Arlington, East Sussex Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Arlington, East Sussex.
East Sussex · England · settlement
Planning applications in Arlington are administered by Wealden District Council. View the full Wealden District Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Arlington
Arlington is a picturesque village and civil parish situated in the Wealden district of East Sussex, England. Nestled along the River Cuckmere, the area features notable landmarks such as a medieval priory, a reservoir, and a car racetrack, making it a unique location for potential planning applications.
Population: 943 (2021) · Area: 18.4 km²
District: Wealden
Website: http://www.arlington-parish-council.org.uk/
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £325,007 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Wealden
- Parliamentary constituency: Lewes
- LSOA: Wealden 018K
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Arlington.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Arlington.
- 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 Arlington based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
9 planning applications found near Arlington.
- - LAND ADJOINING THE YEW TREE INN, THE STREET, ARLINGTON, BN26 6RX
TEMPORARY RECREATIONAL CAMPSITE (in accordance with Part 4 of Schedule 2 (Class BC) of the Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) (England) Order 2015)
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Wealden | Date: 2026-05-26
View full details - - OLD SCHOOL HOUSE, THE STREET, ARLINGTON, BN26 6SE
CROWN REDUCE ONE BEECH TREE AND ONE SYCAMORE TREE BY 15% SUBJECT TO REGULATIONS DESIGNATED ARLINGTON CONSERVATION AREA (MARCH 2017)
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Wealden | Date: 2026-03-09
View full details - - THE OLD SCHOOL HOUSE, THE STREET, ARLINGTON, BN26 6SE
CROWN REDUCE ONE BEECH TREE BY 2M SUBJECT TO REGULATIONS DESIGNATED ARLINGTON CONSERVATION AREA (MARCH 2017)
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Wealden | Date: 2026-03-03
View full details - - RAYLANDS FARM, TYE HILL ROAD, ARLINGTON, BN26 6SG
DEMOLITION OF EXISTING DUTCH BARN.
Status: Permitted | Type: Other | Council: Wealden | Date: 2025-10-08
View full details - - RAYLANDS FARM, TYE HILL ROAD, ARLINGTON, BN26 6SG
ERECTION OF REPLACEMENT DUTCH BARN AND NEW GRAIN STORE.
Status: Permitted | Type: Other | Council: Wealden | Date: 2025-10-08
View full details - - TUDOR COTTAGE, THE STREET, ARLINGTON, BN26 6RX
REPLACEMENT ROOF COVERING, WINDOW AND DOOR REPAIRS, FORMATION OF SHOWER ROOM AND INTERNAL REPAIRS
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Wealden | Date: 2025-09-08
View full details - - TUDOR COTTAGE, THE STREET, ARLINGTON, BN26 6RX
REPLACEMENT ROOF COVERING, WINDOW AND DOOR REPAIRS, FORMATION OF SHOWER ROOM AND INTERNAL REPAIRS.
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: Wealden | Date: 2025-09-08
View full details - - LAND ADJOINING THE YEW TREE INN, THE STREET, ARLINGTON, BN26 6RX
TEMPORARY RECREATIONAL CAMPSITE (in accordance with Part 4 of Schedule 2 (Class BC) of the Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) (England) Order 2015
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Wealden | Date: 2024-05-20
View full details - - OLD SCHOOL HOUSE, THE STREET, ARLINGTON, BN26 6SE
REPLACE THE WINDOWS AND DOOR ON THE PROPERTY
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Wealden | Date: 2024-04-12
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A brief summary of Arlington in East Sussex
Arlington is a picturesque village and civil parish situated in the Wealden district of East Sussex, England. Nestled along the River Cuckmere, the area features notable landmarks such as a medieval priory, a reservoir, and a car racetrack, making it a unique location for potential planning applications. The settlement has a population of approximately 943 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Wealden district.
Arlington covers an area of approximately 18.4 km². The surrounding landscape and character of the area play an important role in how planning applications are assessed by the local authority.
Property prices in Arlington show an average sale price of £325,007, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Arlington a particularly low-crime area.
Arlington has one conservation area within its boundaries: Arlington. Planning applications within or near this conservation area are subject to additional scrutiny to preserve the architectural and historic character of the area. Homeowners and developers should be aware that permitted development rights may be restricted.
Ecology & Nature Designations
The area around Arlington includes 2 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Arlington Reservoir SSSI, Milton Gate Marsh SSSI; 6 Ancient Woodland sites. These designations may affect planning decisions, as proposals near protected sites require environmental impact assessment and may face additional restrictions.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Arlington planning applications can be searched by entering a local postcode above. Further local information can be found on the community website at http://www.arlington-parish-council.org.uk/. 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.
Planning Activity in Arlington
In the last 24 months, 8 planning applications were submitted near Arlington. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 42 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Arlington may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
The average decision time of 42 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Arlington were tree works (2), other applications (2), full planning applications (1). The significant number of tree-related applications is typical for areas with mature tree cover or active tree preservation orders.
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