How long do planning decisions take near Five Ash Down?

The average planning decision time near Five Ash Down is 84 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 Five Ash Down?

The planning approval rate near Five Ash Down is 85%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Five Ash Down?

The most common type of planning application near Five Ash Down is full planning applications, with 7 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Five Ash Down?

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Five Ash Down, East Sussex Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Five Ash Down, East Sussex.

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Planning applications in Five Ash Down are administered by Brighton And Hove City Council. View the full Brighton And Hove City Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.

About Five Ash Down

Five Ash Down is a quaint village located in the civil parish of Buxted, within East Sussex's Wealden district, just 1.8 miles north of Uckfield. Nestled along the A26 road, the village boasts essential amenities including the Pig and Butcher pub, a community-focused village hall, and a shop with a Post Office. The historic Five Ash Down Independent Chapel, originally established in 1773, adds to the village's charm with its predominantly Victorian architecture, making it a notable landmark for those exploring planning applications in the area.

District: Maresfield

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Town Insights

Property Prices

Average property sale price: £541,510 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

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 Five Ash Down.

Keyword Scorecard

Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Five Ash Down.

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 Five Ash Down based on the last 24 months of planning data.

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A brief summary of Five Ash Down in East Sussex

Property prices in Five Ash Down show an average sale price of £541,510, 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 Five Ash Down a particularly low-crime area.

Five Ash Down has one conservation area within its boundaries: Maresfield. 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 Five Ash Down includes 3 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Buxted Park SSSI, Rock Wood SSSI, Ashdown Forest SSSI; 20 Ancient Woodland sites; 1 Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB): High Weald; 1 Special Protection Areas (SPA): Ashdown Forest. 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 Five Ash Down

In the last 24 months, 23 planning applications were submitted near Five Ash Down. Of these, 85% were approved, with an average decision time of 84 days.

This is broadly in line with the national average of approximately 87%. Five Ash Down maintains a standard approach to planning decisions.

The average decision period of 84 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 Five Ash Down were full planning applications (7), amendments (5), tree works (4). Full planning applications account for 30% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

In terms of development scale, 2 large-scale (major) developments, 4 medium-scale applications, 17 smaller schemes were submitted.

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