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House prices in Rother District Council: average £337,816, +0.5% over 12 months (UK House Price Index, July 2026)

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Frequently asked questions

How many planning applications has Rother District Council received?
Rother District Council received 987 planning applications in the last 24 months. The approval rate is 84%.
How long does Rother District Council take to decide applications?
Rother District Council takes an average of 84 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 Rother District Council?
Rother District Council approves 84% of planning applications, against 87% nationally.
How do I object to a planning application in Rother District Council?
Submit your representation to Rother District 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 Rother District Council planning portal.
Can I appeal a Rother District Council planning decision?
Yes. If Rother District Council refuses your application, you can appeal to the Planning Inspectorate. 1,044 appeals were lodged against Rother District Council decisions in the last 24 months, with a 27% success rate.

Planning data sourced from Rother District Council planning portal · Statistics based on the last 24 months

About Rother District Council Planning Authority

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

Rother District Council, located in Bexhill-on-Sea, serves the local government district in East Sussex, England. The district derives its name from the River Rother, which meanders through the area, making it a key feature for those interested in planning applications and local developments.

The council area encompasses 112 towns and villages, including Battle, Bexhill and Rye. Use the planning application search above to find proposals across these communities by postcode.

In the last 24 months, Rother District Council received 987 planning applications. Of these, 84% were approved, with an average decision time of 84 days.

The most common types were full planning applications (388), listed building and heritage (68), outline applications (65). 5 large-scale developments were submitted during this period.

1,044 planning appeals were lodged against Rother District Council decisions, of which 240 were allowed and 655 were dismissed (27% success rate).

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