How long do planning decisions take near Etchingham?

The average planning decision time near Etchingham is 55 days. The statutory target is 8 weeks (56 days) for minor applications and 13 weeks for major applications.

What types of planning applications are most common near Etchingham?

The most common type of planning application near Etchingham is full planning applications, with 1 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Etchingham?

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Etchingham, East Sussex Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Etchingham, East Sussex.

East Sussex · England · settlement

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

About Etchingham

Etchingham is a picturesque village and civil parish situated in the Rother district of East Sussex, approximately 15 miles southeast of Royal Tunbridge Wells and 13 miles northwest of Hastings. Positioned along the A265 and just half a mile from its junction with the A21, this charming area offers convenient access for those interested in planning applications and development opportunities within the region.

Population: 857 (2021) · Area: 13.4 km²

District: Rother

Website: http://beehive.courier.co.uk/default.asp?WCI=SiteHome&ID=2849

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Town Insights

Property Prices

Average property sale price: £580,790 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

Admin district: Rother
Parliamentary constituency: Bexhill and Battle
LSOA: Rother 003A

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Etchingham.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Etchingham based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

1 planning application found near Etchingham.

- 1 Clulow Cottages, High Street, Etchingham TN19 7AP
Application for the variation of condition 2 of planning permission RR/2020/1213/P to alter the internal layout, incorporate minor changes to the rear extension and dormer and changes to fenestration.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Rother | Date: 2024-08-30
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A brief summary of Etchingham in East Sussex

Etchingham covers an area of approximately 13.4 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 Etchingham show an average sale price of £580,790, 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 Etchingham a particularly low-crime area.

Etchingham 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 Etchingham includes 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, Etchingham planning applications can be searched by entering a local postcode above. Further local information can be found on the community website at http://beehive.courier.co.uk/default.asp?WCI=SiteHome&ID=2849. 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 Etchingham

In the last 24 months, 2 planning applications were submitted near Etchingham. The average decision time was 55 days.

The average decision time of 55 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.

The most common application types near Etchingham were full planning applications (1), outline applications (1). Full planning applications account for 50% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

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