Boarshead, East Sussex Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Boarshead, East Sussex.
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Planning applications in Boarshead 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 Boarshead
Rotherfield is a significant village and civil parish located in the Wealden District of East Sussex, England, encompassing the villages of Rotherfield, Mark Cross, and Eridge. It is one of the largest parishes in the region and is notably situated near the source of the River Rother, which flows through much of the county before reaching Rye Harbour. This characteristic landscape may influence planning applications in the area, particularly concerning environmental and development considerations.
District: Rotherfield
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £456,120 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Wealden
- Parliamentary constituency: Sussex Weald
- LSOA: Wealden 002D
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Boarshead.
- 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 Boarshead based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
142 planning applications found near Boarshead.
- - LIMEKILN ESTATE, ERIDGE ROAD, BOARS HEAD, CROWBOROUGH TN6 3HD
VARIATION OF CONDITION 12a AND 12b OF WD/2023/2779/FA (VARIATION OF CONDITION 23 OF WD/2018/2320/MAJ (DEMOLITION OF DRIVING RANGE AND ASSOCIATED INFRASTRUCTURE; ERECTION OF NEW BUILDING FOR USE AS EVE
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Wealden | Date: 2025-07-17
View full details - - THE GATE HOUSE, ERIDGE ROAD, BOARS HEAD, TN6 3HD
DEMOLITION OF EXISTING DETACHED GARAGE AND REPLACEMENT WITH NEW TIMBER FRAMED GARAGE WITH OFFICE TO FIRST FLOOR
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Wealden | Date: 2025-06-06
View full details - - BOARS HEAD GOLF CLUB, ERIDGE ROAD, BOARS HEAD, TN6 3HD
RETROSPECTIVE APPLICATION FOR ERECTION OF PLANT ROOM AND STORAGE BUILDING
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Wealden | Date: 2025-05-09
View full details - - LAND REAR OF BOARS HEAD FILLING STATION, ERIDGE ROAD, BOARS HEAD, CROWBOROUGH TN6 3HD
NEW SELF BUILD THREE-BEDROOM HOUSE.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Wealden | Date: 2025-03-24
View full details - - LAND TO THE SOUTH OF BOARS HEAD INN, BOARS HEAD ROAD, CROWBOROUGH, TN6 3GR
OUTLINE APPLICATION FOR ERECTION OF A SINGLE STOREY 2/3 BEDROOM DWELLING CUT INTO THE SITE SLOPE
Status: Rejected | Type: Outline | Council: Wealden | Date: 2025-02-13
View full details - - DANEFIELD FARM, ERIDGE ROAD, BOARS HEAD, TN6 3HD
APPLICATION FOR APPROVAL OF DETAILS RESERVED BY CONDITIONS 3, 4, 5 AND 6 ATTACHED TO WD/2024/1159/FA
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Wealden | Date: 2025-02-11
View full details - - MOLINEUX, BOARS HEAD ROAD, BOARS HEAD, TN6 3GR
TO EXTEND EXISTING DOUBLE GARAGE TO PROVIDE STORAGE SPACE AND INCREASE ROOF SPACE TO ALLOW FOR THE ADDITION OF SOLAR PANELS.
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Wealden | Date: 2025-01-31
View full details - - BOARS HEAD FARM, BOARS HEAD ROAD, BOARS HEAD TN6 3GR
APPLICATION FOR APPROVAL OF DETAILS RESERVED BY CONDITIONS 2, 4, 5, 6 & 7 ATTACHED TO WD/2023/1067/F
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Wealden | Date: 2024-12-17
View full details - - BOARS HEAD GOLF CLUB, ERIDGE ROAD, BOARS HEAD, TN6 3HD
APPLICATION FOR APPROVAL OF DETAILS RESERVED BY CONDITION 2 ATTACHED TO WD/2023/2779/FA
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Wealden | Date: 2024-11-13
View full details - - THE GATE HOUSE, ERIDGE ROAD, BOARS HEAD, TN6 3HD
DEMOLITION OF EXISTING CONSERVATORY TO EASTERN ELEVATION AND REPLACEMENT WITH SINGLE STOREY MASONRY EXTENSION. CONSTRUCTION OF DORMER TO SECOND FLOOR WESTERN ELEVATION
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Wealden | Date: 2024-07-16
View full details - - DANEFIELD FARM, ERIDGE ROAD, BOARS HEAD, CROWBOROUGH, TN6 3HD
VARIATION OF CONDITION 10 OF WD/2023/1473/F (PHASED DEVELOPMENT OF 2 NO. SELF BUILD DWELLINGS WITH 3 NO. DETACHED DOUBLE GARAGES. RETENTION OF EXISTING DWELLING WITH DEMOLITION OF EXISTING FARM BUILDI
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Wealden | Date: 2024-05-16
