How many planning applications has East Sussex County Council received?

East Sussex County Council received 27 planning applications in the last 24 months. The approval rate is 96%.

How long does East Sussex County Council take to decide planning applications?

East Sussex County Council takes an average of 64 days to decide planning applications. The statutory target is 8 weeks (56 days) for householder and minor applications, and 13 weeks for major applications.

What is the planning approval rate for East Sussex County Council?

East Sussex County Council approves 96% of planning applications. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

How do I object to a planning application in East Sussex County Council?

To object to a East Sussex County Council planning application, you must submit your representation to East Sussex County Council during the public consultation period — typically 21 days from the date the application was publicised. Planning Signal shows you the consultation deadline for each application and links directly to the East Sussex County Council planning portal where objections can be submitted.

Can I appeal a East Sussex County Council planning decision?

Yes. If East Sussex County Council refuses your planning application, you can appeal to the Planning Inspectorate. 90 appeals were lodged against East Sussex County Council decisions in the last 24 months, with a 33% success rate.

East Sussex County Council Planning Applications

Q: How do I search East Sussex County Council planning applications?

You can search East Sussex County Council planning applications by postcode on Planning Signal. Enter any postcode in the East Sussex County Council area to see all nearby applications, filter by type, and track decisions in real time.

Search and explore East Sussex County Council planning applications. Planning Signal is your free alternative to the East Sussex County Council planning portal — search all recent applications, track decisions, and get alerts on new developments in the area.

Region: South East

About East Sussex County Council

Governance

Leader: Keith Glazier (Conservative), since 21 May 2013

Chair: Roy Galley (Conservative), since 7 May 2024

Chief Executive: Becky Shaw, since 2010

Seats: 50 councillors (term: 4 years)

Founded: 2023

Last election: 6 May 2021

Political composition: Conservative (22), Liberal Democrats (11), Green (6), Labour (5), Reform (2), Independent (4)

Council Planning Features

Planning Applications - Browse all applications submitted to East Sussex County Council, filterable by status, type, and size
Planning Activity Summary - Approval rates, average decision times, and application type distribution for East Sussex County Council
Keyword Scorecard - See how often applications in East Sussex County Council mention key planning constraints like heritage, flood risk, and environmental concerns
Council Boundary Map - Interactive map showing the council boundary and application locations
Full Details - View complete application details, dates and decision status

Council Insights

Property Prices

Average property sale price: £441,783 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

Admin district: Rother
Parliamentary constituency: Bexhill and Battle
LSOA: Rother 006D

Crime Statistics

47 crimes reported in 2026-05.

Crime Breakdown

anti-social-behaviour: 13
violent-crime: 12
shoplifting: 9
other-crime: 4
criminal-damage-arson: 3
public-order: 3
drugs: 2
vehicle-crime: 1

Keyword Scorecard

Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications in East Sussex County Council.

Ecology & Wildlife Constraints (keywords: bats, bat survey, bat roost, great crested newt, GCN...)
Trees & Landscape (keywords: tree preservation order, TPO, arboricultural, tree survey, root protection area...)
Flood & Drainage (keywords: flood zone 2, flood zone 3, flood risk assessment, FRA, surface water...)
Heritage & Conservation (keywords: listed building, grade II, grade II*, grade I, conservation area...)
Green Belt (keywords: green belt, inappropriate development, very special circumstances, openness)
Highways & Access (keywords: visibility splays, highway authority objection, access arrangement, parking provision, transport statement...)
Refusal & Risk Indicators (keywords: refusal, delegated refusal, appeal dismissed, overdevelopment, character and appearance...)
Planning Process & Appeals (keywords: appeal lodged, appeal allowed, appeal dismissed, public inquiry, inspector)

Planning Activity Summary

Approval rates, average decision times, and application type distribution for East Sussex County Council based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Towns and villages in East Sussex County Council

478 towns and villages. Click any town to search for planning applications nearby.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings in the East Sussex County Council area.

Monitoring Stations

9 flood monitoring stations near East Sussex County Council.

Sheepwash Bridge (Cuckmere & Pevensey Levels)
Udiam (River Rother)
Browns Bridge (Dudwell Tributary Rother)
Burwash (River Rother)
CROWHURST WEIR
ROBERTSBRIDGE RL
CROWHURST BRIDGE RL
BREDE GS
STONEHOUSE DRIVE RL

A brief summary of East Sussex County Council

East Sussex County Council serves as the upper tier local authority for the non-metropolitan county of East Sussex in England, which is distinct from the larger ceremonial county that also encompasses Brighton and Hove. For those researching planning applications in the area, understanding the council's role is essential, as it oversees key local governance and development regulations. The council was established in 2023. The council is currently led by Keith Glazier (Conservative). The council comprises 50 councillors seats, with the most recent election held on 6 May 2021.

The average property sale price in the East Sussex County Council area is £441,783, based on 50 recent transactions.

The East Sussex County Council area recorded 47 crimes in the most recent reporting period. Prospective residents may wish to review the detailed crime breakdown for further context.

Ecology & Nature Designations

The East Sussex County Council area includes 20 Ancient Woodland sites; 1 Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB): High Weald. These designations may affect planning decisions, as proposals near protected sites require environmental impact assessment and may face additional restrictions.

The council area encompasses 478 towns and villages, including Battle, Bexhill, Brighton, Crowborough, Eastbourne and Hailsham. Planning applications across these communities can be searched using the postcode search above.

Search East Sussex County Council Planning Applications

Planning Signal provides a free, fast planning search for East Sussex County Council. Use the postcode search above to find planning applications near any address in the East Sussex County Council area. Unlike the official East Sussex County Council planning portal, Planning Signal lets you save searches, watch individual applications, and receive email alerts when decisions are made or new applications are submitted nearby.

Whether you're a resident checking East Sussex County Council planning applications near your home, a homeowner tracking your own application, or a property professional monitoring the local market, Planning Signal gives you the tools to stay informed about planning and development across East Sussex County Council.

Planning Activity

In the last 24 months, 27 planning applications East Sussex County Council received. Of these, 96% were approved, with an average decision time of 64 days.

This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants in East Sussex County Council may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.

At 64 days on average, decisions in East Sussex County Council slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.

The most common application types in East Sussex County Council were other applications (20), amendments (6), full planning applications (1).

90 planning appeals were lodged against East Sussex County Council decisions, of which 1 was allowed and 2 were dismissed (33% success rate).

Application Outcomes

Approved: 23 applications
Refused: 0 applications
Withdrawn: 1 application
Awaiting decision: 3 applications

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