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Planning in Hellingly

Approved
77%
24 of 30 decided
Decision time
about 8 weeks
on average

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

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About Hellingly

Hellingly is a village located in the Wealden District of East Sussex, England, and encompasses both a civil parish and a district ward. Its designation as a civil parish may influence local planning applications, making it an important area for developers and residents alike to consider in their projects. The settlement has a population of approximately 4,120 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Wealden district.

Hellingly covers an area of approximately 19.6 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 Hellingly show an average sale price of £337,773, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.

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

The area around Hellingly has 20 nature designations nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Hellingly 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 https://www.hellingly-pc.org.uk/.

Contains HM Land Registry data © Crown copyright and database right 2026. This data is licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

To comment on or object to a planning application near Hellingly, 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, 47 planning applications were submitted near Hellingly. Of these, 77% were approved, with an average decision time of 53 days.

The most common types were discharge of conditions (12), full planning applications (3), outline applications (3). 4 large-scale developments were submitted during this period.

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Hellingly?
In the last 24 months, 47 planning applications were submitted near Hellingly. The approval rate is 77%.
How long do planning decisions take near Hellingly?
The average planning decision time near Hellingly is 53 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 Hellingly?
The planning approval rate near Hellingly is 77%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.
What types of planning applications are most common near Hellingly?
The most common type of planning application near Hellingly is discharge of conditions, with 12 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Hellingly?
You can search and track planning applications near Hellingly on Planning Signal. Create a free account to save searches, watch specific applications, and receive email alerts when new plans are submitted nearby.