Barcombe, East Sussex Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Barcombe, East Sussex.
East Sussex · England · settlement
Planning applications in Barcombe are administered by Brighton And Hove City Council. View the full Brighton And Hove City Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Barcombe
Barcombe is a village and civil parish in the Lewes District of East Sussex, comprising four distinct settlements. The historic old Barcombe features the parish church, while Barcombe Cross serves as the primary hub, offering essential amenities and services. Additionally, the parish includes the hamlet of Spithurst to the northeast and Town Littleworth to the northwest, making it a diverse area for potential planning applications and community development.
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £883,241 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Mid Sussex
- Parliamentary constituency: East Grinstead and Uckfield
- LSOA: Mid Sussex 006C
Crime Statistics
4 crimes reported in 2026-03.
Crime Breakdown
- other-theft: 2
- anti-social-behaviour: 1
- violent-crime: 1
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Barcombe.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Barcombe.
- 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 Barcombe based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
1 planning application found near Barcombe.
- - Court House Church Road Barcombe East Sussex BN8 5TS
Conversion of former stable block to self-contained residential dwelling and construction of new gardener's machine shed
Status: Rejected | Type: Heritage | Council: Lewes | Date: 2024-05-01
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A brief summary of Barcombe in East Sussex
Barcombe is a village and civil parish in the Lewes District of East Sussex, comprising four distinct settlements. The historic old Barcombe features the parish church, while Barcombe Cross serves as the primary hub, offering essential amenities and services. Additionally, the parish includes the hamlet of Spithurst to the northeast and Town Littleworth to the northwest, making it a diverse area for potential planning applications and community development.
Property prices in Barcombe show an average sale price of £883,241, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.
Neighbourhood safety in Barcombe is generally good, with just 4 crimes reported in the most recent period.
Barcombe has 3 conservation areas within its boundaries: Barcombe, Hamsey (Cooksbridge), Barcombe Cross. Planning applications within or near these conservation areas 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 Barcombe includes 6 Ancient Woodland sites; 1 National Parks: SOUTH DOWNS. 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, Barcombe 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.
Planning Activity in Barcombe
In the last 24 months, 2 planning applications were submitted near Barcombe.
The most common application types near Barcombe were full planning applications (1), discharge of conditions (1). Full planning applications account for 50% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
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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.