Search Forest Row planning applications
15 applications received or decided in the last 90 days · within 1 km of the centre of Forest Row · updated daily · Wealden District Council
- Oakwood Park, Flat 12A, Hartfield Road, Forest Row, RH18 5DZAwaiting decisionCHANGE OF USE OF AN EXISTING WARDEN'S FLAT TO AN ADDITIONAL OLDER PERSONS APARTMENT.Received 29 Oct 2026WD/2026/2098/F
- 5 Riverside, Forest Row, RH18 5HBAwaiting decisionEXTENSION OF THE EXISTING DROPPED KERB BY 6.5 METRES (TO A TOTAL WIDTH OF APPROXIMATELY 10.7 METRES) TO PROVIDE VEHICULAR ACCESS TO TWO OFF-STREET PARKING SPACES. FORMATION OF A BLOCK-PAVED PARKING AREA WITH SURFACE WATER DIRECTED TO THE EXISTING DRAINAGE SYSTEM.Lawful Development - Proposed UseReceived 22 Oct 2026WD/2026/2065/LDP
- 26 Hartfield Road, Forest Row, RH18 5DYAwaiting decisionTWO-STOREY REAR EXTENSION TO PROVIDE ONE ADDITIONAL TREATMENT ROOM FOR THE EXISTING CLINIC AT GROUND FLOOR LEVEL AND THE ENLARGEMENT OF THE FLAT ON THE UPPER FLOORS.FullReceived 21 Oct 2026WD/2026/2024/F
- 1 Glen View, Riverside, Forest Row, RH18 5EUAwaiting decision1x LEYLANDII TREE, FELL TO GROUND LEVELTrees in Conservation AreaReceived 13 Oct 2026TM/2026/0226/TCA
- Old Shalesbrook Lodge, Shalesbrook Lane, Forest Row, RH18 5LSAwaiting decisionPROPOSED SINGLE STOREY FLAT ROOF TIMBER FRAMED GARDEN ROOM TO REPLACE EXISTING SUMMERHOUSEFullReceived 9 Oct 2026WD/2026/1947/F
Planning in Forest Row
- Approved
- 86%
- 32 of 36 decided
- Decision time
- about 9 weeks
- on average
Applications within 1 km of the centre of Forest Row in the last 24 months, from Wealden District Council's planning register.
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Around Forest Row
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RH18 64 applications in the last 12 months
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Planning authority: Wealden District Council
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About Forest Row
Forest Row is a charming village and expansive civil parish situated in the Wealden District of East Sussex, just three miles southeast of East Grinstead. Notably recognized as Britain's third poshest village in January 2023, it offers a unique blend of rural charm and affluent living, making it an appealing location for potential planning applications and developments. The settlement has a population of approximately 4,858 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Wealden district.
Forest Row covers an area of approximately 32.5 km². The surrounding landscape and character of the area play an important role in how planning applications are assessed by the local authority.
Property prices in Forest Row show an average sale price of £491,143, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry. There are currently no active flood warnings for the Forest Row 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 Forest Row a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.
The area around Forest Row has 24 nature designations nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Forest Row 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. Further local information can be found on the community website at https://forestrow.gov.uk/.
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To comment on or object to a planning application near Forest Row, 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, 48 planning applications were submitted near Forest Row. Of these, 86% were approved, with an average decision time of 64 days.
The most common types were full planning applications (14), tree works (10), discharge of conditions (6).
1 planning appeal was lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 0 were dismissed.