Planning Committee

Agenda

HASSOCKS PARISH COUNCIL

To:   All Members of the Planning Committee (Cllrs Maria Angelaki-King, Kristian Berggreen, Robert Brewer, Lesley Cruickshank-Robb, Bill Hatton, Don McBeth and Peter Reime) with copies to all other Councillors for information.

A meeting of the PLANNING COMMITTEE will be held on 2 February 2026 at 7.30pm in the Parish Centre, Adastra Park, Hassocks.

Parish Clerk 27 January 2026

AGENDA

1. TO ACCEPT APOLOGIES FOR ABSENCE

2. TO ACCEPT DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST. Disclosure by Councillors of personal and/or pecuniary interests in matters on the agenda and whether the Councillors regard their interest as prejudicial/pecuniary under the terms of the Code of Conduct.

3. MINUTES. To accept the Minutes of the meeting held on 22 December 2025 (previously circulated). The meeting scheduled to be held on 12 January was cancelled due to a power cut at the Parish Office.

4. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION.

5. APPLICATIONS (copies of each application can be viewed online via the Mid Sussex District Council (MSDC) Website – https://pa.midsussex.gov.uk/online-applications/ or the
South Downs National Park Authority (SDNP) Website –https://planningpublicaccess.southdowns.gov.uk/online-applications/

5.1 DM/25/2046 Evergreen London Road Hassocks West Sussex BN6 9NA Outline planning application for 4 detached dwellings, two of which have separate garage blocks.

5.2 DM/26/0046 4 Kymer Gardens Hassocks West Sussex BN6 8QZ Tree (T1) – Fell to ground level and replant with Field Maple. Ash (T2) – Reduce crown by up to 3m with 2m clearance from built structures.

5.3 DM/25/2786 45 Mackie Avenue Hassocks West Sussex BN6 8NH Proposed roof conversion with hip to gable rear roof extension side dormers and internal alterations (Amended plans received 13.01.2026).

5.4 DM/25/3239 113 Keymer Road Hassocks West Sussex BN6 8QL Removal of front wall and creation of parking area to front of house and with dropped kerb.

5.5 DM/26/0061 36 Kings Drive Hassocks West Sussex BN6 8DZ Part retrospective single storey dwelling (Amended description and application form 20.01.2026).

5.6 DM/25/2878 40 The Fairway Hassocks West Sussex BN6 9JU Proposed wooden shed in rear garden for storage of bicycles, lawn mower and tools. (Amended plans received 16.01.2026).

5.7 DM/25/3211 1 The Beacons Hassocks West Sussex BN6 8FG Sycamore at NW of property – pollard height by approximately 6m. Holly tree – fell to ground level.

5.8 DM/25/3264 12A Grand Avenue Hassocks West Sussex BN6 8DA Demolition of existing porch & conservatory. Proposed two storey side extension, new porch to front elevation and new pitched roof over existing flat roof garage.

5.9 SDNP/25/05105/HOUS Barn Cottage Underhill Lane Clayton West Sussex BN6 9PL Rear single-storey utility room extension.

6. PLANNING AUTHORITY DECISION NOTICES

Application details Hassocks PC recommendation to Planning Authority Planning Authority Decision (MSDC/SDNP)
DM/25/1219 50 Hurst Road Hassocks BN6 9NL. Discharge of condition no 4 relating to planning application DM/24/2504. Not Consulted Withdrawn
DM/25/2581 63 Stonepound Road Hassocks BN6 8PR Conversion of existing detached single garage into habitable accommodation. Recommend Approval Permission Granted
DM/25/3043 Land South Of Birch Way and North of Queens Drive, Birch Way, Hassocks. Ash x 16 – Fell. Willow x 3 – 1 fell and 2 pollard. Hazel – coppice. Refer to Tree Officer Permission Granted
DM/25/3022 25 Kings Drive Hassocks BN6 8DX. Proposed hip to gable loft conversion with inset roof terrace. Recommend Approval Withdrawn
DM/25/3075 2 Hurst Road, Hassocks, BN6 9NJ. Oak trees x3 (T9, T7 and T3) – full crown reduction by approximately 1.5M to 2M, no further than previous cuts on oak trees T9, T7, and T3. Refer to Tree Officer Permission Granted
DM/25/2747 4 Pound Gate Hassocks BN6 9LU. First floor side extension over garage, single storey rear extension to replace conservatory, single rear extension behind garage. Recommend Approval Permission Granted
DM/25/2327 Wellhouse, Wellhouse Lane Burgess Hill. Demolition of existing extension, construction of replacement extension with alterations to the existing house both internally and externally. Conversion of existing garage into an ancillary annexe and construction of new triple bay garage. Recommend Approval Permission Granted
DM/25/2482 15 Silverdale Hassocks BN6 8RD Proposed single storey rear extension, existing kitchen front window alteration, larger first floor ensuite rear window, and new sunpipe domes to existing rear roof slope. Recommend Approval Permission Granted
DM/25/2976 50 Hurst Road, Hassocks, BN6 9NL Retrospective application for the erection of a new front boundary wall and entry gate (revised design to DM/25/2104). Recommend Approval Permission Refused
DM/25/2585 54 Woodsland Road Hassocks BN6 8EU Extension of existing roof to the south over existing flat roof to garage with gable ends to the east and west and 2 No roof lights. Converting existing hip end to the north into a gable. Retain front dormer on the front/west elevation. New dormer and roof light on the east elevation and addition of French doors and glass balustrade. Recommend Approval Permission Granted
DM/25/31865 Wilmington Close Hassocks BN6 8QB. Variation of condition 3 relating to planning application DM/24/1474, to change the brick and tile hung cladding on the rear elevation to instead replace with render at ground floor and timber cladding at first floor. No comment due to last planning meeting cancelled Permission Granted

