How long do planning decisions take near Houghton Green?

The average planning decision time near Houghton Green is 74 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 Houghton Green?

The planning approval rate near Houghton Green is 20%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Houghton Green?

The most common type of planning application near Houghton Green is full planning applications, with 5 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Houghton Green?

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Houghton Green, East Sussex Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Houghton Green, East Sussex.

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Planning applications in Houghton Green are administered by Rother District Council. View the full Rother District Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.

About Houghton Green

Playden is a quaint village and civil parish situated in the Rother district of East Sussex, England, just a mile (1.6 km) north of the historic town of Rye. Its proximity to Rye makes it an attractive area for potential planning applications, particularly for residential and community developments.

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Town Insights

Property Prices

Average property sale price: £366,476 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

Admin district: Rother
Parliamentary constituency: Hastings and Rye
LSOA: Rother 004E

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-05.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Houghton Green.

Keyword Scorecard

Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Houghton Green.

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 Houghton Green based on the last 24 months of planning data.

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A brief summary of Houghton Green in East Sussex

Property prices in Houghton Green show an average sale price of £366,476, 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 Houghton Green a particularly low-crime area.

Houghton Green has one conservation area within its boundaries: No data available for publication by HE. 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 Houghton Green includes 2 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Houghton Green Cliff SSSI, Dungeness, Romney Marsh and Rye Bay SSSI; 5 Ancient Woodland sites; 1 Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB): High Weald; 1 Special Protection Areas (SPA): Dungeness, Romney Marsh and Rye Bay; 1 Ramsar Wetland Sites: Dungeness, Romney Marsh and Rye Bay. 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 Houghton Green

In the last 24 months, 12 planning applications were submitted near Houghton Green. Of these, 20% were approved, with an average decision time of 74 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 Houghton Green.

The average decision period of 74 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 Houghton Green were full planning applications (5), amendments (3), outline applications (2). Full planning applications account for 42% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

In terms of development scale, 7 medium-scale applications, 3 smaller schemes were submitted.

1 planning appeal was lodged, of which 1 was allowed and 0 were dismissed (100% success rate). This relatively high appeal success rate suggests that the local authority may be refusing some applications that the Planning Inspectorate considers acceptable.

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