View full details - - LAND TO REAR BOARS HEAD FILLING STATION, ERIDGE ROAD, BOARS HEAD, TN6 3HD
OUTLINE APPROVAL FOR A NEW DETACHED 3 BED DWELLING
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Wealden | Date: 2023-12-19
View full details - - BOARS HEAD GOLF CLUB, ERIDGE ROAD, BOARS HEAD, TN6 3HD
VARIATION OF CONDITION 23 OF WD/2018/2320/MAJ (DEMOLITION OF DRIVING RANGE AND ASSOCIATED INFRASTRUCTURE; ERECTION OF NEW BUILDING FOR USE AS EVENTS SPACE (CLASS D2 USE) WITH MANAGERS FLAT (IN LIEU OF
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Wealden | Date: 2023-11-10
View full details - - DANEFIELD FARM, ERIDGE ROAD, BOARS HEAD, CROWBOROUGH, TN6 3HD
CONSTRUCTION OF 6 RESIDENTIAL DWELLINGS COMPRISING 2 X 2 BED, 2 X 3 BED AND 2 X 4 BED
Status: Rejected | Type: Outline | Council: Wealden | Date: 2023-10-17
View full details - - SF ON BOARS HEAD ROAD, ERIDGE ROAD, JCN BOARS HEAD ROAD, CROWBOROUGH, TN6 3GR
PROPOSED BASE STATION INSTALLATION UPGRADE
Status: Permitted | Type: Telecoms | Council: Wealden | Date: 2023-06-07
View full details - - DANEFIELD FARM, ERIDGE ROAD, BOARS HEAD, TN6 3HD
PHASED DEVELOPMENT OF 2NO. SELF BUILD DWELLINGS WITH 3NO. DETACHED DOUBLE GARAGES. RETENTION OF EXISTING DWELLING WITH DEMOLITION OF EXISTING FARM BUILDINGS.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Wealden | Date: 2023-06-05
View full details - - BOARS HEAD GOLF CLUB, ERIDGE ROAD, BOARS HEAD, TN6 3HD
CHANGE OF USE OF EXISTING GOLF COURSE FROM PRIVATE FACILITY TO PAY AND PLAY COURSE.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Wealden | Date: 2023-05-16
View full details - - BOARS HEAD FARM, BOARS HEAD ROAD, BOARS HEAD, CROWBOROUGH TN6 3GR
CONVERSION OF PART OF EXISTING BUILDING TO FORM A DWELLING.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Wealden | Date: 2023-04-21
View full details - - ALDWICK COTTAGE, BOARS HEAD ROAD, BOARS HEAD, TN6 3GR
SINGLE STOREY EXTENSION AND GARAGE AND RE-PITCHING OF EXISTING FRONT PORCH ROOF
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Wealden | Date: 2023-01-30
View full details - - 3 FORGE COTTAGES, BOARS HEAD ROAD, BOARS HEAD, TN6 3GR
PROPOSED ROOF ALTERATIONS TO CONSIST NEW DORMER STRUCTURE, NEW CABRIO ROOFLIGHT AND GABLE END WINDOW.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Wealden | Date: 2023-01-16
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A brief summary of Boarshead in East Sussex
Rotherfield is a significant village and civil parish located in the Wealden District of East Sussex, England, encompassing the villages of Rotherfield, Mark Cross, and Eridge. It is one of the largest parishes in the region and is notably situated near the source of the River Rother, which flows through much of the county before reaching Rye Harbour. This characteristic landscape may influence planning applications in the area, particularly concerning environmental and development considerations. It sits within the Rotherfield district.
Property prices in Boarshead show an average sale price of £456,120, 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 Boarshead a particularly low-crime area.
Ecology & Nature Designations
The area around Boarshead includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Bream Wood SSSI; 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 Boarshead
In the last 24 months, 25 planning applications were submitted near Boarshead. Of these, 91% were approved, with an average decision time of 71 days.
This is slightly above the national average of approximately 87%, indicating a broadly favourable planning environment near Boarshead.
The average decision period of 71 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 Boarshead were discharge of conditions (10), full planning applications (5), tree works (4).
In terms of development scale, 8 medium-scale applications, 17 smaller schemes were submitted.
3 planning appeals were lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 3 were dismissed (0% success rate). This low success rate indicates that the council's refusal decisions are generally upheld by the Planning Inspectorate.
Application Outcomes
- Approved: 21 applications
- Refused: 1 application
- Withdrawn: 1 application
- Awaiting decision: 2 applications
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