiange strategy and 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 Full applications Extension 164 docs
  Small domestic

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

  DM/21/2630 Submitted 13 Jul 2021 0.1 miles 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 0.2 miles 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 0.2 miles 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

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

  DM/26/1096 Submitted 30 Apr 2026 0.2 miles away

  Single storey side extension

  Refused Lawful development Extension 15 docs
  Small domestic

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

  DM/25/2246 Submitted 5 Sep 2025 0.2 miles 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

• DM/25/3132 Granted

  Marlow House 107 High Street Lindfield Haywards Heath West Sussex RH16 2HR

  Retrospective planning permission for a variation to the scheme approved under DM/22/3694, incorporating some reinstatement works.

  Received 8 Dec, published by the council 31 Jul 2026 Heritage and listed buildings
• DM/25/3073 Granted

  The Coach House Nether Walstead East Mascalls Lane Lindfield Haywards Heath West Sussex RH16 2QJ

  Construction of link extension, external and internal alterations to building.

  Received 1 Dec, published by the council 31 Jul 2026 Heritage and listed buildings
• DM/26/0156 Granted

  Heathfield House High Street Cuckfield West Sussex RH17 5JU

  Proposed internal alterations and alterations to rear external door.

  Received 22 Jan, published by the council 31 Jul 2026 Heritage and listed buildings
• DM/26/0674 Refused

  Spicers Farm Rowhill Lane Balcombe Haywards Heath West Sussex RH17 6JN

  Proposed single storey rear extension and minor internal configurations to main house and barn conversion to ancillary accommodation.

  Received 17 Mar, published by the council 31 Jul 2026 Heritage and listed buildings
• DM/26/0704 Granted

  Strouds Church Lane Horsted Keynes Haywards Heath West Sussex RH17 7AY

  Demolition of existing conservatory and lean-to outhouse, internal re-configuration to ground and first floor East Building, ground floor alterations to the West Building, altered fenestration to the East building together with internal and external alterations

  Received 19 Mar, published by the council 31 Jul 2026 Heritage and listed buildings