How long do planning decisions take near Davis's Town?

The average planning decision time near Davis's Town is 23 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 Davis's Town?

The planning approval rate near Davis's Town is 100%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Davis's Town?

The most common type of planning application near Davis's Town is other, with 2 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Davis's Town?

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Davis's Town, East Sussex Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Davis's Town, East Sussex.

East Sussex · England · settlement

Planning applications in Davis's Town are administered by Lewes District Council. View the full Lewes District Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.

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Area Information

Admin district: Lewes
Parliamentary constituency: Lewes
LSOA: Lewes 004A

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-05.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Davis's Town.

Keyword Scorecard

Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Davis's Town.

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 Davis's Town based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

1 planning application found near Davis's Town.

- CROUCHS FARM, HOLLOW LANE, EAST HOATHLY, BN8 6QX
APPLICATION FOR APPROVAL OF DETAILS RESERVED BY CONDITION 6 ATTACHED TO WD/2021/2672/MAJ
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Wealden | Date: 2023-05-16
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A brief summary of Davis's Town in East Sussex

Davis's Town is a settlement located in East Sussex, England.

There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Davis's Town a particularly low-crime area.

Davis's Town has one conservation area within its boundaries: East Hoathly. 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 Davis's Town includes 20 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, Davis's Town 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 Davis's Town

In the last 24 months, 4 planning applications were submitted near Davis's Town. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 23 days.

This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Davis's Town may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.

The average decision time of 23 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.

The most common application types near Davis's Town were other applications (2), outline applications (1), discharge of conditions (1).

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