Council planning record

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.

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

ApprovedReference: DM/25/1128Mid Sussex District Council

Last published check: 10 Oct 2026, 14:03. Check the council record for more recent changes.

Application location

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

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Application summary

Status: Approved
Application type: Reserved Matters Application
Received: 29 Apr 2025
Validated: 14 May 2025
Determination deadline: 13 Aug 2025
Local authority: Mid Sussex District Council

Application overview

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.

Proposal details

Reference: DM/25/1128
Alternative references: PP-13952615
Ward: Burgess Hill - Dunstall
Parish: Burgess Hill
Agent: --

Documents 105 of 105

Document	Published	Action
Decision noticeDecision notice	Not published	View
Delegated reportDelegated report	Not published	View
CorrespondenceCorrespondence	Not published	View
Planning Phase 2 - Cross Sections Sheet 1 of 3_WBLR-WSP-HPN-04-DR-C-0222 Rev P06Latest plan	Not published	View
General Arrangement Sheet 1 of 1 Phase 2_WBLR-WSP-HPN-04-DR-C-0223 Rev P11Latest plan	Not published	View
Drainage Sheet 1 of 1 Phase 2_WBLR-WSP-HPN-04-DR-C-0225 Rev P11Latest plan	Not published	View
Utilities Layout Sheet 1 of 1 Phase 2_WBLR-WSP-HPN-04-DR-C-0230 Rev P07Latest plan	Not published	View
Planning Phase 2 - Cross Sections Sheet 2 of 3_WBLR-WSP-HPN-04-DR-C-0357 Rev P07Latest plan	Not published	View
Lighting Plan with Contours Sheet 1 of 1 Phase 2_WBLR-WSP-PLN-04-DR-C-0227 Rev P07Latest plan	Not published	View
Planning Phase 2 - Cross Sections Sheet 3 of 3_WBLR-WSP-HPN-04-DR-C-0358 Rev P07Latest plan	Not published	View
Landscape Plan Sheet 1 of 1 Phase 2_WBLR-WSP-HPN-04-DR-C-0226 Rev P09Latest plan	Not published	View
CorrespondenceCorrespondence	Not published	View
Ecology Consultant CommentsConsultation response	Not published	View
WSCC PRoW Officer CommentsConsultation response	Not published	View
Burgess Hill Town CouncilConsultation response	Not published	View
Burgess Hill Town Council CommentsConsultation response	Not published	View
Ruth to JSCorrespondence	Not published	View
Environment AgencyConsultation response	Not published	View
WSCC Lead Local Flood AuthorityConsultation response	Not published	View
Tree Officer CommentsConsultation response	Not published	View
Additional details on temporary access tracksSupporting statement	Not published	View
Temporary Access to Bridge - Swept Paths - WBLR-WSP-HPN-04-DR-C-0432 Rev P02Latest plan	Not published	View
WSCC Highways CommentsConsultation response	Not published	View
WSCC HighwaysConsultation response	Not published	View
Contaminated LandConsultation response	Not published	View
Contaminated LandConsultation response	Not published	View
Site noticeSite notes and file notes	Not published	View
Site notes and file notesSite notes and file notes	Not published	View
Temporary Access to Bridge Longsections WBLR-WSP-HPN-04-DR-C-0433 Rev P01Latest plan	Not published	View
Ground Treatment Under Bridge Sheet 1 of 1 WBLR-WSP-HPN-04-DR-C-0430 Rev. P01Latest plan	Not published	View
Temporary Access to Bridge Sheet 1 of 1 WBLR-WSP-HPN-04-DR-C-0429 Rev P01Latest plan	Not published	View
Wing Wall General Arrangement Sheet 1 of 1 WBLR-WSP-HPN-06-DR-C-0424 Rev P01Latest plan	Not published	View
Phase 2 Planning Retaining Walls General Arrangement Sheet 3 of 3_WBLR-WSP-HPN-04-DR-C-0235 Rev P05Latest plan	Not published	View
