How long do planning decisions take near Little London?

The average planning decision time near Little London is 54 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 London?

The planning approval rate near Little London is 50%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

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

The most common type of planning application near Little London is full planning applications, with 3 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Little London?

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Little London, East Sussex Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Little London, East Sussex.

East Sussex · England · settlement

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

About Little London

Heathfield and Waldron is a civil parish located in the Wealden District of East Sussex, England. Established on 1 April 1999, it encompasses the former parishes of Heathfield and Waldron and is nestled within the picturesque High Weald Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, making it a significant area for planning applications related to conservation and development.

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Town Insights

Property Prices

Average property sale price: £410,401 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

Admin district: Wealden
Parliamentary constituency: Sussex Weald
LSOA: Wealden 011E

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-05.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Little London.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 London based on the last 24 months of planning data.

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A brief summary of Little London in East Sussex

Property prices in Little London show an average sale price of £410,401, 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 London a particularly low-crime area.

Ecology & Nature Designations

The area around Little London includes 20 Ancient Woodland sites; 1 Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB): High Weald. 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 London

In the last 24 months, 6 planning applications were submitted near Little London. Of these, 50% were approved, with an average decision time of 54 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 Little London.

The average decision time of 54 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.

The most common application types near Little London were full planning applications (3), listed building and heritage (1), tree works (1). 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, 2 medium-scale applications, 4 smaller schemes were submitted.

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