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Planning in Mayfield

Approved
81%
74 of 88 decided
Decision time
about 12 weeks
on average

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

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About Mayfield

Mayfield and Five Ashes is a civil parish located in the picturesque High Weald of East Sussex, England. Situated along the A267 road, Mayfield is the larger village, approximately ten miles south of Royal Tunbridge Wells, while Five Ashes lies an additional 2.5 miles further south. The parish was officially renamed from "Mayfield" to "Mayfield & Five Ashes" on 1 April 1999, reflecting the significance of both villages within the community. This area may present various planning opportunities and considerations for potential developments. It sits within the Mayfield and Five Ashes district.

Property prices in Mayfield show an average sale price of £611,134, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.

The area around Mayfield has 21 nature designations nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Mayfield 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 Mayfield, 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, 101 planning applications were submitted near Mayfield. Of these, 81% were approved, with an average decision time of 83 days.

The most common types were discharge of conditions (30), full planning applications (21), tree works (21). 1 large-scale development was submitted during this period.

5 planning appeals were lodged, of which 1 was allowed and 4 were dismissed (20% success rate).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Mayfield?
In the last 24 months, 101 planning applications were submitted near Mayfield. The approval rate is 81%.
How long do planning decisions take near Mayfield?
The average planning decision time near Mayfield is 83 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 Mayfield?
The planning approval rate near Mayfield is 81%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.
What types of planning applications are most common near Mayfield?
The most common type of planning application near Mayfield is discharge of conditions, with 30 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Mayfield?
You can search and track planning applications near Mayfield on Planning Signal. Create a free account to save searches, watch specific applications, and receive email alerts when new plans are submitted nearby.