Chelwood Common, East Sussex Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Chelwood Common, East Sussex.
East Sussex · England · settlement
Planning applications in Chelwood Common are administered by Brighton And Hove City Council. View the full Brighton And Hove City Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £492,826 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Mid Sussex
- Parliamentary constituency: East Grinstead and Uckfield
- LSOA: Mid Sussex 007B
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Chelwood Common.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Chelwood Common.
- 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 Chelwood Common based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
10 planning applications found near Chelwood Common.
- - STONEHOUSE FARM, TANYARD LANE, CHELWOOD GATE, RH17 7JH
ERECTION OF STABLE BLOCK FOR PRIVATE ANCILLARY USE TO STONEHOUSE FARM
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Wealden | Date: 2026-04-01
View full details - - LAND WEST OF TANYARD LANE, CHELWOOD GATE, RH17 7LY
APPLICATION FOR APPROVAL OF DETAILS RESERVED BY CONDITION 6 ATTACHED TO WD/2020/0348/O
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Wealden | Date: 2026-02-23
View full details - - LAND OPPOSITE LILAC COTTAGE, STONE QUARRY ROAD, CHELWOOD COMMON, DANEHILL, RH17 7JQ
ONE SELF-BUILD DWELLING AND GARAGE
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Wealden | Date: 2026-02-12
View full details - - SLATE HOUSE, COACH LANE, DANEHILL RH17 7JJ
NEW ACCESS TO HIGHWAY. EXISTING ACCESS CLOSED, NEW SECURITY GATES.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Wealden | Date: 2026-01-05
View full details - - UPPER LANGDALE, TANYARD LANE, CHELWOOD GATE, RH17 7LY
SINGLE STOREY SIDE EXTENSION FORMING GARDEN ROOM INCLUDING ROOF LIGHTS.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Wealden | Date: 2025-05-23
View full details - - FERNDALE, TANYARD LANE, CHELWOOD GATE, RH17 7LY
NEW DISABLED PARKING AND ACCESS
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Wealden | Date: 2025-03-14
View full details - - SLATE HOUSE, COACH LANE, DANEHILL, RH17 7JJ
DEMOLITION OF ALL EXISTING EXTENSIONS. NEW GROUND AND FIRST FLOOR REAR EXTENSION.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Wealden | Date: 2024-12-02
View full details - - SLATE HOUSE, COACH LANE, DANEHILL, RH17 7JJ
TWO STOREY REAR EXTENSION, PORCH REPOSITIONING AND RE-ALIGNMENT OF ACCESS TO THE HIGHWAY
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Wealden | Date: 2024-05-17
View full details - - ASHDOWN HOUSE EAST, TANYARD LANE, DANEHILL, RH17 7JW
SUBDIVISION OF CURTILAGE AND ERECTION OF A DETACHED DWELLING AND GARAGE WITH NEW ACCESS.
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Wealden | Date: 2023-09-06
View full details - - CHERRY TREE COTTAGE, TANYARD LANE, DANEHILL, RH17 7JP
PROPOSED REPLACEMENT GARAGE.
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Full | Council: Wealden | Date: 2023-01-05
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A brief summary of Chelwood Common in East Sussex
Chelwood Common is a settlement located in East Sussex, England.
Property prices in Chelwood Common show an average sale price of £492,826, 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 Chelwood Common a particularly low-crime area.
Chelwood Common has one conservation area within its boundaries: Danehill. 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 Chelwood Common includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Ashdown Forest SSSI; 20 Ancient Woodland sites; 1 Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB): High Weald; 1 Special Areas of Conservation (SAC): Ashdown Forest; 1 Special Protection Areas (SPA): Ashdown Forest. 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, Chelwood Common 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 Chelwood Common
In the last 24 months, 13 planning applications were submitted near Chelwood Common. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 68 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Chelwood Common may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
At 68 days on average, decisions near Chelwood Common slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near Chelwood Common were full planning applications (11), discharge of conditions (1), amendments (1). Full planning applications account for 85% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 3 medium-scale applications, 10 smaller schemes were submitted.
Nearby Towns
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- Chelwood Gate planning applications
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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.