How long do planning decisions take near Friar's Gate?

The average planning decision time near Friar's Gate is 119 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 Friar's Gate?

The planning approval rate near Friar's Gate is 33%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Friar's Gate?

The most common type of planning application near Friar's Gate is full planning applications, with 4 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Friar's Gate?

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Friar's Gate, East Sussex Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Friar's Gate, East Sussex.

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Property Prices

Average property sale price: £407,697 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

Admin district: Wealden
Parliamentary constituency: Sussex Weald
LSOA: Wealden 003C

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Friar's Gate.

Keyword Scorecard

Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Friar's Gate.

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 Friar's Gate based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

1 planning application found near Friar's Gate.

- FISHERS GATE HOUSE, WITHYHAM, HARTFIELD, TN7 4BB
NEW PORTAL FRAME BARN TO ACCOMMODATE LOOSE BOXES, FEED STORE AND BACK ROOM FOR PRIVATE USE.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Wealden | Date: 2025-12-22
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A brief summary of Friar's Gate in East Sussex

Friar's Gate is a settlement located in East Sussex, England.

Property prices in Friar's Gate show an average sale price of £407,697, 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 Friar's Gate a particularly low-crime area.

Ecology & Nature Designations

The area around Friar's Gate includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Ashdown Forest SSSI; 20 Ancient Woodland sites; 1 Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB): High Weald; 1 Special Areas of Conservation (SAC): Ashdown Forest; 1 Special Protection Areas (SPA): Ashdown Forest. 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 Friar's Gate

In the last 24 months, 7 planning applications were submitted near Friar's Gate. Of these, 33% were approved, with an average decision time of 119 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 Friar's Gate.

With an average of 119 days, decisions near Friar's Gate take longer than the statutory targets. Applicants should budget for a 4-month timeline and consider pre-application discussions to avoid delays.

The most common application types near Friar's Gate were full planning applications (4), listed building and heritage (3). Full planning applications account for 57% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

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