Friston, East Sussex Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Friston, East Sussex.
East Sussex · England · settlement
Planning applications in Friston are administered by Brighton And Hove City Council. View the full Brighton And Hove City Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
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.
District: East Dean and Friston
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £259,721 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Eastbourne
- Parliamentary constituency: Eastbourne
- LSOA: Eastbourne 012A
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Friston.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Friston.
- 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 Friston based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
13 planning applications found near Friston.
- - 27 The Ridgeway Friston East Sussex BN20 0EU
G1 Leylandii - Reduce these trees by approximately 12 feet to get the down to the same hight as the other Leylandii in the row of trees. T4 blue spruce tree - Remove the two lowest limbs and any low d
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: South Downs | Date: 2026-06-19
View full details - - 25 The Ridgeway Friston East Sussex BN20 0EU
T3 - Holm Oak - Reduce height up to 4m, sides up to 2m T25 - western red Cedar - Reduced 3m in height T10 - Corsican Pine - Thin (20%) and reduce height where possible by 2m T17 - Western Red Cedar -
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: South Downs | Date: 2026-06-02
View full details - - Foxfields Old Willingdon Road Friston East Sussex BN20 0AT
Discharge of conditions 3 (External Materials), 4 (Flint Panel) and 6 (External Lighting) for SDNP/24/02280/FUL.
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: South Downs | Date: 2026-03-26
View full details - - Old Vicarage Cottage Crowlink Lane Friston East Sussex BN20 0AU
Change of use of first floor of existing garage to allow for use as short term holiday lets.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: South Downs | Date: 2026-03-12
View full details - - 13 Warren Lane Friston East Sussex BN20 0EW
Discharge of conditions 6 (Swimming pool) for SDNP/25/03158/HOUS
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: South Downs | Date: 2026-01-29
View full details - - 8 Peakdean Close East Dean East Sussex BN20 0JA
Amendment to Condition 2 (Approved plans) for SDNP/25/03124/HOUS.
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: South Downs | Date: 2026-01-13
View full details - - Taperfield Jevington Road Friston East Sussex BN20 0AG
Small rear extension to replace the Sunroom building to include conversion of the existing integral garage to provide additional bedrooms.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: South Downs | Date: 2025-10-23
View full details - - 13 Warren Lane Friston East Sussex BN20 0EW
Discharge of Condition 4 (Construction Management Plan) for SDNP/25/03158/HOUS.
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: South Downs | Date: 2025-10-08
View full details - - 13 Warren Lane Friston East Sussex BN20 0EW
Various works including, rear single storey pitched roof extension with rooflights, first floor roof enlargement with pitched roof dormer and enlarged side windows, flat canopy porch in front of new f
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: South Downs | Date: 2025-08-01
View full details - - 3 Deneside East Dean East Sussex BN20 0HU
Proposed Loft Conversion
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Full | Council: South Downs | Date: 2025-01-23
View full details - - 8 The Outlook Friston East Sussex BN20 0AR
Removal or Variation of Condition 2 of Planning Approval SDNP/22/02526/HOUS
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: South Downs | Date: 2024-08-21
View full details - - Belvedere 12 Warren Lane Friston East Sussex BN20 0EL
Proposed single-storey extension to the rear with adjacent raised patio terrace area, enlargement of existing first-floor area with hip to gable roof extension to side and replacement dormers to front
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: South Downs | Date: 2023-11-29
View full details - - Sheppards Village Stores 17 Downlands Way East Dean Eastbourne East Sussex BN20 0HR
License application - Premises Licence - Sheppards Village Stores, 17 Downlands Way, East Dean BN20 0HR
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: South Downs | Date: 2023-03-17
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A brief summary of Friston in East Sussex
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.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Friston a particularly low-crime area.
Friston has one conservation area within its boundaries: East Dean. 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 Friston includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Seaford to Beachy Head SSSI; 2 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.
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.
Planning Activity in Friston
In the last 24 months, 23 planning applications were submitted near Friston. Of these, 93% were approved, with an average decision time of 56 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Friston may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
The average decision time of 56 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Friston were full planning applications (9), discharge of conditions (6), tree works (5). Full planning applications account for 39% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
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