Dear Councillor,
Committee Members are summoned to attend the MEETING of the Planning Committee to be held on Monday 6th July 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 30th June 2026
Committee Membership: Cllr Julia Shorrocks (Chair), Cllr Michael Avery, Cllr Sarah Baldey, Cllr Helen Bedford,
Cllr Susan Dyke, Cllr Bob Sampson, Cllr Lindsay Thompson and Cllr Shaun Hole.
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 1st June 2026: To receive and accept the minutes.
4. Matters arising from the Meeting of the Planning Committee held on 1st June 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/26/1304 10 Chalkers Lane, Hurstpierpoint, BN6 9LR
Proposed single storey rear infill extension.
6.3) DM/26/1142 26 Fairfield Crescent, Hurstpierpoint, BN6 9SF
Loft conversion via hip to gable and rear dormer. 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.
6.4) DM/25/1857 Shepherds Cottage, Stuccles Farm, Twineham Lane, Sayers Common, BN6 9JF
Retrospective change of use from agricultural land to residential garden land, including proposed erection of fencing. Retrospective change of use of the barn (including external alterations and porch extension), workshop/stable (including linked extension to barn) and maintenance store, all to residential ancillary accommodation. Amendments and Additional Information received on 27.05.2026.
6.5) DM/26/1165 Maltings Farm Malthouse Lane Hurstpierpoint, BN6 9JZ
Part-retrospective application for alterations to existing wall to reduce hight to 2 metres.
6.6) DM/26/1347 23 Trinity Road Hurstpierpoint, BN6 9UY
Removal of existing conservatory. Erection of single storey rear extension and associated internal alterations and alteration to fenestration.
6.7) DM/26/1360 39 High Street, Hurstpierpoint, BN6 9TT Proposed rear utility room extension and changes to fenestration.
6.8) DM/26/0624 Hurstpierpoint Methodist Church Hall, 42 Cuckfield Road, Hurstpierpoint, BN6 9SA
Technical Details Consent pursuant to permission in principle reference DM/25/0958/PIP (which granted planning permission in principle for the development of up to six residential dwellings (maximum floorspace of 1,000 sqm).
6.9) DM/26/1367 Applegarth Halton Shaws, Hurstpierpoint, BN6 9QR
Proposed erection of a Garden Building and Greenhouse.
6.10) DM/26/1259 Hillsborough House, 118 High Street, Hurstpierpoint, BN6 9PX
Proposed change of use from 6 self-contained flats to a single dwellinghouse.
6.11) DM/26/1377 Land At Mill Lane, Sayers Common
Proposal for 9 new build homes.
6.12) DM/26/0610 Grove Cottage, 122 College Lane, Hurstpierpoint, BN6 9AJ
Retrospective Listed Building Consent relating to the replacement of two ground floor windows and the regularisation of three additional windows installed prior to the current owner’s occupation.
6.13) DM/26/1441 53 The Grange, Hurstpierpoint, BN6 9FD
Proposed replacement of the windows and front entrance door. 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.
6.14) DM/26/1424 Alders Farm, Brighton Road, Hurstpierpoint, BN6 9EE
Demolition of agricultural building and replacement with single residential dwelling with associated garage.
6.15) DM/26/1378 9 Chestnut Grove, Hurstpierpoint, BN6 9SS
Move front door position and increase of flat roof to accommodate insulation, including side window and new soil pipe on the side elevation.
6.16) DM/25/1128 Burgess Hill Northern Arc, Land N And NW Of Burgess Hill, between Bedelands Nature
Reserve in the East and, Goddard’s Green Waste Water Treatment Works In The West. Second phase of the Western Bridge and Link Road, comprising the construction of a two-lane single carriageway road, with 3m shared surface (cyclist/pedestrian) on the west side of the highway, and a segregated 5m cycleway/footway on the east side. Connecting to the first phase of WBLR at the roundabout junction on the A2300. Provision of Western Bridge, spanning 71m, carrying the highway and cycleway/footway over the River Adur and floodplain, connecting with future phases at the eastern extent. Includes provision of access to future residential areas, signalised crossing points, earthworks, surface water and foul drainage infrastructure, utilities corridors, lighting and landscaping. (Amended plans received 22.06.2026).
6.17) DM/26/1543 49 Wickham Hill, Hurstpierpoint, BN6 9NP
The creation of an in ground swimming pool 8m by 4m. Together with poolhouse 4m by 3m. Height 2.5m. 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.
6.18) DM/26/1542 174 Cuckfield Road, Hurstpierpoint, BN6 9SD
Proposed single storey front extension.
6.19) DM/26/1510 49 Hassocks Road, Hurstpierpoint, BN6 9QL
Erection of proposed detached garden room / annexe.
