Hampden Park, East Sussex Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Hampden Park, East Sussex.
East Sussex · England · settlement
Planning applications in Hampden Park are administered by Eastbourne Borough Council. View the full Eastbourne Borough Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Hampden Park
Hampden Park is a suburb of Eastbourne in East Sussex, England, distinguished by its unique railway station, which serves trains on the East Coastway Line that pass through twice. This station, known as Hampden Park station, was previously named 'Willingdon Halt' and is regarded as one of the busiest level crossings in Europe. This area may be of particular interest for planning applications due to its transportation links and residential developments.
Population: 10,591
District: Eastbourne
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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 007E
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Hampden Park.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Hampden Park.
- 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 Hampden Park based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
12 planning applications found near Hampden Park.
- - Oakland 5 Rosebery Avenue Eastbourne East Sussex BN22 9QA
Single storey extension to existing detached studio to create annexe ancillary to the host dwelling
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Eastbourne | Date: 2026-06-24
View full details - - Land at Wadhurst Close Eastbourne East Sussex BN22 9PG
Application for approval of details reserved by condition 9 (Remediation Verification Report)in relation to planning permission 240035 granted on 06/09/2024
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Eastbourne | Date: 2026-06-08
View full details - - Land at Wadhurst Close
Application for variation of condition 2 (Approved Drawings) to amend site layout in relation to planning permission 260298 granted on 06/09/2024
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Eastbourne | Date: 2026-05-28
View full details - - Land At Wadhurst Close Eastbourne East Sussex BN22 9PG
Erection of 1no. 2 x bedroom dwelling
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Eastbourne | Date: 2026-01-22
View full details - - 97 Wallwood Road,
Submission of details pursuant to condition 7 (Sustainable Urban Drainage System) attached to planning permission reference 213755, granted 17/11/2022.
Status: Rejected | Type: Conditions | Council: Waltham Forest | Date: 2025-02-14
View full details - - 28 Brassey Avenue Eastbourne East Sussex BN22 9QG
Pre-application advice: Proposed single storey side extension and a two storey rear extension with associated soft landscaping
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Outline | Council: Eastbourne | Date: 2024-12-23
View full details - - 58 Crawley Crescent Eastbourne East Sussex BN22 9RN
Erection of single storey front extension, driveway, vehicular crossover and alterations to existing windows at ground level to rear elevation
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Eastbourne | Date: 2024-04-13
View full details - - 69 Brodrick Road Eastbourne East Sussex BN22 9NS
Erection of single storey side extension
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Eastbourne | Date: 2024-01-10
View full details - - Street Record Percival Road Eastbourne East Sussex
The Electronic Communications Code (Conditions and restrictions) Regulations 2003 (as amended) Regulation 5 Notice of Intention to Install Fixed Line Broadband Apparatus.
Status: Permitted | Type: Telecoms | Council: Eastbourne | Date: 2023-11-10
View full details - - 7-9 Brassey Avenue Eastbourne East Sussex BN22 9NH
Erection of upwards extension above existing commercial premises to provide 1no. flat (Class C3)
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Eastbourne | Date: 2023-08-09
View full details - - 59 Brassey Avenue Eastbourne East Sussex BN22 9QH
Erection of first floor side extension.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Eastbourne | Date: 2023-07-21
View full details - - Land Adjacent to 1/1a The Hydneye Eastbourne BN22 9BU
Erection of 1no. two bedroom dwelling
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Eastbourne | Date: 2023-04-02
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A brief summary of Hampden Park in East Sussex
Hampden Park is a suburb of Eastbourne in East Sussex, England, distinguished by its unique railway station, which serves trains on the East Coastway Line that pass through twice. This station, known as Hampden Park station, was previously named 'Willingdon Halt' and is regarded as one of the busiest level crossings in Europe. This area may be of particular interest for planning applications due to its transportation links and residential developments. The settlement has a population of approximately 10,591. It sits within the Eastbourne district.
Property prices in Hampden Park 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 Hampden Park a particularly low-crime area.
Hampden Park has one conservation area within its boundaries: Church Street, Willingdon. 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 Hampden Park includes 3 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, Hampden Park 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 Hampden Park
In the last 24 months, 13 planning applications were submitted near Hampden Park. Of these, 77% were approved, with an average decision time of 4 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 Hampden Park.
The average decision time of 4 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Hampden Park were full planning applications (4), discharge of conditions (4), telecoms (3). Full planning applications account for 31% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
1 planning appeal was lodged, of which 1 was allowed and 0 were dismissed (100% success rate). This relatively high appeal success rate suggests that the local authority may be refusing some applications that the Planning Inspectorate considers acceptable.
Nearby Towns
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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.