High Hurstwood, East Sussex Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near High Hurstwood, East Sussex.
East Sussex · England · settlement
Planning applications in High Hurstwood 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 High Hurstwood
High Hurstwood is a quaint village located within the Wealden district of East Sussex, known for its picturesque surroundings and community atmosphere. As a part of this vibrant area, it offers a variety of planning opportunities amidst its scenic landscape, making it an attractive option for potential developments and applications.
District: Buxted
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £470,354 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Wealden
- Parliamentary constituency: East Grinstead and Uckfield
- LSOA: Wealden 007B
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near High Hurstwood.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near High Hurstwood.
- 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 High Hurstwood based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
152 planning applications found near High Hurstwood.
- - ANNEXE, WOODCOTE, CHILLIES LANE, HIGH HURSTWOOD, UCKFIELD, TN22 4AB
ANNEXE USED FOR RENTING AS ONE BED STUDIO.
Status: Undecided | Type: Amendment | Council: Wealden | Date: 2026-06-04
View full details - - ROYAL OAK FARM, ROYAL OAK LANE, HIGH HURSTWOOD, BUXTED, TN22 4AN
PROPOSED BALCONY AT FIRST FLOOR LEVEL.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Wealden | Date: 2025-10-17
View full details - - DOG WALKING FIELD, BURNT OAK ROAD, HIGH HURSTWOOD, CROWBOROUGH, TN22 4AE
RETROSPECTIVE CHANGE OF USE OF PRIVATE ESTATE LAND TO A DOG WALKING FIELD
Status: Rejected | Type: Amendment | Council: Wealden | Date: 2025-10-06
View full details - - HADHAM HOUSE, BURNT OAK ROAD, HIGH HURSTWOOD, BUXTED, TN22 4AE
GROUND AND FIRST FLOOR ADDITIONS LINKING GARAGE AND DWELLING. FIRST FLOOR GARAGE EXTENSION. NEW GLASS LINK FROM GARAGE TO POOL.
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Wealden | Date: 2025-03-26
View full details - - KNOLL COTTAGE, BURNT OAK ROAD, HIGH HURSTWOOD, TN22 4AE
PROPOSED DETACHED GARAGE BLOCK
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Wealden | Date: 2025-03-11
View full details - - CAMELLIA COTTAGE, CHILLIES LANE, HIGH HURSTWOOD, BUXTED, TN22 4AB
ERECTION OF NEW DWELLING
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Wealden | Date: 2025-02-19
View full details - - TURKLAND, CHILLIES LANE, HIGH HURSTWOOD, BUXTED, TN22 4AB
APPLICATION FOR APPROVAL OF DETAILS RESERVED BY CONDITION 3 ATTACHED TO WD/2018/1258/F
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Wealden | Date: 2025-02-03
View full details - - HIGH HURSTWOOD LODGE, CHILLIES LANE, HIGH HURSTWOOD, BUXTED, TN22 4AD
RETROSPECTIVE APPLICATION FOR CONVERSION OF ROOFSPACE TO 1NO FLAT
Status: Rejected | Type: Amendment | Council: Wealden | Date: 2024-10-28
View full details - - TURKLAND, CHILLIES LANE, HIGH HURSTWOOD, BUXTED, TN22 4AB
VARIATION OF CONDITION 9 OF WD/2018/1258/F (DEMOLITION OF EXISTING SINGLE STOREY DWELLING, GARAGE, OUTBUILDINGS, AND SWIMMING POOL. PROPOSED REPLACEMENT DWELLING, GARAGE AND ANNEXE. ASSOCIATED LANDSCA
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Wealden | Date: 2024-02-13
View full details - - MEDLEYS FARM, CHILLIES LANE, HIGH HURSTWOOD, BUXTED, TN22 4AA
PROPOSED RETROSPECTIVE USE OF EXISTING DETACHED OUTBUILDINGS AS HOLIDAY LETS.
