Planning application
5 The Holt Haywards Heath West Sussex RH16 4XR
Works: Loft or dormer
Still open. Anyone can comment while the consultation period runs, and comments go to the council rather than to us.
Proposal
Proposed loft conversion with gable-end and rear dormer
As published by the council, reference DM/26/2117
Application record
- Reference
- DM/26/2117
- Status
- Pending Consideration
- Received
- 27 Aug 2026
- Validated
- 27 Aug 2026
- Postcode
- RH16 4XR
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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27 Aug 2026
Received by Mid Sussex
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1 Sep 2026
Added to PlanIndex
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Decision
Awaiting decision
Decision expected by 22 October 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 53 days over the applications it decided in the last year.
What happens while it is decided
The process from here
This application is with Mid Sussex for determination. The council publicises it, consults neighbours and technical bodies where required, and weighs the responses against local and national planning policy.
The statutory target is eight weeks for most applications and thirteen for major development, though extensions of time are common. Comments carry most weight while the case is undecided, so check the council portal for the deadline if you want to respond.
About this record
Reading the register
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