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Temporary (36 months) permission for change of use of existing tennis courts to padel courts and associated works

Tennis Courts At St Francis Sports And Social Club Colwell Road Haywards Heath West Sussex RH16 4EZ

RefusedReference: DM/25/1185Mid Sussex District Council

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Application location

Tennis Courts At St Francis Sports And Social Club Colwell Road Haywards Heath West Sussex RH16 4EZ

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Application summary

Status: Refused
Application type: Full Application
Received: 7 May 2025
Validated: 2 Jul 2025
Determination deadline: 27 Aug 2025
Local authority: Mid Sussex District Council

Application overview

Temporary (36 months) permission for change of use of existing tennis courts to padel courts and associated works

Proposal details

Reference: DM/25/1185
Alternative references: PP-13997059
Ward: Haywards Heath - Franklands
Parish: Haywards Heath
Agent: --

Documents 283 of 283

Document	Published	Action
Decision noticeDecision notice	Not published	View
Delegated reportDelegated report	Not published	View
Environmental HealthConsultation response	Not published	View
Applicant to Officer EmailCorrespondence	Not published	View
Conservation OfficerConsultation response	Not published	View
Place ServicesConsultation response	Not published	View
Haywards Heath Town CouncilConsultation response	Not published	View
CorrespondenceCorrespondence	Not published	View
CorrespondenceCorrespondence	Not published	View
Environmental ProtectionConsultation response	Not published	View
3 Park East, Southdowns ParkRepresentation letter	Not published	View
Environmental ProtectionConsultation response	Not published	View
East Tower, 21 Cavendish House, Southdowns ParkRepresentation letter	Not published	View
The Gables, 66 Sunte Avenue, LindfieldRepresentation letter	Not published	View
Flat 19, Cavendish House, Southdowns ParkRepresentation letter	Not published	View
20 Kendall Court, Southdowns ParkRepresentation letter	Not published	View
The Penthouse, 24 Cavendish House, Southdowns ParkRepresentation letter	Not published	View
Sport EnglandConsultation response	Not published	View
15 Park East, Southdowns ParkRepresentation letter	Not published	View
14 Park East, Southdowns ParkRepresentation letter	Not published	View
14 Park East, Southdowns ParkRepresentation letter	Not published	View
1 Cavendish House, Southdowns ParkRepresentation letter	Not published	View
7 Park West, Southdowns ParkRepresentation letter	Not published	View
7 Park West, Southdowns ParkRepresentation letter	Not published	View
Flat 13, Assisi Heights, Southdowns ParkRepresentation letter	Not published	View
8 Kendall Court, Southdowns ParkRepresentation letter	Not published	View
107 Priory Way, Haywards HeathRepresentation letter	Not published	View
20 Park East, Southdowns ParkRepresentation letter	Not published	View
1 Park West Southdowns ParkRepresentation letter	Not published	View
Downloads Cottage, Bolnore Farm Lane, Haywards HeathRepresentation letter	Not published	View
7 Oxford Court, Warley, BrentwoodRepresentation letter	Not published	View
9 Munns Drive, Burgess HillRepresentation letter	Not published	View
Re-advertised Site PhotosPhotograph	Not published	View
3 Arundel Mews, Southdowns ParkRepresentation letter	Not published	View
24 Park West, Southdowns ParkRepresentation letter	Not published	View
Rushfold, Wheatsheaf Road, HenfieldRepresentation letter	Not published	View
2 Grainger Way, Haywards HeathRepresentation letter	Not published	View
30 Priory Way Haywards Heath RH16 3LTRepresentation letter	Not published	View
23 The Hollow, LindfieldRepresentation letter	Not published	View
1 Knights Court, Haywards HeathRepresentation letter	Not published	View
23 Park West, Southdowns ParkRepresentation letter	Not published	View
9 Old Common Close, Birdham, ChichesterRepresentation letter	Not published	View
Alma Road, LindfieldRepresentation letter	Not published	View
6 Bullnose Close, Haywards HeathRepresentation letter	Not published	View
12 Knox Road, Haywards HeathRepresentation letter	Not published	View
27 Ridgeway, Haywards HeathRepresentation letter	Not published	View
5 Knight Close, Haywards HeathRepresentation letter	Not published	View
27 Lucastes Avenue, Haywards HeathRepresentation letter	Not published	View
