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Planning in Beacon Down

Approved
84%
27 of 30 decided
Decision time
about 11 weeks
on average

Applications within 1 km of the centre of Beacon Down in the last 24 months, from Wealden District Council's planning register.

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Around Beacon Down

Postcode districts

TN21 249 applications in the last 12 monthsBN7 465 applications in the last 12 monthsTN6 209 applications in the last 12 months

Applications in each district in the last 12 months.

Planning authority: Wealden District Council

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About Beacon Down

Beacon Down is a settlement located in East Sussex, England.

There are currently no active flood warnings for the Beacon Down area, indicating a relatively low flood risk at present. This is a positive factor for both existing residents and those considering property purchases or new developments.

In terms of safety, there were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period (September 2026). This makes Beacon Down a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.

The area around Beacon Down has 21 nature designations nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Beacon Down 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.

To comment on or object to a planning application near Beacon Down, open it in the list above: each one links to the council's own page for it and shows any comment deadline.

In the last 24 months, 39 planning applications were submitted near Beacon Down. Of these, 84% were approved, with an average decision time of 79 days.

The most common types were full planning applications (15), discharge of conditions (8), amendments (4).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Beacon Down?
In the last 24 months, 39 planning applications were submitted near Beacon Down. The approval rate is 84%.
How long do planning decisions take near Beacon Down?
The average planning decision time near Beacon Down is 79 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 Beacon Down?
The planning approval rate near Beacon Down is 84%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.
What types of planning applications are most common near Beacon Down?
The most common type of planning application near Beacon Down is full planning applications, with 15 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Beacon Down?
You can search and track planning applications near Beacon Down on Planning Signal. Create a free account to save searches, watch specific applications, and receive email alerts when new plans are submitted nearby.