Lower Dicker, East Sussex Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Lower Dicker, East Sussex.
East Sussex · England · settlement
About Lower Dicker
Lower Dicker, located west of Hailsham in East Sussex, is a designated Site of Special Scientific Interest covering 0.1 hectares (0.25 acres). Recognized for its geological importance, it is included in the Geological Conservation Review, making it a key area for environmental planning considerations.
District: Hellingly
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £337,773 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Wealden
- Parliamentary constituency: Bexhill and Battle
- LSOA: Wealden 014B
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Lower Dicker.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Lower Dicker.
- 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 Lower Dicker based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
8 planning applications found near Lower Dicker.
- - SWALLOW ENTERPRISE PARK, UNIT A, DIAMOND DRIVE, LOWER DICKER, BN27 4EL
APPLICATION FOR A NON-MATERIAL AMENDMENT TO WD/2023/0038/F (PROPOSED EXTENSION TO INDUSTRIAL BUILDING.) INCREASE FLOOR AREA OF PROPOSED EXTENSION
Status: Undecided | Type: Amendment | Council: Wealden | Date: 2026-05-07
View full details - - 1 ADES FARM COTTAGES, THE DICKER, LOWER DICKER, BN27 4BJ
SINGLE STOREY FRONT EXTENSION
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Wealden | Date: 2026-01-02
View full details - - FAIRHOLME, THE DICKER, LOWER DICKER, BN27 4BG
SINGLE STOREY REAR EXTENSION, CONVERSION OF EXISTING GARAGE TO HABITABLE SPACE AND CONSTRUCTION OF A NEW GARAGE
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Wealden | Date: 2025-09-22
View full details - - 1 MILL HOUSE, LOWER DICKER, HAILSHAM, BN27 4BU
USE OF LAND AS A RESIDENTIAL GARDEN TO HOST PROPERTY 1 MILL HOUSE. THE LAND IS SHOWN IN GREEN AND OUTLINED IN RED ON THE SITE LOCATION PLAN (EXHIBIT DOCUMENT 1).
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Wealden | Date: 2025-05-28
View full details - - NORTHFIELD BUSINESS PARK, THE DICKER, LOWER DICKER, BN27 4BZ
PROPOSAL FOR A 3.5M REAR EXTENSION WITH A CATSLIDE ROOF, RAISING OF THE RIDGE HEIGHT OF HALF THE EXISTING BUILDING TO 6.2M AND INSTALLATION OF TWO SEPTIC TANKS WITHIN THE CURTILAGE OF THE LAND.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Wealden | Date: 2025-05-21
View full details - - NORTHFIELD BUSINESS PARK, THE DICKER, LOWER DICKER, BN27 4BZ
THE PROPOSAL WILL ENTAIL THE CONSTRUCTION OF A FURTHER STORAGE BUILDING AND ADDITIONAL ASSOCIATED PARKING WITHIN THE EXISTING CURTILAGE OF THE PROPERTY.
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Wealden | Date: 2025-01-29
View full details - - 1 MILL HOUSE, THE DICKER, LOWER DICKER, BN27 4BU
USE OF LAND AS RESIDENTIAL GARDEN.
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Amendment | Council: Wealden | Date: 2023-12-01
View full details - - UNIT A, SWALLOW ENTERPRISE PARK, DIAMOND DRIVE, LOWER DICKER, BN27 4EL
INSTALLATION OF 609NO. 425W SOLAR PV PANELS ONTO THE EXISTING ROOFS
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Wealden | Date: 2023-10-04
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A brief summary of Lower Dicker in East Sussex
Lower Dicker, located west of Hailsham in East Sussex, is a designated Site of Special Scientific Interest covering 0.1 hectares (0.25 acres). Recognized for its geological importance, it is included in the Geological Conservation Review, making it a key area for environmental planning considerations. It sits within the Hellingly district.
Property prices in Lower Dicker show an average sale price of £337,773, 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 Lower Dicker a particularly low-crime area.
Ecology & Nature Designations
The area around Lower Dicker includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Lower Dicker SSSI; 17 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, Lower Dicker 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 Lower Dicker
In the last 24 months, 7 planning applications were submitted near Lower Dicker. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 53 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Lower Dicker may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
The average decision time of 53 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Lower Dicker were full planning applications (3), amendments (3), outline applications (1). Full planning applications account for 43% 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, 6 smaller schemes were submitted.
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