Burgess Hill Planning Portal: Applying for Planning Permission
The Burgess Hill planning portal is the official online system for submitting, managing, and tracking planning applications within the Burgess Hill area. It acts as a central platform where applicants can upload essential documentation and monitor the progress of their application. Local residents can also access the portal to search for planning applications and submit their comments.
To ensure your development complies with Mid Sussex District Council’s environmental requirements, it is essential to obtain specialist ecological advice. At Collington Winter, we offer expert ecological consultancy services to guide your project from the initial planning stages through to final approval.
Navigating the planning process
Prepare your application – Gather and complete all necessary documentation, including:
- Planning application forms (available via the Burgess Hill planning portal)
- Accurate site location plans and technical drawings
- Supporting materials such as Design and Access Statements, ecological surveys, and heritage or environmental impact assessments
Submit your application
- Fill in the online application with full project details
- Upload all required documents through the portal
Public consultation
- Applications are published online for public viewing
- Local residents and stakeholders can review and comment on submitted proposals
Application review
- Planning officers assess applications against local planning policies and public feedback
- Amendments may be requested, particularly in relation to ecological concerns and Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG)
Decision issued
- A planning officer or planning committee makes a decision
- Once approved, the decision and status of the application are updated on the portal
Ecological Considerations for planning applications
Ecological factors are a key part of the planning process. Typical requirements include:
- Ecological Surveys – Baseline habitat and species surveys used to inform impact assessments and mitigation strategies
- Protected Species Assessment – Specialist surveys for bats, badgers, great crested newts, and nesting birds, with tailored mitigation measures
- Tree surveys – Assessments of tree health, species, and root protection areas to guide site-sensitive development
- Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG) – Under the Environment Act 2021, developments must show a minimum 10% gain in biodiversity using a statutory metric
- Landscape Surveys – Evaluation of visual impacts, along with recommendation for landscape improvement
- Ecological Clerk of Works – On-site supervision during construction to ensure adherence to ecological mitigation and planning conditions
How can Collington Winter assist?
At Collington Winter, we deliver tailored ecological consultancy to support your project through every stage of the planning process. Our team of experts provides comprehensive ecological assessments, practical advice and ongoing support – from pre- application planning through to post-decision compliance.
For expert ecological support with your planning application, call us on 01204939604, email info@collingtonwinter.co.uk, or get in touch through our contact form below to speak with a member of our team.
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