How long do planning decisions take near Best Beech Hill?

The average planning decision time near Best Beech Hill is 89 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 Best Beech Hill?

The planning approval rate near Best Beech Hill is 86%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Best Beech Hill?

The most common type of planning application near Best Beech Hill is discharge of conditions, with 7 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Best Beech Hill?

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Best Beech Hill, East Sussex Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Best Beech Hill, East Sussex.

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About Best Beech Hill

Best Beech Hill is a charming village located within the civil parish of Wadhurst in the Wealden district of East Sussex, England. Situated about 1.6 miles northeast of Wadhurst, it is accessible via the B2100 road, making it a potential area of interest for planning applications and development opportunities.

District: Wealden

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Area Information

Admin district: Rother
Parliamentary constituency: Bexhill and Battle
LSOA: Rother 001E

Crime Statistics

2 crimes reported in 2026-03.

Crime Breakdown

anti-social-behaviour: 1
burglary: 1

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Best Beech Hill.

Keyword Scorecard

Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Best Beech 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 Best Beech Hill based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

2 planning applications found near Best Beech Hill.

- THE OASTHOUSE, BEST BEECH HILL, WADHURST, TN5 6JH
INFILL TO WEST ELEVATION BLOCKWORK AND GLAZED DOORS AND SIDELIGHT. DEMOLITION OF REAR WALL. ADDITION OF BEAMS AND GLAZED DOORS. DEMOLTION OF INTERNAL WALLS AND ADDITION OF SUPPORTING STEEL.
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Wealden | Date: 2026-03-20
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- STEELES FARM, BUCKHURST LANE, WADHURST, TN5 6JX
APPLICATION FOR APPROVAL OF DETAILS RESERVED BY CONDITION 2 ATTACHED TO WD/2023/0243/F
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Wealden | Date: 2025-08-19
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A brief summary of Best Beech Hill in East Sussex

Neighbourhood safety in Best Beech Hill is generally good, with just 2 crimes reported in the most recent period.

Ecology & Nature Designations

The area around Best Beech 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 Best Beech Hill

In the last 24 months, 12 planning applications were submitted near Best Beech Hill. Of these, 86% were approved, with an average decision time of 89 days.

This is broadly in line with the national average of approximately 87%. Best Beech Hill maintains a standard approach to planning decisions.

The average decision period of 89 days exceeds the 8-week target for minor applications but falls within the 13-week target for major schemes. Applicants should plan for approximately 13 weeks from submission to decision.

The most common application types near Best Beech Hill were discharge of conditions (7), tree works (2), outline applications (1).

In terms of development scale, 3 medium-scale applications, 9 smaller schemes were submitted.

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