Crowhurst, East Sussex Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Crowhurst, East Sussex.
East Sussex · England · settlement
Planning applications in Crowhurst are administered by Rother District Council. View the full Rother District Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Crowhurst
Crowhurst is a secluded village located five miles (8 km) north-west of Hastings in East Sussex. It falls under the jurisdiction of the Rother District Council and has an active parish council, making it a notable area for those researching planning applications and local governance.
Population: 884 (2021) · Area: 10.1 km²
District: Rother
Website: http://home.btconnect.com/oldfields/crowhurst/
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £441,783 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Rother
- Parliamentary constituency: Bexhill and Battle
- LSOA: Rother 006D
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Crowhurst.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Crowhurst.
- 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 Crowhurst based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
1 planning application found near Crowhurst.
- - FAIRBOURNE Forewood Lane, Crowhurst, Battle, East Sussex, TN33 9AG
Proposed garage conversion with front extension to habitable accommodation and new pitch roof over to cover the conversion and extension, together with alterations to include white render over existin
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Rother | Date: 2026-01-21
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A brief summary of Crowhurst in East Sussex
Crowhurst is a secluded village located five miles (8 km) north-west of Hastings in East Sussex. It falls under the jurisdiction of the Rother District Council and has an active parish council, making it a notable area for those researching planning applications and local governance. The settlement has a population of approximately 884 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Rother district.
Crowhurst covers an area of approximately 10.1 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 Crowhurst show an average sale price of £441,783, 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 Crowhurst a particularly low-crime area.
Crowhurst has one conservation area within its boundaries: No data available for publication by HE. 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 Crowhurst includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Fore Wood SSSI; 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.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Crowhurst planning applications can be searched by entering a local postcode above. Further local information can be found on the community website at http://home.btconnect.com/oldfields/crowhurst/. 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 Crowhurst
In the last 24 months, 3 planning applications were submitted near Crowhurst. Of these, 100% were approved.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Crowhurst may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
The most common application types near Crowhurst were full planning applications (1), telecoms (1), other 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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Related Planning Guides
- What Is Planning Permission in the UK? — Planning permission is the formal approval you need from your local council before making certain changes to a building or piece of land.
- What Is Permitted Development? — Permitted development rights allow certain building works and changes of use without the need to apply for planning permission.
- How Long Does Planning Permission Take? — Typical timelines for planning permission decisions in the UK, from submission to approval, and what can cause delays.