Little Common, East Sussex Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Little Common, East Sussex.
East Sussex · England · settlement
Planning applications in Little Common are administered by Rother District Council. View the full Rother District Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £326,487 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Rother
- Parliamentary constituency: Bexhill and Battle
- LSOA: Rother 007E
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Little Common.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Little 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 Little Common based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
15 planning applications found near Little Common.
- - 41a, 41 And 43 Barnhorn Road, Bexhill, East Sussex, TN39 4QB
Display of 6 x flags, 2 x monoliths, and 4 x banners together with directional signage within the parking area
Type: Advertising | Council: Rother | Date: 2026-02-23
View full details - - Anderida Court Mansell Close, Bexhill, Bexhill-on-sea, East Sussex, TN39 4XD
T 1 Birch - Fell to ground level. G1 - Fell two birch to ground level. T2 Birch - Fell to ground level. G2 - Lift two Yew to approx. 5m. T3 Holm Oak - Reduce height by approx. 2.5m. T4 Holly - Reduce
Status: Conditions | Type: Trees | Council: Rother | Date: 2026-01-09
View full details - - 1 Coverdale Avenue, Bexhill, Bexhill-on-sea, East Sussex, TN39 4TY
T1 - Oak Tree - 1-2 Metres reduction
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Rother | Date: 2025-12-02
View full details - - Brackens, 22 Kewhurst Avenue, Bexhill, Bexhill-on-sea, East Sussex, TN39 3BH
Alterations of an Existing Residential Home, Proposed works consist of a Proposed Single Storey Rear Extension, Added Rear Dormer to Existing Loft level (rear of roof and below existing roof ridge lin
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Rother | Date: 2025-11-01
View full details - - Twitterings, Maple Walk, Bexhill TN39 4SN
Proposed in-fill of existing open porch area, part two storey extension to rear elevation and formation of additional storey as already approved under application ref RR/2024/100/PN but with some chan
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Rother | Date: 2024-12-15
View full details - - Grenada Close - Land at, Bexhill TN39 3TN
Conversion of garage to one bedroom unit of holiday accommodation.
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Rother | Date: 2024-11-02
View full details - - 5 Ravens Close, The Spinney, Bexhill TN39 4TG
Certificate of lawfulness for proposed formation of roof dormer to northwest flank elevation of this dwelling.
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Rother | Date: 2024-10-25
View full details - - 14 Coverdale Avenue, Bexhill TN39 4TY
Oak T6 - fell.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Rother | Date: 2024-09-09
View full details - - 6 Coverdale Avenue, Bexhill TN39 4TY
Works to Oak tree - fell.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Rother | Date: 2024-08-05
View full details - - 49 Cooden Sea Road, Bexhill Tn39 4sl,
Variation of conditions 2, 3 & 7 imposed on RR/2021/1621/P to allow approved drawings list to be amended to suit design changes required for structural reasons, Building Regulations compliance reasons
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Rother | Date: 2024-04-26
View full details - - Eastwood Lodge, Maple Avenue, Bexhill TN39 4ST
Lawful development certificate for a proposed partial garage conversion to form annexe/garden room - ancillary to main dwelling.
Status: Rejected | Type: Amendment | Council: Rother | Date: 2023-11-24
View full details - - Ismay Lodge, Heighton Close, Bexhill TN39 3UT
Replacement of all timber balcony enclosures with new stainless steel posts and glazed balustrades.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Rother | Date: 2023-08-23
View full details - - 4 Spindlewood Drive, Bexhill TN39 4RR
Lawful Development Certificate for a proposed single-storey rear and side extension that includes wrap-around utility room with flat roof, raised roof lantern and rooflights. Demolition of existing co
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Rother | Date: 2023-03-29
View full details - - 74 Barnhorn Road, Bexhill TN39 4QA
Rear extension to property to form kitchen extension and playroom.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Rother | Date: 2023-03-24
View full details - - 7 Anderida Court, Mansell Close, Bexhill TN39 4XD
T181- Scots Pines - Complete removal is requested to prevent root upheaval and risk to dwellings. T183 - Ornamental Oak - Cut back overhanging branches and reduce by 25%. T141, T156, T157, T160 - Oaks
Status: Conditions | Type: Trees | Council: Rother | Date: 2023-01-06
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A brief summary of Little Common in East Sussex
Little Common is a settlement located in East Sussex, England.
Property prices in Little Common show an average sale price of £326,487, 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 Little Common a particularly low-crime area.
Little Common 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 Little Common includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Pevensey Levels SSSI; 8 Ancient Woodland sites; 1 Special Areas of Conservation (SAC): Pevensey Levels; 1 Special Protection Areas (SPA): Dungeness, Romney Marsh and Rye Bay; 1 Ramsar Wetland Sites: Pevensey Levels. 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, Little 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 Little Common
In the last 24 months, 42 planning applications were submitted near Little Common. Of these, 88% were approved, with an average decision time of 77 days.
This is slightly above the national average of approximately 87%, indicating a broadly favourable planning environment near Little Common.
The average decision period of 77 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 Little Common were full planning applications (21), tree works (13), outline applications (5). Full planning applications account for 50% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 6 medium-scale applications, 19 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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Related Planning Guides
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- How Long Does Planning Permission Take? — Typical timelines for planning permission decisions in the UK, from submission to approval, and what can cause delays.