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House prices in Eastbourne Borough Council: average £254,636, -1.6% over 12 months (UK House Price Index, July 2026)

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Frequently asked questions

How many planning applications has Eastbourne Borough Council received?
Eastbourne Borough Council received 361 planning applications in the last 24 months. The approval rate is 91%.
How long does Eastbourne Borough Council take to decide applications?
Eastbourne Borough Council takes an average of 47 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 Eastbourne Borough Council?
Eastbourne Borough Council approves 91% of planning applications, against 87% nationally.
How do I object to a planning application in Eastbourne Borough Council?
Submit your representation to Eastbourne Borough Council during the public consultation period, typically 21 days from when the application was publicised. Planning Signal shows the consultation deadline for each application and links directly to the Eastbourne Borough Council planning portal.
Can I appeal an Eastbourne Borough Council planning decision?
Yes. If Eastbourne Borough Council refuses your application, you can appeal to the Planning Inspectorate. 165 appeals were lodged against Eastbourne Borough Council decisions in the last 24 months, with a 37% success rate.

Planning data sourced from Eastbourne Borough Council planning portal · Statistics based on the last 24 months

About Eastbourne Borough Council Planning Authority

Track every planning application and planning permission decision in the Eastbourne Borough Council area. View live status, browse proposals by postcode, and get free email alerts for new developments. Updated daily from the council planning portal.

Eastbourne Borough Council serves as the local authority for Eastbourne, located in East Sussex, England. Established in 1859, the council has undergone several reforms and has held non-metropolitan district status with borough designation since 1974, making it a key player in local governance and planning decisions in the area. The council is currently led by Stephen Holt (Liberal Democrat), who has held the position since 24 May 2023. Robert Cottrill serves as Chief Executive since 28 September 2009.

The council area encompasses 11 towns and villages, including Eastbourne. Use the planning application search above to find proposals across these communities by postcode.

In the last 24 months, Eastbourne Borough Council received 361 planning applications. Of these, 91% were approved, with an average decision time of 47 days.

The most common types were full planning applications (74), tree works (26), outline applications (23). 1 large-scale development was submitted during this period.

165 planning appeals were lodged against Eastbourne Borough Council decisions, of which 56 were allowed and 94 were dismissed (37% success rate).

Residents and developers can search all planning permission and permitted development applications for Eastbourne Borough Council above. To comment or object to a live application, visit the Eastbourne Borough Council planning portal directly. Planning Signal links to the original submission for every application listed.