How long do planning decisions take near Fairlight?

The average planning decision time near Fairlight is 83 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 60%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 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?

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Fairlight, East Sussex Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Fairlight, East Sussex.

East Sussex · England · settlement

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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.

Population: 1,693 (2021) · Area: 6.1 km²

District: Rother

Website: http://www.fairlight.org.uk/

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Town Insights

Property Prices

Average property sale price: £296,414 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

Admin district: Hastings
Parliamentary constituency: Hastings and Rye
LSOA: Hastings 007C

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Fairlight.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Fairlight based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

2 planning applications found near Fairlight.

- Barn House Warren Road, Fairlight, Hastings, East Sussex, TN35 4AN
Variation of condition 2 imposed on RR/2025/435/P
Type: Conditions | Council: Rother | Date: 2026-02-24
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- Lower New Barn Farm House Rosemary Lane, Fairlight, Hastings, East Sussex, TN35 4EB
Application to discharge or modify a S106 agreement associated with planning permissions RR/2004/2081/P and RR/2012/513/P so the stables may be owned and operated independently from the main dwelling
Type: Conditions | Council: Rother | Date: 2026-02-18
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A brief summary of Fairlight in East Sussex

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 £296,414, 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 Fairlight a particularly low-crime area.

Fairlight 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 Fairlight includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Hastings Cliffs to Pett Beach SSSI; 20 Ancient Woodland sites; 1 Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB): High Weald; 1 Special Areas of Conservation (SAC): Hastings Cliffs; 1 Special Protection Areas (SPA): Dungeness, Romney Marsh and Rye Bay. 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, Fairlight planning applications can be searched by entering a local postcode above. Further local information can be found on the community website at http://www.fairlight.org.uk/. 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 Fairlight

In the last 24 months, 11 planning applications were submitted near Fairlight. Of these, 60% were approved, with an average decision time of 83 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 Fairlight.

The average decision period of 83 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 Fairlight were full planning applications (3), tree works (3), discharge of conditions (2). Full planning applications account for 27% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

In terms of development scale, 1 medium-scale application, 6 smaller schemes were submitted.

1 planning appeal was lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 1 was dismissed (0% success rate). This low success rate indicates that the council's refusal decisions are generally upheld by the Planning Inspectorate.

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