Best Beech Hill, East Sussex Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Best Beech Hill, East Sussex.
East Sussex · England · settlement
Planning applications in Best Beech Hill are administered by Wealden District Council. View the full Wealden District Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
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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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £601,872 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Rother
- Parliamentary constituency: Bexhill and Battle
- LSOA: Rother 001D
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
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
View full details - - 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
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. It sits within the Wealden district.
Property prices in Best Beech Hill show an average sale price of £601,872, 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 Best Beech Hill a particularly low-crime area.
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.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Best Beech Hill 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 Best Beech Hill
In the last 24 months, 14 planning applications were submitted near Best Beech Hill. Of these, 89% were approved, with an average decision time of 76 days.
This is slightly above the national average of approximately 87%, indicating a broadly favourable planning environment near Best Beech Hill.
The average decision period of 76 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 Best Beech Hill were discharge of conditions (9), tree works (2), outline applications (1).
In terms of development scale, 3 medium-scale applications, 11 smaller schemes were submitted.
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Related Planning Guides
- What Is Planning Permission in the UK? — Planning permission is the formal approval you need from your local council before making certain changes to a building or piece of land.
- What Is Permitted Development? — Permitted development rights allow certain building works and changes of use without the need to apply for planning permission.
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