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. UPDATED BNG metric, statement and accompanying plans received 16/09/2026.

  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 55 days over the applications it decided in the last year.

• Application: DM/26/0833 (Pending Consideration)

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 60 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 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 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. UPDATED BNG metric, statement and accompanying plans received 16/09/2026.

  Awaiting decision Full applications Extension 177 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/26/0770 Withdrawn

  Visitors Centre Standen West Hoathly Road East Grinstead West Sussex RH19 4NE

  Extension to existing Visitor Reception Building within main car park to make provision for staff and volunteer welfare facilities

  Received 25 Mar, published by the council 31 Jul 2026 Heritage and listed buildings
• DM/26/1095 Granted

  The Hollies Lion Lane Turners Hill Crawley West Sussex RH10 4NU

  Proposed single storey brick extension with gabled roof to kitchen at rear (west) of the building.

  Received 30 Apr, published by the council 12 Aug 2026 Heritage and listed buildings
• DM/26/0904 Granted

  4 Ivy Cottages Tollgate Lane Whitemans Green Cuckfield Haywards Heath West Sussex RH17 5DJ

  Proposed reinstatement of fireplace in living room, creation of new internal opening between kitchen and dining room, and replacement of canopy to front door

  Received 9 Apr, published by the council 12 Aug 2026 Heritage and listed buildings
• DM/25/2069 Refused

  St Johns Lodge 151 High Street Lindfield Haywards Heath West Sussex RH16 2HT

  Replace later addition rear extension with new single storey extension. Installation of bay window to western elevation including internal alterations. Demolish later addition garage and erect new single bay garage to rear garden with associate landscaping works.

  Received 15 Aug, published by the council 12 Aug 2026 Heritage and listed buildings
• DM/26/0805 Granted

  Half Moon Inn Haywards Heath Road Balcombe Haywards Heath West Sussex RH17 6PA

  Internal Fire safety improvements comprising of installation of fire rated doors, a fire smoke and heat detection, fire alarms and safety signage.

  Received 30 Mar, published by the council 12 Aug 2026 Heritage and listed buildings