Battle, East Sussex Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Battle, East Sussex.
East Sussex · England · Town
Planning applications in Battle are administered by Rother District Council. View the full Rother District Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Battle
Battle, a historic town in East Sussex, is located 50 miles southeast of London and is part of the High Weald National Landscape. With a population of approximately 6,800 as of the 2021 Census, it is renowned for its connection to the 1066 Battle of Hastings, where William the Conqueror triumphed over King Harold II. This rich history, combined with its scenic surroundings, makes Battle an interesting area for planning applications, particularly in heritage and landscape considerations.
Population: 6,762 (2021) · Area: 31.8 km²
District: Rother
Website: http://www.battletowncouncil.org.uk/
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £441,783 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Rother
- Parliamentary constituency: Bexhill and Battle
- LSOA: Rother 003E
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Battle.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Battle.
- 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 Battle based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
583 planning applications found near Battle.
- - COVERPOINT Caldbec Hill, Battle, East Sussex, TN33 0JR
Erection of 9m Medium Telegraph pole.
Type: Telecoms | Council: Rother | Date: 2026-04-28
View full details - - 3, Stream Farm Cottages Netherfield Road, Battle, East Sussex, TN33 0HH
Proposed single storey rear extension and alterations to Juliet balcony
Type: Full | Council: Rother | Date: 2026-02-10
View full details - - Dodo House Caldbec Hill, Battle, East Sussex, TN33 0JR
Proposed extension to provide first floor and associated alterations.
Type: Full | Council: Rother | Date: 2026-02-10
View full details - - The White Cottage Caldbec Hill, Battle, East Sussex, TN33 0JY
Proposed replacement side addition with new pitch roof over
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Rother | Date: 2025-12-16
View full details - - 7 Dukes Hill, Battle, East Sussex, TN33 0LD
3 Oak trees- Cut back and reduce height by 10 foot
Status: Conditions | Type: Trees | Council: Rother | Date: 2025-12-15
View full details - - 4a Mountjoy, Battle, East Sussex, TN33 0EQ
Installation of fixed line broadband electronic communications apparatus under Regulation 5 As 1x New 10m Wooden Light Pole
Status: Permitted | Type: Telecoms | Council: Rother | Date: 2025-12-03
View full details - - FERNCROFT, 17 North Trade Road, Battle, East Sussex, TN33 0HB
Proposed garage conversion, single storey rear extension and raised patio area to rear. 1.2 meter electric gate to front driveway and 2.4 meter replacement boundary fence to partial side boundary
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Rother | Date: 2025-11-26
View full details - - 28 Mount Street, Battle, East Sussex, TN33 0EG
Proposed conversion of ground floor commercial premises (Class E) into self-contained residential flat (Class C3)
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Rother | Date: 2025-10-21
View full details - - Holly Lodge Caldbec Hill, Battle, East Sussex, TN33 0JR
Proposed single storey side extension and raised patio area
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Rother | Date: 2025-08-27
View full details - - 1 & 2 Watchoak Cottages, Netherfield Road, Battle Tn33 0hj,
Proposed building plot for 1 no. dwelling.
Status: Conditions | Type: Outline | Council: Rother | Date: 2025-08-22
View full details - - Waverley Caldbec Hill, Battle, East Sussex, TN33 0JY
Proposed garage conversion to habitable accommodation with associated alterations, and loft conversion with rooflights.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Rother | Date: 2025-08-15
View full details - - O/S 36 Wellington Gardens, Battle TN33 0HD
Installation of 10m light pole
Status: Permitted | Type: Telecoms | Council: Rother | Date: 2025-06-30
View full details - - 54-55 High Street, Battle Tn33 0en,
Change of use of the ground floor from a restaurant (Class E) to sports bar and restaurant (sui generis) (retrospective.) and proposed change to opening hours.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Rother | Date: 2025-04-30
View full details - - 3, Lassen Court High Street, Battle, East Sussex, TN33 0EZ
Proposed conservatory.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Rother | Date: 2025-04-28
View full details - - 37 Virgins Lane, The Sevens, Battle TN33 0JH
Certificate of lawfulness for a proposed single storey rear extension.
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Rother | Date: 2025-04-01
View full details - - 16 Virgins Lane, Guisecliffe, Battle TN33 0JH
Proposed driveway and off road turning/parking together with associated landscaping.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Rother | Date: 2025-03-11
View full details - - 51 Mountjoy, Battle TN33 0EQ
Proposed single storey rear extension to form lounge and part two storey rear extension over to form bedroom.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Rother | Date: 2025-03-06
View full details - - Stream Farm, Netherfield Road, Battle TN33 0HJ
Lawful Development Certificate for the existing occupation of Stream Farm in breach of an agricultural occupancy condition (condition 1) imposed on A/51/133 for use as a dwelling for person/s not empl
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Rother | Date: 2025-02-06
View full details - - Cregg Na Ba, Chain Lane, Battle TN33 0HG
Variation of Conditions 2 and 6 of Consent RR/3468/CC to make amendments to the landscape proposals.
Status: Permitted | Type: Other | Council: Rother | Date: 2024-12-11
View full details - - Coultershaw, Saxonwood Road, Battle TN33 0EY
Erection of Summer House within the grounds of Coultershaw.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Rother | Date: 2024-12-07
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A brief summary of Battle in East Sussex
Battle, a historic town in East Sussex, is located 50 miles southeast of London and is part of the High Weald National Landscape. With a population of approximately 6,800 as of the 2021 Census, it is renowned for its connection to the 1066 Battle of Hastings, where William the Conqueror triumphed over King Harold II. This rich history, combined with its scenic surroundings, makes Battle an interesting area for planning applications, particularly in heritage and landscape considerations. The Town has a population of approximately 6,762 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Rother district.
Battle covers an area of approximately 31.8 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 Battle show an average sale price of £441,783, 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 Battle a particularly low-crime area.
Battle 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 Battle includes 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.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Battle planning applications can be searched by entering a local postcode above. Further local information can be found on the community website at http://www.battletowncouncil.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 Battle
In the last 24 months, 72 planning applications were submitted near Battle. Of these, 71% were approved, with an average decision time of 72 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 Battle.
The average decision period of 72 days exceeds the 8-week target for minor applications but falls within the 13-week target for major schemes. Applicants should plan for approximately 11 weeks from submission to decision.
The most common application types near Battle were full planning applications (45), telecoms (7), amendments (6). Full planning applications account for 63% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 6 medium-scale applications, 48 smaller schemes were submitted. The absence of major applications suggests the area is primarily characterised by smaller-scale improvements and extensions rather than large new developments.
7 planning appeals were lodged, of which 2 were allowed and 5 were dismissed (29% success rate).
Application Outcomes
- Approved: 17 applications
- Refused: 7 applications
- Awaiting decision: 48 applications
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