Burwash, East Sussex Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Burwash, East Sussex.
East Sussex · England · settlement
About Burwash
Burwash, a picturesque rural village in the Rother district of East Sussex, is located 15 miles inland from Hastings and five miles southwest of Hurst Green along the A265 road. Nestled in the scenic High Weald, the village is situated on the banks of the River Dudwell, a tributary of the River Rother. Rich in history, it is conveniently positioned near notable landmarks such as Battle Abbey and Bodiam Castle, making it an attractive area for potential planning applications.
Population: 2,800 (2021) · Area: 30.1 km²
District: Rother
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £580,790 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Rother
- Parliamentary constituency: Bexhill and Battle
- LSOA: Rother 001F
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Burwash.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Burwash.
- 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 Burwash based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
8 planning applications found near Burwash.
- - Rampyndene, High Street, Burwash TN19 7EH
EV charger proposed to be installed to the rear wall of the boiler room
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: Rother | Date: 2025-06-04
View full details - - Robins Corner, Hoppers Croft Lane, Burwash TN19 7EQ
Certificate of lawfulness for replacement of all existing wooden windows and doors with UPVC double glazed windows and doors.
Status: Undecided | Type: Amendment | Council: Rother | Date: 2025-05-23
View full details - - Ashlands Cottage, High Street, Burwash TN19 7HS
Demolition of existing shed and erection of garage/garden machinery store.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Rother | Date: 2024-12-23
View full details - - Garstons, Flat 2, High Street, Burwash, Tn19 7eh,
Replacement windows
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: Rother | Date: 2024-02-22
View full details - - 26 Rother View, Burwash, Etchingham, East Sussex, TN19 7BN
Enlargement of existing single storey rear extension; raising of garden wall to enable replacement roof over part of existing Sun Room.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Rother | Date: 2023-12-27
View full details - - Southside, High Street, Burwash TN19 7ES
Proposed single storey rear extension to a grade 2 listed building.
Status: Rejected | Type: Heritage | Council: Rother | Date: 2023-11-30
View full details - - Southside, High Street, Burwash TN19 7ES
Proposed single storey rear extension to a grade 2 listed building.
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Rother | Date: 2023-11-30
View full details - - Admiral House, High Street, Burwash TN19 7BJ
Re-roofing and re-cladding of vertical hanging tiles.
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: Rother | Date: 2023-03-31
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A brief summary of Burwash in East Sussex
Burwash, a picturesque rural village in the Rother district of East Sussex, is located 15 miles inland from Hastings and five miles southwest of Hurst Green along the A265 road. Nestled in the scenic High Weald, the village is situated on the banks of the River Dudwell, a tributary of the River Rother. Rich in history, it is conveniently positioned near notable landmarks such as Battle Abbey and Bodiam Castle, making it an attractive area for potential planning applications. The settlement has a population of approximately 2,800 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Rother district.
Burwash covers an area of approximately 30.1 km². The surrounding landscape and character of the area play an important role in how planning applications are assessed by the local authority.
Property prices in Burwash show an average sale price of £580,790, 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 Burwash a particularly low-crime area.
Burwash 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 Burwash includes 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 Burwash
In the last 24 months, 5 planning applications were submitted near Burwash. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 125 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Burwash may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
With an average of 125 days, decisions near Burwash take longer than the statutory targets. Applicants should budget for a 5-month timeline and consider pre-application discussions to avoid delays.
The most common application types near Burwash were full planning applications (2), amendments (2), listed building and heritage (1). Full planning applications account for 40% 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, 3 smaller schemes were submitted.
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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.