13 Robertson Drive, Haywards HeathRepresentation letter	Not published	View
61 Oak Hall Park, Burgess HillRepresentation letter	Not published	View
Flat 10, Lockhart Court, Colwell Road, Haywards HeathRepresentation letter	Not published	View
3 Grainger Way, Haywards HeathRepresentation letter	Not published	View
15 Old Wickham Lane, Haywards HeathRepresentation letter	Not published	View
89 Downland Avenue, SouthwickRepresentation letter	Not published	View
21 Rocky Drive, Haywards HeathRepresentation letter	Not published	View
Waldenbury, Haywards Heath Road, North ChaileyRepresentation letter	Not published	View
1 George Avenue, Haywards HeathRepresentation letter	Not published	View
18 Trubwick Avenue, Haywards HeathRepresentation letter	Not published	View
2 Knox Road, Haywards HeathRepresentation letter	Not published	View
1 Cheffins Walk, Haywards HeathRepresentation letter	Not published	View
12 Funnell Drive, Haywards HeathRepresentation letter	Not published	View
14 Weald Rise, Haywards HeathRepresentation letter	Not published	View
River Cottage, Ardingly Road, LindfieldRepresentation letter	Not published	View
13 Beechcroft, Haywards HeathRepresentation letter	Not published	View
1 Lewin Twitten, Haywards HeathRepresentation letter	Not published	View
16 Cavendish House, Southdowns ParkRepresentation letter	Not published	View
201 Hoblands, Haywards HeathRepresentation letter	Not published	View
Old Cudwells Barn, Lewes Road, Haywards HeathRepresentation letter	Not published	View
20 Hawkins Road, Haywards HeathRepresentation letter	Not published	View
5 George Avenue, Haywards HeathRepresentation letter	Not published	View
1 Knox Road, Haywards HeathRepresentation letter	Not published	View
2 Funnell Drive, Haywards HeathRepresentation letter	Not published	View
21 Ash Grove, Haywards HeathRepresentation letter	Not published	View
54 Harlands Road, Haywards HeathRepresentation letter	Not published	View
2 Cheffins Walk, Haywards HeathRepresentation letter	Not published	View
2 The Vineyards, Haywards HeathRepresentation letter	Not published	View
32 Grace Holland Avenue, Pease PottageRepresentation letter	Not published	View
378 Franklands Village, Haywards HeathRepresentation letter	Not published	View
1 The Rise, LindfieldRepresentation letter	Not published	View
The Fairway, NewhavenRepresentation letter	Not published	View
3 Bolnore Isaacs Lane, Haywards HeathRepresentation letter	Not published	View
1 Pine Cottages, Pondcroft Road, LindfieldRepresentation letter	Not published	View
Finches Gardens, Haywards HeathRepresentation letter	Not published	View
26 Park East, Southdowns ParkRepresentation letter	Not published	View
51 Langmore Lane, Haywards HeathRepresentation letter	Not published	View
4 Nettle Grove, LindfieldRepresentation letter	Not published	View
12 Buttinghill Drive, CuckfieldRepresentation letter	Not published	View
12 Rocky Drive, Haywards HeathRepresentation letter	Not published	View
16 Western Road, Haywards HeathRepresentation letter	Not published	View
9 Park West, Southdowns ParkRepresentation letter	Not published	View
32 Silverdale Road, Burgess HillRepresentation letter	Not published	View
1 Quebec Cottages, Langridge Lane, Haywards HeathRepresentation letter	Not published	View
10 Dukes Road, LindfieldRepresentation letter	Not published	View
76 Haywards Road, Haywards HeathRepresentation letter	Not published	View
54 Langmore Lane, LindfieldRepresentation letter	Not published	View
11 Hillcrest Close, Scaynes HillRepresentation letter	Not published	View
Wells Cottage, Scaynes Hill Road, LindfieldRepresentation letter	Not published	View
32 Holmans, ArdinglyRepresentation letter	Not published	View
1 The Hollow, LindfieldRepresentation letter	Not published	View
88 Turners Mill Road, Haywards HeathRepresentation letter	Not published	View
5 Burma Close, Haywards HeathRepresentation letter	Not published	View
20 The Oaks, Burgess HillRepresentation letter	Not published	View
11 High Street, LindfieldRepresentation letter	Not published	View
74 Queens Road, Haywards HeathRepresentation letter	Not published	View
5 Roundway, Haywards HeathRepresentation letter	Not published	View
43 Virginia Drive, Haywards HeathRepresentation letter	Not published	View
WSCC HighwaysConsultation response	Not published	View
5 Frankton Avenue, Haywards HeathRepresentation letter	Not published	View
Flat 10, Henry House, 85 Renfields, Haywards HeathRepresentation letter	Not published	View
