Hadlow Down, East Sussex Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Hadlow Down, East Sussex.
East Sussex · England · settlement
About Hadlow Down
Hadlow Down is a charming village and civil parish situated in the Wealden district of East Sussex, approximately three miles northwest of Heathfield along the A272 road. Nestled within the picturesque High Weald Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, the village has historical significance linked to the Wealden iron industry from the 17th and 18th centuries. Although its population of 857 in 2011 primarily commutes for work, Hadlow Down maintains a vibrant community spirit, with key local hubs including the New Inn pub, St. Mark's school, and St. Mark's church.
Population: 802 (2021) · Area: 17.0 km²
District: Wealden
Website: http://www.hadlowdown.com
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £541,510 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Wealden
- Parliamentary constituency: East Grinstead and Uckfield
- LSOA: Wealden 008B
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Hadlow Down.
- 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 Hadlow Down based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
4 planning applications found near Hadlow Down.
- - 5 STANDEN MEWS, HADLOW DOWN, TN22 4HG
FELL TWO ASH TREES TO GROUND LEVEL WITHIN TREE PRESERVATION ORDER (HADLOW DOWN) NO 25/3, 1989
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Wealden | Date: 2026-01-22
View full details - - STABLE COTTAGE, HUT LANE, HADLOW DOWN, TN22 4HD
INTERNAL AND EXTERNAL ALTERATIONS TO THE EXISTING DWELLING, INCLUDING THE EXCAVATION OF A BASEMENT TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL ROOMS, AND RELOCATE THE SWING GATE TO HUT LANE ENTRANCE.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Wealden | Date: 2026-01-20
View full details - - STABLE COTTAGE, HUT LANE, HADLOW DOWN, TN22 4HD
INTERNAL AND EXTERNAL ALTERATIONS TO THE EXISTING DWELLING, INCLUDING THE EXCAVATION OF A BASEMENT TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL ROOMS, AND RELOCATE THE SWING GATE TO HUT LANE ENTRANCE.
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: Wealden | Date: 2026-01-20
View full details - - CLAYLANDS, STONEHURST LANE, HADLOW DOWN, TN22 4ED
APPLICATION FOR APPROVAL OF DETAILS RESERVED BY CONDITIONS 3, 4 AND 6 ATTACHED TO WD/2022/0147/LB
Status: Unresolved | Type: Conditions | Council: Wealden | Date: 2023-05-17
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A brief summary of Hadlow Down in East Sussex
Hadlow Down is a charming village and civil parish situated in the Wealden district of East Sussex, approximately three miles northwest of Heathfield along the A272 road. Nestled within the picturesque High Weald Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, the village has historical significance linked to the Wealden iron industry from the 17th and 18th centuries. Although its population of 857 in 2011 primarily commutes for work, Hadlow Down maintains a vibrant community spirit, with key local hubs including the New Inn pub, St. Mark's school, and St. Mark's church. The settlement has a population of approximately 802 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Wealden district.
Hadlow Down covers an area of approximately 17.0 km². The surrounding landscape and character of the area play an important role in how planning applications are assessed by the local authority.
Property prices in Hadlow Down show an average sale price of £541,510, 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 Hadlow Down a particularly low-crime area.
Ecology & Nature Designations
The area around Hadlow Down includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Stockland Farm Meadows SSSI; 20 Ancient Woodland sites; 1 Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB): High Weald. 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, Hadlow Down planning applications can be searched by entering a local postcode above. Further local information can be found on the community website at http://www.hadlowdown.com. 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 Hadlow Down
In the last 24 months, 7 planning applications were submitted near Hadlow Down. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 59 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Hadlow Down may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
At 59 days on average, decisions near Hadlow Down slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near Hadlow Down were full planning applications (2), other applications (2), listed building and heritage (1). Full planning applications account for 29% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 2 medium-scale applications, 5 smaller schemes were submitted.
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Related Planning Guides
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