Search Hartfield planning applications

29 applications received or decided in the last 12 months · within 1 km of the centre of Hartfield · updated daily · Wealden District Council

Only 6 applications in the last 90 days, so this shows the last 12 months.

Showing 1 to 5 of 29 · received or decided in the last 12 months

Hartfield Waterwater Treatment Works, Hartfield, East Sussex, TN7 4JGAwaiting decisionSCREENING OPINION BY ESCC FOR WORKS REQUIRED IN CONNECTION WITH A NEW EFFLUENT DISCHARGE PERMIT TO REDUCE LEVELS OF PHOSPHORUS IN TREATED EFFLUENT THAT IS DISCHARGED TO THE ENVIRONMENTScoping/Screening Opinion given by CCReceived 10 Sep 2026WD/2026/6504/SCC
St Mary The Virgin School, High Street, Hartfield, TN7 4AAApprovedT1 CHERRY TREE WITHIN THE SCHOOL GROUNDS. NOTICE TO FELL TO GROUND LEVEL DUE BECAUSE OF SAFETY CONCERNS DUE TO PRESENCE OF DECAY FUNGUS ON BASE OF TRUNK (GANODERMA SPP.)Trees in Conservation AreaReceived 8 Sep 2026Decided 6 Oct 2026TM/2026/0192/TCA
St Mary The Virgin School, High Street, Hartfield, TN7 4AAAwaiting decisionST MARY THE VIRGIN SCHOOL, HIGH STREET, HARTFIELD, TN7 4AAReceived 8 Sep 2026TM/2026/0192/TPC
Bramble Rough, Cotchford Lane, Hartfield, TN7 4DLApprovedALTERATION OF SWIMMING POOL TO A NATURAL POOL, ADDING PLANTED MARGINS TO LONG SIDES.FullReceived 20 Aug 2026Decided 13 Oct 2026WD/2026/1682/F
South Cottage, Cotchford Lane, Hartfield, TN7 4DLApprovedSINGLE STOREY GROUND FLOOR EXTENSION TO EXISTING DWELLINGHOUSE.Received 5 Aug 2026Decided 30 Sep 2026WD/2026/1496/F

Planning in Hartfield

Approved: 86%; 36 of 42 decided
Decision time: about 9 weeks; on average

Applications within 1 km of the centre of Hartfield in the last 24 months, from Wealden District Council's planning register.

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Around Hartfield

Postcode districts

TN7 70 applications in the last 12 months

Applications in each district in the last 12 months.

Nearby towns and villages

Planning authority: Wealden District Council

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About Hartfield

Hartfield is a picturesque village and civil parish situated in the Wealden district of East Sussex, England. This parish encompasses the nearby settlements of Colemans Hatch, Hammerwood, and Holtye, all located on the northern edge of the scenic Ashdown Forest, making it an attractive area for planning applications related to residential and recreational developments. The settlement has a population of approximately 2,259 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Wealden district.

Hartfield covers an area of approximately 42.0 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 Hartfield show an average sale price of £879,580, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry. There are currently no active flood warnings for the Hartfield 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 Hartfield a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.

The area around Hartfield has 21 nature designations nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Hartfield 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. Further local information can be found on the community website at http://www.hartfieldonline.com/Core/Hartfield-Parish-Council/Pages/Default.aspx.

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To comment on or object to a planning application near Hartfield, 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, 48 planning applications were submitted near Hartfield. Of these, 86% were approved, with an average decision time of 66 days.

The most common types were full planning applications (12), tree works (7), amendments (7). 1 large-scale development was submitted during this period.

1 planning appeal was lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 1 was dismissed (0% success rate).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Hartfield?

In the last 24 months, 48 planning applications were submitted near Hartfield. The approval rate is 86%.

How long do planning decisions take near Hartfield?

The average planning decision time near Hartfield is 66 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 Hartfield?

The planning approval rate near Hartfield is 86%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Hartfield?

The most common type of planning application near Hartfield is full planning applications, with 12 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Hartfield?

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