Laughton Common, East Sussex Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Laughton Common, East Sussex.
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Planning applications in Laughton Common are administered by Wealden District Council. View the full Wealden District Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Laughton Common
Laughton Common, located within the Metropolitan Borough of Rotherham in South Yorkshire, is a quaint village and civil parish known for its striking All Saints’ Church, featuring a notable 185-foot tower and spire. As of the 2011 Census, the population stood at 1,241, and the parish encompasses the hamlets of Carr, Slade Hooton, and Brookhouse, making it a charming area for potential planning applications and community developments.
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £500,182 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Wealden
- Parliamentary constituency: Lewes
- LSOA: Wealden 013C
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Laughton Common.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Laughton Common.
- 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 Laughton Common based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
70 planning applications found near Laughton Common.
- - Land Adjacent To Shortgate Industrial Park The Broyle Ringmer East Sussex BN8 6PH
Erection of rural workers dwelling and storage building incorporating areas of habitat creation (resubmission of LW/23/0443)
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Lewes | Date: 2025-03-25
View full details - - LAND ADJOINING MARLIE FARM, THE BROYLE, LEWES, RINGMER, BN8 6PH
USE OF LAND FOR B8 (STORAGE & DISTRIBUTION) PURPOSES.
Status: Rejected | Type: Amendment | Council: Wealden | Date: 2025-02-28
View full details - - LAND ADJOINING SHORTGATE WOOD TO THE REAR OF SHORTGATE INDUSTRIAL PARK AND MARLIE FARM, THE BROYLE, RINGMER, BN8 6PH
USE AS B8 STORAGE & DISTRIBUTION.
Status: Rejected | Type: Amendment | Council: Wealden | Date: 2024-07-24
View full details - - BELL FARM, THE BROYLE, HALLAND, BN8 6ER
INSTALLATION OF A GROUND MOUNTED SOLAR ARRAY COMPRISING OF 24 SOLAR PANELS IN A 3 X 8 ARRANGEMENT
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Wealden | Date: 2023-12-04
View full details - - Land Adjoining Marlie Farm Industrial Estate The Broyle Ringmer East Sussex
Erection of rural workers dwelling and storage building incorporating areas of habitat creation (resubmission of LW/22/0519 & LW/22/0605)
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Lewes | Date: 2023-07-25
View full details - - BLUEBELL HOLIDAY PARK, THE BROYLE, HALLAND, BN8 6PH
USE OF LAND FOR THE STATIONING OF 27 CARAVANS FOR PERMANENT RESIDENTIAL USE.
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Wealden | Date: 2022-09-09
View full details - - Land Adjoining Marlie Farm Industrial Estate The Broyle Ringmer East Sussex
Erection of a building for fish farm and machinery in relation to the restoration and restocking of local ponds
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Lewes | Date: 2022-09-06
View full details - - Land Adjoining Marlie Farm Industrial Estate The Broyle Ringmer East Sussex
Agricultural building to house hatchery, tanks and equipment for the business
Status: Rejected | Type: Other | Council: Lewes | Date: 2022-08-04
View full details - - Land Adjoining Marlie Farm Industrial Estate The Broyle Ringmer East Sussex
Temporary rural workers dwelling
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Lewes | Date: 2022-08-04
View full details - - BLUEBELL HOLIDAY PARK, THE BROYLE, HALLAND, BN8 6PH
SITING OF 40 CARAVANS FOR HUMAN HABITATION THROUGHOUT THE YEAR.
Status: Rejected | Type: Outline | Council: Wealden | Date: 2020-12-18
View full details - - Shortgate Industrial Park The Broyle Ringmer East Sussex
Variation of planning conditions 2 and 3 in relation to planning approval LW/16/0873
Status: Rejected | Type: Conditions | Council: Lewes | Date: 2020-07-24
View full details - - BLUEBELL CARAVAN PARK, THE BROYLE, HALLAND, BN8 6PH
USE OF LAND FOR THE SITING OF FORTY CARAVANS FOR THE PURPOSES OF HUMAN HABITATION WITH AT LEAST 27 OF THE CARAVANS TO BE OCCUPIED FOR HOLIDAY ACCOMMODATION IN ACCORDANCE WITH CONDITIONS ATTACHED TO WD
Status: Rejected | Type: Outline | Council: Wealden | Date: 2019-01-02
View full details - - THE CHERRY PIE FARM, THE BROYLE, LAUGHTON, BN8 6ES
CHANGE OF USE FROM THREE YEAR LICENCE FOR A TEMPORARY WORKERS' DWELLING TO SERVE THE ESSENTIAL NEEDS OF THE HOLDING TO PERMANENT DWELLING.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Wealden | Date: 2018-11-30
View full details - - UNITS 6 AND 7 PARKSIDE FARM, SHORTGATE LANE, LAUGHTON, BN8 6DG
CHANGE OF USE OF EXISTING COMMERCIAL UNIT FROM B1 TO B2 FOR MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR OF MOTOR VEHICLES.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Wealden | Date: 2018-11-21
View full details - - MOBILE HOME PARKSIDE FARM, SHORTGATE LANE, LAUGHTON, BN8 6DG
SITING OF A REPLACEMENT MOBILE HOME
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Wealden | Date: 2017-07-31
View full details - - THE ESTATE OFFICE, PARKSIDE FARM, SHORTGATE LANE, LAUGHTON, BN8 6DG
WIDENING OF EXISTING DRIVEWAY ENTRANCE.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Wealden | Date: 2017-05-08
View full details - - The Old Dairy The Broyle Ringmer East Sussex BN8 6PH
Formation of new window to existing ground floor bathroom, demolition of existing wood store /goat shed and erection of new double garage
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Lewes | Date: 2017-05-02
View full details - - Shortgate Farmhouse The Broyle Ringmer East Sussex BN8 6PH
Change of use from paddock (Sui Generis) to use as garden (C3 Dwelling)
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Lewes | Date: 2017-02-23
View full details - - The Old Dairy The Broyle Ringmer East Sussex BN8 6PH
Change of use from paddock (Sui Generis) to use as garden (C3 Dwelling)
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Lewes | Date: 2017-02-15
View full details - - Shortgate Industrial Park The Broyle Ringmer East Sussex
Demolition of existing factory building and erection of 2 commercial units (Use Classes B1/B2/B8).
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Lewes | Date: 2016-10-11
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A brief summary of Laughton Common in East Sussex
Laughton Common, located within the Metropolitan Borough of Rotherham in South Yorkshire, is a quaint village and civil parish known for its striking All Saints’ Church, featuring a notable 185-foot tower and spire. As of the 2011 Census, the population stood at 1,241, and the parish encompasses the hamlets of Carr, Slade Hooton, and Brookhouse, making it a charming area for potential planning applications and community developments.
Property prices in Laughton Common show an average sale price of £500,182, 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 Laughton Common a particularly low-crime area.
Ecology & Nature Designations
The area around Laughton Common includes 9 Ancient Woodland sites. 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, Laughton Common 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 Laughton Common
In the last 24 months, 6 planning applications were submitted near Laughton Common. Of these, 50% were approved, with an average decision time of 64 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 Laughton Common.
At 64 days on average, decisions near Laughton Common slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near Laughton Common were full planning applications (2), amendments (2), outline applications (1). Full planning applications account for 33% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 1 medium-scale application, 5 smaller schemes were submitted.
1 planning appeal was lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 1 was dismissed (0% success rate). This low success rate indicates that the council's refusal decisions are generally upheld by the Planning Inspectorate.
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