How long do planning decisions take near Lye Green?

The average planning decision time near Lye Green is 82 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 Lye Green?

The planning approval rate near Lye Green is 100%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Lye Green?

The most common type of planning application near Lye Green is full planning applications, with 1 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Lye Green?

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Lye Green, East Sussex Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Lye Green, East Sussex.

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

About Lye Green

Lye Green is a quaint hamlet located within the civil parish of Chesham in Buckinghamshire, England, positioned to the northeast of Chesham. The hamlet is bisected by Lycrome Road, which connects the A416 to the B4505, making it a notable point for planning applications in the area.

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Town Insights

Property Prices

Average property sale price: £456,120 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

Admin district: Wealden
Parliamentary constituency: Sussex Weald
LSOA: Wealden 004A

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-05.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Lye Green.

Keyword Scorecard

Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Lye Green.

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 Lye Green based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

1 planning application found near Lye Green.

- PARK GROVE FARM, LYE GREEN, CROWBOROUGH, TN6 1UX
AGRICULTURAL BARN FOR STORAGE OF FARM EQUIPMENT
Status: Undecided | Type: Other | Council: Wealden | Date: 2026-04-07
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A brief summary of Lye Green in East Sussex

Property prices in Lye Green show an average sale price of £456,120, 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 Lye Green a particularly low-crime area.

Ecology & Nature Designations

The area around Lye Green includes 2 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Bream Wood SSSI, Penn's Rocks SSSI; 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 Lye Green

In the last 24 months, 3 planning applications were submitted near Lye Green. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 82 days.

This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Lye Green may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.

The average decision period of 82 days exceeds the 8-week target for minor applications but falls within the 13-week target for major schemes. Applicants should plan for approximately 12 weeks from submission to decision.

The most common application types near Lye Green were full planning applications (1), amendments (1), other applications (1). Full planning applications account for 33% 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, 2 smaller schemes were submitted.

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