How long do planning decisions take near Burnt Oak?

The average planning decision time near Burnt Oak is 64 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 Burnt Oak?

The planning approval rate near Burnt Oak is 67%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Burnt Oak?

The most common type of planning application near Burnt Oak is full planning applications, with 1 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Burnt Oak?

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Burnt Oak, East Sussex Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Burnt Oak, East Sussex.

East Sussex · England · settlement

Planning applications in Burnt Oak are administered by Wealden District Council. View the full Wealden District Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.

About Burnt Oak

Burnt Oak is a suburban area situated 9 miles northwest of Charing Cross, London. Nestled predominantly within the London Borough of Barnet, it also extends into the Boroughs of Brent and Harrow, lying to the west of the M1 motorway. Historically part of Middlesex, Burnt Oak became part of Greater London in 1965, making it a key location for planning applications in this evolving urban landscape.

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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 003A

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Burnt Oak.

Keyword Scorecard

Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Burnt Oak.

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 Burnt Oak based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

2 planning applications found near Burnt Oak.

- 2 BROOK COTTAGES, BURNT OAK ROAD, BURNT OAK, CROWBOROUGH, TN6 3SD
REGULARISE TIMBER FRAME EXTENSION, TIMBER SHED AND RAISED PATIO
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Wealden | Date: 2024-12-02
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- LITTLE LOTMANS FARM, BURNT OAK ROAD, CROWBOROUGH TN6 3SD
PROPOSED AGRICULTURAL WORKSHOP.
Status: Permitted | Type: Other | Council: Wealden | Date: 2024-07-12
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A brief summary of Burnt Oak in East Sussex

Property prices in Burnt Oak 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 Burnt Oak a particularly low-crime area.

Ecology & Nature Designations

The area around Burnt Oak includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Hastingford Cutting 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 Burnt Oak

In the last 24 months, 5 planning applications were submitted near Burnt Oak. Of these, 67% were approved, with an average decision time of 64 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 Burnt Oak.

At 64 days on average, decisions near Burnt Oak slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.

The most common application types near Burnt Oak were full planning applications (1), outline applications (1), listed building and heritage (1). Full planning applications account for 20% 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, 4 smaller schemes were submitted.

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