Bulverhythe, East Sussex Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Bulverhythe, East Sussex.
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About Bulverhythe
Bulverhythe, a suburb of Hastings in East Sussex, is known for its Esplanade and a robust 15-foot thick sea wall that protects the area. The name Bulverhythe translates to "Burghers' landing place," reflecting its historical significance. Previously located under the now-eroded Gallows Head, the suburb is in proximity to Filsham, West Marina, and Harley Shute, making it a noteworthy area for potential planning applications.
District: Hastings
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Area Information
- Admin district: Hastings
- Parliamentary constituency: Hastings and Rye
- LSOA: Hastings 003D
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Bulverhythe.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Bulverhythe.
- 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 Bulverhythe based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
3 planning applications found near Bulverhythe.
- - 368 Bexhill Road, St Leonards-on-sea, TN38 8AS
To drop kerb for access to existing driveway
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Hastings | Date: 2026-02-05
View full details - - Curtis Storage (Lancing) Ltd, Bulverhythe Depot, 161 Bulverhythe Road, St Leonards-on-sea, TN38 8AF
Application for a Lawful Development Certificate for an Existing Use as self storage units (Class B8)
Status: Rejected | Type: Amendment | Council: Hastings | Date: 2025-11-28
View full details - - Curtis Storage (Lancing) Ltd, Bulverhythe Depot, 161 Bulverhythe Road, St Leonards-on-sea, TN38 8AF
Change of use from Local Authority waste management site to self storage facility (Retrospective)
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Hastings | Date: 2024-08-09
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A brief summary of Bulverhythe in East Sussex
Bulverhythe, a suburb of Hastings in East Sussex, is known for its Esplanade and a robust 15-foot thick sea wall that protects the area. The name Bulverhythe translates to "Burghers' landing place," reflecting its historical significance. Previously located under the now-eroded Gallows Head, the suburb is in proximity to Filsham, West Marina, and Harley Shute, making it a noteworthy area for potential planning applications. It sits within the Hastings district.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Bulverhythe a particularly low-crime area.
Bulverhythe has one conservation area within its boundaries: No data available for publication by HE. Planning applications within or near this conservation area 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 Bulverhythe includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Combe Haven SSSI; 3 Ancient Woodland sites; 1 Special Protection Areas (SPA): Dungeness, Romney Marsh and Rye Bay. 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 Bulverhythe
In the last 24 months, 8 planning applications were submitted near Bulverhythe. Of these, 50% were approved, with an average decision time of 69 days.
This is below the national average of approximately 87%, which may reflect stricter local policies, sensitivity of the area, or higher levels of speculative applications. Pre-application advice is particularly worthwhile near Bulverhythe.
At 69 days on average, decisions near Bulverhythe slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near Bulverhythe were full planning applications (5), outline applications (1), amendments (1). Full planning applications account for 63% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 1 medium-scale application, 7 smaller schemes were submitted.
Nearby Towns
Explore planning applications in nearby areas:
- Glyne Gap planning applications
- Pebsham planning applications
- West Marina planning applications
- Harley Shute planning applications
- St Leonards planning applications
- Green Street planning applications
- Hollington planning applications
- Old Town planning applications
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.
- How Long Does Planning Permission Take? — Typical timelines for planning permission decisions in the UK, from submission to approval, and what can cause delays.