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Burgess Hill - Meeds And Hammonds planning approval rate

Burgess Hill - Meeds And Hammonds ward in Mid Sussex has a 96.5% approval rate based on 115 planning decisions. Mid Sussex overall: 93.1%.

Last updated: September 2026

96.5%
ward approval rate
115
Decisions
111
Approved
4
Refused
93.1%
Mid Sussex average

Burgess Hill - Meeds And Hammonds sits slightly above the Mid Sussex average, with a 3.4 point advantage. Planning outcomes here are generally favourable.

How Burgess Hill - Meeds And Hammonds compares

Burgess Hill - Meeds And Hammonds ward (115 decided)
96.5%
Mid Sussex overall (5,410 decided)
93.1%
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Recent decisions in Burgess Hill - Meeds And Hammonds

DM/26/1782
Proposed rear dormer for loft conversion. · Thu 10 Sep 2026
Refused
DM/23/0140
Redevelopment of an existing two storey commercial building to create a four sto · Thu 10 Sep 2026
Approved
DM/26/1997
Ash Tree - Reduce the crown growing over the boundary to achieve a 2m clearance · Thu 03 Sep 2026
Approved
DM/26/1649
Proposed single storey flat roof rear extension. · Fri 28 Aug 2026
Approved
DM/26/1540
Construction of ramped access to connect the existing front entrance to the publ · Mon 10 Aug 2026
Approved

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