How long do planning decisions take near Little Horsted?

The average planning decision time near Little Horsted is 67 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 Little Horsted?

The planning approval rate near Little Horsted is 84%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Little Horsted?

The most common type of planning application near Little Horsted is discharge of conditions, with 20 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Little Horsted?

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Little Horsted, East Sussex Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Little Horsted, East Sussex.

East Sussex · England · settlement

Planning applications in Little Horsted are administered by Wealden District Council. View the full Wealden District Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.

About Little Horsted

Little Horsted is a quaint village and civil parish situated in the Wealden district of East Sussex, England. Located just two miles south of Uckfield along the A26 road, it offers a serene rural setting that could be of interest for various planning applications in the area.

Population: 220 (2021) · Area: 10.7 km²

District: Wealden

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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 009B

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-05.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Little Horsted.

Keyword Scorecard

Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Little Horsted.

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 Horsted based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

5 planning applications found near Little Horsted.

- ST MICHAEL'S COTTAGE, LEWES ROAD, LITTLE HORSTED, TN22 5TS
SINGLE STOREY FRONT ELEVATION INFILL EXTENSION AND INTERNAL ALTERATIONS.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Wealden | Date: 2025-11-12
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- HORSTED POND COTTAGE, HORSTED GREEN, LITTLE HORSTED, TN22 5TH
RESIDENTIAL ANNEXE NOT BUILT ACCORDING TO APPROVED PLANS AND LATER EXTENDED WITHOUT PERMISSION
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Wealden | Date: 2023-03-20
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- HORSTEDPOND FARM, LEWES ROAD, LITTLE HORSTED TN22 5TR
GENERAL PURPOSE FARM BUILDING FOR THE STORAGE OF MACHINERY, FORAGE, FEED, FERTILISER AND EQUIPMENT
Status: Permitted | Type: Other | Council: Wealden | Date: 2018-12-13
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- HORSTEDPOND FARM, LITTLE HORSTED, NR. UCKFIELD.
CONSTRUCTION OF A NEW CART SHED IN TIMBER WITH TILE ROOF.
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Full | Council: Wealden | Date: 2003-05-12
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- NATIONAL GRID PYLON 4VM074, LITTLE HORSTED, NR. UCKFIELD.
ERECTION OF THREE CROSS POLAR ANTENNAE, TWO MICROWAVE DISHES, A LARGE CABIN AND DEVELOPMENT ANCILLARY THERETO.
Status: Permitted | Type: Telecoms | Council: Wealden | Date: 2000-06-05
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A brief summary of Little Horsted in East Sussex

Little Horsted covers an area of approximately 10.7 km². The surrounding landscape and character of the area play an important role in how planning applications are assessed by the local authority.

Property prices in Little Horsted 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 Little Horsted a particularly low-crime area.

Ecology & Nature Designations

The area around Little Horsted includes 20 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 Little Horsted

In the last 24 months, 30 planning applications were submitted near Little Horsted. Of these, 84% were approved, with an average decision time of 67 days.

This is broadly in line with the national average of approximately 87%. Little Horsted maintains a standard approach to planning decisions.

At 67 days on average, decisions near Little Horsted slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.

The most common application types near Little Horsted were discharge of conditions (20), full planning applications (3), amendments (3).

In terms of development scale, 3 large-scale (major) developments, 5 medium-scale applications, 22 smaller schemes were submitted.

Application Outcomes

Approved: 21 applications
Refused: 3 applications
Withdrawn: 1 application
Awaiting decision: 5 applications

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