 

The following Appeal notification was noted:

Application details Hassocks PC recommendation to Planning Authority Planning Authority Decision (MSDC/SDNP)
AP/26/0004 The Beaumont 8 Ockley Lane Hassocks. Proposed two storey side extension and single storey rear extension. External works to reduce and level the driveway. (DM/25/0437). Recommend Approval Permission Refused

 

7. ROAD CLOSURE APPLICATION:

The Committee is asked to consider the following road closure application:

7.1 Semley Road, Hassocks (between 5 Semley Road to the end of the cul-de-sac) on Saturday 13th June 2026 between the hours of 08:00 and 20:00 for a street party. (Appendix 1). To view Appendix 1 please click here.

8. MSDC DISTRICT PLAN HEARING DATES. The committee are asked to note the following dates for the new District Plan hearings – 24-27 Feb, 3-6 Mar and 17-20 Mar.

9. URGENT MATTERS at the discretion of the Chairman for noting and/or inclusion on a future agenda.

10. Date of Next Meeting. Monday 23 February 2026.

Please Note: All members of the public are welcome to attend meetings of the Parish Council and its Committees.  Item 4 – a period of 15 minutes will be set aside for the public statements and questions relating to the published non-confidential business of the Meeting. It may be necessary to consider particular items in confidential session and where this arises, these items will be considered at the end of the agenda.

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Minutes

HASSOCKS PARISH COUNCIL

Minutes of the PLANNING COMMITTEE Meeting held on Monday 2 February 2026 at 7.30pm in the Parish Centre, Adastra Park, Hassocks

Attendees: Parish Councillors: Cllr Kristian Berggreen, Cllr Lesley Cruickshank-Robb,
Cllr Bob Brewer, Cllr Don McBeth.

In Attendance: Deputy Clerk – Helen Valler

P25/102 APOLOGIES FOR ABSENCE. Apologies were received from Cllrs Maria Angelaki-King, Bill Hatton, Peter Reime.

P25/103 DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST. There were no declarations of interest.

P25/104 MINUTES. It was RESOLVED that the minutes of the Planning Committee meeting held on
22nd December 2025 be signed by the Chair as a true and accurate record of the meeting. The meeting scheduled for 12th January was unable to go ahead due to a power cut.

P25/105 PUBLIC PARTICIPATION. No members of the public present.

P25/106 APPLICATIONS:

P25/106.1 DM/25/2046 Evergreen London Road Hassocks West Sussex BN6 9NA Outline planning application for 4 detached dwellings, two of which have separate garage blocks.

RECOMMENDATION: The committee recommend permission is refused.

  • The transport statement is based on a proposed development from 2016; an up-to-date study is necessary.
  • Development in this area will further erode the strategic gap between Hassocks & Burgess Hill.
  • The flood risk assessment is based on 2016 data. An up-to-date report is necessary to accurately measure current risks.
  • The committee support the concerns of the MSDC Tree officer and Naturespace surrounding wildlife and mature trees on the site.

P25/106.2 DM/26/0046 4 Kymer Gardens Hassocks West Sussex BN6 8QZ Tree (T1) – Fell to ground level and replant with Field Maple. Ash (T2) – Reduce crown by up to 3m with 2m clearance from built structures.

RECOMMENDATION: Refer to Tree Officer.

P25/106.3 DM/25/2786 45 Mackie Avenue Hassocks West Sussex BN6 8NH Proposed roof conversion with hip to gable rear roof extension side dormers and internal alterations (Amended plans received 13.01.2026).

RECOMMENDATION: Recommend permission is granted.

P25/106.4 DM/25/3239 113 Keymer Road Hassocks West Sussex BN6 8QL Removal of front wall and creation of parking area to front of house and with dropped kerb.

RECOMMENDATION: The committee recommend permission is refused. The committee note the comments from West Sussex Highways that there is insufficient space at the front of the property. There is a risk that a vehicle could overhang the pavement and cause an obstruction.

P25/106.5 DM/26/0061 36 Kings Drive Hassocks West Sussex BN6 8DZ Part retrospective single storey dwelling (Amended description and application form 20.01.2026).

RECOMMENDATION: Recommend permission is granted, subject to a condition attached that the new dwelling remains part of the original property and cannot be sold off separately.