6.20) DM/26/1404 140 High Street, Hurstpierpoint, BN6 9PX
Proposed single-storey rear infill extension.- Upgrade of existing single glazed timber sash windows on the front elevation to vacuum double glazing and replacement of all existing UPVC casement windows on the rear elevations with conservation style sash windows of the same material / finish. Replacement of existing concrete roof tiles with slate tiles. Install of 1No. sun tunnel to rear south-facing roof. Demolition and replacement of existing lean-to single-storey rear extension of timber construction with wall-mounted pergola. Replacement of greenhouse and raised planters at the rear of the garden with an open carport of timber construction with small raised patio to create stepped access from rear garden. Install of external air-conditioning unit to the rear garden.
6.21) DM/26/1392 The Cottage And The Old Barn, Southbrooks, Danworth Lane, Hurstpierpoint, BN6 9LW
Erection of a car port on-top of existing hardstanding.
6.22) DM/26/1577 10 Furzeland Way, Sayers Common, BN6 9JB
Proposed single storey side extension. Single storey rear extension. Loft conversion with rear dormer and front facing roof windows. Adaption of existing extensions to allow compliance with GPDO 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.
7) Licensing Applications – Committee decision: To consider the following and make RECOMMENDATIONS to the Licensing Authority:
8) Information Items – Tree Applications: Toconsider the following and make RECOMMENDATIONS to the Planning Authority:
8.1) DM/26/1300 1 Church Green Cottages, Brighton Road, Hurstpierpoint, BN6 9TS
T1 Pine – crown lift to 4m
8.2) DM/26/1301 168 Western Road, Hurstpierpoint, BN6 9TE
T1 Beech reduce crown by 2-3m
8.3) DM/26/1302 119 Western Road, Hurstpierpoint, BN6 9SY
T1 Magnolia – reduce crown by 1-2m
8.4) DM/26/1458 Land Rear Of 33 Nursery Close, Nursery Close, Hurstpierpoint.
Ash (1T) – Reduce one large lower south-facing limb by approximately 3 metres, pruning back to suitable growth points.
8.5) DM/26/1533 Ashurst, Abberton Field, Hurstpierpoint, BN6 9QD T1 Conifer – remove large lower limbs. T2, T3, T4 and T5 – Leylandii: Remove lower limbs and reduce crown at top and house facing side by no more than 2 metres.
8.6) DM/26/1544 2 Percy Saunders Drive, Hurstpierpoint, BN6 9RL G1 Mixed Species Group – Reduce/cut back overhang back to boundary line.
9. Enforcement Action Updates: No notifications received.
10. MSDC Planning Decisions: (All as H&SC PC recommendation, except where noted).
10.1 Granted: to note permissions granted by MSDC:
a) DM/26/0879 19 Dunlop Close, Sayers Common. Proposed single storey side extension incorporating roof lights to north elevation.
b) DM/26/0952 7 Kingsland Cottages, Reeds Lane, Sayers Common. Proposed outbuilding, for use as a home office.
c) DM/26/1003 Bentley Cottage, Wickham Hill, Hurstpierpoint. Proposed demolition of an existing building and the erection of a detached single storey annexe, ancillary to main dwelling, together with the formation of new parking spaces and associated landscaping.
d) DM/26/0910 Gatehouse Farm, 1 Birdcage Lane, Goddards Green. Variation of condition 2 relating to application DM/25/1061 to allow for amended plans to change the garage from a double storey to a single storey.
e) DM/26/1025 150 Western Road, Hurstpierpoint. Extension of existing detached garage by approximately 1m in width and 1m in depth, with renovation and conversion to form part storage and part home office/garden room.
f) DM/26/1038 41 College Lane, Hurstpierpoint. Demolition of 2no existing first-floor rear (north) elevation dormers, to be replaced with a new, full width dormer. A new 3m2 porch will be added at ground floor on the east elevation.
g) DM/26/1085 12 Hurst Gardens, Hurstpierpoint. New pitched roof above ground floor projections on principal elevation. Conversion of integrated garage.
h) DM/26/1113 4 St Georges Place, Hurstpierpoint. Front dormer to enhance roof conversion approved under permitted development DM/26/0555
10.2 Refused: to note refusals by MSDC:
a) DM/25/3108 Moonshine Meadows, Land At Grid Reference 528715 121501, Cuckfield Road, Ansty. Proposed 5 pitch site for settled gypsy accommodation including vehicular access, each containing mobile home, utility building and parking spaces.
b) DM/26/0968 Vicarage Cottage, Mill Lane, Sayers Common. Proposed loft conversion incorporating 1no.
Dormer and 2no. Rooflights. Alterations to fenestration.
10.3) Withdrawn: to note withdrawn applications: There are no withdrawn applications.
10.4) Appeals: to note planning appeals.
a) AP/26/0041 Maltings Farm, Malthouse Lane, Hurstpierpoint.
b) AP/26/0040 Moonshine Meadows, Land At Grid Reference 528715 121501, Cuckfield Road, Ansty.
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.
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