1 Grainger Way, Haywards HeathRepresentation letter	Not published	View
Site notes and file notesSite notes and file notes	Not published	View
5 Kingston Grange Drive, Upper Lighthorne, Leamington SpaRepresentation letter	Not published	View
30 Sheppeys, Haywards HeathRepresentation letter	Not published	View
23 Backwoods Lane, LindfieldRepresentation letter	Not published	View
10 Dukes Road, Haywards HeathRepresentation letter	Not published	View
19 Wheeler Court, Southdowns ParkRepresentation letter	Not published	View
15 Greenlands Drive, Burgess HillRepresentation letter	Not published	View
Lime Tree House, 21 Birchen Lane, Haywards HeathRepresentation letter	Not published	View
1 Nep Cottages, Town Road, HenfieldRepresentation letter	Not published	View
81 Balsdean Road, BrightonRepresentation letter	Not published	View
3 Woodruff Avenue, HoveRepresentation letter	Not published	View
Hembrook Drive HorshamRepresentation letter	Not published	View
Flat 15 Horsegate House, Hanlye LaneRepresentation letter	Not published	View
45 Lewes Road, Haywards HeathRepresentation letter	Not published	View
46 Sydney Road, Haywards HeathRepresentation letter	Not published	View
36 Luxford Road, LindfieldRepresentation letter	Not published	View
Amberley, Hempstead Road, UckfieldRepresentation letter	Not published	View
Rosecroft, 43 Gander Hill, Haywards HeathRepresentation letter	Not published	View
Waldenbury, Haywards Heath Road, North ChaileyRepresentation letter	Not published	View
55 Penland Road, Haywards HeathRepresentation letter	Not published	View
7 Beckworth Lane, LindfieldRepresentation letter	Not published	View
26 Luxford Road, LindfieldRepresentation letter	Not published	View
25 Farlington Close, Haywards HeathRepresentation letter	Not published	View
16 Aspen Walk, RH16 3RBRepresentation letter	Not published	View
44 Barncroft Drive, LindfieldRepresentation letter	Not published	View
4 Sycamore Way, LindfieldRepresentation letter	Not published	View
83 South Road, HailshamRepresentation letter	Not published	View
4 Oldfield Drive, Haywards HeathRepresentation letter	Not published	View
15 Chilton Grove, LindfieldRepresentation letter	Not published	View
34 Noah Ark Lane, LindfieldRepresentation letter	Not published	View
38 Pilgrim Gardens, Haywards HeathRepresentation letter	Not published	View
17 Kiln Lane, LindfieldRepresentation letter	Not published	View
68 Merryhill Road, BracknellRepresentation letter	Not published	View
81 Queens Road, Haywards HeathRepresentation letter	Not published	View
22 Noahs Ark Lane, LindfieldRepresentation letter	Not published	View
42 Luxford Road, LindfieldRepresentation letter	Not published	View
Woodstock, Snowdrop Lane Haywards HeathRepresentation letter	Not published	View
19 Cuckfield Road, HurstpierpointRepresentation letter	Not published	View
152 Southdown Road, PortsladeRepresentation letter	Not published	View
Coval House, Chapel Lane, Forest RowRepresentation letter	Not published	View
40 Dukes Road, LindfieldRepresentation letter	Not published	View
76 Lewes Road, Haywards HeathRepresentation letter	Not published	View
46 Sydney Road, Haywards HeathRepresentation letter	Not published	View
9 Broad Rig Avenue, HoveRepresentation letter	Not published	View
13 Gander Green, Haywards HeathRepresentation letter	Not published	View
9 Tide Mills Way, SeafordRepresentation letter	Not published	View
23 Virginia Drive, Haywards HeathRepresentation letter	Not published	View
44 Valebridge Drive, Burgess HillRepresentation letter	Not published	View
6 Park West, Southdowns ParkRepresentation letter	Not published	View
Detailed Floor PlanLatest plan	Not published	View
2 Chapman Way, Haywards HeathRepresentation letter	Not published	View
6 Kendall Court, Southdowns ParkRepresentation letter	Not published	View
Existing ElevationsLatest plan	Not published	View
Agent LetterCorrespondence	Not published	View
4239-DFL-ELG-XX-CA-EO-13001-S3-P01 Lighting DetailsSupporting statement	Not published	View
Lighting Technical ReportSupporting statement	Not published	View
4239-DFL-ELG-XX-LD-EO-13001 Horizontal IlluminanceSupporting statement	Not published	View
J4061 Noise Impact Assessment Issue 2Supporting statement	Not published	View
Annotated Specification DrawingsLatest plan	Not published	View
14 Bowden Way, Haywards HeathRepresentation letter	Not published	View
Acoustic South East Response to EHOSupporting statement	Not published	View
