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Lindfield planning approval rate

Lindfield ward in Mid Sussex has a 94.6% approval rate based on 588 planning decisions. Mid Sussex overall: 93.9%.

Last updated: August 2026

94.6%
ward approval rate
588
Decisions
556
Approved
32
Refused
93.9%
Mid Sussex average

Lindfield is broadly in line with the Mid Sussex average, neither notably strict nor notably permissive.

How Lindfield compares

Lindfield ward (588 decided)
94.6%
Mid Sussex overall (8,785 decided)
93.9%
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Recent decisions in Lindfield

Proposed single storey rear extension · Fri 14 Aug 2026
Approved
Erection of a dwelling house on land adj to 48 Wickham Way including solar panel · Fri 14 Aug 2026
Approved
Non Material Amendment to application DM/25/1007 - To amend the number of window · Wed 12 Aug 2026
Approved
Proposed first floor side extension, roof extension and alterations · Wed 12 Aug 2026
Approved
Proposed single storey Infill front extension and new side open pitched garage · Mon 10 Aug 2026
Approved

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