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Planning in Alciston

Only 2 decisions near Alciston in the last 2 years, too few to judge an approval rate.

Applications within 1 km of the centre of Alciston in the last 24 months, from Wealden District Council's planning register.

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About Alciston

Alciston is a quaint village and civil parish located in the Wealden district of East Sussex, England. Situated just off the A27 road, it lies approximately ten miles north-west of Eastbourne and seven miles east of Lewes. Alciston's ecclesiastical parish is associated with the neighbouring parishes of Selmeston and Berwick, making it a key area for local planning applications and community developments. The settlement has a population of approximately 95 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Wealden district.

Alciston covers an area of approximately 7.0 km². The surrounding landscape and character of the area play an important role in how planning applications are assessed by the local authority.

In terms of safety, there were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period (September 2026). This makes Alciston a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.

The area around Alciston has 6 nature designations nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Alciston planning applications can be searched by entering a local postcode above. Results include full application details, decision status, and the ability to track applications over time and set planning alerts to help you monitor and review pending planning applications.

To comment on or object to a planning application near Alciston, open it in the list above: each one links to the council's own page for it and shows any comment deadline.

In the last 24 months, 4 planning applications were submitted near Alciston.

The most common types were listed building and heritage (1).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Alciston?
In the last 24 months, 4 planning applications were submitted near Alciston.
What types of planning applications are most common near Alciston?
The most common type of planning application near Alciston is listed building consent applications, with 1 submission in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Alciston?
You can search and track planning applications near Alciston on Planning Signal. Create a free account to save searches, watch specific applications, and receive email alerts when new plans are submitted nearby.