Flat 9, Assisi Heights Southdowns ParkRepresentation letter	Not published	View
WSCC HighwaysConsultation response	Not published	View
CorrespondenceCorrespondence	Not published	View
Conservation OfficerConsultation response	Not published	View
24 Wheeler Court, Southdowns ParkRepresentation letter	Not published	View
2 Wheeler Court, Southdowns ParkRepresentation letter	Not published	View
6 Blenheim Mews, Southdowns ParkRepresentation letter	Not published	View
Flat 21, Cavendish House, Southdowns ParkRepresentation letter	Not published	View
Environmental ProtectionConsultation response	Not published	View
5 Arundel Mews, Southdowns ParkRepresentation letter	Not published	View
15 Park East, Southdowns ParkRepresentation letter	Not published	View
9 Wheeler Court, Southdowns ParkRepresentation letter	Not published	View
7 Blenheim Mews, Southdowns ParkRepresentation letter	Not published	View
7 Blenheim Mews, Southdowns ParkRepresentation letter	Not published	View
14 Park East, Southdowns ParkRepresentation letter	Not published	View
17 Western Road, NewickRepresentation letter	Not published	View
17 Western Road, Newick, LewesRepresentation letter	Not published	View
Flat 19, Cavendish HouseRepresentation letter	Not published	View
70 Cants Lane Burgess Hill West Sussex RH15 0LSRepresentation letter	Not published	View
'The Gables', 66 Sunte Avenue, Lindfield, RH16 2AA.Representation letter	Not published	View
'The Gables', 66 Sunte Avenue, Lindfield, RH16 2AA. Appendix 1Representation letter	Not published	View
12 Bylanes Close, CuckfieldRepresentation letter	Not published	View
29 Park West, Southdowns ParkRepresentation letter	Not published	View
21 Blenheim Mews, Southdowns ParkRepresentation letter	Not published	View
69 Penland Road, Haywards HeathRepresentation letter	Not published	View
3 Park West, Southdowns ParkRepresentation letter	Not published	View
3 Park East, Southdowns ParkRepresentation letter	Not published	View
17 Kendall Court, Haywards HeathRepresentation letter	Not published	View
17 Kendall Court, Haywards HeathRepresentation letter	Not published	View
97 The Welkin, Hickman Lane, LindfieldRepresentation letter	Not published	View
2 Park West, Southdowns ParkRepresentation letter	Not published	View
17 Cavendish House, Southdowns ParkRepresentation letter	Not published	View
8 Kendall Court, Southdowns ParkRepresentation letter	Not published	View
8 Kendall Court, Southdowns ParkRepresentation letter	Not published	View
6 Park West, Southdowns ParkRepresentation letter	Not published	View
23 Cavendish House, Southdowns ParkRepresentation letter	Not published	View
21 Kendall Court, Southdowns ParkRepresentation letter	Not published	View
2 Arrundel Mews, Southdowns ParkRepresentation letter	Not published	View
22 Park West, Southdowns ParkRepresentation letter	Not published	View
1 Park West, Southdowns ParkRepresentation letter	Not published	View
6 Kendall Court, Southdowns ParkRepresentation letter	Not published	View
18 Blenheim Mews, Southdowns ParkRepresentation letter	Not published	View
2 Chapman Way, Haywards HeathRepresentation letter	Not published	View
2 Chapman Way, Haywards HeathRepresentation letter	Not published	View
17 Farlington Avenue Haywards Heath West Sussex RH16 3EZRepresentation letter	Not published	View
The Penthouse, 24 Cavendish House, Southdowns Park, Haywards Heath, RH16 4SLRepresentation letter	Not published	View
5 Blenheim Mews, Southdowns ParkRepresentation letter	Not published	View
The Downsview, 23 Cavendish House, Southdowns ParkRepresentation letter	Not published	View
46 College Road Haywards Heath RH16 1QRRepresentation letter	Not published	View
'The Gables', 66 Sunte Avenue, Lindfield RH16 2AA.Representation letter	Not published	View
The Downsview, 22 Cavendish House, Southdowns ParkRepresentation letter	Not published	View
44 Valebridge Drive Burgess HillRepresentation letter	Not published	View
5 delleney gardensRepresentation letter	Not published	View
24 Wheeler Court, Southdowns ParkRepresentation letter	Not published	View
44 Valebridge Drive Burgess HillRepresentation letter	Not published	View
Old Smithy Oakford LlanarthRepresentation letter	Not published	View
24 Park West, Southdowns ParkRepresentation letter	Not published	View
9 Park West, Southdowns ParkRepresentation letter	Not published	View
7 Park West, Southdowns ParkRepresentation letter	Not published	View
