Golden Cross (BN8), East Sussex Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Golden Cross (BN8), East Sussex.
East Sussex · England · settlement
Planning applications in Golden Cross (BN8) 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 Golden Cross (BN8)
Golden Cross is a quaint village located in the Wealden district of East Sussex, England, approximately 3.5 miles northwest of Hailsham. Situated along the A22 road within the parish of Chiddingly, this small community offers potential opportunities for planning applications in a serene rural setting.
District: Chiddingly
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £500,182 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Wealden
- Parliamentary constituency: Lewes
- LSOA: Wealden 013B
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Golden Cross (BN8).
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Golden Cross (BN8).
- 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 Golden Cross (BN8) based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
10 planning applications found near Golden Cross (BN8).
- - FAIRFIELD HOUSE, DEANLAND ROAD, GOLDEN CROSS, CHIDDINGLY, BN27 3RJ
APPLICATION FOR APPROVAL OF DETAILS RESERVED BY CONDITIONS 9 (HIGHWAYS - SIGHT LINES/VISIBILITY SPLAY) AND 10 (PARKING, GARAGES & CYCLES - CYCLE STORAGE) ATTACHED TO WD/2020/2697/F
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Wealden | Date: 2026-03-12
View full details - - PLOT 1 AND PLOT 2, LAND ADJACENT TO WEST VIEW, DEANLAND ROAD, GOLDEN CROSS, CHIDDINGLY, BN27 3RJ
VARIATION OF CONDITION 2 OF WD/2023/1146/RM RESERVED MATTERS PURSUANT TO OUTLINE APPLICATION WD/2020/1680/O(CONSTRUCTION OF TWO NEW DWELLINGS, ONE WITH SINGLE GARAGE AND ONE WITH DOUBLE GARAGE) - ACCE
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Wealden | Date: 2026-03-09
View full details - - ROOSTERS, GOLDEN CROSS, BN8 6JE
APPLICATION FOR PERMISSION IN PRINCIPLE FOR RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT COMPRISING MINIMUM OF 2 AND A MAXIMUM OF 2 DWELLINGS
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Wealden | Date: 2026-02-13
View full details - - WEST VIEW, DEANLAND ROAD, GOLDEN CROSS, BN27 3RJ
APPLICATION FOR A NON-MATERIAL AMENDMENT TO WD/2023/1146/MRM (RESERVED MATTERS PURSUANT TO OUTLINE APPLICATION WD/2020/1680/O (CONSTRUCTION OF TWO NEW DWELLINGS, ONE WITH SINGLE GARAGE AND ONE WITH DO
Status: Rejected | Type: Amendment | Council: Wealden | Date: 2026-01-27
View full details - - WEST VIEW, DEANLAND ROAD, GOLDEN CROSS, CHIDDINGLY, BN27 3RJ
APPLICATION FOR APPROVAL OF DETAILS RESERVED BY CONDITIONS 9, 10, 11 ATTACHED TO WD/2023/1146/RM
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Wealden | Date: 2025-12-16
View full details - - WEST VIEW, DEANLAND ROAD, GOLDEN CROSS, CHIDDINGLY, BN27 3RJ
APPLICATION FOR APPROVAL OF DETAILS RESERVED BY CONDITIONS 4 AND 6 ATTACHED TO WD/2020/1680/O
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Wealden | Date: 2025-12-16
View full details - - ROOSTERS, GOLDEN CROSS, BN8 6JE
APPLICATION FOR PERMISSION IN PRINCIPLE FOR ERECTION OF TWO RESIDENTIAL DWELLINGS AND NEW/ALTERED VEHICULAR ACCESS.
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Wealden | Date: 2025-12-02
View full details - - GOLDEN CROSS (A22), NR HAILSHAM, BN27 4AW
ERECTION OF A SMALL FORMAT DIGITAL ADVERTISING DISPLAY
Status: Permitted | Type: Advertising | Council: Wealden | Date: 2025-05-07
View full details - - FAIRFIELD, DEANLAND ROAD, GOLDEN CROSS, NR. HAILSHAM, CHIDDINGLY, BN27 3RJ
APPLICATION FOR APPROVAL OF DETAILS RESERVED BY CONDITION 4, 7 & 8 ATTACHED TO WD/2020/2697/F
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Wealden | Date: 2025-04-25
View full details - - OAK FIELD, BURGH HILL ROAD, GOLDEN CROSS, HAILSHAM, BN8 6JF
STATIC CARAVAN FOR USE AS WELFARE FACILITY
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Wealden | Date: 2024-11-08
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A brief summary of Golden Cross (BN8) in East Sussex
Golden Cross is a quaint village located in the Wealden district of East Sussex, England, approximately 3.5 miles northwest of Hailsham. Situated along the A22 road within the parish of Chiddingly, this small community offers potential opportunities for planning applications in a serene rural setting. It sits within the Chiddingly district.
Property prices in Golden Cross (BN8) show an average sale price of £500,182, 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 Golden Cross (BN8) a particularly low-crime area.
Golden Cross (BN8) has 2 conservation areas within its boundaries: Muddles Green, Chiddingly. Planning applications within or near these conservation areas 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 Golden Cross (BN8) includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Burgh Hill Farm Meadow SSSI; 18 Ancient Woodland sites. 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, Golden Cross (BN8) 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 Golden Cross (BN8)
In the last 24 months, 12 planning applications were submitted near Golden Cross (BN8). Of these, 89% were approved, with an average decision time of 38 days.
This is slightly above the national average of approximately 87%, indicating a broadly favourable planning environment near Golden Cross (BN8).
The average decision time of 38 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Golden Cross (BN8) were discharge of conditions (5), outline applications (3), amendments (2).
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