Four Oaks, East Sussex Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Four Oaks, East Sussex.
East Sussex · England · settlement
Planning applications in Four Oaks are administered by Rother District Council. View the full Rother District Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £366,476 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Rother
- Parliamentary constituency: Hastings and Rye
- LSOA: Rother 002D
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Four Oaks.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Four Oaks.
- 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 Four Oaks based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
2 planning applications found near Four Oaks.
- - Mobile Home, Land North Side Of Hobbs Lane, Beckley Tn31 6ts,
Certificate of lawfulness for the existing use of land for residential purposes, including the existence of a mobile home
Status: Rejected | Type: Amendment | Council: Rother | Date: 2024-02-25
View full details - - Bramblings, Main Street, Beckley TN31 6TL
Lawful Development Certificate for a proposed garage conversion and alterations.
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Rother | Date: 2023-02-25
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A brief summary of Four Oaks in East Sussex
Four Oaks is a settlement located in East Sussex, England.
Property prices in Four Oaks show an average sale price of £366,476, 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 Four Oaks a particularly low-crime area.
Four Oaks has one conservation area within its boundaries: No data available for publication by HE. 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 Four Oaks 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.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Four Oaks 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 Four Oaks
In the last 24 months, 1 planning applications were submitted near Four Oaks. Of these, 0% were approved, with an average decision time of 391 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 Four Oaks.
With an average of 391 days, decisions near Four Oaks take longer than the statutory targets. Applicants should budget for a 14-month timeline and consider pre-application discussions to avoid delays.
The most common application types near Four Oaks 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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Related Planning Guides
- What Is Planning Permission in the UK? — Planning permission is the formal approval you need from your local council before making certain changes to a building or piece of land.
- 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.