P25/106.6 DM/25/2878 40 The Fairway Hassocks West Sussex BN6 9JU Proposed wooden shed in rear garden for storage of bicycles, lawn mower and tools. (Amended plans received 16.01.2026).

RECOMMENDATION: Recommend permission is granted.

P25/106.7 DM/25/3211 1 The Beacons Hassocks West Sussex BN6 8FG Sycamore at NW of property – pollard height by approximately 6m. Holly tree – fell to ground level.

 RECOMMENDATION: Refer to Tree officer.

P25/106.8 DM/25/3264 12A Grand Avenue Hassocks West Sussex BN6 8DA Demolition of existing porch & conservatory. Proposed two storey side extension, new porch to front elevation and new pitched roof over existing flat roof garage.

RECOMMENDATION: Recommend permission is granted.

P25/106.9  SDNP/25/05105/HOUS Barn Cottage Underhill Lane Clayton West Sussex BN6 9PL Rear single-storey utility room extension.

RECOMMENDATION: Recommend permission is granted.

P25/107 PLANNING AUTHORITY DECISION NOTICES

The following decisions were noted:

Application details Hassocks PC recommendation to Planning Authority Planning Authority Decision (MSDC/SDNP)
DM/25/1219 50 Hurst Road Hassocks BN6 9NL. Discharge of condition no 4 relating to planning application DM/24/2504. Not Consulted Withdrawn
DM/25/2581 63 Stonepound Road Hassocks BN6 8PR Conversion of existing detached single garage into habitable accommodation. Recommend Approval Permission Granted
DM/25/3043 Land South Of Birch Way and North of Queens Drive, Birch Way, Hassocks. Ash x 16 – Fell. Willow x 3 – 1 fell and 2 pollard. Hazel – coppice. Refer to Tree Officer Permission Granted
DM/25/3022 25 Kings Drive Hassocks BN6 8DX. Proposed hip to gable loft conversion with inset roof terrace. Recommend Approval Withdrawn
DM/25/3075 2 Hurst Road, Hassocks, BN6 9NJ. Oak trees x3 (T9, T7 and T3) – full crown reduction by approximately 1.5M to 2M, no further than previous cuts on oak trees T9, T7, and T3. Refer to Tree Officer Permission Granted
DM/25/2747 4 Pound Gate Hassocks BN6 9LU. First floor side extension over garage, single storey rear extension to replace conservatory, single rear extension behind garage. Recommend Approval Permission Granted
DM/25/2327 Wellhouse, Wellhouse Lane Burgess Hill. Demolition of existing extension, construction of replacement extension with alterations to the existing house both internally and externally. Conversion of existing garage into an ancillary annexe and construction of new triple bay garage. Recommend Approval Permission Granted
DM/25/2482 15 Silverdale Hassocks BN6 8RD Proposed single storey rear extension, existing kitchen front window alteration, larger first floor ensuite rear window, and new sunpipe domes to existing rear roof slope. Recommend Approval Permission Granted
DM/25/2976 50 Hurst Road, Hassocks, BN6 9NL Retrospective application for the erection of a new front boundary wall and entry gate (revised design to DM/25/2104). Recommend Approval Permission Refused
DM/25/2585 54 Woodsland Road Hassocks BN6 8EU Extension of existing roof to the south over existing flat roof to garage with gable ends to the east and west and 2 No roof lights. Converting existing hip end to the north into a gable. Retain front dormer on the front/west elevation. New dormer and roof light on the east elevation and addition of French doors and glass balustrade. Recommend Approval Permission Granted
DM/25/31865 Wilmington Close Hassocks BN6 8QB. Variation of condition 3 relating to planning application DM/24/1474, to change the brick and tile hung cladding on the rear elevation to instead replace with render at ground floor and timber cladding at first floor. No comment due to last planning meeting cancelled Permission Granted

 

The following Appeal notification was noted:

Application details Hassocks PC recommendation to Planning Authority Planning Authority Decision (MSDC/SDNP)
AP/26/0004 The Beaumont 8 Ockley Lane Hassocks. Proposed two storey side extension and single storey rear extension. External works to reduce and level the driveway. (DM/25/0437). Recommend Approval Permission Refused

 

P25/108 ROAD CLOSURE APPLICATION:

The Committee was asked to consider the following road closure application:

P25/108.1 Semley Road, Hassocks (between 5 Semley Road to the end of the cul-de-sac) on Saturday 13 June 2026 between the hours of 08:00 and 20:00 for a street party. (Appendix 1).

RECOMMENDATION: No objection.

P25/109 MSDC DISTRICT PLAN HEARING DATES. The committee noted the following dates for the new District Plan hearings – 24-27 Feb, 3-6 Mar and 17-20 Mar.

P25/110 URGENT MATTERS at the discretion of the Chair for noting and/or inclusion on a future agenda. There were no urgent matters.

P25/111 DATE OF NEXT MEETING. Monday 23rd February 2026

There being no other business the Chair closed the meeting at 8.05pm
Hassocks Parish Council
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