Ashburnham Forge, East Sussex Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Ashburnham Forge, East Sussex.
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Planning applications in Ashburnham Forge are administered by Wealden District Council. View the full Wealden District Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Ashburnham Forge
Ashburnham is a civil parish located in the Rother district of East Sussex, England, just west of Battle. It encompasses the settlements of Brownbread Street and Ponts Green, as well as Ashburnham Forge. The parish shares a council with the neighboring parish of Penhurst, making it a key area for local governance and planning applications.
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £485,265 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Wealden
- Parliamentary constituency: Bexhill and Battle
- LSOA: Wealden 014D
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-04.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Ashburnham Forge.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Ashburnham Forge.
- 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 Ashburnham Forge based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
2 planning applications found near Ashburnham Forge.
- - Forge Cottage The Forge, Ashburnham, Battle, East Sussex, TN33 9PH
Erection of proposed extensions to the south, west and east elevations and internal alterations.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Rother | Date: 2025-12-10
View full details - - Peans Farm, Penhurst TN33 9QR
Construction of storage barn.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Rother | Date: 2024-05-17
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A brief summary of Ashburnham Forge in East Sussex
Ashburnham is a civil parish located in the Rother district of East Sussex, England, just west of Battle. It encompasses the settlements of Brownbread Street and Ponts Green, as well as Ashburnham Forge. The parish shares a council with the neighboring parish of Penhurst, making it a key area for local governance and planning applications.
Property prices in Ashburnham Forge show an average sale price of £485,265, 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 Ashburnham Forge a particularly low-crime area.
Ashburnham Forge has one conservation area within its boundaries: No data available for publication by HE. 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 Ashburnham Forge includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Ashburnham Park SSSI; 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.
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Planning Activity in Ashburnham Forge
In the last 24 months, 1 planning applications were submitted near Ashburnham Forge.
The most common application types near Ashburnham Forge were full planning applications (1). Full planning applications account for 100% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
Nearby Towns
Explore planning applications in nearby areas:
- Penhurst planning applications
- Brownbread Street planning applications
- Ponts Green planning applications
- Steven's Crouch planning applications
- Darwell Hole planning applications
- Cackle Street planning applications
- Bodle Street Green planning applications
- Netherfield planning applications
Related Planning Guides
- What Is Planning Permission in the UK? — Planning permission is the formal approval you need from your local council before making certain changes to a building or piece of land.
- What Is Permitted Development? — Permitted development rights allow certain building works and changes of use without the need to apply for planning permission.
- How Long Does Planning Permission Take? — Typical timelines for planning permission decisions in the UK, from submission to approval, and what can cause delays.