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Planning in East Blatchington

Approved
95%
148 of 155 decided
Decision time
about 10 weeks
on average

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

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About East Blatchington

East Blatchington is a coastal village in East Sussex that has effectively merged with the western part of Seaford, adjacent to Bishopstone. Situated within the civil parish of Seaford and the Lewes district, it is also close to the abandoned village of Tide Mills, making it an area of interest for planning applications related to coastal development and heritage conservation. It sits within the Seaford district.

In terms of safety, there were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period (September 2026). This makes East Blatchington a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.

The area around East Blatchington has 2 nature designations nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, East Blatchington 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.

To comment on or object to a planning application near East Blatchington, 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, 168 planning applications were submitted near East Blatchington. Of these, 95% were approved, with an average decision time of 67 days.

The most common types were full planning applications (75), discharge of conditions (25), tree works (21). 1 large-scale development was submitted during this period.

1 planning appeal was lodged, of which 1 was allowed and 0 were dismissed (100% success rate).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near East Blatchington?
In the last 24 months, 168 planning applications were submitted near East Blatchington. The approval rate is 95%.
How long do planning decisions take near East Blatchington?
The average planning decision time near East Blatchington is 67 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 East Blatchington?
The planning approval rate near East Blatchington is 95%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.
What types of planning applications are most common near East Blatchington?
The most common type of planning application near East Blatchington is full planning applications, with 75 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near East Blatchington?
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