How long do planning decisions take near Heron's Ghyll?

The average planning decision time near Heron's Ghyll is 54 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 Heron's Ghyll?

The planning approval rate near Heron's Ghyll is 100%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Heron's Ghyll?

The most common type of planning application near Heron's Ghyll is discharge of conditions, with 2 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Heron's Ghyll?

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Heron's Ghyll, East Sussex Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Heron's Ghyll, East Sussex.

East Sussex · England · settlement

Planning applications in Heron's Ghyll are administered by Wealden District Council. View the full Wealden District Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.

About Heron's Ghyll

Heron's Ghyll is a charming hamlet in East Sussex, nestled between Crowborough and Uckfield along the A26 road, which delineates the civil parishes of Maresfield and Buxted. Notable features include St John the Evangelist Church, a Catholic place of worship, and the historic Buxted Hall, formerly owned by poet Coventry Patmore and later home to Temple Grove School until 2004; it has since been converted into apartments named Temple Grove House. The area also boasts the Oldlands estate, which Patmore owned in the late 19th century.

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Town Insights

Property Prices

Average property sale price: £541,510 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

Admin district: Wealden
Parliamentary constituency: East Grinstead and Uckfield
LSOA: Wealden 012D

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Heron's Ghyll.

Keyword Scorecard

Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Heron's Ghyll.

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 Heron's Ghyll based on the last 24 months of planning data.

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A brief summary of Heron's Ghyll in East Sussex

Property prices in Heron's Ghyll show an average sale price of £541,510, 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 Heron's Ghyll a particularly low-crime area.

Ecology & Nature Designations

The area around Heron's Ghyll includes 2 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Rock Wood SSSI, Ashdown Forest SSSI; 20 Ancient Woodland sites; 1 Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB): High Weald; 1 Special Areas of Conservation (SAC): Ashdown Forest; 1 Special Protection Areas (SPA): Ashdown Forest. These designations may affect planning decisions, as proposals near protected sites require environmental impact assessment and may face additional restrictions.

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Planning Activity in Heron's Ghyll

In the last 24 months, 5 planning applications were submitted near Heron's Ghyll. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 54 days.

This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Heron's Ghyll may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.

The average decision time of 54 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.

The most common application types near Heron's Ghyll were discharge of conditions (2), other applications (2), full planning applications (1).

In terms of development scale, 1 medium-scale application, 4 smaller schemes were submitted.

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