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House prices in Wealden District Council: average £391,211, -0.8% over 12 months (UK House Price Index, July 2026)

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Frequently asked questions

How many planning applications has Wealden District Council received?
Wealden District Council received 3,199 planning applications in the last 24 months. The approval rate is 84%.
How long does Wealden District Council take to decide applications?
Wealden District Council takes an average of 66 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 84% of planning applications, against 87% nationally.
How do I object to a planning application in Wealden District Council?
Submit your representation to Wealden 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 Wealden District Council planning portal.
Can I appeal a Wealden District Council planning decision?
Yes. If Wealden District Council refuses your 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.

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

About Wealden District Council Planning Authority

Track every planning application and planning permission decision in the Wealden 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.

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.

The council area encompasses 236 towns and villages, including Crowborough, Hailsham, Heathfield, Heathfield and Uckfield. Use the planning application search above to find proposals across these communities by postcode.

In the last 24 months, Wealden District Council received 3,199 planning applications. Of these, 84% were approved, with an average decision time of 66 days.

The most common types were full planning applications (913), discharge of conditions (634), tree works (284). 103 large-scale developments were submitted during this period.

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

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