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Wealden | Date: 2023-03-28
View full details - - WHITE COTTAGE, BURNT OAK ROAD, HIGH HURSTWOOD, BUXTED, TN22 4AE
PROPOSED TWO STOREY SIDE EXTENSION REPLACING AN EXISTING CONSERVATORY, AND INTERNAL ALTERATIONS.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Wealden | Date: 2022-12-05
View full details - - MOUNT PLEASANT FARM, ROYAL OAK LANE, HIGH HURSTWOOD, BUXTED, TN22 4AN
CERTIFICATE OF LAWFUL EXISTING USE IN RESPECT OF THE OCCUPANCY OF MOUNT PLEASANT FARM FOR A PERIOD IN EXCESS OF 10 YEARS IN BREACH OF THE AGRICULTURAL OCCUPANCY CONDITION IMPOSED BY PLANNING PERMISSIO
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Wealden | Date: 2022-10-24
View full details - - ROSEHILL FARM, BURNT OAK ROAD, HIGH HURSTWOOD, BUXTED, TN22 4AE
RETROSPECTIVE CHANGE OF USE FROM STABLING AND STORAGE TO ENGINEERING WORKSHOP
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Wealden | Date: 2022-10-21
View full details - - THE FIR GROVE, BURNT OAK ROAD, HIGH HURSTWOOD, TN22 4AE
ADD VELUX TYPE WINDOW APPROX 620 X 980 TO NORTH SIDE OER STAIRCASE FOR EXTRA LIGHT.
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Wealden | Date: 2022-05-24
View full details - - QUERCUS, CHILLIES LANE, HIGH HURSTWOOD, BUXTED, TN22 4AB
SINGLE-BAY OAK-FRAMED GARAGE, WEATHER-BOARDED OVER A BRICK BASE, ADJACENT TO EXISTING DRIVEWAY.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Wealden | Date: 2021-11-30
View full details - - THE FIRGROVE, BURNT OAK ROAD, TN22 4AE
CONVERSION OF EXISTING GARAGE INTO ANCILLARY LIVING SPACE. THE ADDITION OF 2 DORMERS AND AN OPEN CAR PORT
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Wealden | Date: 2021-09-23
View full details - - MEADOW COTTAGE (TURKLAND), CHILLIES LANE, HIGH HURSTWOOD, BUXTED, TN22 4AB
VARIATION OF CONDITION 9 OF WD/2018/1258/F (DEMOLITION OF EXISTING SINGLE STOREY DWELLING, GARAGE, OUTBUILDINGS, AND SWIMMING POOL. PROPOSED REPLACEMENT DWELLING, GARAGE AND ANNEXE. ASSOCIATED LANDSCA
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Wealden | Date: 2021-07-09
View full details - - COBBETTS, BURNT OAK LANE, HIGH HURSTWOOD, UCKFIELD, TN22 4AE
SINGLE STOREY GROUND FLOOR EXTENSION, REPLACEMENT OF WINDOWS, ADDITION OF PV PANELS, ADDITION OF INSULATION AND RENDER TO WALLS.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Wealden | Date: 2020-06-12
View full details - - KNOLL COTTAGE, BURNT OAK ROAD, HIGH HURSTWOOD, BUXTED, TN22 4AE
CHANGE OF USE OF LAND TO RESIDENTIAL GARDEN USE
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Full | Council: Wealden | Date: 2020-02-03
View full details - - WHITE COTTAGE, BURNT OAK ROAD, HIGH HURSTWOOD, TN22 4AE
PRIVATE STABLE AND TACK ROOM BUILDING.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Wealden | Date: 2019-09-27
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A brief summary of High Hurstwood in East Sussex
High Hurstwood is a quaint village located within the Wealden district of East Sussex, known for its picturesque surroundings and community atmosphere. As a part of this vibrant area, it offers a variety of planning opportunities amidst its scenic landscape, making it an attractive option for potential developments and applications. It sits within the Buxted district.
Property prices in High Hurstwood show an average sale price of £470,354, 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 High Hurstwood a particularly low-crime area.
Ecology & Nature Designations
The area around High Hurstwood 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, High Hurstwood 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.
Planning Activity in High Hurstwood
In the last 24 months, 19 planning applications were submitted near High Hurstwood. Of these, 71% were approved, with an average decision time of 76 days.
This is below the national average of approximately 87%, which may reflect stricter local policies, sensitivity of the area, or higher levels of speculative applications. Pre-application advice is particularly worthwhile near High Hurstwood.
The average decision period of 76 days exceeds the 8-week target for minor applications but falls within the 13-week target for major schemes. Applicants should plan for approximately 11 weeks from submission to decision.
The most common application types near High Hurstwood were full planning applications (9), amendments (5), outline applications (2). Full planning applications account for 47% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 4 medium-scale applications, 15 smaller schemes were submitted.
4 planning appeals were lodged, of which 1 was allowed and 3 were dismissed (25% success rate).
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