Mayfield, East Sussex Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Mayfield, East Sussex.
East Sussex · England · settlement
Planning applications in Mayfield 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 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.
District: Mayfield and Five Ashes
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £611,134 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Wealden
- Parliamentary constituency: Sussex Weald
- LSOA: Wealden 011A
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Mayfield.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Mayfield.
- 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 Mayfield based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
481 planning applications found near Mayfield.
- - WATERMEAD, WEST STREET, MAYFIELD, TN20 6DS
APPLICATION FOR APPROVAL OF DETAILS RESERVED BY CONDITION 6 (LANDSCAPING) ATTACHED TO WD/2024/0151/FA
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Wealden | Date: 2026-07-03
View full details - - WATERMEAD, WEST STREET, MAYFIELD, TN20 6DS
VARIATION OF CONDITION 6 OF WD/2022/1259/F (REPLACEMENT OF THE EXISTING BUNGALOW AND DETACHED GARAGE WITH A FOUR-BEDROOM FAMILY DWELLING AND GARAGE WITH ASSOCIATED LANDSCAPE WORK.) TO ALLOW FOR A NEW
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Wealden | Date: 2026-05-06
View full details - - BISHOPSTONE, STATION ROAD, MAYFIELD, TN20 6BW
FELL TWO CONIFER TREES SUBJECT TO REGULATIONS DESIGNATED MAYFIELD AND COGGINS MILL CONSERVATION AREA OCTOBER 1969/MARCH 2017
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Wealden | Date: 2026-04-22
View full details - - ERLEIGH, WEST STREET, MAYFIELD, TN20 6DR
APPLICATION FOR APPROVAL OF DETAILS RESERVED BY CONDITION 9 (LANDSCAPING SCHEME) ATTACHED TO WD/2022/2684/F
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Wealden | Date: 2026-03-06
View full details - - GREENBANK, WEST STREET, MAYFIELD, EAST SUSSEX, TN20 6DS
TREE SPECIES: MAPLE T1 PROPOSED WORKS: REDUCE AND THIN CROWN OF MAPLE TO THAT CREATED 2022 (SEE PLANNING APPLICATION TM/2022/0058/TCA).
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Wealden | Date: 2026-02-13
View full details - - ERLEIGH, WEST STREET, MAYFIELD, TN20 6DR
APPLICATION FOR APPROVAL OF DETAILS RESERVED BY CONDITIONS 4, 5 AND 6 ATTACHED TO WD/2022/2684/F
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Wealden | Date: 2026-02-10
View full details - - ERLEIGH, WEST STREET, MAYFIELD, TN20 6DR
VARIATION OF CONDITION 2 OF WD/2022/2684/F (ERECTION OF 4 NO. DWELLINGS, UPGRADING OF EXISTING VEHICULAR ACCESS, LANDSCAPING AND OTHER ASSOCIATED INFRASTRUCTURE) SECURE A REVISED DESIGN AND INTERNAL L
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Wealden | Date: 2026-01-20
View full details - - ERLEIGH, WEST STREET, MAYFIELD, TN20 6DR
APPLICATION FOR APPROVAL OF DETAILS RESERVED BY CONDITION 7 ATTACHED TO WD/2022/2684/F
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Wealden | Date: 2026-01-19
View full details - - ERLEIGH, WEST STREET, MAYFIELD, TN20 6DR
APPLICATION FOR APPROVAL OF DETAILS RESERVED BY CONDITIONS 8A, 8B AND 8C ATTACHED TO WD/2022/2684/F
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Wealden | Date: 2026-01-14
View full details - - HOOPERS FARM, MAYFIELD, TN20 6BD
APPLICATION FOR APPROVAL OF DETAILS RESERVED BY CONDITIONS 3, 4, 5, 6 AND 7 ATTACHED TO WD/2025/0417/F
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Wealden | Date: 2025-12-22
View full details - - THE GROVE, MAYFIELD, TN20 6AP
T1 HAZEL OF THE SUBMITTED MWA ARBORICULTURAL REPORT WORKS: REMOVE (FELL) TO NEAR GROUND LEVEL AND TREAT STUMP TO INHIBIT REGROWTH. REASON: CLAY SHRINKAGE SUBSIDENCE AT THE SUBJECT PROPERTY. NOTE IN SE
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Wealden | Date: 2025-12-22
View full details - - THE DORMER FLAT, THE SMOCKERY AND WOODBURNING CENTRE, AKA TANDRIDGE HOUSE, HIGH STREET, MAYFIELD, TN20 6AL
REMOVE EXISTING UPVC WINDOWS AND FELT COVERED FLAT ROOFS TO FIRST FLOOR BAYS ON SOUTH ELEVATION. REMOVE UPVC WINDOW TO SECOND FLOOR ON EAST ELEVATION. FIT NEW TIMBER CASEMENT WINDOWS. FORM NEW LEAD CO
