Land West Of Gatesmead Wickham Way Haywards Heath West Sussex

1. 27 May 2026

   Received by Mid Sussex

2. 29 May 2026

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

3. 31 Jul 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

4. Decision

   Awaiting decision

   Decision expected by 24 July 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.

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• 5 Alder Way Haywards Heath West Sussex RH16 1AN

  DM/26/1014 Submitted 22 Apr 2026 113m 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 140m 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  Withdrawn Amendments 14 docs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

• Land To The West Of 38 Gatesmead Haywards Heath West Sussex RH16 1SN

  DM/25/2281 Submitted 10 Sep 2025 141m away

  T1 Oak - remove epicormic growth from main trunk. Reduce crown by 2-3m in all aspects and no further than previous reduction points. T2 Oak - reduce lower crown by approximately 2-3m and no further than previous reduction points. Reduce upper crown by 3.5-4m and no further than previous reduction points. Remove 3 lowest drooping secondary branches on 38 Gatesmead side.

  Granted Trees 5 docs

• 8 Gatesmead Haywards Heath West Sussex RH16 1SN

  DM/26/1529 Submitted 18 Jun 2026 158m away

  Proposed single storey rear extension

  Granted Extension
  Small domestic

• 9 Gatesmead Haywards Heath West Sussex RH16 1SN

  DM/26/2150 Submitted 1 Sep 2026 158m away

  94% historically approved · decision due ~27 Oct

  Proposed single storey rear extension. Changes to fenestration at the rear.

  Awaiting decision Extension Windows or glazing
  Small domestic

• Sunte House Birchen Lane Haywards Heath West Sussex RH16 1RZ

  DM/25/1706 Submitted 3 Jul 2025 180m away

  Proposed demolition and removal of roof canopy and stairs to existing garage and replace with new wooden staircase. Proposed construction of rear extension to main house and extension linking the Dairy and Toolshed outbuildings. Proposed construction of new poolhouse and associated external and internal works, including window replacements.

  Granted Extension Demolition +1 130 docs

• DM/25/0590 Refused

  Little Reeds Farm London Road Hickstead Haywards Heath West Sussex RH17 5LY

  Engineering works: 5m high earth noise bund with associated landscaping

  7 Mar 2025 Full applications
• DM/26/1235 Refused

  Franklands Village Store Franklands Village Haywards Heath West Sussex RH16 3RA

  Retrospective application for siting an InPost Parcel Locker.

  18 May 2026 Full applications
• DM/25/2720 Refused

  Kilnwood Apartments Rocky Lane Haywards Heath West Sussex RH16 4XL

  Proposed 6 two-bedroom apartments within a 3-storey apartment block

  22 Oct 2025 Full applications
• DM/26/0373 Granted

  9 Riddiford Drive Burgess Hill West Sussex RH15 8RJ

  Retrospective change of use to residential garden and erection of 1.8m high brick wall (part retrospective/part proposed)

  13 Feb 2026 Full applications
• DM/26/0766 Granted

  83 - 85 London Road East Grinstead West Sussex RH19 1EQ

  Conversion of the site into a Banking Hub. Single glazed aluminium framed shopfront replaced with new double-glazed anodised aluminium shopfront and external ATM and spandrel panel surround to ATM. Two new louvres at ground floor level to the rear.

  25 Mar 2026 Full applications