Phase 2 Planning Retaining Wall General Arrangement Sheet 2 of 3_WBLR-WSP-HPN-06-DR-C-0234 Rev P03Latest plan	Not published	View
Phase 2 Planning Retaining Wall General Arrangement Sheet 1 of 3_WBLR-WSP-HPN-06-DR-C-0233 Rev P05Latest plan	Not published	View
Bridge General Arrangement Sheet 3 of 3 - WBLR-WSP-HPN-05-DR-C-0422 Rev P02Latest plan	Not published	View
Utilities Layout Sheet 1 of 1 Phase 2_WBLR-WSP-HPN-04-DR-C-0230 Rev P06Superseded plan	Not published	View
Planning Phase 2 - Road Contours Plan_WBLR-WSP-HPN-04-DR-C-0228 Rev P06Latest plan	Not published	View
Lighting Plan with Contours Sheet 1 of 1 Phase 2_WBLR-WSP-PLN-04-DR-C-0227 Rev P06Superseded plan	Not published	View
Phase 2 Planning Bridge General Arrangement Sheet 2 of 3_WBLR-WSP-HPN-04-DR-C-0232 Rev P06Latest plan	Not published	View
Phase 2 Planning Bridge General Arrangement Sheet 1 of 3_WBLR-WSP-HPN-05-DR-C-0231 Rev P07Latest plan	Not published	View
Parklet Landscaping Planting Plan - WBLR-WSP-HPN -04-DR-C-0438 Rev P01Latest plan	Not published	View
Landscape Plan Sheet 1 of 1 Phase 2_WBLR-WSP-PLN-04-DR-C-0226 Rev P08Superseded plan	Not published	View
Drainage Sheet 1 of 1 Phase 2_WBLR-WSP-HPN-04-DR-C-0225 Rev P10Superseded plan	Not published	View
Planning Phase 2 - Long Section_WBLR-WSP-HPN-04-DR-C-0224 Rev P07Latest plan	Not published	View
General Arrangement Sheet 1 of 1 Phase 2_WBLR-WSP-HPN-04-DR-C-0223 Rev P10Superseded plan	Not published	View
Planning Phase 2 - Cross Sections Sheet 3 of 3_WBLR-WSP-HPN-04-DR-C-0358 Rev P06Superseded plan	Not published	View
Planning Phase 2 - Cross Sections Sheet 2 of 3_WBLR-WSP-HPN-04-DR-C-0357 Rev P06Superseded plan	Not published	View
Planning Phase 2 - Cross Sections Sheet 1 of 3_WBLR-WSP-HPN-04-DR-C-0222 Rev P05Superseded plan	Not published	View
Existing Site Plan Sheet 1 of 1 Phase 2_WBLR-WSP-HPN-04-DR-C-0221 Rev P03Latest plan	Not published	View
Site Location Plan Sheet 1 of 1 Phase 2_WBLR-WSP-HPN-04-DR-C-0220 Rev P03Latest plan	Not published	View
Biodiversity Net Gain Design Stage ReportSupporting statement	Not published	View
Sustainability StatementSupporting statement	Not published	View
Cover LetterSupporting statement	Not published	View
Design and Access StatementDesign and Access Statement	Not published	View
Planning StatementSupporting statement	Not published	View
Place Services EcologicalConsultation response	Not published	View
Environment AgencyConsultation response	Not published	View
Environment Agency CommentsConsultation response	Not published	View
Appendix GSupporting statement	Not published	View
PRoW Officer CommentsConsultation response	Not published	View
Hurstpierpoint Parish CouncilConsultation response	Not published	View
Response to PRoW CommentsSupporting statement	Not published	View
Lead Local Flood AuthorityConsultation response	Not published	View
WSCC HighwaysConsultation response	Not published	View
Burgess Hill Town CouncilConsultation response	Not published	View
Site noticeSite notes and file notes	Not published	View
WSCC Public Rights of WayConsultation response	Not published	View
MSDC Contaminated Land.Consultation response	Not published	View
MSDC Contaminated Land.Consultation response	Not published	View
Site notes and file notesSite notes and file notes	Not published	View
MSDC Neighbour Notification SheetSite notes and file notes	Not published	View
Environmental Protection Officer CommentsConsultation response	Not published	View
Planning StatementSuperseded Documents	Not published	View
DRPConsultation response	Not published	View
