- Planning authority
- Mid Sussex District Council
- Postcodes
- BN6, RH15
- Noon sun, 21 March
- About 39°
- Shadow from a 5 m eaves line
- About 6.2 m
- Planning plan
- Local Plan
- County
- West Sussex
How it plays out in Burgess Hill
Replacing a bungalow in BN6 and RH15 with two or more homes needs planning permission for the new homes, and Mid Sussex District Council will look closely at the number of homes, their height, parking, bins and garden space for each household.
A replacement can sometimes fit better than squeezing a new home behind a bungalow that stays, because the whole plot can be laid out from scratch. Neighbours are consulted either way, and a design that respects single-storey homes next door usually meets fewer objections.
The next steps, locally
Our first visit to a bungalow plot in Burgess Hill focuses on four things: the width and depth of the land, the way in, the neighbouring homes and the look of the street. From that we can say which options are worth pursuing, which aren’t, and roughly how long each would usually take, given the surveys and reports the plot is likely to need.
Free plot appraisal
We look at the plot’s width and depth, the access, the planning history nearby and the character of the street, then talk through what you want. It’s free, with no obligation, and a site visit follows if it looks viable.
Compare the options
We sketch what could realistically fit: a home behind, a home beside, or a replacement scheme. You see the trade-offs for each, including what happens to your own garden and parking, before choosing a route.
Choose your route
You can sell a plot and stay put, sell subject to planning, grant an option, enter a joint venture, or keep the land and have us design, get planning for and build a new home on it.
Sale or build
If you sell, your solicitor handles the transfer and any lender release. If we build, you receive a written quote after design and survey, and the new home is built and handed over to you.
Worth checking early
- Covenants on older estates can limit building, and resolving one takes time and may cost money.
- Filling the gap beside a bungalow can change the look of the street, which councils weigh carefully.
- Replacing the bungalow means moving out during demolition and building, which suits some owners and not others.
Questions about garden plots in Burgess Hill
Can I build a second home on my bungalow plot in Burgess Hill?
Possibly, if the plot is wide or deep enough and has a workable way in. The new home needs planning permission from Mid Sussex District Council, which will look at the street scene, neighbours’ privacy and light, garden space and parking. A free appraisal tells you what is realistic.
Is it worth replacing my bungalow in Burgess Hill with more homes?
Sometimes, where the plot is large and the bungalow is dated or poorly placed. Replacement can fit more homes than building behind, but you would need to move out during the work. We compare both approaches for your plot during the appraisal.
How much garden does a bungalow in Burgess Hill need to keep?
There’s no single figure. Councils look for enough private garden for both the existing home and the new one, and many have guidance on minimum garden sizes. We check your council’s guidance during the appraisal.
Could I build a home for a relative on my bungalow plot in Burgess Hill?
Yes, through our design and build route. You keep the land, and we design, get planning for and build the new home. A separate home needs planning permission; an annexe used as part of the main house is treated differently.
Other options in Burgess Hill
- Planning permission for a garden plot
- Plot feasibility and design
- Large rear gardens
- Planning promotion for your garden plot
- Build a new home in your garden
- Build a home for family in your garden