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25 applications received or decided in the last 12 months · within 1 km of the centre of Five Ash Down · updated daily · Wealden District Council

Only 4 applications in the last 90 days, so this shows the last 12 months.

Showing 1 to 5 of 25 · received or decided in the last 12 months

Woodlands, Millwood Lane, Maresfield, Uckfield, TN22 3ASAwaiting decisionPROPOSED FRONT PORCHFullReceived 26 Oct 2026WD/2026/2130/F
The Chequers, High Street, Maresfield, TN22 2EHApprovedPROPOSED SCHEDULE OF WORKS AROUND COACH HOUSE T1, SYCAMORE TO REAR OF BUILDING RE - POLLARD. T2, SYCAMORE ADJ TO T1 LIFT TO CLEAR BUILDING BY 2M, REMOVE MAJOR DEAD WOOD. T3, SYCAMORE ADJ TO T2 LIFT TO CLEAR BUILDING BY 2M, REMOVE MAJOR DEAD WOOD. T4, ASH (WITH RECENTLY POLLARDED STEM), PRUNE BACK LOW BRANCH TO CLEAR BUILDING BY 2M. T5, GOAT WILLOW TO FRONT RIGHT CORNER OF BUILDING, DISMANTLE IN SECTIONS TO NEAR GROUND LEVEL.Trees in Conservation AreaReceived 2 Sep 2026Decided 6 Oct 2026TM/2026/0187/TCA
White Gates, High Street, Maresfield, TN22 2EGWithdrawnWHITE GATES, HIGH STREET, MARESFIELD, TN22 2EGReceived 25 Aug 2026Decided 19 Oct 2026WD/2026/1676/FA
Southwood, High Street, Maresfield, TN22 2EHAwaiting decisionCORRECTIVE REPOINTING OF TWO ELEVATIONS OF EXTERNAL WALLS INCLUDING REMOVAL OF HISTORICALLY, INCORRECTLY APPLIED CEMENT MORTAR.Received 9 Jul 2026WD/2026/1383/LB
The Chequers, High Street, Maresfield, TN22 2EHApprovedWORK TO ONE ASH TREE SUBJECT TO REGULATIONS, DESIGNATED MARESFIELD CONSERVATION AREA 1992/MARCH 2017Trees in Conservation AreaReceived 28 May 2026Decided 7 Jul 2026TM/2026/0120/TCA

Planning in Five Ash Down

Approved: 86%; 43 of 48 decided
Decision time: about 9 weeks; on average

Applications within 1 km of the centre of Five Ash Down in the last 24 months, from Wealden District Council's planning register.

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Around Five Ash Down

Postcode districts

TN22 439 applications in the last 12 months

Applications in each district in the last 12 months.

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Planning authority: Wealden District Council

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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. It sits within the Maresfield district.

Property prices in Five Ash Down show an average sale price of £470,354, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry. There are currently no active flood warnings for the Five Ash Down 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 Five Ash Down a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.

The area around Five Ash Down has 25 nature designations nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Five Ash Down 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.

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To comment on or object to a planning application near Five Ash Down, 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, 53 planning applications were submitted near Five Ash Down. Of these, 86% were approved, with an average decision time of 66 days.

The most common types were full planning applications (12), tree works (10), discharge of conditions (10). 4 large-scale developments were submitted during this period.

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Five Ash Down?

In the last 24 months, 53 planning applications were submitted near Five Ash Down. The approval rate is 86%.

How long do planning decisions take near Five Ash Down?

The average planning decision time near Five Ash Down is 66 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 86%. The national average across England and Wales is 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 12 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Five Ash Down?

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