Camber, East Sussex Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Camber, East Sussex.
East Sussex · England · settlement
About Camber
Camber is a picturesque village and civil parish in the Rother district of East Sussex, located 3 miles southeast of Rye. Nestled behind the sand dunes of the River Rother estuary, it is home to the popular seaside settlement of Camber Sands. As of the 2011 census, the parish had a population of 1,265, making it a small but vibrant community, ideal for those considering planning applications in a coastal setting.
Population: 1,132 (2021) · Area: 14.1 km²
District: Rother
Website: http://www.rother.gov.uk/index.cfm?Articleid=843
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £401,199 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Rother
- Parliamentary constituency: Hastings and Rye
- LSOA: Rother 004B
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Camber.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Camber.
- 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 Camber based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
8 planning applications found near Camber.
- - Sea View Old Lydd Road, Camber, Rye, East Sussex, TN31 7RH
Rear extension to provide office space, partial conversion of existing garage, and new Garage to front of the house
Type: Full | Council: Rother | Date: 2026-03-13
View full details - - BYCULLA, 16 Old Lydd Road, Camber, Rye, East Sussex, TN31 7RH
Demolition of existing rear extension and erection of a two-storey rear extension, adjoining a proposed single-storey extension to No. 17 with a shared party wall
Type: Full | Council: Rother | Date: 2026-01-21
View full details - - Land At Camber Sands, Brookside Farm Marsh Way, Camber, East Sussex, TN31 7XR
Proposed upgrade of an existing telecommunications base station.
Status: Permitted | Type: Telecoms | Council: Rother | Date: 2025-12-17
View full details - - 7 Lydd Road, Camber, Rye, East Sussex, TN31 7RJ
Demolition of double flat roof garages & erection of two storey 2 bed dwelling.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Rother | Date: 2025-08-13
View full details - - 125 Lydd Road, Noahs Ark, Camber TN31 7RS
Certificate of lawfulness development for the siting of a lodge caravan within the curtilage to form additional accommodation.
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Rother | Date: 2025-07-23
View full details - - Park View Tonbridge Way Camber TN31 7RG
Certificate of lawfulness for proposed garden building
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Rother | Date: 2024-11-29
View full details - - 87 Lydd Road, Camber Tn31 7rs,
To build a new larger porch with a balcony over to access from altered dormer with new roof. Also to clad dwelling with cedral board.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Rother | Date: 2024-02-27
View full details - - 83 Lydd Road, Corry Meela, Camber TN31 7RS
Erection of single storey outbuilding to consist of storage, sauna, seating area and workshop (Retrospective.)
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Rother | Date: 2023-02-02
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A brief summary of Camber in East Sussex
Camber is a picturesque village and civil parish in the Rother district of East Sussex, located 3 miles southeast of Rye. Nestled behind the sand dunes of the River Rother estuary, it is home to the popular seaside settlement of Camber Sands. As of the 2011 census, the parish had a population of 1,265, making it a small but vibrant community, ideal for those considering planning applications in a coastal setting. The settlement has a population of approximately 1,132 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Rother district.
Camber covers an area of approximately 14.1 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 Camber show an average sale price of £401,199, 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 Camber a particularly low-crime area.
Camber 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 Camber includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Dungeness, Romney Marsh and Rye Bay SSSI; 1 Special Protection Areas (SPA): Dungeness, Romney Marsh and Rye Bay; 1 Ramsar Wetland Sites: 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.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Camber planning applications can be searched by entering a local postcode above. Further local information can be found on the community website at http://www.rother.gov.uk/index.cfm?Articleid=843. 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 Camber
In the last 24 months, 9 planning applications were submitted near Camber. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 76 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Camber may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
The average decision period of 76 days exceeds the 8-week target for minor applications but falls within the 13-week target for major schemes. Applicants should plan for approximately 11 weeks from submission to decision.
The most common application types near Camber were full planning applications (6), amendments (2), telecoms (1). Full planning applications account for 67% 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, 6 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.