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Zoe Sugg, Alfie Deyes Granted Donkey Sanctuary Permit

8/12/2026

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Mid Sussex District Council granted Zoe Sugg and Alfie Deyes planning permission on August 7, 2026 for a donkey sanctuary on their field near Hassocks, West Sussex.
The council required archaeological monitoring before work and a final report before building.
Officials warned the site could hold Roman, Anglo-Saxon or prehistoric remains after a nearby Roman dig.
Locals objected, saying the gate, fence and huts would harm views, raise traffic and block bridleways.

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Mid Sussex District Council granted Zoe Sugg and Alfie Deyes planning permission on August 7, 2026 for a donkey sanctuary on their field near Hassocks, West Sussex.
The council required archaeological monitoring before work and a final report before building.
Officials warned the site could hold Roman, Anglo-Saxon or prehistoric remains after a nearby Roman dig.
Locals objected, saying the gate, fence and huts would harm views, raise traffic and block bridleways.