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Planning in Lower Street

Approved
86%
19 of 21 decided
Decision time
about 7 weeks
on average

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

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About Lower Street

Lower Street is a settlement located in East Sussex, England.

Property prices in Lower Street show an average sale price of £441,783, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.

The area around Lower Street has 22 nature designations nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Lower Street 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 Street, 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, 30 planning applications were submitted near Lower Street. Of these, 86% were approved, with an average decision time of 48 days.

The most common types were discharge of conditions (9), full planning applications (6), outline applications (4). 2 large-scale developments were submitted during this period.

1 planning appeal was lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 1 was dismissed (0% success rate).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Lower Street?
In the last 24 months, 30 planning applications were submitted near Lower Street. The approval rate is 86%.
How long do planning decisions take near Lower Street?
The average planning decision time near Lower Street is 48 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 Street?
The planning approval rate near Lower Street is 86%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.
What types of planning applications are most common near Lower Street?
The most common type of planning application near Lower Street is discharge of conditions, with 9 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Lower Street?
You can search and track planning applications near Lower Street on Planning Signal. Create a free account to save searches, watch specific applications, and receive email alerts when new plans are submitted nearby.