Falmer, East Sussex Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Falmer, East Sussex.
East Sussex · England · settlement
About Falmer
Falmer is a quaint village and civil parish in the Lewes District of East Sussex, located about five miles northeast of Brighton. Notably, it is home to the Falmer Stadium, the venue for Brighton & Hove Albion football matches, making it a point of interest for planning applications related to sports, community development, and local infrastructure.
Population: 153 (2021) · Area: 17.0 km²
District: Lewes
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Area Information
- Admin district: Brighton and Hove
- Parliamentary constituency: Brighton Pavilion
- LSOA: Brighton and Hove 003C
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Falmer.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Falmer.
- 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 Falmer based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
7 planning applications found near Falmer.
- - 6 East Street Falmer East Sussex BN1 9PB
T1- Laurus nobilis - Fell to ground level T2 Picea sp. - Fell to ground level
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: South Downs | Date: 2026-04-24
View full details - - Falmer Court Farm, The Stables East Street Falmer East Sussex BN1 9PB
Discharge of Conditions 4 (hard/soft landscape), 6 (parking areas), 7 (cycle parking), 8 (bat roosting box/lighting plan), 9 (archaeological works), 10 (details of ext lighting), 12 (verification repo
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: South Downs | Date: 2026-02-05
View full details - - Rose Cottage East Street Falmer BN1 9PB
Erection of a new double garage with home office in loft
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: South Downs | Date: 2025-08-13
View full details - - 61 Park Street Falmer East Sussex BN1 9PG
Discharge of Condition 4 (replacement of tripartite window and joinery details and window design specification) related to Planning Approval SDNP/24/04220/LIS
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: South Downs | Date: 2025-04-25
View full details - - 64 Park Street Falmer East Sussex BN1 9PG
Erection of a single storey flat roof rear extension and a first floor pitched roof side extension
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: South Downs | Date: 2023-04-25
View full details - - 22 Lansdown Place Lewes East Sussex BN7 2JU
Replacement of timber windows to front and rear facing dormers
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: South Downs | Date: 2023-02-22
View full details - - 22 Lansdown Place Lewes East Sussex BN7 2JU
Replacement of timber windows to front and rear facing dormers
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: South Downs | Date: 2023-02-22
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A brief summary of Falmer in East Sussex
Falmer is a quaint village and civil parish in the Lewes District of East Sussex, located about five miles northeast of Brighton. Notably, it is home to the Falmer Stadium, the venue for Brighton & Hove Albion football matches, making it a point of interest for planning applications related to sports, community development, and local infrastructure. The settlement has a population of approximately 153 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Lewes district.
Falmer covers an area of approximately 17.0 km². The surrounding landscape and character of the area play an important role in how planning applications are assessed by the local authority.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Falmer a particularly low-crime area.
Falmer has 2 conservation areas within its boundaries: Falmer, Stanmer. Planning applications within or near these conservation areas 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 Falmer includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Castle Hill SSSI; 7 Ancient Woodland sites; 1 Special Areas of Conservation (SAC): Castle Hill; 1 National Parks: SOUTH DOWNS. 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, Falmer 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.
Planning Activity in Falmer
In the last 24 months, 11 planning applications were submitted near Falmer. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 68 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Falmer may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
At 68 days on average, decisions near Falmer slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near Falmer were full planning applications (4), discharge of conditions (4), tree works (2). Full planning applications account for 36% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
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Related Planning Guides
- What Is Planning Permission in the UK? — Planning permission is the formal approval you need from your local council before making certain changes to a building or piece of land.
- What Is Permitted Development? — Permitted development rights allow certain building works and changes of use without the need to apply for planning permission.
- How Long Does Planning Permission Take? — Typical timelines for planning permission decisions in the UK, from submission to approval, and what can cause delays.