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Planning in Lower Willingdon

Approved
93%
65 of 70 decided
Decision time
about 10 weeks
on average

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

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Around Lower Willingdon

Postcode districts

BN20 147 applications in the last 12 monthsBN26 150 applications in the last 12 monthsBN22 72 applications in the last 12 months

Applications in each district in the last 12 months.

Planning authority: Wealden District Council

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About Lower Willingdon

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

Property prices in Lower Willingdon show an average sale price of £259,721, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry. There are currently no active flood warnings for the Lower Willingdon 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 Willingdon a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.

The area around Lower Willingdon has 8 nature designations nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Lower Willingdon 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 Willingdon, 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, 97 planning applications were submitted near Lower Willingdon. Of these, 93% were approved, with an average decision time of 71 days.

The most common types were full planning applications (40), outline applications (17), discharge of conditions (11). 13 large-scale developments were submitted during this period.

2 planning appeals were lodged, of which 2 were allowed and 0 were dismissed (100% success rate).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Lower Willingdon?
In the last 24 months, 97 planning applications were submitted near Lower Willingdon. The approval rate is 93%.
How long do planning decisions take near Lower Willingdon?
The average planning decision time near Lower Willingdon is 71 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 Willingdon?
The planning approval rate near Lower Willingdon is 93%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.
What types of planning applications are most common near Lower Willingdon?
The most common type of planning application near Lower Willingdon is full planning applications, with 40 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Lower Willingdon?
You can search and track planning applications near Lower Willingdon on Planning Signal. Create a free account to save searches, watch specific applications, and receive email alerts when new plans are submitted nearby.