How long do planning decisions take near Crowborough?

The average planning decision time near Crowborough is 103 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 40%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 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 9 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Crowborough?

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Crowborough, Staffordshire Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Crowborough, Staffordshire.

Staffordshire · England · settlement

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

About Crowborough

Crowborough is a town and civil parish located in East Sussex, England, nestled at the edge of Ashdown Forest. Recognized as the highest town in the High Weald Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, Crowborough offers a picturesque setting that may influence planning applications related to environmental conservation and development in the region.

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Town Insights

Property Prices

Average property sale price: £456,120 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

Admin district: Staffordshire Moorlands
Parliamentary constituency: Staffordshire Moorlands
LSOA: Staffordshire Moorlands 002A

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-05.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Crowborough.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Crowborough based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

3 planning applications found near Crowborough.

- 18 , ROBIN HILL , BIDDULPH MOOR , STAFFORDSHIRE , ST8 7NN
CERTIFICATE OF LAWFULNESS FOR A PROPOSED EXTENSION TO FORM PORCH, PROPOSED RE-ROOF OF EXISTING REAR EXTENSION, PROPOSED REPLACEMENT FLANK WALL TO EXISTING REAR EXTENSION AND ALTERATIONS TO FENESTRATIO
Status: Undecided | Type: Amendment | Council: Staffordshire Moorlands | Date: 2026-04-24
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- Heathersett , GUN BATTERY LANE , BIDDULPH MOOR , STAFFORDSHIRE , ST8 7NJ
Proposed alterations to garage building including re-roofing works and fenestration works
Status: Undecided | Council: Staffordshire Moorlands | Date: 2026-04-10
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- 208 , New Street , Biddulph Moor , Staffordshire , ST8 7NQ
To make the opening bigger between the kitchen and dining room. To install a steel beam as it is a load bearing wall.
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Full | Council: Staffordshire Moorlands | Date: 2024-11-01
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A brief summary of Crowborough in Staffordshire

Property prices in Crowborough show an average sale price of £456,120, 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 Crowborough a particularly low-crime area.

Crowborough has one conservation area within its boundaries: Biddulph Grange. 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 Crowborough includes 6 Ancient Woodland sites. 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, 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.

Planning Activity in Crowborough

In the last 24 months, 17 planning applications were submitted near Crowborough. Of these, 40% were approved, with an average decision time of 103 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 Crowborough.

With an average of 103 days, decisions near Crowborough 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 Crowborough were full planning applications (9), outline applications (3), amendments (1). Full planning applications account for 53% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

In terms of development scale, 1 large-scale (major) development, 10 smaller schemes were submitted.

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