Burwash Weald, East Sussex Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Burwash Weald, East Sussex.
East Sussex · England · settlement
About Burwash Weald
Burwash Weald is a picturesque rural village and civil parish located in the Rother district of East Sussex, approximately 15 miles inland from Hastings. Nestled in the scenic High Weald, it sits on the A265 road, five miles southwest of Hurst Green and alongside the River Dudwell. This historically rich area is close to notable landmarks, including Battle Abbey to the southeast and Bodiam Castle to the east, making it a significant location for potential planning applications in a charming countryside setting.
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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 001C
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Burwash Weald.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Burwash Weald.
- 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 Weald based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
3 planning applications found near Burwash Weald.
- - FURNACE HOUSE Heathfield Road, Burwash, Etchingham, East Sussex, TN19 7LA
Proposed two-storey and single storey extension.
Type: Full | Council: Rother | Date: 2026-01-20
View full details - - Burwash Common Wastewater Treatment Works, Willingford Lane, Burwash Weald TN19 7HR
Installation of a Motor Control Centre Kiosk.
Status: Permitted | Type: Other | Council: East Sussex | Date: 2025-02-20
View full details - - Furnace House, Heathfield Road, Burwash TN19 7LA
Proposed single storey annex extension with vaulted roof
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Rother | Date: 2025-02-05
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A brief summary of Burwash Weald in East Sussex
Burwash Weald is a picturesque rural village and civil parish located in the Rother district of East Sussex, approximately 15 miles inland from Hastings. Nestled in the scenic High Weald, it sits on the A265 road, five miles southwest of Hurst Green and alongside the River Dudwell. This historically rich area is close to notable landmarks, including Battle Abbey to the southeast and Bodiam Castle to the east, making it a significant location for potential planning applications in a charming countryside setting.
Property prices in Burwash Weald 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 Weald a particularly low-crime area.
Burwash Weald 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 Weald includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Willingford Meadows 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.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Burwash Weald 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.
Planning Activity in Burwash Weald
In the last 24 months, 4 planning applications were submitted near Burwash Weald. Of these, 33% were approved, with an average decision time of 122 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 Burwash Weald.
With an average of 122 days, decisions near Burwash Weald 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 Weald were full planning applications (2), amendments (1), other applications (1). Full planning applications account for 50% 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, 2 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.