How long do planning decisions take near Cowbeech Hill?

The average planning decision time near Cowbeech Hill is 37 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 Cowbeech Hill?

The planning approval rate near Cowbeech Hill is 83%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Cowbeech Hill?

The most common type of planning application near Cowbeech Hill is full planning applications, with 2 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Cowbeech Hill?

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Cowbeech Hill, East Sussex Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Cowbeech Hill, East Sussex.

East Sussex · England · settlement

Planning applications in Cowbeech Hill 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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Town Insights

Property Prices

Average property sale price: £337,773 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

Admin district: Wealden
Parliamentary constituency: Bexhill and Battle
LSOA: Wealden 014B

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Cowbeech Hill.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Cowbeech Hill based on the last 24 months of planning data.

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A brief summary of Cowbeech Hill in East Sussex

Cowbeech Hill is a settlement located in East Sussex, England.

Property prices in Cowbeech Hill show an average sale price of £337,773, 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 Cowbeech Hill a particularly low-crime area.

Cowbeech Hill has one conservation area within its boundaries: Cowbeech. 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 Cowbeech Hill 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 Cowbeech Hill

In the last 24 months, 6 planning applications were submitted near Cowbeech Hill. Of these, 83% were approved, with an average decision time of 37 days.

This is broadly in line with the national average of approximately 87%. Cowbeech Hill maintains a standard approach to planning decisions.

The average decision time of 37 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.

The most common application types near Cowbeech Hill were full planning applications (2), tree works (2), outline applications (1). Full planning applications account for 33% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

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