Catsfield, East Sussex Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Catsfield, East Sussex.
East Sussex · England · settlement
Planning applications in Catsfield are administered by Rother District Council. View the full Rother District Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Catsfield
Catsfield is a quaint village and civil parish situated in the Rother district of East Sussex, England. Positioned six miles north of Bexhill and three miles southwest of Battle, it offers a rural setting that may influence local planning applications and developments in the area.
Population: 849 (2021) · Area: 12.2 km²
District: Rother
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £498,860 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Rother
- Parliamentary constituency: Bexhill and Battle
- LSOA: Rother 005A
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Catsfield.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Catsfield.
- 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 Catsfield based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
2 planning applications found near Catsfield.
- - Anstey Cottage The Green, Catsfield, Battle, East Sussex, TN33 9DJ
Removal of existing extension and replace with larger extension, fenestration alterations and front porch
Type: Full | Council: Rother | Date: 2026-02-11
View full details - - Clare Cottage Skinners Lane, Catsfield, Battle, East Sussex, TN33 9DN
First floor side extension over existing garage.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Rother | Date: 2025-10-24
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A brief summary of Catsfield in East Sussex
Catsfield is a quaint village and civil parish situated in the Rother district of East Sussex, England. Positioned six miles north of Bexhill and three miles southwest of Battle, it offers a rural setting that may influence local planning applications and developments in the area. The settlement has a population of approximately 849 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Rother district.
Catsfield covers an area of approximately 12.2 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 Catsfield show an average sale price of £498,860, 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 Catsfield a particularly low-crime area.
Catsfield 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 Catsfield 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.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Catsfield 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 Catsfield
In the last 24 months, 2 planning applications were submitted near Catsfield.
The most common application types near Catsfield were full planning applications (2). Full planning applications account for 100% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
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Related Planning Guides
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- How Long Does Planning Permission Take? — Typical timelines for planning permission decisions in the UK, from submission to approval, and what can cause delays.