Five Ashes, East Sussex Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Five Ashes, East Sussex.
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About Five Ashes
Five Ashes is a quaint village located within the civil parish of Mayfield and Five Ashes in the High Weald of East Sussex. Situated along the A267 road, it lies approximately 12.5 miles south of Royal Tunbridge Wells, making it an accessible location for potential developments. The parish was officially renamed in 1999, reflecting the significance of both villages in the area.
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £619,176 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Wealden
- Parliamentary constituency: Sussex Weald
- LSOA: Wealden 011A
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Five Ashes.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Five Ashes.
- 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 Ashes based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
5 planning applications found near Five Ashes.
- - BUDS FARM, STONEHURST LANE, FIVE ASHES, TN20 6LJ
APPLICATION FOR APPROVAL OF DETAILS RESERVED BY CONDITIONS 3, 4 AND 5 ATTACHED TO WD/2025/1212/F
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Wealden | Date: 2025-09-22
View full details - - HOLLY VIEW, SKIPPERS HILL, FIVE ASHES, MAYFIELD, TN20 6HT
GROUND AND FIRST FLOOR REAR EXTENSON. REPLACE GARAGE DOORS WITH WINDOWS AND INTERNAL/EXTERNAL ALTERATIONS.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Wealden | Date: 2025-09-08
View full details - - BUDS FARM, STONEHURST LANE, FIVE ASHES, MAYFIELD TN20 6LJ
STEEL-FRAMED BUILDING CLAD IN TIMBER BOARDING WITH INSULATED STEEL PROFILE ROOF CLADDING IN GREY.
Status: Permitted | Type: Other | Council: Wealden | Date: 2024-01-25
View full details - - LITTLE BUTTONS, CRIERS LANE, FIVE ASHES, TN20 6LF
REPLACEMENT OF EXISTING WOODEN DOUBLE GLAZED WINDOWS AND DOORS WITH UPVC DOUBLE GLAZED WINDOWS AND DOORS TO LOOK IDENTICAL.
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Wealden | Date: 2023-10-04
View full details - - BUDS FARM, STONEHURST LANE, FIVE ASHES, TN20 6LJ
PROPOSED FEED SILO ON CONCRETE PLINTH.
Status: Permitted | Type: Other | Council: Wealden | Date: 2023-05-24
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A brief summary of Five Ashes in East Sussex
Five Ashes is a quaint village located within the civil parish of Mayfield and Five Ashes in the High Weald of East Sussex. Situated along the A267 road, it lies approximately 12.5 miles south of Royal Tunbridge Wells, making it an accessible location for potential developments. The parish was officially renamed in 1999, reflecting the significance of both villages in the area.
Property prices in Five Ashes show an average sale price of £619,176, 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 Ashes a particularly low-crime area.
Five Ashes has one conservation area within its boundaries: Five Ashes. 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 Ashes includes 20 Ancient Woodland sites; 1 Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB): High Weald. 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 Ashes
In the last 24 months, 6 planning applications were submitted near Five Ashes. Of these, 50% were approved, with an average decision time of 75 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 Five Ashes.
The average decision period of 75 days exceeds the 8-week target for minor applications but falls within the 13-week target for major schemes. Applicants should plan for approximately 11 weeks from submission to decision.
The most common application types near Five Ashes were full planning applications (2), discharge of conditions (2), listed building and heritage (1). Full planning applications account for 33% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 3 medium-scale applications, 3 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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Related Planning Guides
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- 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.