Glyne Gap, East Sussex Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Glyne Gap, East Sussex.
East Sussex · England · settlement
About Glyne Gap
Glyne Gap, located within the borough of Hastings in East Sussex, is a vibrant seaside area known for its rich history and scenic coastal views. Famous for the Battle of Hastings in 1066, the town has evolved from a medieval Cinque Port into a popular seaside resort, bolstered by its railway connections since the 19th century. Today, Hastings boasts the UK's largest beach-based fishing fleet and a population of approximately 91,100, making it a key area for planning applications related to tourism and local development.
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £294,213 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Hastings
- Parliamentary constituency: Hastings and Rye
- LSOA: Hastings 006E
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Glyne Gap.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Glyne Gap.
- 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 Glyne Gap based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
3 planning applications found near Glyne Gap.
- - 368 Bexhill Road, St Leonards-on-sea, TN38 8AS
To drop kerb for access to existing driveway
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Hastings | Date: 2026-02-05
View full details - - Curtis Storage (Lancing) Ltd, Bulverhythe Depot, 161 Bulverhythe Road, St Leonards-on-sea, TN38 8AF
Application for a Lawful Development Certificate for an Existing Use as self storage units (Class B8)
Status: Rejected | Type: Amendment | Council: Hastings | Date: 2025-11-28
View full details - - Curtis Storage (Lancing) Ltd, Bulverhythe Depot, 161 Bulverhythe Road, St Leonards-on-sea, TN38 8AF
Change of use from Local Authority waste management site to self storage facility (Retrospective)
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Hastings | Date: 2024-08-09
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A brief summary of Glyne Gap in East Sussex
Glyne Gap, located within the borough of Hastings in East Sussex, is a vibrant seaside area known for its rich history and scenic coastal views. Famous for the Battle of Hastings in 1066, the town has evolved from a medieval Cinque Port into a popular seaside resort, bolstered by its railway connections since the 19th century. Today, Hastings boasts the UK's largest beach-based fishing fleet and a population of approximately 91,100, making it a key area for planning applications related to tourism and local development.
Property prices in Glyne Gap show an average sale price of £294,213, 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 Glyne Gap a particularly low-crime area.
Glyne Gap 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 Glyne Gap includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Combe Haven SSSI; 3 Ancient Woodland sites; 1 Special Protection Areas (SPA): Dungeness, Romney Marsh and Rye Bay. 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, Glyne Gap 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 Glyne Gap
In the last 24 months, 8 planning applications were submitted near Glyne Gap. Of these, 50% were approved, with an average decision time of 69 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 Glyne Gap.
At 69 days on average, decisions near Glyne Gap slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near Glyne Gap were full planning applications (5), outline applications (1), amendments (1). Full planning applications account for 63% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 1 medium-scale application, 7 smaller schemes were submitted.
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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.