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Planning in Maresfield

Approved
88%
71 of 77 decided
Decision time
about 10 weeks
on average

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

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Around Maresfield

Postcode districts

TN22 439 applications in the last 12 monthsBN27 329 applications in the last 12 monthsTN7 70 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 Maresfield

Maresfield is a village and civil parish located in the Wealden District of East Sussex, England, approximately 1.5 miles north of Uckfield. The parish encompasses nearby villages such as Nutley and Fairwarp, as well as smaller settlements like Duddleswell and Horney Common, and includes areas of the Ashdown Forest, making it an area of interest for planning applications and developments. The settlement has a population of approximately 3,659 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Wealden district.

Maresfield covers an area of approximately 26.3 km². The surrounding landscape and character of the area play an important role in how planning applications are assessed by the local authority.

Property prices in Maresfield show an average sale price of £470,354, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry. There are currently no active flood warnings for the Maresfield 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 Maresfield a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.

The area around Maresfield has 24 nature designations nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Maresfield 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. Further local information can be found on the community website at http://www.maresfieldparish.org.uk/.

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To comment on or object to a planning application near Maresfield, 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, 96 planning applications were submitted near Maresfield. Of these, 88% were approved, with an average decision time of 72 days.

The most common types were full planning applications (19), discharge of conditions (17), amendments (15). 5 large-scale developments were submitted during this period.

2 planning appeals were lodged, of which 1 was allowed and 1 was dismissed (50% success rate).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Maresfield?
In the last 24 months, 96 planning applications were submitted near Maresfield. The approval rate is 88%.
How long do planning decisions take near Maresfield?
The average planning decision time near Maresfield is 72 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 Maresfield?
The planning approval rate near Maresfield is 88%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.
What types of planning applications are most common near Maresfield?
The most common type of planning application near Maresfield is full planning applications, with 19 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Maresfield?
You can search and track planning applications near Maresfield on Planning Signal. Create a free account to save searches, watch specific applications, and receive email alerts when new plans are submitted nearby.