How many planning applications has Wealden District Council received?

Wealden District Council received 2,545 planning applications in the last 24 months. The approval rate is 85%.

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

Wealden District Council takes an average of 65 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 Wealden District Council?

Wealden District Council approves 85% of planning applications. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

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

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

Can I appeal a Wealden District Council planning decision?

Yes. If Wealden District Council refuses your planning application, you can appeal to the Planning Inspectorate. 939 appeals were lodged against Wealden District Council decisions in the last 24 months, with a 27% success rate.

Wealden District Council Planning Applications

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

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

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

Region: South East

About Wealden District Council

Wealden District Council, located in East Sussex, oversees a diverse region that includes the towns of Hailsham, Crowborough, Polegate, and Uckfield, as well as various villages and rural areas. The district is named after the Weald, a landscape rich in ancient woodlands that characterizes the central and northern parts of the area. For those researching planning applications, Wealden offers a blend of urban and rural environments, making it a unique area for development and community projects.

Council Planning Features

Planning Applications - Browse all applications submitted to Wealden District Council, filterable by status, type, and size
Planning Activity Summary - Approval rates, average decision times, and application type distribution for Wealden District Council
Keyword Scorecard - See how often applications in Wealden 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: Rother
Parliamentary constituency: Bexhill and Battle
LSOA: Rother 006A

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

Towns and villages in Wealden District Council

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

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings in the Wealden District Council area.

Monitoring Stations

9 flood monitoring stations near Wealden 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 Wealden District Council

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

The Wealden 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 are 36 designated conservation areas within the Wealden 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: Arlington, Boreham Street, Chalvington, Chiddingly, Coggins Mill, Cousley Wood, Cowbeech, Crowborough, Danehill, East Hoathly, and 26 more.

Ecology & Nature Designations

The Wealden 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 Wealden District Council Planning Applications

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

Planning Activity

In the last 24 months, 2,545 planning applications Wealden District Council received. Of these, 85% were approved, with an average decision time of 65 days.

This is broadly in line with the national average of approximately 87%. Wealden District Council maintains a standard approach to planning decisions.

At 65 days on average, decisions in Wealden District Council slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.

The most common application types in Wealden District Council were full planning applications (808), discharge of conditions (644), tree works (302). Full planning applications account for 32% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

In terms of development scale, 102 large-scale (major) developments, 407 medium-scale applications, 2,029 smaller schemes were submitted. The high volume of major applications indicates significant development pressure in the area, which may interest property developers and investors.

939 planning appeals were lodged against Wealden District Council decisions, of which 224 were allowed and 596 were dismissed (27% success rate).

Application Outcomes

Approved: 1,495 applications
Refused: 180 applications
Withdrawn: 90 applications
Awaiting decision: 780 applications

Related Planning Guides

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