Berner's Hill, East Sussex Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Berner's Hill, East Sussex.
East Sussex · England · settlement
About Berner's Hill
Ticehurst is a vibrant village and extensive civil parish in the Rother district of East Sussex, encompassing the wards of Ticehurst, Flimwell, and Stonegate. Situated in the scenic upper reaches of the Bewl stream and the River Rother, the area features notable linear settlements like Berner's Hill and Union Street, positioned between Ticehurst and Flimwell. Located approximately ten miles southeast of Tunbridge Wells, Ticehurst offers a unique blend of rural charm and accessibility, making it a noteworthy consideration for planning applications in the region.
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £570,997 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Wealden
- Parliamentary constituency: Sussex Weald
- LSOA: Wealden 005C
Crime Statistics
5 crimes reported in 2026-03.
Crime Breakdown
- anti-social-behaviour: 2
- public-order: 1
- vehicle-crime: 1
- violent-crime: 1
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Berner's Hill.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Berner's Hill.
- 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 Berner's Hill based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
16 planning applications found near Berner's Hill.
- - GREYSTONES Berners Hill, Flimwell, Wadhurst, East Sussex, TN5 7NA
Replacement of an existing ground-level timber storage shed with a modest, timber-framed garden structure
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Rother | Date: 2025-10-06
View full details - - GREYSTONES Berners Hill, Flimwell, Wadhurst, East Sussex, TN5 7NA
Replacement of an existing ground-level timber storage shed with a modest, timber-framed garden structure
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Heritage | Council: Rother | Date: 2025-10-06
View full details - - 3 Midhill Cottages Berners Hill, Flimwell, East Sussex, TN5 7NB
Certificate of lawfulness for proposed replacement of 4 sash window units to the front of the house.
Type: Heritage | Council: Rother | Date: 2025-09-23
View full details - - Berners Hill Farm, Berners Hill, Flimwell, Ticehurst Tn5 7nd,
Demolition of all redundant farm buildings and construction of 4 no. bungalows.
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Full | Council: Rother | Date: 2023-11-02
View full details - - 1 & 2 Spring Cottages, Berners Hill, Flimwell, Ticehurst Tn5 7na,
Proposed two storey side, and first floor rear extensions.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Rother | Date: 2022-02-14
View full details - - Berners Hill House, Berners Hill, Flimwell, Ticehurst TN5 7ND
Erection of a wooden fence along the boundary.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Rother | Date: 2021-05-16
View full details - - 3 Midhill Cottages, Berners Hill, Flimwell, Ticehurst TN5 7NB
Removal of existing conservatory/roof terrace, replace with extension/roof terrace and glass balustrading. Removal of internal wall to ground floor, relocation of bathroom and changes to rear and side
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: Rother | Date: 2021-02-16
View full details - - Berners Hill Poultry Farm, Berners Hill, Flimwell, Ticehurst TN5 7ND
Outline: Erection of 9 detached dwellings.
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Rother | Date: 2018-02-08
View full details - - 1 Rock Cottages, Berners Hill, Ticehurst TN5 7ND
Proposed removal of dilapidated single storey extension to rear and construction of two storey extension and alterations to fenestration (previously approved under RR/2012/679/P).
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Rother | Date: 2015-05-12
View full details - - Montrose, Berners Hill, Ticehurst TN5 7ND
Demolition of existing garage and out buildings and construction of a replacement garage.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Rother | Date: 2015-04-12
View full details - - Montrose, Berners Hill, Ticehurst TN5 7ND
Demolition of existing garage and out buildings and construction of a replacement garage.
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Rother | Date: 2014-03-10
View full details - - 1 ROCK COTTAGE, BERNERS HILL, TICEHURST TN5 7ND
PROPOSED REMOVAL OF DILAPIDATED SINGLE STOREY EXTENSION TO REAR AND CONSTRUCTION OF TWO STOREY EXTENSION AND ALTERATIONS TO FENESTRATION.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Rother | Date: 2012-03-27
View full details - - LYNDHURST, BERNERS HILL, FLIMWELL, TICEHURST TN5 7NA
TWO STOREY SIDE EXTENSION AND INTERNAL ALTERATIONS.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Rother | Date: 2009-08-21
View full details - - LYNDHURST, BERNERS HILL, FLIMWELL, TICEHURST TN5 7NA
TWO STOREY SIDE EXTENSION AND INTERNAL ALTERATIONS.
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: Rother | Date: 2009-08-21
View full details - - 39 BERNERS HILL, FLIMWELL TN5 7ND
ERECTION OF SHED AND LOGSTORE AT REAR OF THE PREMISES.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Rother | Date: 2007-09-18
View full details - - 3 MIDHILL COTTAGES, BERNERS HILL, FLIMWELL, TICEHURST TN5 7NB
CONSTRUCTION OF REPLACEMENT STAIRCASE
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: Rother | Date: 2004-08-12
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A brief summary of Berner's Hill in East Sussex
Ticehurst is a vibrant village and extensive civil parish in the Rother district of East Sussex, encompassing the wards of Ticehurst, Flimwell, and Stonegate. Situated in the scenic upper reaches of the Bewl stream and the River Rother, the area features notable linear settlements like Berner's Hill and Union Street, positioned between Ticehurst and Flimwell. Located approximately ten miles southeast of Tunbridge Wells, Ticehurst offers a unique blend of rural charm and accessibility, making it a noteworthy consideration for planning applications in the region.
Property prices in Berner's Hill show an average sale price of £570,997, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.
Neighbourhood safety in Berner's Hill is generally good, with just 5 crimes reported in the most recent period.
Berner's Hill 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 Berner's Hill 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.
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Planning Activity in Berner's Hill
In the last 24 months, 15 planning applications were submitted near Berner's Hill. Of these, 60% were approved, with an average decision time of 68 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 Berner's Hill.
At 68 days on average, decisions near Berner's Hill slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near Berner's Hill were full planning applications (10), listed building and heritage (3), outline applications (1). Full planning applications account for 67% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 3 medium-scale applications, 6 smaller schemes were submitted.
1 planning appeal was lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 1 was dismissed (0% success rate). This low success rate indicates that the council's refusal decisions are generally upheld by the Planning Inspectorate.
Nearby Towns
Explore planning applications in nearby areas:
- Dale Hill planning applications
- Union Street planning applications
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- Flimwell planning applications
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- Etchingham planning applications
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