How long do planning decisions take near Chilsham?

The average planning decision time near Chilsham is 63 days. The statutory target is 8 weeks (56 days) for minor applications and 13 weeks for major applications.

What is the planning approval rate near Chilsham?

The planning approval rate near Chilsham is 75%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Chilsham?

The most common type of planning application near Chilsham is full planning applications, with 5 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Chilsham?

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Chilsham, East Sussex Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Chilsham, East Sussex.

East Sussex · England · settlement

Planning applications in Chilsham are administered by Wealden District Council. View the full Wealden District Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.

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Area Information

Admin district: Wealden
Parliamentary constituency: Sussex Weald
LSOA: Wealden 015B

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-05.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Chilsham.

Keyword Scorecard

Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Chilsham.

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 Chilsham based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

4 planning applications found near Chilsham.

- CHILSHAM FARM NURSERY, CHILSHAM LANE, HERSTMONCEUX, BN27 4QQ
APPLICATION FOR APPROVAL OF DETAILS RESERVED BY CONDITIONS 3I, 3II, 3III (CONTAMINATED LAND - SITE CHARACTERISATION), 4 (CONTAMINATED LAND - SUBMISSION OF REMEDIATION SCHEME) AND 5 (CONTAMINATED LAND
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Wealden | Date: 2026-03-13
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- RUFFIT WOOD FARM, CHILSHAM LANE, HERSTMONCEUX, BN27 4QH
CHANGE OF USE OF EXISTING FARM BUILDINGS FROM B1 WORKSHOP TO B2 TO ENABLE VEHICLE MAINTENANCE AND MOT INSPECTIONS WITH ASSOCIATED EXTERNAL ALTERATIONS.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Wealden | Date: 2025-09-23
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- LAND OPPOSITE CHILSHAM GREEN FARM, CHILSHAM LANE, BN27 4QQ
NEW SELF BUILD DWELLING AND CAR PORT, INCLUDING CHANGE OF USE FROM AGRICULTURAL TO RESIDENTIAL LAND, AND TEMPORARY SITING OF A MOBILE HOME DURING CONSTRUCTION.
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Wealden | Date: 2025-01-31
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- EASTWOOD FARM, CHILSHAM LANE, HERSTMONCEUX, BN27 4QH
CONVERSION OF DISUSED RURAL OUTBUILDING TO NON-RESIDENTIAL USE COMPRISING A FUNCTION ROOM/MEETING ROOM, AS WELL AS PHYSICAL ALTERATIONS INCLUDING THE INSTALLATION OF AN ASTRONOMICAL DOME AND BASEMENT
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Wealden | Date: 2023-03-17
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A brief summary of Chilsham in East Sussex

Chilsham is a settlement located in East Sussex, England.

There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Chilsham a particularly low-crime area.

Ecology & Nature Designations

The area around Chilsham 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 Chilsham

In the last 24 months, 10 planning applications were submitted near Chilsham. Of these, 75% were approved, with an average decision time of 63 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 Chilsham.

At 63 days on average, decisions near Chilsham slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.

The most common application types near Chilsham were full planning applications (5), discharge of conditions (4), outline 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, 2 medium-scale applications, 8 smaller schemes were submitted.

1 planning appeal was lodged, of which 1 was allowed and 0 were dismissed (100% success rate). This relatively high appeal success rate suggests that the local authority may be refusing some applications that the Planning Inspectorate considers acceptable.

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