How long do planning decisions take near Magham Down?

The average planning decision time near Magham Down is 40 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 Magham Down?

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

What types of planning applications are most common near Magham Down?

The most common type of planning application near Magham Down is discharge of conditions, with 6 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Magham Down?

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Magham Down, East Sussex Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Magham Down, East Sussex.

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About Magham Down

Magham Down is a village located in the Wealden district of East Sussex, positioned between Herstmonceux and Hailsham along the A271 road. The area is notable for its Grade II listed building, Magham Down Manor House, which adds historical significance to potential planning applications in the region.

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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: Lewes
LSOA: Wealden 018K

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Magham Down.

Keyword Scorecard

Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Magham Down.

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 Magham Down based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

4 planning applications found near Magham Down.

- LAND ADJACENT TO WALDERNHEATH, AMBERSTONE, HAILSHAM BN27 1PJ
OUTLINE PLANNING APPLICATION (WITH ALL MATTERS RESERVED EXCEPT ACCESS) FOR THE ERECTION OF 9 NO. DWELLINGS.
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Wealden | Date: 2026-02-25
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- TAMINIAU, LITTLE NODES, MAGHAM DOWN, HAILSHAM
APPLICATION FOR APPROVAL OF DETAILS RESERVED BY CONDITION 10 ATTACHED TO WD/2024/1500/F
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Wealden | Date: 2025-11-28
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- LAND ADJACENT TO PEPPERS, AMBERSTONE, HAILSHAM BN27 1PQ
APPLICATION FOR APPROVAL OF DETAILS RESERVED BY CONDITION 11 ATTACHED TO WD/2023/1068/TD
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Wealden | Date: 2023-11-13
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- HAWTHORN, NODES LANE, MAGHAM DOWN, HAILSHAM, BN27 1PW
ERECTION OF ONE NEW DWELLING
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Wealden | Date: 2023-10-18
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A brief summary of Magham Down in East Sussex

Property prices in Magham Down 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 Magham Down a particularly low-crime area.

Ecology & Nature Designations

The area around Magham Down includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Pevensey Levels SSSI; 8 Ancient Woodland sites; 1 Special Areas of Conservation (SAC): Pevensey Levels; 1 Ramsar Wetland Sites: Pevensey Levels. 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 Magham Down

In the last 24 months, 14 planning applications were submitted near Magham Down. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 40 days.

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

The average decision time of 40 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.

The most common application types near Magham Down were discharge of conditions (6), full planning applications (5), outline applications (2).

In terms of development scale, 1 medium-scale application, 13 smaller schemes were submitted.

1 planning appeal was lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 1 was dismissed (0% success rate). This low success rate indicates that the council's refusal decisions are generally upheld by the Planning Inspectorate.

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