Phase 2 Planning Retaining Walls General Arrangement Sheet 3 of 3_WBLR-WSP-HPN-04-DR-C-0235 Rev P03Superseded plan	Not published	View
Phase 2 Planning Retaining Wall General Arrangement Sheet 2 of 3_WBLR-WSP-HPN-06-DR-C-0234 Rev P02Superseded plan	Not published	View
Phase 2 Planning Retaining Wall General Arrangement Sheet 1 of 3_WBLR-WSP-HPN-06-DR-C-0233 Rev P03Superseded plan	Not published	View
Utilities Layout Sheet 1 of 1 Phase 2_WBLR-WSP-HPN-04-DR-C-0230 Rev P05Superseded plan	Not published	View
Planning Phase 2 - Road Contours Plan_WBLR-WSP-HPN-04-DR-C-0228 Rev P05Superseded plan	Not published	View
Lighting Plan with Contours Sheet 1 of 1 Phase 2_WBLR-WSP-PLN-04-DR-C-0227 Rev P05Superseded plan	Not published	View
Phase 2 Planning Bridge General Arrangement Sheet 2 of 2_WBLR-WSP-HPN-04-DR-C-0232 Rev P04Superseded plan	Not published	View
Phase 2 Planning Bridge General Arrangement Sheet 1 of 2_WBLR-WSP-HPN-05-DR-C-0231 Rev P04Superseded plan	Not published	View
Landscape Plan Sheet 1 of 1 Phase 2_WBLR-WSP-PLN-04-DR-C-0226 Rev P05Superseded plan	Not published	View
Drainage Layout Sheet 1 of 1 Phase 2_WBLR-WSP-HPN-04-DR-C-0225 Rev P08Superseded plan	Not published	View
Planning Phase 2 - Long Section_WBLR-WSP-HPN-04-DR-C-0224 Rev P06Superseded plan	Not published	View
General Arrangement Sheet 1 of 1 Phase 2_WBLR-WSP-HPN-04-DR-C-0223 Rev P07Superseded plan	Not published	View
Planning Phase 2 - Cross Sections Sheet 3 of 3_WBLR-WSP-HPN-04-DR-C-0358 Rev P04Superseded plan	Not published	View
Planning Phase 2 - Cross Sections Sheet 2 of 3_WBLR-WSP-HPN-04-DR-C-0357 Rev P04Superseded plan	Not published	View
Planning Phase 2 - Cross Sections Sheet 1 of 3_WBLR-WSP-HPN-04-DR-C-0222 Rev P04Superseded plan	Not published	View
Existing Site Plan Sheet 1 of 1 Phase 2_WBLR-WSP-HPN-04-DR-C-0221 Rev P02Superseded plan	Not published	View
Site Location Plan Sheet 1 of 1 Phase 2_WBLR-WSP-HPN-04-DR-C-0220 Rev P02Superseded plan	Not published	View
Sustainability StatementSuperseded Documents	Not published	View
Cover LetterSuperseded Documents	Not published	View
Design and Access StatementSuperseded Documents	Not published	View
Application FormApplication form	Not published	View
Western Bridge and Link Road Phase 2 - Further Information Report_WBLR-CAP-EXX-04-RP-L-0065Supporting statement	Not published	View
Appendix A - Site Location and Existing Site LayoutSupporting statement	Not published	View
Appendix B - Proposed LayoutSupporting statement	Not published	View
Appendix C - Topographical InformationSupporting statement	Not published	View
Appendix D - Site PhotographsSupporting statement	Not published	View
Appendix E - Sewerage Undertaker Asset InformationSupporting statement	Not published	View
Appendix F - Proposed Drainage and Utilities LayoutSupporting statement	Not published	View
Drainage Strategy and Maintenance Statement - Phase 2_WBLR-WSP-HDG-04-RP-C-0138Supporting statement	Not published	View
Road Safety Audit Response Report for Stage 1Supporting statement	Not published	View

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29 Apr 2025
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14 May 2025
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20 Jun 2025
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13 Aug 2025
Determination Deadline
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15 Sept 2026
Decision Issued Date
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15 Sept 2026
Decision Made Date
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Decision & conditions

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