Dear Councillor,
Committee Members are summoned to attend the MEETING of the Planning Committee to be held on Monday 2nd March at 7.30pm, in the Conference Room, Village Centre, Trinity Road, Hurstpierpoint. Members of the public have a right to and are invited, to attend the meeting.
Sarah Groom, Clerk to the Council 26th February 2026
Committee Membership: Cllr Julia Shorrocks (Chair), Cllr Michael Avery, Cllr Sarah Baldey, Cllr Helen Bedford,
Cllr Susan Dyke, Cllr Bob Sampson and Cllr Lindsay Thompson.
AGENDA
- Apologies for Absence: To receive and accept apologies for absence.
2. Declarations of Interest: To note any declarations of interest.
3. Minutes of the Planning Committee held on 2nd February 2026: To receive and accept the minutes.
4. Matters arising from the Meeting of the Planning Committee held on 2nd February 2026: To consider matters arising.
5. Adjournment for questions from the public: To consider whether to adjourn the meeting in accordance with Standing Orders, in order to receive questions from members of the public.
6. Planning applications – Committee decision: Toconsider the following and make RECOMMENDATIONS to the Planning Authority:
6.1) DM/26/0193 The Old Packing Shed, 87 College Lane, Hurstpierpoint, BN6 9AE
Proposed single storey extension This is an application to establish whether the development is lawful. This will be a legal decision where the planning merits of the proposed use cannot be taken into account.
6.2) DM/26/0114 The Old House, Mill Lane, Sayers Common, BN6 9HL
Triple Garage with room over
6.3) DM/26/0215 The Old Ride, High Hatch Lane, Hurstpierpoint, BN6 9LH
13 Ground mounted solar panels in rear garden
6.4) DM/26/0201 22 College Lane, Hurstpierpoint, BN6 9AQ
Proposed side extension to replace existing conservatory
6.5) DM/26/0006 Five Oaks Lodge, Pomper Lane, Hurstpierpoint, BN6 9LJ
Retrospective planning application for ground mounted solar array supplying residential property.
6.6) DM/26/0121 62 Wickham Hill, Hurstpierpoint, BN6 9NP
Variation of condition no 4 of planning permission DM/23/2011 to allow the approved outbuilding at 62 Wickham Hill to be used as ancillary/annexe accommodation to the main dwelling
6.7) DM/25/1769 Fairhaven, Abberton Field, Hurstpierpoint, BN6 9QD
Permission for proposed two storey side extensions, single storey rear and side extension. Amendments and additions to fenestration, solar panels, thermal upgrade measures and air source heat pump. Part Retrospective Proposed garden landscaping. (Amended landscaping plans and details received 09.02.2026)
6.8) DM/26/0137 46 Blackthorns, Hurstpierpoint
Demolition of car port, shed and porch. Erection of garage, shed and porch.
6.9) DM/26/0238 LVS Hassocks, London Road, Sayers Common, BN6 9HT
Hybrid application that seeks consent for separate and severable elements comprising: Demolition of all existing buildings bar the chapel, to retained for use within Use Class F and: a) Full planning permission for the development of the north western part of the Land at LVS Hassocks so as to accommodate a new SEN School with associated access from London Road, car parking, landscaping and drainage works; and b) Outline planning permission ( Appearance, Landscaping, Layout and Scale Reserved) for the development of the rest of the land at LVS Hassocks so as to accommodate up to 210 dwellinghouses (including 30% affordable housing) with associated access, car parking, landscaping, play areas, informal outdoor space and drainage works.
6.10) DM/26/0345 7 South Avenue, Hurstpierpoint, BN6 9QB
New dormer window and replacement rooflight.
6.11) DM/26/0226 Southbrooks Farm, Hurstpierpoint, BN6 9LW
Erection of a shared porch between The Cottage and The Old Barn with new entrance doors to each dwelling. Amended
Existing and Proposed Elevation Plans received 12.02.2026. Supporting Arboricultural Impact Assessment and Arboricultural Method Statement received 19.02.2026.
6.12) DM/25/2611 Leigh Cottage, Cuckfield Road, Ansty, RH17 5AL
Rear and side single storey extension, new entrance porch and 4 no. dormer windows to main roof. Supporting Arboricultural Impact Assessment, Tree Protection Plan and Tree Constraints Plan received 13.02.2026
6.13) DM/26/0311 Bentley Cottage, Wickham Hill, Hurstpierpoint, BN6 9NP
Demolish existing building to rear. Proposed erection of a two storey rear extension. Alterations to South elevation. Decking to rear elevation with steps down to garden level and high privacy screen. Replacing window to existing kitchen with French doors and glass handrail. Addition of a log burner and flue.
6.14) SDNP/26/00432/HOUS Little Washbrook Farm, Brighton Road, Hurstpierpoint, BN6 9EF
Erection of plant store.
