Berwick, East Sussex Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Berwick, East Sussex.
East Sussex · England · settlement
Planning applications in Berwick are administered by Wealden District Council. View the full Wealden District Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Berwick
Berwick is a village and civil parish in the Wealden district of East Sussex, situated just south of the A27 road, approximately three miles west of Polegate. Nestled within the River Cuckmere floodplain and north of the South Downs, the area offers a unique setting for potential planning applications, reflecting its rural character and proximity to key transport links.
Population: 327 (2021) · Area: 5.0 km²
District: Wealden
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £325,007 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Wealden
- Parliamentary constituency: Lewes
- LSOA: Wealden 018B
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Berwick.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Berwick.
- 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 Berwick based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
7 planning applications found near Berwick.
- - Frensham Cottage The Village Berwick East Sussex BN26 6SP
Alterations and repairs to the staircase and associated stair trimmers in the 20th century extension
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: South Downs | Date: 2026-06-23
View full details - SDNP/26/02452/LIS · Received: Tue 23 Jun 2026 · Validated: Tue 23 Jun 2026 - Frensham Cottage The Village Berwick East Sussex BN26 6SP
Alterations and repairs to the staircase and associated stair trimmers in the 20th century extension
Status: Undecided | Council: South Downs | Date: 2026-06-23 - - Plot Adj Old School Cottage The Village Berwick East Sussex
Development of a new car park with 38 car parking space, with a new access from the Village (track) and new mixed native species planting
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: South Downs | Date: 2026-01-23
View full details - - The Old Forge 5 The Village Berwick East Sussex BN26 6SN
Erection of garden fence.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: South Downs | Date: 2026-01-06
View full details - - Frensham Cottage The Village Berwick East Sussex BN26 6SP
Replacement of Upvc windows with double glazed leaded lights in metal frames, reconfiguration of 'faux' timber framing and repairs using traditional carpentry joint to the historic timber frame - rear
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: South Downs | Date: 2025-02-12
View full details - - Elm House The Village Berwick East Sussex BN26 6SP
Replacement of dilapidated garden room/store room timber building, with new very similar horizontal boarded, garden room/store room and slate roof finish.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: South Downs | Date: 2023-08-17
View full details - - Elm House The Village Berwick East Sussex BN26 6SP
Replacement of dilapidated garden room/store room timber building, with new very similar horizontal boarded, garden room/store room and slate roof finish.
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: South Downs | Date: 2023-08-17
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A brief summary of Berwick in East Sussex
Berwick is a village and civil parish in the Wealden district of East Sussex, situated just south of the A27 road, approximately three miles west of Polegate. Nestled within the River Cuckmere floodplain and north of the South Downs, the area offers a unique setting for potential planning applications, reflecting its rural character and proximity to key transport links. The settlement has a population of approximately 327 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Wealden district.
Berwick covers an area of approximately 5.0 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 Berwick show an average sale price of £325,007, 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 Berwick a particularly low-crime area.
Berwick has 3 conservation areas within its boundaries: Selmeston, Alciston, Berwick Village. 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 Berwick includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Firle Escarpment SSSI; 1 Ancient Woodland site; 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, Berwick 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 Berwick
In the last 24 months, 7 planning applications were submitted near Berwick. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 93 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Berwick may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
With an average of 93 days, decisions near Berwick take longer than the statutory targets. Applicants should budget for a 4-month timeline and consider pre-application discussions to avoid delays.
The most common application types near Berwick were listed building and heritage (3), full planning applications (2), telecoms (1). The high proportion of heritage applications reflects the historic character of the area and the presence of listed buildings or conservation areas nearby.
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