How long do planning decisions take near Boarshead?

The average planning decision time near Boarshead is 55 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 Boarshead?

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

What types of planning applications are most common near Boarshead?

The most common type of planning application near Boarshead is discharge of conditions, with 5 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Boarshead?

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Boarshead, East Sussex Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Boarshead, East Sussex.

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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: £407,697 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

Admin district: Wealden
Parliamentary constituency: Sussex Weald
LSOA: Wealden 006B

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Boarshead.

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

4 planning applications found near Boarshead.

- 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
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- 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
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- 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
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- 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
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A brief summary of Boarshead in East Sussex

Property prices in Boarshead show an average sale price of £407,697, 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, 10 planning applications were submitted near Boarshead. Of these, 86% were approved, with an average decision time of 55 days.

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

The average decision time of 55 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.

The most common application types near Boarshead were discharge of conditions (5), full planning applications (2), outline applications (1).

In terms of development scale, 1 medium-scale application, 9 smaller schemes were submitted.

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