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34 applications received or decided in the last 90 days · within 1 km of the centre of Crowborough · updated daily · Wealden District Council

Planning in Crowborough

Approved
94%
73 of 74 decided
Decision time
about 9 weeks
on average

Applications within 1 km of the centre of Crowborough in the last 24 months, from Wealden District Council's planning register.

Decided by Wealden District CouncilCouncil page

Around Crowborough

Postcode districts

TN6 207 applications in the last 12 months

Applications in each district in the last 12 months.

Planning authority: Wealden District Council

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About Crowborough

Crowborough is a vibrant town and civil parish in East Sussex, located at the edge of the picturesque Ashdown Forest. Renowned as the highest town in the High Weald Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, it offers a unique blend of natural charm and community appeal, making it an important location for planning applications and development opportunities. The town has a population of approximately 21,690 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Wealden district.

Crowborough sits at an elevation of 242 metres above sea level and covers an area of approximately 13.6 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 Crowborough show an average sale price of £438,130, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.

The area around Crowborough has 24 nature designations nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Crowborough 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. Further local information can be found on the community website at http://www.crowboroughtowncouncil.gov.uk/default.aspx.

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To comment on or object to a planning application near Crowborough, open it in the list above: each one links to the council's own page for it and shows any comment deadline.

In the last 24 months, 109 planning applications were submitted near Crowborough. Of these, 94% were approved, with an average decision time of 64 days.

The most common types were full planning applications (33), tree works (24), discharge of conditions (8).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Crowborough?
In the last 24 months, 109 planning applications were submitted near Crowborough. The approval rate is 94%.
How long do planning decisions take near Crowborough?
The average planning decision time near Crowborough is 64 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 Crowborough?
The planning approval rate near Crowborough is 94%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.
What types of planning applications are most common near Crowborough?
The most common type of planning application near Crowborough is full planning applications, with 33 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Crowborough?
You can search and track planning applications near Crowborough on Planning Signal. Create a free account to save searches, watch specific applications, and receive email alerts when new plans are submitted nearby.