6.15) SDNP/26/00581/HOUS 2 Foxhole Cottages, Bedlam Stree,t Hurstpierpoint, BN6 9EL
Demolition of existing outbuilding and replacement outbuilding.
6.16) DM/26/0428 Land West Of Lodge Cottage, South Avenue, Hurstpierpoint.
Variation of condition no 13 relating to planning application DM/21/3820 – to allow for design changes.
7) Licensing Applications – Committee decision: To consider the following and make RECOMMENDATIONS to the Licensing Authority: There are no licensing applications
8) Information Items – Tree Applications: Toconsider the following and make RECOMMENDATIONS to the Planning Authority:
8.1) DM/26/0230 20 Cuckfield Road, Hurstpierpoint, BN6 9SA
T1 Walnut – remove lowest primary limb on South side, raise crown over neighbours shed by 1m. T2 Birch – remove low branch over fence. T3 Wild Cherry – raise crown over flower bed by 1m.
8.2) DM/26/0231 Box House Farm, Langton Lane, Hurstpierpoint, BN6 9EX
T1 Mulberry – reduce crown by approximately 1.5 meters.
8.3) DM/26/0389 Paddock Cottage, Albourne Road, Hurstpierpoint, BN6 9ES
T1 Holmoak – Selective pruning of west-facing side of tree, reducing all branches towards building to provide a minimum clearance of approximately 2 metres from the structure, pruning back to suitable growth points. Approximately 2 metres will be removed from the lower west-facing lateral limbs to prevent further contact while maintaining tree’s natural shape.
8.4) DM/26/0460 100 Western Road, Hurstpierpoint, BN6 9TB
Oak (T1) – reduce crown by 1 – 2 m, no further than previous pruning points
9. Enforcement Action Updates: No notifications received.
10. MSDC Planning Decisions: (All as H&SC PC recommendation, except where noted).
- Granted: to note permissions granted by MSDC:
a) SDNP/25/04444/FUL Land at Grid Reference 528083 116199, Pitt Lane, Hurstpierpoint. Installation of one shepherd’s hut with associated services and landscaping to provide holiday letting accommodation.
b) DM/26/0255 62 Wickham Hill, Hurstpierpoint. Non-material amendment to remove the bracketed elements from planning application DM/23/2011, to amend description to ‘installation of new external wall and window to existing car port and garden store, change of use from carport/garden store to a working from home office’.
c) DM/25/2278 Little Pakyns, Albourne Road, Hurstpierpoint. Proposed alterations to fenestration on south elevation, proposed alterations to fenestration to west elevation (retrospective), proposed alterations to interior layout and finishes (retrospective). (H&SC PC recommended refusal)
d) DM/25/2036 Little Pakyns, Albourne Road, Hurstpierpoint. Proposed alterations to fenestration on south elevation, proposed alterations to fenestration to west elevation (retrospective), proposed alterations to interior layout and finishes (retrospective). (H&SC PC recommended refusal)
e) DM/25/3227 Nationwide, 58 High Street, Hurstpierpoint. Partial change of use under class ma from class e Commercial to class c3(a) dwellinghouse.
f) DM/25/3230 96 College Lane, Hurstpierpoint. Proposed loft conversion and extension to form first floor accommodation and external claddings and alterations.
10.2 Refused: to note refusals by MSDC:
a) DM/25/3226 7 Whites Close, Hurstpierpoint. Proposed rear dormer, rear extension and internal layout changes. (H&SC PC recommended approval)
b) DM/25/3223 148 Western Road, Hurstpierpoint. Proposed loft conversion, rear dormers and front roof lights. . (H&SC PC recommended approval)
10.3 Withdrawn: to note withdrawn applications: No Withdrawn applications
10.4 Appeals: to note planning appeals No Appeals
The role of the Planning Committee in planning decisions:
- The Planning Authority is Mid Sussex District Council or South Downs National Park Authority who have the final decision on whether planning permissions are granted or refused.
- The Parish Council is a Statutory Consultee, which means that MSDC or SDNPA must ask for its opinion and take it into account, but not necessarily follow its recommendation. (The Planning Authority can grant permission against the wishes of the Parish Council.)
- The Parish Council has delegated its decision-making to the Planning Committee, which is authorised to express the Council’s view.
- The Committee should take account of local planning policies, as detailed in the MSDC Local Plan (2004), Neighbourhood Plan PARISH 2031 and the Mid Sussex Design Guide 2020. It can also take guidance from the Parish Council’s Design Statement.
- Members of the public attending Committee meetings are given the opportunity to speak on matters on the agenda but should follow the procedures set down in the Council’s Standing Orders.
Protocol for filming and recording at public meetings: The Council has a protocol for public filming, recording and photography at its meetings, which is available on the Council’s website or on request at the Parish Office.