Barcombe Cross, East Sussex Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Barcombe Cross, East Sussex.
East Sussex · England · settlement
About Barcombe Cross
Barcombe is a village and civil parish located in the Lewes District of East Sussex, featuring four distinct settlements. The historic Old Barcombe is home to the parish church, while Barcombe Cross serves as the main 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 an area of interest for planning applications and community development.
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Area Information
- Admin district: Lewes
- Parliamentary constituency: Lewes
- LSOA: Lewes 004A
Crime Statistics
5 crimes reported in 2026-03.
Crime Breakdown
- anti-social-behaviour: 2
- other-theft: 2
- violent-crime: 1
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Barcombe Cross.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Barcombe Cross.
- 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 Cross based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
6 planning applications found near Barcombe Cross.
- - The Old Bakery High Street Barcombe East Sussex BN8 5DH
T1 - Conifer - fell - causing damage to brick wall and nearby structure
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Lewes | Date: 2026-03-03
View full details - - Camoys Farmhouse Barcombe Mills Road Barcombe East Sussex BN8 5BH
Removal of Condition 2 (Agricultural Occupancy) in relation to approval E/69/940
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Lewes | Date: 2025-12-23
View full details - - Land West Of Barcombe Mills Road Barcombe East Sussex
Discharge of Condition 7 (Surface Water) of Planning Appeal Decision APP/P1425/W/23/3323308 (Refused Application LW/22/0459)
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Lewes | Date: 2025-09-17
View full details - - Land West Of Barcombe Mills Road Barcombe East Sussex
Discharge of Condition 9 (Drainage) of Planning Appeal Decision APP/P1425/W/23/3323308 (Refused Application LW/22/0459)
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Lewes | Date: 2025-09-17
View full details - - Crink House Barcombe Mills Road Barcombe East Sussex BN8 5BJ
Erection of single storey rear extension, addition of fire pit in the back garden, associated landscaping and alterations to fenestration
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Lewes | Date: 2025-08-13
View full details - - Land West Of Barcombe Mills Road Barcombe East Sussex
Discharge Of Condition 13 (Remediation Strategy - Contamination) relating to approval LW/22/0459
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Lewes | Date: 2025-07-16
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A brief summary of Barcombe Cross in East Sussex
Barcombe is a village and civil parish located in the Lewes District of East Sussex, featuring four distinct settlements. The historic Old Barcombe is home to the parish church, while Barcombe Cross serves as the main 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 an area of interest for planning applications and community development.
Neighbourhood safety in Barcombe Cross is generally good, with just 5 crimes reported in the most recent period.
Barcombe Cross has 2 conservation areas within its boundaries: Barcombe, 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 Cross includes 7 Ancient Woodland sites. 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 Barcombe Cross
In the last 24 months, 11 planning applications were submitted near Barcombe Cross. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 46 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Barcombe Cross may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
The average decision time of 46 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Barcombe Cross were discharge of conditions (7), tree works (2), full planning applications (1).
Nearby Towns
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