How many planning applications has Rother District Council received?

Rother District Council received 785 planning applications in the last 24 months. The approval rate is 70%.

How long does Rother District Council take to decide planning applications?

Rother District Council takes an average of 86 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 70% of planning applications. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

How do I object to a planning application in Rother District Council?

To object to a Rother District Council planning application, you must submit your representation to Rother District 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 Rother District Council planning portal where objections can be submitted.

Can I appeal a Rother District Council planning decision?

Yes. If Rother District Council refuses your planning application, you can appeal to the Planning Inspectorate. 1044 appeals were lodged against Rother District Council decisions in the last 24 months, with a 27% success rate.

Rother District Council Planning Applications

Q: How do I search Rother District Council planning applications?

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

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

Region: South East

About Rother District Council

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.

Council Planning Features

Planning Applications - Browse all applications submitted to Rother District Council, filterable by status, type, and size
Planning Activity Summary - Approval rates, average decision times, and application type distribution for Rother District Council
Keyword Scorecard - See how often applications in Rother District 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: Wealden
Parliamentary constituency: Bexhill and Battle
LSOA: Wealden 014E

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 Rother District 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 Rother District Council based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Towns and villages in Rother District Council

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

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings in the Rother District Council area.

Monitoring Stations

9 flood monitoring stations near Rother District 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 Rother District Council

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

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

Conservation Areas

There is 1 designated conservation area within the Rother District Council area. Planning applications within or near these areas are subject to additional scrutiny to preserve architectural and historic character. Permitted development rights may be restricted.

Conservation areas include: No data available for publication by HE.

Ecology & Nature Designations

The Rother District 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 Rother District Council Planning Applications

Planning Signal provides a free, fast planning search for Rother District Council. Use the postcode search above to find planning applications near any address in the Rother District Council area. Unlike the official Rother District 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 Rother District 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 Rother District Council.

Planning Activity

In the last 24 months, 785 planning applications Rother District Council received. Of these, 70% were approved, with an average decision time of 86 days.

This is below the national average of approximately 87%, which may reflect stricter local policies, sensitivity of the area, or higher levels of speculative applications. Pre-application advice is particularly worthwhile in Rother District Council.

The average decision period of 86 days exceeds the 8-week target for minor applications but falls within the 13-week target for major schemes. Applicants should plan for approximately 13 weeks from submission to decision.

The most common application types in Rother District Council were full planning applications (428), listed building and heritage (75), outline applications (65). Full planning applications account for 55% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

In terms of development scale, 4 large-scale (major) developments, 157 medium-scale applications, 293 smaller schemes were submitted.

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

Application Outcomes

Approved: 173 applications
Refused: 58 applications
Withdrawn: 17 applications
Awaiting decision: 537 applications

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