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: Wealden | Date: 2025-11-27
View full details - - WATERMEAD, WEST STREET, MAYFIELD, TN20 6DS
APPLICATION FOR A NON-MATERIAL AMENDMENT TO WD/2022/1259/F (REPLACEMENT OF THE EXISTING BUNGALOW AND DETACHED GARAGE WITH A FOUR-BEDROOM FAMILY DWELLING AND GARAGE WITH ASSOCIATED LANDSCAPE WORK.) CHA
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Wealden | Date: 2025-11-06
View full details - - ERLEIGH, WEST STREET, MAYFIELD, TN20 6DR
APPLICATION FOR APPROVAL OF DETAILS RESERVED BY CONDITION 3 ATTACHED TO WD/2022/2684/F - APP/C1435/W/24/3341984
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Wealden | Date: 2025-11-03
View full details - - MULBERRY, STATION ROAD, MAYFIELD, TN20 6BW
CEDAR (T1) - ONE LOWER LIMB REMOVAL. TREE SUBJECT TO REGULATIONS DESIGNATED MAYFIELD/COGGINS MILL CONSERVATION AREA OCTOBER 1969/MARCH 2017
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Wealden | Date: 2025-10-31
View full details - - PENDLEBURY HOUSE, OLD LANE, MAYFIELD, TN20 6AU
WORK AS PER SCHEDULE SUBJECT TO REGULATIONS DESIGNATED MAYFIELD AND COGGINS MILL CONSERVATION AREA OCTOBER 1969/MARCH 2017.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Wealden | Date: 2025-10-24
View full details - - 8 HIGH STREET, MAYFIELD, TN20 6AA
APPLICATION FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF A NEW REPLACEMENT SHOPFRONT TO INCLUDE A ROLLER SHUTTER.
Status: Rejected | Type: Heritage | Council: Wealden | Date: 2025-10-07
View full details - - 8 HIGH STREET, MAYFIELD, TN20 6AA
APPLICATION FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF A NEW REPLACEMENT SHOPFRONT TO INCLUDE A ROLLER SHUTTER.
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Wealden | Date: 2025-10-07
View full details - - THE OLD VICARAGE, STONE CROSS, MAYFIELD, TN20 6EJ
ERECTION OF GARDEN STUDIO
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Wealden | Date: 2025-10-03
View full details - - 3 UPLANDS, OLD LANE, MAYFIELD, TN20 6AU
PROPOSED REPLACEMENT WINDOWS FROM TIMBER TO WHITE UPVC DOUBLE GLAZED
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Wealden | Date: 2025-09-05
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A brief summary of Mayfield in East Sussex
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.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Mayfield a particularly low-crime area.
Mayfield has 2 conservation areas within its boundaries: Coggins Mill, Mayfield. Planning applications within or near these conservation areas are subject to additional scrutiny to preserve the architectural and historic character of the area. Homeowners and developers should be aware that permitted development rights may be restricted.
Ecology & Nature Designations
The area around Mayfield includes 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, 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.
Planning Activity in Mayfield
In the last 24 months, 116 planning applications were submitted near Mayfield. Of these, 85% were approved, with an average decision time of 76 days.
This is broadly in line with the national average of approximately 87%. Mayfield maintains a standard approach to planning decisions.
The average decision period of 76 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 Mayfield were discharge of conditions (34), full planning applications (29), tree works (25).
In terms of development scale, 1 large-scale (major) development, 30 medium-scale applications, 83 smaller schemes were submitted.
13 planning appeals were lodged, of which 7 were allowed and 6 were dismissed (54% success rate). This relatively high appeal success rate suggests that the local authority may be refusing some applications that the Planning Inspectorate considers acceptable.
Application Outcomes
- Approved: 80 applications
- Refused: 11 applications
- Withdrawn: 3 applications
- Awaiting decision: 22 applications
Nearby Towns
Explore planning applications in nearby areas:
- Wellbrook planning applications
- Coggins Mill planning applications
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- Poundford planning applications
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