How long do planning decisions take near Dallington?

The average planning decision time near Dallington is 93 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 Dallington?

The planning approval rate near Dallington is 0%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Dallington?

The most common type of planning application near Dallington is full planning applications, with 3 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Dallington?

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Dallington, East Sussex Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Dallington, East Sussex.

East Sussex · England · settlement

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

About Dallington

Dallington is a village and civil parish situated in the Rother district of East Sussex, England. Nestled eight miles west of Battle and five miles east of Heathfield, this quaint village offers a unique blend of rural charm and accessibility, making it an interesting area for planning applications and developments.

Population: 313 (2021) · Area: 7.9 km²

District: Rother

Website: http://www.dallington.net/

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Town Insights

Property Prices

Average property sale price: £410,401 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

Admin district: Wealden
Parliamentary constituency: Sussex Weald
LSOA: Wealden 011E

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-05.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Dallington.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Dallington based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

1 planning application found near Dallington.

- Carrick House The Street, Dallington, Heathfield, East Sussex, TN21 9NH
Proposed relocation of front door with new entrance porch together with other alterations
Type: Full | Council: Rother | Date: 2026-03-05
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A brief summary of Dallington in East Sussex

Dallington covers an area of approximately 7.9 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 Dallington show an average sale price of £410,401, 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 Dallington a particularly low-crime area.

Dallington 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 Dallington includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Dallington Forest 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, Dallington planning applications can be searched by entering a local postcode above. Further local information can be found on the community website at http://www.dallington.net/. 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 Dallington

In the last 24 months, 3 planning applications were submitted near Dallington. Of these, 0% were approved, with an average decision time of 93 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 Dallington.

With an average of 93 days, decisions near Dallington 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 Dallington were full planning applications (3). Full planning applications account for 100% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

In terms of development scale, 1 medium-scale application, 1 smaller scheme were submitted.

1 planning appeal was lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 1 was dismissed (0% success rate). This low success rate indicates that the council's refusal decisions are generally upheld by the Planning Inspectorate.

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