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Planning in Fairlight

Approved
80%
8 of 10 decided
Decision time
about 10 weeks
on average

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

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About Fairlight

Fairlight, located in East Sussex within the Rother district, is a quaint village situated three miles east of Hastings. The civil parish encompasses both Fairlight and the larger coastal area of Fairlight Cove, making it an appealing location for potential planning applications. Accessible via a minor road connecting Ore, Pett, and Winchelsea, Fairlight offers a blend of rural charm and seaside proximity. The settlement has a population of approximately 1,693 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Rother district.

Fairlight covers an area of approximately 6.1 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 Fairlight show an average sale price of £340,789, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry. There are currently no active flood warnings for the Fairlight area, indicating a relatively low flood risk at present. This is a positive factor for both existing residents and those considering property purchases or new developments.

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

The area around Fairlight has 24 nature designations nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Fairlight 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. Further local information can be found on the community website at http://www.fairlight.org.uk/.

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To comment on or object to a planning application near Fairlight, 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, 15 planning applications were submitted near Fairlight. Of these, 80% were approved, with an average decision time of 73 days.

The most common types were full planning applications (3), tree works (3), outline applications (2). 1 large-scale development was submitted during this period.

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

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Fairlight?
In the last 24 months, 15 planning applications were submitted near Fairlight. The approval rate is 80%.
How long do planning decisions take near Fairlight?
The average planning decision time near Fairlight is 73 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 Fairlight?
The planning approval rate near Fairlight is 80%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.
What types of planning applications are most common near Fairlight?
The most common type of planning application near Fairlight is full planning applications, with 3 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Fairlight?
You can search and track planning applications near Fairlight on Planning Signal. Create a free account to save searches, watch specific applications, and receive email alerts when new plans are submitted nearby.