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Planning in Friston

Approved
94%
17 of 17 decided
Decision time
about 7 weeks
on average

Applications within 1 km of the centre of Friston in the last 24 months, from Eastbourne Borough Council's planning register.

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About Friston

Friston, part of the civil parish of East Dean and Friston in East Sussex, lies in a picturesque dry valley on the South Downs, nestled between Eastbourne and Seaford. The main A259 road connects both villages, providing access to the area. Much of the surrounding coastline and land is owned by the National Trust, effectively limiting development opportunities and preserving the natural landscape, making it an important consideration for any planning applications in the region. The parish was established on 1 April 1999, consolidating the former parishes of East Dean and Friston. It sits within the East Dean and Friston district.

Property prices in Friston show an average sale price of £259,721, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.

The area around Friston has 4 nature designations nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Friston 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.

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To comment on or object to a planning application near Friston, 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, 29 planning applications were submitted near Friston. Of these, 94% were approved, with an average decision time of 51 days.

The most common types were full planning applications (9), tree works (5), discharge of conditions (5).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Friston?
In the last 24 months, 29 planning applications were submitted near Friston. The approval rate is 94%.
How long do planning decisions take near Friston?
The average planning decision time near Friston is 51 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 Friston?
The planning approval rate near Friston is 94%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.
What types of planning applications are most common near Friston?
The most common type of planning application near Friston is full planning applications, with 9 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Friston?
You can search and track planning applications near Friston on Planning Signal. Create a free account to save searches, watch specific applications, and receive email alerts when new plans are submitted nearby.