How long do planning decisions take near Baldslow?

The average planning decision time near Baldslow is 67 days. The statutory target is 8 weeks (56 days) for minor applications and 13 weeks for major applications.

What is the planning approval rate near Baldslow?

The planning approval rate near Baldslow is 71%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Baldslow?

The most common type of planning application near Baldslow is full planning applications, with 10 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Baldslow?

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Baldslow, East Sussex Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Baldslow, East Sussex.

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About Baldslow

Baldslow is a suburban area located in the northern part of St Leonards-on-Sea, East Sussex. It is often regarded as part of the broader Conquest region, which includes the neighbourhoods of Bohemia and Silverhill. This distinction may be relevant for those researching planning applications and developments in the vicinity.

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Town Insights

Property Prices

Average property sale price: £284,610 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

Admin district: Hastings
Parliamentary constituency: Hastings and Rye
LSOA: Hastings 002C

Crime Statistics

105 crimes reported in 2026-03.

Crime Breakdown

violent-crime: 30
shoplifting: 29
anti-social-behaviour: 16
other-theft: 8
public-order: 6
other-crime: 4
criminal-damage-arson: 3
possession-of-weapons: 3
robbery: 2
vehicle-crime: 2
burglary: 1
drugs: 1

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Baldslow.

Keyword Scorecard

Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Baldslow.

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 Baldslow based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

7 planning applications found near Baldslow.

- Former, 10 Maplehurst Road, St Leonards-on-sea, TN37 7NA
Variation of condition 2 (approved plans) of Planning Permission HS/FA/24/00257 - Amendments to external window and door arrangements
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Hastings | Date: 2026-03-17
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- 1 Beauport Lodge Cottage The Ridge West, St Leonards On Sea, Hastings, TN37 7PP
1x London Plane - Crown lift to 6 linear metres. Prune by 3 linear metres
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Rother | Date: 2026-01-12
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- Land west of Sedlescombe Road North, St Leonards-on-sea, TN37 7PZ (Grid Reference: E:579707 N:113084)
Variation of Condition 2 of consent HS/3503/CC (HS/CC/24/00756) to update drainage details to reflect the location of soakaways that have been constructed and removal of condition 5 which is no longer
Status: Permitted | Type: Other | Council: Hastings | Date: 2026-01-07
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- Land west of Sedlescombe Road North, St Leonards on Sea, TN37 7PZ
Variation of Condition 2 of consent HS/3503/CC to update drainage details to reflect the location of soakaways that have been constructed and removal of condition 5 which is no longer considered to be
Status: Permitted | Type: Other | Council: East Sussex | Date: 2026-01-02
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- Former, 10 Maplehurst Road, St Leonards-on-sea, TN37 7NA
Variation of condition 2 (approved plans) of Planning Permission HS/FA/24/00257 - Amendments to hard and soft landscaping, parking design, road width and changes to fenestration / porches.
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Full | Council: Hastings | Date: 2025-09-19
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- Beauport Holiday Park, The Ridge West, St Leonards-on-sea, TN37 7PP
Works to trees: T-316 Birch - Fell; T-317 Birch - Fell; T-318 Sycamore - Fell; T-321 Sycamore - Fell; T-322 Sycamore - Fell; T-326 Lime - Pollard back to previous pruning points; T-806 Ash - Fell; T-8
Status: Rejected | Type: Trees | Council: Hastings | Date: 2025-07-11
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- 10 Beauport Gardens, St Leonards-on-sea, TN37 7PQ
TPO NO38, W5 Cedar - Fell Eucalyptus - Fell
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Hastings | Date: 2024-07-12
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A brief summary of Baldslow in East Sussex

Property prices in Baldslow show an average sale price of £284,610, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.

The Baldslow area recorded 105 crimes in the most recent reporting period. As with any urban or suburban area, prospective residents may wish to review the detailed crime breakdown for further context.

Baldslow 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 Baldslow includes 2 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Maplehurst Wood SSSI, Marline Valley Woods 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 Baldslow

In the last 24 months, 30 planning applications were submitted near Baldslow. Of these, 71% were approved, with an average decision time of 67 days.

This is below the national average of approximately 87%, which may reflect stricter local policies, sensitivity of the area, or higher levels of speculative applications. Pre-application advice is particularly worthwhile near Baldslow.

At 67 days on average, decisions near Baldslow slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.

The most common application types near Baldslow were full planning applications (10), discharge of conditions (9), outline applications (5). Full planning applications account for 33% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

In terms of development scale, 1 medium-scale application, 25 smaller schemes were submitted.

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