Flat 14, Cavendish House, Southdowns ParkRepresentation letter	Not published	View
26 Park East, Southdowns ParkRepresentation letter	Not published	View
30 Priory Way, Haywards HeathRepresentation letter	Not published	View
Flat 6 Kendall Court, Southdowns ParkRepresentation letter	Not published	View
Flat 16, Cavendish House, Southdowns ParkRepresentation letter	Not published	View
Appletree Cottage Southdowns ParkRepresentation letter	Not published	View
8 Cripland Close LindfieldRepresentation letter	Not published	View
5 Park East, Southdowns ParkRepresentation letter	Not published	View
Site noticePhotograph	Not published	View
68, Edward Road, Haywards Heath, West Sussex.Representation letter	Not published	View
The Penthouse Cavendish House Southdowns Park Haywards Heath RH16 4SLRepresentation letter	Not published	View
The Downsview, 23 Cavendish House, Southdowns ParkRepresentation letter	Not published	View
Site notes and file notesSite notes and file notes	Not published	View
J4061 Noise Impact AssessmentSupporting statement	Not published	View
29 Park West, Southdowns ParkRepresentation letter	Not published	View
29 Park West, Southdowns ParkRepresentation letter	Not published	View
4 Park West, Southdowns ParkRepresentation letter	Not published	View
Cavendish House, Southdowns ParkRepresentation letter	Not published	View
CorrespondenceCorrespondence	Not published	View
Haywards Heath Town CouncilConsultation response	Not published	View
Environmental HealthConsultation response	Not published	View
2 Ferny Croft, Haywards HeathRepresentation letter	Not published	View
22 Anchor Avenue, Scaynes HillRepresentation letter	Not published	View
Ley Spring, Bolney RoadRepresentation letter	Not published	View
Flat 19, Cavendish House, Southdowns ParkRepresentation letter	Not published	View
29 Park West, Southdowns ParkRepresentation letter	Not published	View
17 Park West, Southdowns ParkRepresentation letter	Not published	View
24 Park West, Southdowns ParkRepresentation letter	Not published	View
2 Assisi CourtRepresentation letter	Not published	View
Flat 9, Assisi Heights, Southdowns ParkRepresentation letter	Not published	View
5 Park East, Southdowns ParkRepresentation letter	Not published	View
The Penthouse, 24 Cavendish House, Southdowns Park, Haywards Heath, RH16 4SLRepresentation letter	Not published	View
Noise Impact Assessment and Noise Management PlanSuperseded Documents	Not published	View
11 Haywards Villas, Colwell RoadRepresentation letter	Not published	View
Haywards Heath Town CouncilConsultation response	Not published	View
Environmental HealthConsultation response	Not published	View
23 Cavendish House, Southdowns ParkRepresentation letter	Not published	View
6 Park East, Southdowns ParkRepresentation letter	Not published	View
Site NotesSite notes and file notes	Not published	View
Site Notice PhotoPhotograph	Not published	View
Site NoticeSite notes and file notes	Not published	View
MSDC Neighbour Notification ListSite notes and file notes	Not published	View
Lighting StatementSupporting statement	Not published	View
Planning and Heritage StatementSupporting statement	Not published	View
Location PlanLatest plan	Not published	View
Block PlanLatest plan	Not published	View
Image 23 (padel courts - lighting)Photograph	Not published	View
Padel Courts PRH (Layout) Sheet 2 of 2Latest plan	Not published	View
Padel Courts PRH - ElevationsLatest plan	Not published	View
Image 1 (padel courts and surrounding area)Photograph	Not published	View
Image 1_000 (padel courts and surrounding area)Photograph	Not published	View
Image 32 (padel courts)Photograph	Not published	View
Application FormApplication form	Not published	View

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7 May 2025
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2 Jul 2025
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18 Jul 2025
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27 Aug 2025
Determination Deadline
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24 Feb 2026
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24 Feb 2026
Decision Made Date
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Temporary (36 months) permission for change of use of existing tennis courts to padel courts and associated works

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Proposal details

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