How long do planning decisions take near Coleman's Hatch?

The average planning decision time near Coleman's Hatch is 97 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 Coleman's Hatch?

The planning approval rate near Coleman's Hatch is 100%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Coleman's Hatch?

The most common type of planning application near Coleman's Hatch is discharge of conditions, with 5 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Coleman's Hatch?

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Coleman's Hatch, East Sussex Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Coleman's Hatch, East Sussex.

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

About Coleman's Hatch

Hartfield is a quaint village and civil parish located in the Wealden district of East Sussex, England. It encompasses the settlements of Coleman's Hatch, Hammerwood, and Holtye, all situated on the northern boundary of the picturesque Ashdown Forest, making it a notable area for planning applications related to rural development and conservation.

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Town Insights

Property Prices

Average property sale price: £871,730 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

Admin district: Wealden
Parliamentary constituency: Sussex Weald
LSOA: Wealden 001D

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Coleman's Hatch.

Keyword Scorecard

Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Coleman's Hatch.

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 Coleman's Hatch based on the last 24 months of planning data.

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A brief summary of Coleman's Hatch in East Sussex

Property prices in Coleman's Hatch show an average sale price of £871,730, 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 Coleman's Hatch a particularly low-crime area.

Ecology & Nature Designations

The area around Coleman's Hatch 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.

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Planning Activity in Coleman's Hatch

In the last 24 months, 10 planning applications were submitted near Coleman's Hatch. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 97 days.

This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Coleman's Hatch may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.

With an average of 97 days, decisions near Coleman's Hatch take longer than the statutory targets. Applicants should budget for a 4-month timeline and consider pre-application discussions to avoid delays.

The most common application types near Coleman's Hatch were discharge of conditions (5), full planning applications (2), amendments (2).

In terms of development scale, 4 medium-scale applications, 6 smaller schemes were submitted.

3 planning appeals were lodged, of which 1 was allowed and 2 were dismissed (33% success rate).

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