How long do planning decisions take near Flowers Green?

The average planning decision time near Flowers Green is 82 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 Flowers Green?

The planning approval rate near Flowers Green is 77%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Flowers Green?

The most common type of planning application near Flowers Green is discharge of conditions, with 22 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Flowers Green?

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Flowers Green, East Sussex Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Flowers Green, East Sussex.

East Sussex · England · settlement

Planning applications in Flowers Green are administered by Wealden District Council. View the full Wealden District Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.

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Town Insights

Property Prices

Average property sale price: £337,773 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

Admin district: Wealden
Parliamentary constituency: Bexhill and Battle
LSOA: Wealden 014C

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Flowers Green based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

7 planning applications found near Flowers Green.

- HOLLIES, BUTLERS LANE, HERSTMONCEUX, BN27 1RH
APPLICATION FOR APPROVAL OF DETAILS RESERVED BY CONDITIONS 1 (LISTED BUILDING CONSENT - SUBMITTED ON OR AFTER 24TH AUGUST 2005),2 (PLANS CONDITION - OTHER APPROVALS) ,3 (LISTED BUILDINGS - MINOR VARIA
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Wealden | Date: 2026-05-18
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- LAND OFF OF CHAPEL ROW, 0 CHAPEL ROW, HERSTMONCEUX, BN27 1RB
APPLICATION FOR APPROVAL OF DETAILS RESERVED BY CONDITION 13 (GREAT CRESTED NEWTS - PRE-COMMENCEMENT CONDITION ? USED WHEN A CERTIFICATE YET TO BE PROVIDED) ATTACHED TO WD/2024/2257/MAJ
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Wealden | Date: 2026-03-20
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- LAND OFF OF CHAPEL ROW, CHAPEL ROW, HERSTMONCEUX, BN27 1RB
APPLICATION FOR APPROVAL OF DETAILS RESERVED BY CONDITION 8 ATTACHED TO WD/2024/2257/MAJ
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Wealden | Date: 2026-02-13
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- BARN COTTAGE, CHURCH ROAD, FLOWERS GREEN, HERSTMONCEUX, BN27 1RJ
CHANGE OF USE FROM ATTACHED ANNEXE TO SELF CONTAINED HOLIDAY LET
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Wealden | Date: 2026-01-29
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- LITTLE BUTLERS, CHURCH ROAD, FLOWERS GREEN, HERSTMONCEUX, BN27 1RJ
CONVERSION AND EXTENSION OF EXISTING BARN TO DWELLING HOUSE WITH ASSOCIATED PARKING, LANDSCAPING AND BIODIVERSITY ENHANCEMENTS
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Wealden | Date: 2026-01-15
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- LITTLE BUTLERS, CHURCH ROAD, FLOWERS GREEN, HERSTMONCEUX, BN27 1RJ
CONVERSION AND EXTENSION OF EXISTING BARN TO DWELLING HOUSE WITH ASSOCIATED PARKING, LANDSCAPING AND BIODIVERSITY ENHANCEMENTS
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: Wealden | Date: 2026-01-15
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- LITTLE BUTLERS, CHURCH ROAD, FLOWERS GREEN, HERSTMONCEUX, BN27 1RJ
MINOR EXTERNAL AND INTERNAL ALTERATIONS TO EXISTING MODERN EXTENSION.
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: Wealden | Date: 2024-10-30
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A brief summary of Flowers Green in East Sussex

Flowers Green is a settlement located in East Sussex, England.

Property prices in Flowers Green show an average sale price of £337,773, 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 Flowers Green a particularly low-crime area.

Ecology & Nature Designations

The area around Flowers Green includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Pevensey Levels SSSI; 15 Ancient Woodland sites; 1 Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB): High Weald; 1 Special Areas of Conservation (SAC): Pevensey Levels; 1 Ramsar Wetland Sites: Pevensey Levels. 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, Flowers Green 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 Flowers Green

In the last 24 months, 38 planning applications were submitted near Flowers Green. Of these, 77% were approved, with an average decision time of 82 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 Flowers Green.

The average decision period of 82 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 Flowers Green were discharge of conditions (22), full planning applications (9), listed building and heritage (6).

In terms of development scale, 4 large-scale (major) developments, 11 medium-scale applications, 21 smaller schemes were submitted.

Application Outcomes

Approved: 17 applications
Refused: 2 applications
Withdrawn: 3 applications
Awaiting decision: 16 applications

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