Laughton, East Sussex Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Laughton, East Sussex.
East Sussex · England · settlement
Planning applications in Laughton are administered by Wealden District Council. View the full Wealden District Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Laughton
Laughton is a quaint village and civil parish located in the Wealden district of East Sussex, England, approximately five miles east of Lewes. Situated at a junction of the minor road to Hailsham (B2124), Laughton boasts historical significance, with references in the Domesday Book and nearby Roman remains, making it an area of interest for planning applications and development opportunities.
Population: 590 (2021) · Area: 19.0 km²
District: Wealden
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Area Information
- Admin district: Lewes
- Parliamentary constituency: East Grinstead and Uckfield
- LSOA: Lewes 001A
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Laughton.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Laughton.
- 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 based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
11 planning applications found near Laughton.
- - COOPERS, CHURCH LANE, LAUGHTON, BN8 6AH
APPLICATION FOR APPROVAL OF DETAILS RESERVED BY CONDITIONS 3 (Listed Buildings - Full Joinery Details), 4 (Window repair detail), 5 (Listed Buildings - Secondary Glazing Details), 9 (Listed Buildings
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Wealden | Date: 2026-06-23
View full details - - COOPERS, CHURCH LANE, LAUGHTON, BN8 6AH
APPLICATION FOR APPROVAL OF DETAILS RESERVED BY CONDITION 4 (Kennels - external materials and joinery details) WD/2025/2784/F (PROPOSED EXTENSIONS TO THE DWELLING, THE CONSTRUCTION OF A DETACHED GARAG
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Wealden | Date: 2026-06-23
View full details - - COOPERS, CHURCH LANE, LAUGHTON, BN8 6AH
APPLICATION FOR APPROVAL OF DETAILS RESERVED BY CONDITIONS 7 (NORTHERN ELEVATION OPENING UP WORKS) AND 25 (ARCHAEOLOGY - WSI IF LOWERING FLOORS) ATTACHED TO WD/2025/2783/LB
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Wealden | Date: 2026-06-16
View full details - - COOPERS, CHURCH LANE, LAUGHTON, BN8 6AH
APPLICATION FOR APPROVAL OF DETAILS RESERVED BY CONDITION 3 (Archaeology - Written Scheme) ATTACHED TO WD/2025/2784/F
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Wealden | Date: 2026-06-15
View full details - - ROEBUCK INN, LEWES ROAD, LAUGHTON, BN8 6BG
USE OF PART OF EXISTING FUNCTION ROOM AS ANCILLARY FARM SHOP FOR SALE OF LOCAL/FRESH PRODUCE AND BUTCHERY.
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Wealden | Date: 2026-02-02
View full details - - LAND TO THE EAST OF SHORTGATE LANE, LAUGHTON, RINGMER
APPLICATION FOR APPROVAL OF DETAILS RESERVED BY CONDITION 7 ATTACHED TO WD/2024/0099/O
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Wealden | Date: 2026-01-23
View full details - - COOPERS, CHURCH LANE, LAUGHTON, BN8 6AH
PROPOSED EXTENSIONS, NECESSARY STRUCTURAL WORK TO NORTH ELEVATION WALL, AXIAL BEAM IN KITCHEN AND STITCH REPAIRS TO SOUTHEAST CORNER, ADDITION OF INTERNAL INSULATION, REPLACEMENT AND REPAIR TO WINDOWS
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: Wealden | Date: 2025-12-09
View full details - - COOPERS, CHURCH LANE, LAUGHTON, BN8 6AH
PROPOSED EXTENSIONS TO THE DWELLING, THE CONSTRUCTION OF A DETACHED GARAGE, KENNELS AND ASSOCIATED SITE LANDSCAPING
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Wealden | Date: 2025-12-09
View full details - - ROEBUCK INN, LEWES ROAD, LAUGHTON, BN8 6BG
CHANGE OF USE OF FUNCTION ROOM (SUI GENERIS) TO FARM SHOP (CLASS E)
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Full | Council: Wealden | Date: 2025-11-28
View full details - - CONCORD, SHORTGATE LANE, LAUGHTON, BN8 6DQ
PROPOSED SINGLE STOREY REAR EXTENSION.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Wealden | Date: 2025-11-18
View full details - - 4 ELM COTTAGES, SHORTGATE LANE, LAUGHTON, BN8 6DQ
REAR GROUND FLOOR EXTENSION.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Wealden | Date: 2025-04-17
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A brief summary of Laughton in East Sussex
Laughton is a quaint village and civil parish located in the Wealden district of East Sussex, England, approximately five miles east of Lewes. Situated at a junction of the minor road to Hailsham (B2124), Laughton boasts historical significance, with references in the Domesday Book and nearby Roman remains, making it an area of interest for planning applications and development opportunities. The settlement has a population of approximately 590 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Wealden district.
Laughton covers an area of approximately 19.0 km². The surrounding landscape and character of the area play an important role in how planning applications are assessed by the local authority.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Laughton a particularly low-crime area.
Ecology & Nature Designations
The area around Laughton includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Park Corner Heath SSSI; 10 Ancient Woodland sites. 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 Laughton
In the last 24 months, 20 planning applications were submitted near Laughton. Of these, 83% were approved, with an average decision time of 66 days.
This is broadly in line with the national average of approximately 87%. Laughton maintains a standard approach to planning decisions.
At 66 days on average, decisions near Laughton slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near Laughton were full planning applications (8), discharge of conditions (6), outline applications (2). Full planning applications account for 40% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 5 medium-scale applications, 15 smaller schemes were submitted.
Nearby Towns
Explore planning applications in nearby areas:
- Park Corner planning applications
- Laughton Common planning applications
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