What types of planning applications are most common near Folkington?

The most common type of planning application near Folkington is full planning applications, with 1 submissions in the last 24 months.

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Folkington, East Sussex Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Folkington, East Sussex.

East Sussex · England · settlement

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

About Folkington

Long Man is a civil parish situated in the Wealden District of East Sussex, encompassing the villages of Wilmington, Milton Street, and Folkington. The area is renowned for the Long Man of Wilmington, a striking 69.2-metre chalk figure that serves as a notable landmark and point of interest for planning applications in the region.

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Town Insights

Property Prices

Average property sale price: £394,993 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

Admin district: Wealden
Parliamentary constituency: Lewes
LSOA: Wealden 019G

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Folkington.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Folkington based on the last 24 months of planning data.

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A brief summary of Folkington in East Sussex

Property prices in Folkington show an average sale price of £394,993, 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 Folkington a particularly low-crime area.

Folkington has 2 conservation areas within its boundaries: Jevington, Wilmington. 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 Folkington includes 3 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Lullington Heath SSSI, Wilmington Downs SSSI, Folkington Reservoir SSSI; 3 Ancient Woodland sites; 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.

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Planning Activity in Folkington

In the last 24 months, 1 planning applications were submitted near Folkington.

The most common application types near Folkington were full planning applications (1). Full planning applications account for 100% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

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