This Mid Sussex Halifax could become a coffee shop after shutting its doors as a bank

The Halifax bank in Haywards Heath could become a coffee shop later this year after a planning application was submitted to Mid Sussex District Council.
By Lawrence Smith
Published 6th Jul 2023, 12:10 BST
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D & A (2197) Limited has applied, via its agent Paul Lunn Architectural Ltd, to open a restaurant or coffee shop at 32-36 South Road.

The Halifax branch in Haywards Heath is set to close on September 25, according to a recent announcement by the bank.

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In the application for the coffee shop, a planning statement by Paul Lunn Architectural said: “The landlord wishes to offer the property to a wider market including restaurants/café shops.”

The Halifax branch at 32-36 South Road is set to shut its doors on September 25. Photo: Google Street ViewThe Halifax branch at 32-36 South Road is set to shut its doors on September 25. Photo: Google Street View
The Halifax branch at 32-36 South Road is set to shut its doors on September 25. Photo: Google Street View
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The application added that the property’s existing use as a bank and its proposed use as a coffee shop are both within the same use class of ‘E’.

The application is currently pending consideration. People can view it online by using the planning reference DM/23/1537 at pa.midsussex.gov.uk/online-applications.

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Related topics:HalifaxHaywards HeathMid Sussex District Council