Search Brightling planning applications
4 applications on record · within 1 km of the centre of Brightling · updated daily · Rother District Council
Only 1 application in the last 90 days, so this shows every one we hold.
- Perrymans Barn Perrymans Lane, Burwash, TN19 7DWAwaiting decisionRetrospective planning application for the retention of the existing detached garage associated with Perrymans Barn.Householder PlanningReceived week of 12 Oct 2026RR/2026/1263/HOU
- Long Reach Farm The Street, Brightling, Robertsbridge, East Sussex, TN32 5HJInternal alterations and addition of single window on first floor of North elevation.Listed Building ConsentReceived 9 Mar 2026RR/2026/0336/LBC
- Old Stables Rectory Hill, Brightling, Robertsbridge, East Sussex, TN32 5HEApprovedProposed first floor extension over an attached garage to form a dressing room and en-suite for the master bedroom.Householder PlanningReceived 15 Nov 2025RR/2025/1999/HOU
- LONG REACH FARM The Street, Brightling, Robertsbridge, East Sussex, TN32 5HJApprovedApplication to determine if prior approval is required for the demolition of existing steel frame open fronted storage shed and construction of enclosed portal frame shed for storage and maintenance of forestry and agricultural machinery on the site of the demolished shed.Prior Notification Part 6/7Received 5 Jul 2024Decided 8 Aug 2024RR/2024/1104/FN
Planning in Brightling
Only 1 decision near Brightling in the last 2 years, too few to judge an approval rate.
Applications within 1 km of the centre of Brightling in the last 24 months, from Rother District Council's planning register.
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Around Brightling
Postcode districts
TN32 46 applications in the last 12 monthsTN19 41 applications in the last 12 months
Applications in each district in the last 12 months.
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Planning authority: Rother District Council
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About Brightling
Brightling is a charming village and civil parish situated in the Rother district of East Sussex, England. Nestled in the Weald, it lies eight miles northwest of Battle and four miles west of Robertsbridge, making it an attractive location for potential planning applications within a picturesque rural setting. The settlement has a population of approximately 353 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Rother district.
Brightling covers an area of approximately 19.8 km². The surrounding landscape and character of the area play an important role in how planning applications are assessed by the local authority.
There are currently no active flood warnings for the Brightling area, indicating a relatively low flood risk at present. This is a positive factor for both existing residents and those considering property purchases or new developments.
In terms of safety, there were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period (September 2026). This makes Brightling a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.
The area around Brightling has 21 nature designations nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Brightling 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.
To comment on or object to a planning application near Brightling, open it in the list above: each one links to the council's own page for it and shows any comment deadline.
In the last 24 months, 3 planning applications were submitted near Brightling.
The most common types were full planning applications (1), listed building and heritage (1).