Mark Cross (TN6), East Sussex Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Mark Cross (TN6), East Sussex.
East Sussex · England · settlement
Planning applications in Mark Cross (TN6) are administered by Brighton And Hove City Council. View the full Brighton And Hove City Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Mark Cross (TN6)
Mark Cross is a village located within the civil parish of Rotherfield in the Wealden District of East Sussex. Renowned for its scenic surroundings, it is part of one of the largest parishes in the region, which also includes the villages of Rotherfield and Eridge. Notably, the River Rother originates on the southern slopes of the hill where Rotherfield is situated, making this area significant for local water drainage and environmental planning considerations.
District: Rotherfield
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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 006B
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Mark Cross (TN6).
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Mark Cross (TN6).
- 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 Mark Cross (TN6) based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
4 planning applications found near Mark Cross (TN6).
- - IVY HOUSE, MARK CROSS, ROTHERFIELD, TN6 3PJ
RETROSPECTIVE APPROVAL OF UPVC FRAMED WINDOWS, INSTALLED AS AN EMERGENCY MEASURE DUE TO STORM DAMANGE TO THE REAR OF THE HOUSE ON THE UPPER FLOOR.
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: Wealden | Date: 2026-02-25
View full details - - 6 DEILSFOOT COTTAGES, TUNBRIDGE WELLS ROAD, MARK CROSS, TN6 3PH
DEMOLITION OF EXISTING CONSERVATORY AND SINGLE GARAGE. NEW SINGLE-STOREY PITCHED-ROOF EXTENSION TO REAR AND NEW PITCHED-ROOF SINGLE GARAGE ON FOOTPRINT OF EXISTING. FIRST FLOOR EXTENSION TO REPLACE EX
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Wealden | Date: 2026-01-30
View full details - - ARDBRACK, MILL LANE, MARK CROSS, TN6 3PL
REMOVAL OF EXISTING REAR SINGLE STOREY EXTENSION AND GARAGE. CONSTRUCTION OF NEW REAR SINGLE STOREY AND SIDE 2 STOREY EXTENSION.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Wealden | Date: 2025-10-15
View full details - - FERNDENE, WADHURST ROAD, MARK CROSS, TN6 3PB
PROPOSED SINGLE STOREY REAR EXTENSION WITH RAISED PATIO AND STEPS TO GARDEN
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Wealden | Date: 2025-08-29
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A brief summary of Mark Cross (TN6) in East Sussex
Mark Cross is a village located within the civil parish of Rotherfield in the Wealden District of East Sussex. Renowned for its scenic surroundings, it is part of one of the largest parishes in the region, which also includes the villages of Rotherfield and Eridge. Notably, the River Rother originates on the southern slopes of the hill where Rotherfield is situated, making this area significant for local water drainage and environmental planning considerations. It sits within the Rotherfield district.
Property prices in Mark Cross (TN6) 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 Mark Cross (TN6) a particularly low-crime area.
Ecology & Nature Designations
The area around Mark Cross (TN6) includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Eridge Park 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.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Mark Cross (TN6) 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.
Planning Activity in Mark Cross (TN6)
In the last 24 months, 4 planning applications were submitted near Mark Cross (TN6). Of these, 67% were approved, with an average decision time of 72 days.
This is below the national average of approximately 87%, which may reflect stricter local policies, sensitivity of the area, or higher levels of speculative applications. Pre-application advice is particularly worthwhile near Mark Cross (TN6).
The average decision period of 72 days exceeds the 8-week target for minor applications but falls within the 13-week target for major schemes. Applicants should plan for approximately 11 weeks from submission to decision.
The most common application types near Mark Cross (TN6) were full planning applications (3), listed building and heritage (1). Full planning applications account for 75% 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, 3 smaller schemes were submitted.
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