How long do planning decisions take near Etchingwood?

The average planning decision time near Etchingwood is 80 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 Etchingwood?

The planning approval rate near Etchingwood is 70%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Etchingwood?

The most common type of planning application near Etchingwood is discharge of conditions, with 5 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Etchingwood?

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Etchingwood, East Sussex Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Etchingwood, East Sussex.

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About Etchingwood

Etchingwood is a quaint cluster of mainly detached homes and farms located within the civil parish of Buxted in East Sussex. Situated about 2.3 miles southwest of Uckfield, it is easily accessible via the A272 road. The area features Framfield Road and Etchingwood Lane, connecting it to nearby Hammonds Green and Buxted, while offering several public footpaths and bridleways that provide scenic views of the South Downs National Park. This charming setting presents a unique opportunity for planning applications in a picturesque rural environment.

District: Buxted

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Area Information

Admin district: Wealden
Parliamentary constituency: East Grinstead and Uckfield
LSOA: Wealden 012D

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Etchingwood.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Etchingwood based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

3 planning applications found near Etchingwood.

- SANDPITS YARD, POUND GREEN LANE, ETCHINGWOOD, BUXTED, TN22 4PU
APPLICATION FOR PERMISSION IN PRINCIPLE FOR ERECTION OF A DWELLING AND ASSOCIATED DEVELOPMENT. DEMOLITION OF WORKSHOP/STORAGE BUILDING.
Status: Rejected | Type: Outline | Council: Wealden | Date: 2026-02-11
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- 6 TANYARD COTTAGES, FRAMFIELD ROAD, BUXTED, TN22 4PR
REAR EXTENSION, RELOCATION OF GROUND FLOOR WC AND KITCHEN, AND EXTENSION OF FRONT PORCH ROOF.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Wealden | Date: 2026-01-28
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- SANDPITS YARD, POUND GREEN LANE, ETCHINGWOOD, BUXTED, TN22 4PU
ERECTION AND USE OF BUILDING AS A WORKSHOP AND FOR STORAGE IN ASSOCIATION WITH THE BUILDERS YARD.
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Wealden | Date: 2025-03-21
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A brief summary of Etchingwood in East Sussex

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

Ecology & Nature Designations

The area around Etchingwood includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Buxted Park 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.

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Planning Activity in Etchingwood

In the last 24 months, 14 planning applications were submitted near Etchingwood. Of these, 70% were approved, with an average decision time of 80 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 Etchingwood.

The average decision period of 80 days exceeds the 8-week target for minor applications but falls within the 13-week target for major schemes. Applicants should plan for approximately 12 weeks from submission to decision.

The most common application types near Etchingwood were discharge of conditions (5), full planning applications (3), outline applications (2).

In terms of development scale, 2 medium-scale applications, 12 smaller schemes were submitted.

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