Search Lower Dicker planning applications

13 applications received or decided in the last 12 months · within 1 km of the centre of Lower Dicker · updated daily · Wealden District Council

Only 2 applications in the last 90 days, so this shows the last 12 months.

Showing 1 to 5 of 13 · received or decided in the last 12 months

Barn At Woodlands Farm, Coldharbour Road, Lower Dicker, BN27 3PUAwaiting decisionCONVERSION OF AGRICULTURAL BARN TO PROVIDE 4 NO. RESIDENTIAL DWELLINGSReceived 23 Jul 2026WD/2026/1494/P04
Unit A Vacgen Ltd, Swallow Enterprise Park, Diamond Drive, Lower Dicker, BN27 4ELApprovedVARIATION OF CONDITION 2 OF WD/2023/0038/F (PROPOSED EXTENSION TO INDUSTRIAL BUILDING) TO ENABLE AN INCREASE IN THE OVERALL FOOTPRINT OF THE EXTENSION TO ALLOW FOR A MORE EFFICIENT WORKFLOW AND INCREASE IN CAPACITY.Full - Non Compliance of ConditionReceived 15 May 2026Decided 23 Jul 2026WD/2026/1006/FA
Yard To Rear Of Unit 7, Hackhurst Lane, Lower Dicker, BN27 4BWApprovedPLACEMENT OF 18 NO. STEEL CONTAINERS STACKED FOR TYRE STORAGE PURPOSES.FullReceived 15 May 2026Decided 20 Aug 2026WD/2026/0998/F
Swallow Enterprise Park, Unit A, Diamond Drive, Lower Dicker, BN27 4ELRefusedAPPLICATION FOR A NON-MATERIAL AMENDMENT TO WD/2023/0038/F (PROPOSED EXTENSION TO INDUSTRIAL BUILDING.) INCREASE FLOOR AREA OF PROPOSED EXTENSIONNon-material amendmentReceived 7 May 2026Decided 13 May 2026WD/2026/0936/NMA
Blackbarn Farm, The Dicker, Lower Dicker, BN27 4BZDecidedAPPLICATION FOR APPROVAL OF DETAILS RESERVED BY CONDITIONS 3 (CONTAMINATED LAND - SITE CHARACTERISATION),4 (CONTAMINATED LAND - SUBMISSION OF REMEDIATION SCHEME),7 (NATURE CONSERVATION - IMPLEMENTATION OF BIODIVERSITY ENHANCEMENT AS IN ECOLOGICAL SURVEY ),10 (PARKING, GARAGES & CYCLES - CYCLE STORAGE) AND 13 ( EXTERNAL LIGHTING - NO FLOODLIGHTING (B)) ATTACHED TO WD/2025/2181/FCondition DischargeReceived 8 Apr 2026WD/2026/0721/CD

Planning in Lower Dicker

Approved: 81%; 17 of 20 decided
Decision time: about 9 weeks; on average

Applications within 1 km of the centre of Lower Dicker in the last 24 months, from Wealden District Council's planning register.

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Around Lower Dicker

Postcode districts

BN27 329 applications in the last 12 months

Applications in each district in the last 12 months.

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Planning authority: Wealden District Council

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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. It sits within the Hellingly district.

Property prices in Lower Dicker show an average sale price of £327,930, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry. There are currently no active flood warnings for the Lower Dicker area, indicating a relatively low flood risk at present. This is a positive factor for both existing residents and those considering property purchases or new developments.

In terms of safety, there were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period (May 2026). This makes Lower Dicker a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.

The area around Lower Dicker has 18 nature designations nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.

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.

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To comment on or object to a planning application near Lower Dicker, open it in the list above: each one links to the council's own page for it and shows any comment deadline.

In the last 24 months, 25 planning applications were submitted near Lower Dicker. Of these, 81% were approved, with an average decision time of 63 days.

The most common types were full planning applications (10), amendments (6), discharge of conditions (4).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Lower Dicker?

In the last 24 months, 25 planning applications were submitted near Lower Dicker. The approval rate is 81%.

How long do planning decisions take near Lower Dicker?

The average planning decision time near Lower Dicker is 63 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 Lower Dicker?

The planning approval rate near Lower Dicker is 81%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Lower Dicker?

The most common type of planning application near Lower Dicker is full planning applications, with 10 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Lower Dicker?

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