Heathfield (TN6), East Sussex Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Heathfield (TN6), East Sussex.
East Sussex · England · Town
Planning applications in Heathfield (TN6) 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 Heathfield (TN6)
Heathfield, a market town in the Wealden District of East Sussex, has a population of 7,667 as of 2021 and is part of the parish of Heathfield and Waldron. Often affectionately referred to as "Heffle" by locals, the town serves as a key area for those researching planning applications, offering a blend of historical charm and community development opportunities.
Population: 7,667
District: Heathfield and Waldron
Website: http://www.heathfield.net/
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £410,401 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Wealden
- Parliamentary constituency: Sussex Weald
- LSOA: Wealden 003C
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Heathfield (TN6).
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Heathfield (TN6).
- 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 Heathfield (TN6) based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
12 planning applications found near Heathfield (TN6).
- - ROTHER HOUSE, STATION ROAD, TOWN ROW, ROTHERFIELD, TN6 3HU
VARIATION OF CONDITION 1 OF WD/2025/1651/F (DEMOLITION OF CONSERVATORY. ERECTION SINGLE STOREY REAR EXTENSION) - CHANGE OF ROOF FROM PITCHED TO FLAT ROOF WITH PARAPET AND LANTERN ROOF LIGHT.
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Wealden | Date: 2026-02-04
View full details - - SALTERS, STATION ROAD, ROTHERFIELD, TN6 3HR
APPLICATION FOR APPROVAL OF DETAILS RESERVED BY CONDITION 4 ATTACHED TO WD/2024/2235/LB
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Wealden | Date: 2025-09-12
View full details - - HEATHFIELD COTTAGE, TOWN ROW GREEN, ROTHERFIELD, TN6 3QZ
SINGLE STOREY EXTENSION.
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Wealden | Date: 2025-04-17
View full details - - GAMMONS FIELD, TOWN ROW GREEN, ROTHERFIELD TN6 3QZ
WORK AS PER SCHEDULE WITHIN TREE PRESERVATION ORDER (ROTHERFIELD) TPO/2007/0018
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Wealden | Date: 2025-02-17
View full details - - SYLVAN VALLEY, STATION ROAD, ROTHERFIELD TN6 3HU
VARIATION OF CONDITION 2 OF WD/2024/0438/F (DEMOLISH EXISTING BARN (WITH PLANNING PERMISSION FOR RESIDENTIAL USE) AND REPLACE WITH A NEW BUILD DETACHED HOUSE). TO REFER TO A NEW SET OF APPLICATION DRA
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Wealden | Date: 2024-12-23
View full details - - MARSONS CROFT, STATION ROAD, ROTHERFIELD, TN6 3HU
APPLICATION FOR APPROVAL OF DETAILS RESERVED BY CONDITIONS 3 & 4 ATTACHED TO WD/2023/2495/LB
Status: Unresolved | Type: Conditions | Council: Wealden | Date: 2024-07-31
View full details - - CORNER COTTAGE, CATTS HILL, TOWN ROW, ROTHERFIELD, TN6 3NL
REPLACEMENT OF TWO TIMBER DOOR SETS AND TWO CASEMENT WINDOWS.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Wealden | Date: 2024-05-10
View full details - - CORNER COTTAGE, CATTS HILL, TOWN ROW, ROTHERFIELD, TN6 3NL
REPLACEMENT OF TWO TIMBER DOOR SETS AND TWO CASEMENT WINDOWS.
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: Wealden | Date: 2024-05-10
View full details - - HEATHFIELD COTTAGE, TOWN ROW GREEN, ROTHERFIELD, TN6 3QZ
DEMOLITION OF SIDE LEAN-TO EXTENSION AND ERECTION OF SINGLE STOREY SIDE EXTENSION
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Wealden | Date: 2024-04-25
View full details - - MARSONS CROFT, STATION ROAD, ROTHERFIELD, TN6 3HU
APPLICATION FOR A NON-MATERIAL AMENDMENT TO WD/2023/2494/F (SINGLE STOREY REAR EXTENSION TO REPLACE 1930'S EXTENSION) INTERNAL ALTERATIONS TO STUD WALLS IN EXISTING KITCHEN AREA.
Status: Rejected | Type: Amendment | Council: Wealden | Date: 2024-03-08
View full details - - MARSONS CROFT, STATION ROAD, ROTHERFIELD, TN6 3HU
SINGLE STOREY REAR EXTENSION TO REPLACE 1930'S EXTENSION
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: Wealden | Date: 2023-10-04
View full details - - MARSONS CROFT, STATION ROAD, ROTHERFIELD, TN6 3HU
SINGLE STOREY REAR EXTENSION TO REPLACE 1930'S EXTENSION
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Wealden | Date: 2023-10-04
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A brief summary of Heathfield (TN6) in East Sussex
Heathfield, a market town in the Wealden District of East Sussex, has a population of 7,667 as of 2021 and is part of the parish of Heathfield and Waldron. Often affectionately referred to as "Heffle" by locals, the town serves as a key area for those researching planning applications, offering a blend of historical charm and community development opportunities. The Town has a population of approximately 7,667. It sits within the Heathfield and Waldron district.
Property prices in Heathfield (TN6) show an average sale price of £410,401, 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 Heathfield (TN6) a particularly low-crime area.
Heathfield (TN6) has one conservation area within its boundaries: Rotherfield. 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 Heathfield (TN6) includes 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, Heathfield (TN6) planning applications can be searched by entering a local postcode above. Further local information can be found on the community website at http://www.heathfield.net/. 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 Heathfield (TN6)
In the last 24 months, 17 planning applications were submitted near Heathfield (TN6). Of these, 92% were approved, with an average decision time of 59 days.
This is slightly above the national average of approximately 87%, indicating a broadly favourable planning environment near Heathfield (TN6).
At 59 days on average, decisions near Heathfield (TN6) slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near Heathfield (TN6) were full planning applications (6), discharge of conditions (5), tree works (2). Full planning applications account for 35% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 1 large-scale (major) development, 2 medium-scale applications, 14 smaller schemes were submitted.
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