Lot 29 Former Methodist Church With Residential ConsentAuction Date:
30th October 2025
Methodist Church, 42 Cuckfield Road, Hurstpierpoint, Hassocks, West Sussex, BN6 9SA
An exciting opportunity to acquire a former methodist church with planning for residential development (new build or conversion), in the heart of this popular mid-Sussex village.
The detached property is of brick construction beneath a tiled roof and occupies a site area of 0.08 ha/0.20 acres. It is located on the east side of Cuckfield Road, close to its junction with the High Street and is within easy access of comprehensive local shopping facilities in the village. There are excellent road links to Brighton, London and surroundings areas via the nearby A23/M23.
Ground Floor
Entrance hall and stairs to first floor.
First Floor
Office 1, church hall and inner hallway with side access, disabled W.C. with store room and ladies and gents W.C.s. Office 2, kitchen, school hall and access to rear yard and store.
First Floor
Meeting room.
Outside
Forecourt area to front with vehicular access from Cuckfield Road, providing parking for several vehicles. Side access to rear yard with detached storage unit and lean-to raised patio area.
Planning
Planning Permission has been granted by the Mid Sussex District Council under ref: DM/25/0958, dated 11th July 2025, for permission in principle for development of up to six residential dwellings, across a floor space of up to 1,000 sq.m., subject to conditions. A copy of the Planning Consent and accompanying documents will be available to download from the Local Planning Authority website.
Local Planning Authority
Mid Sussex District Council. Website: midsussex.gov.uk. Telephone 01444 458166.
Freehold with Vacant Possession
Further Information
Richard Payne
on 01273 504232
Viewings
- Tue 14th October
14:00 - Fri 17th October
12:00 - Tue 21st October
14:00 - Fri 24th October
12:00 - Tue 28th October
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