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Planning in Hampden Park

Approved
86%
18 of 20 decided
Decision time
about 9 weeks
on average

Applications within 1 km of the centre of Hampden Park in the last 24 months, from Eastbourne Borough Council's planning register.

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Around Hampden Park

Postcode districts

BN22 72 applications in the last 12 monthsBN23 44 applications in the last 12 months

Applications in each district in the last 12 months.

Planning authority: Eastbourne Borough Council

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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. 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 are currently no active flood warnings for the Hampden Park area, indicating a relatively low flood risk at present. This is a positive factor for both existing residents and those considering property purchases or new developments.

In terms of safety, there were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period (May 2026). This makes Hampden Park a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.

The area around Hampden Park has 3 nature designations nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.

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.

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To comment on or object to a planning application near Hampden Park, open it in the list above: each one links to the council's own page for it and shows any comment deadline.

In the last 24 months, 26 planning applications were submitted near Hampden Park. Of these, 86% were approved, with an average decision time of 61 days.

The most common types were full planning applications (5), telecoms (2), outline applications (1).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Hampden Park?
In the last 24 months, 26 planning applications were submitted near Hampden Park. The approval rate is 86%.
How long do planning decisions take near Hampden Park?
The average planning decision time near Hampden Park is 61 days. The statutory target is 8 weeks (56 days) for minor applications and 13 weeks for major applications.
What is the planning approval rate near Hampden Park?
The planning approval rate near Hampden Park is 86%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.
What types of planning applications are most common near Hampden Park?
The most common type of planning application near Hampden Park is full planning applications, with 5 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Hampden Park?
You can search and track planning applications near Hampden Park on Planning Signal. Create a free account to save searches, watch specific applications, and receive email alerts when new plans are submitted nearby.