Bishopstone, East Sussex Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Bishopstone, East Sussex.
East Sussex · England · settlement
Planning applications in Bishopstone are administered by Brighton And Hove City Council. View the full Brighton And Hove City Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Bishopstone
Bishopstone is a charming rural village situated in the parish of Seaford, within the Lewes district of East Sussex. With a population of around 200 residents, including the nearby hamlet of Norton, the village lies on a no-through country lane west of Seaford, nestled in the picturesque South Downs National Park. This idyllic setting may present unique opportunities and considerations for planning applications in the area.
District: Seaford
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £384,159 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Lewes
- Parliamentary constituency: Lewes
- LSOA: Lewes 012D
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Bishopstone.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Bishopstone.
- 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 Bishopstone based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
136 planning applications found near Bishopstone.
- - Calf Barn The Street Bishopstone Village East Sussex
Discharge of Condition 4 (cladding details, finish and colour of roof and design of rainwater goods) related to Planning Approval SDNP/24/02462/FUL and SDNP/25/03832/CND
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: South Downs | Date: 2026-02-17
View full details - - Rose Cottage Norton Road Norton East Sussex BN25 2UN
Erection of first floor side extension
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: South Downs | Date: 2025-11-10
View full details - - Calf Barn The Street Bishopstone Village East Sussex
Variation of condition 2 (Approved plans) relating to approval SDNP/24/02462/FUL - Changing the new east facing entrance roof from flat to pitched, omitting one rooflight on the eastern pitch, adding
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: South Downs | Date: 2025-09-22
View full details - - Plummers The Street Bishopstone Village East Sussex BN25 2UD
G1 - Large Elm group - fell to ground level - majority affected with Dutch Elm Disease G2 - Small Elm group - fell to ground level - majority affected with Dutch Elm Disease
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: South Downs | Date: 2024-11-27
View full details - - The Old Vicarage The Street Bishopstone Village East Sussex BN25 2UD
T1 - Apple - removal as tree is diseased/dead T2 - Horse Chestnut - crown raising by 4 metre clearance from ground level
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: South Downs | Date: 2024-10-18
View full details - - 137 Gratton Lane Bishopstone Village East Sussex BN25 2UF
T1 - Walnut - crown lift over roadway to 5.5 metres above ground level T2 - Ash - crown lift over roadway to 5.5 metres above ground level and prune back by 2.5-3.0 metres from electricity and BT cabl
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: South Downs | Date: 2024-09-27
View full details - - Eadric House Gratton Lane Bishopstone Village East Sussex BN25 2UE
Replacement of 2no wooden framed windows to rear of property with new hardwood windows to match existing and with double glazed units
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: South Downs | Date: 2024-06-27
View full details - - Norton House Norton Road Norton East Sussex BN25 2UP
Retrospective application for redecoration and refurbishment of house, replacement of a wooden balcony balustrade
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: South Downs | Date: 2024-06-21
View full details - - Calf Barn The Street Bishopstone Village East Sussex
Conversion of barn structure into an artists studio
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: South Downs | Date: 2024-06-17
View full details - - Norton House Norton Road Norton East Sussex BN25 2UP
Retrospective application for the replacement of a wooden balcony balustrade
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: South Downs | Date: 2024-04-30
View full details - - Norton House Norton Road Norton East Sussex BN25 2UP
Retrospective application for redecoration and refurbishment of house, replacement of a wooden balcony balustrade
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Heritage | Council: South Downs | Date: 2024-03-27
View full details - - Eadric House Gratton Lane Bishopstone Village East Sussex BN25 2UE
Replacement of 2no wooden framed windows to rear of property with new hardwood windows to match existing and with double glazed units
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: South Downs | Date: 2024-02-19
View full details - - Manor Farm House The Street Bishopstone Village East Sussex BN25 2UQ
Installation of solar panels to the North East of property
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: South Downs | Date: 2023-04-21
View full details - - Norton House Norton Road Norton Seaford East Sussex BN25 2UP
T1 - Robinia - Fell to stumpT2-T6 - Sycamores - Fell to stump
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: South Downs | Date: 2023-01-13
View full details - - Norton Farm Farm Lane Norton East Sussex BN25 2UW
Discharge of conditions 6 (external lighting), 7 (Lighting scheme), and 8 (EV Charging) in relation to SDNP/22/03154/FUL
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: South Downs | Date: 2022-09-22
View full details - - Norton Farm Farm Lane Norton East Sussex BN25 2UW
Demolition of car port and workshop building, erection of a one-storey agricultural workers dwelling
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: South Downs | Date: 2022-07-04
View full details - - 1 New Cottages The Street Bishopstone Village East Sussex BN25 2UH
Removal of existing barn and erection of single-storey detached annexe
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: South Downs | Date: 2022-06-17
View full details - - Manor Farm House The Street Bishopstone Village East Sussex BN25 2UQ
Discharge of Conditions 5 (Planting), 9 (Visibility splays) ,10 & 11 (Parking and Cycle parking) from SDNP/21/00345/FUL
Status: Unresolved | Type: Conditions | Council: South Downs | Date: 2022-06-13
View full details - - Norton House Norton Road Norton Seaford East Sussex BN25 2UP
Replacement of existing single and double glazed windows with double glazed timber casement windows and alterations to front porch
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Full | Council: South Downs | Date: 2022-02-28
View full details - - Barrack Cottage The Street Bishopstone Village Seaford East Sussex BN25 2UD
T1 - Sycamore reduction of side branches by 1-2 meters to wards property to allow more light into the garden/house
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: South Downs | Date: 2021-12-31
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A brief summary of Bishopstone in East Sussex
Bishopstone is a charming rural village situated in the parish of Seaford, within the Lewes district of East Sussex. With a population of around 200 residents, including the nearby hamlet of Norton, the village lies on a no-through country lane west of Seaford, nestled in the picturesque South Downs National Park. This idyllic setting may present unique opportunities and considerations for planning applications in the area. It sits within the Seaford district.
Property prices in Bishopstone show an average sale price of £384,159, 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 Bishopstone a particularly low-crime area.
Bishopstone has 3 conservation areas within its boundaries: Seaford (East Blatchington), Seaford (Bishopstone), South Heighton (Norton). 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 Bishopstone includes 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, Bishopstone 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 Bishopstone
In the last 24 months, 12 planning applications were submitted near Bishopstone. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 59 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Bishopstone may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
At 59 days on average, decisions near Bishopstone slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near Bishopstone were tree works (6), full planning applications (3), discharge of conditions (2). The significant number of tree-related applications is typical for areas with mature tree cover or active tree preservation orders.
Nearby Towns
Explore planning applications in nearby areas:
- Norton planning applications
- Denton planning applications
- South Heighton planning applications
- Mount Pleasant planning applications
- Seaford planning applications
- East Blatchington planning applications
- Sutton planning applications
- Newhaven planning applications
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