Meads, East Sussex Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Meads, East Sussex.
East Sussex · England · settlement
Planning applications in Meads are administered by Wealden District Council. View the full Wealden District Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Meads
Meads is a charming area located at the western end of Eastbourne in East Sussex, nestled beneath the scenic South Downs. This picturesque neighbourhood offers a blend of residential and natural landscapes, making it a notable spot for planning applications related to residential developments and conservation efforts.
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £259,721 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Wealden
- Parliamentary constituency: Lewes
- LSOA: Wealden 021A
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Meads.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Meads.
- 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 Meads based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
23 planning applications found near Meads.
- - St Emmanuel House 6 Darley Road Eastbourne East Sussex
T1 Sycamore: crown reduction 2m maximum, T2 walnut: topping 2m maximum, T3 Sycamore: crown reduction 1.5m maximum and crown raise 2.5m from ground level, T4 Sycamore: Fell to ground level, G4 8Pear tr
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Eastbourne | Date: 2026-07-06
View full details - - Holly Lodge 44a St Johns Road Eastbourne East Sussex BN20 7NB
T1 Monterey Cypress (Macrocarpa) Crown reduction 3m maximum
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Eastbourne | Date: 2026-06-27
View full details - - The Moorings 25 St Johns Road Eastbourne East Sussex
T1 - Evergreen Oak - Crown Reduction by 2 metres, crown raise 4 metresfrom ground level to clear stem sucker growth.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Eastbourne | Date: 2026-02-23
View full details - - Street Record Meads Road Eastbourne East Sussex
T1 - Oak - Fell tree
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Eastbourne | Date: 2026-01-30
View full details - - The Pavilion, The Helen Garden Dukes Drive Eastbourne East Sussex
Application for approval of details reserved by condition 4 (Shutter Details)in relation to planning permission 250429 granted on 13/10/2025
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Eastbourne | Date: 2025-11-19
View full details - - Flat 1, Westfield 5 Darley Road Eastbourne East Sussex BN20 7PB
Part retrospective application for erection of covered veranda, erection of greenhouse, detached storage area and replacement of 4 front bay windows
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Eastbourne | Date: 2025-11-08
View full details - - 24 Milnthorpe Road Eastbourne East Sussex BN20 7NS
T1 - Lime - Remove T2 - Lime - Remove T3 - Lime - Remove T4 - Lime - Remove
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Eastbourne | Date: 2025-09-29
View full details - - Flat 1, Wykeham House 14 Chesterfield Road Eastbourne East Sussex BN20 7NU
Alterations to existing single storey annex to include replacement of the existing rear facade and side openings, new brick piers, crown banding, and full-height glazing and replacement terrace
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Eastbourne | Date: 2025-09-04
View full details - - 11 Buxton Road Eastbourne East Sussex
T1 horse chestnut: crown reduction 1m maximum
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Eastbourne | Date: 2025-08-22
View full details - - 1 Matlock Road Eastbourne East Sussex BN20 7RA
T1-T3 Lime:repollard to previous pruning points
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Eastbourne | Date: 2025-07-10
View full details - - St Johns Vicarage 9 Buxton Road Eastbourne East Sussex BN20 7LL
T1:reduce laterally by approx 2m on the 11 Buxton Road side only
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Trees | Council: Eastbourne | Date: 2025-02-20
View full details - - South Cliff Tower 16 Bolsover Road Eastbourne East Sussex
Replacement of level 18 (penthouse) balustrading with new fire rated glass balustrading and replacement of rooflight above staircases (2no)with glazed AOV
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Eastbourne | Date: 2025-02-04
View full details - - Flat 44, Dolphin Court 2 Cliff Road Eastbourne East Sussex BN20 7XF
Replace 4no. timber frame windows and 1no. timber frame door with uPVCdouble glazing
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Eastbourne | Date: 2024-12-16
View full details - - Holywell Mount Dukes Drive Eastbourne East Sussex BN20 7XL
Pre-application advice: Erection of canopy
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Outline | Council: Eastbourne | Date: 2024-11-04
View full details - - 2 Holywell Close Eastbourne East Sussex BN20 7RX
T1 Holm Oak:- Reduce crown by 3m maximum
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Eastbourne | Date: 2024-10-30
View full details - - Flat 1, Hunters Lodge 40 St Johns Road Eastbourne East Sussex BN20 7NB
T1 - Beech Crown reduction by 3 metres.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Eastbourne | Date: 2024-10-02
View full details - - Flat 1, Downs Court 64 Meads Street Eastbourne East Sussex BN20 7FD
Replace 6 no. existing timber frame single glaze sash windows with UPVC double glaze sash windows.
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Full | Council: Eastbourne | Date: 2024-09-08
View full details - - St Gabriel House 4 Darley Road Eastbourne East Sussex BN20 7GB
T1 - Walnut - Reduce Overhang. T2, T3, T4, T5 (Sycamores) - Reduce by 1 metre. T6 - Sycamores - educe by 1 metre. T7 - Sycamore - Reduce by 1 metre. G1 - 2 Sycamore saplings - Remove.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Eastbourne | Date: 2024-08-17
View full details - - St Gabriel House 4 Darley Road Eastbourne East Sussex BN20 7GB
T7-T11-Cherry: reduce by 1m and remove dead wood
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Eastbourne | Date: 2024-06-13
View full details - - Heather Hurst 52 St Johns Road Eastbourne East Sussex BN20 7NG
T1 Taxus: reduce by maximum 3m T2 and T3 Taxus Fastigiata: reduce by maximum 3-4m
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Eastbourne | Date: 2024-05-18
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A brief summary of Meads in East Sussex
Meads is a charming area located at the western end of Eastbourne in East Sussex, nestled beneath the scenic South Downs. This picturesque neighbourhood offers a blend of residential and natural landscapes, making it a notable spot for planning applications related to residential developments and conservation efforts.
Property prices in Meads show an average sale price of £259,721, 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 Meads a particularly low-crime area.
Meads has 6 conservation areas within its boundaries: Old Town, Saffrons, College, Park Close, Meads, Town Centre and Seafront. 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 Meads includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Seaford to Beachy Head SSSI; 1 Ancient Woodland site; 1 National Parks: SOUTH DOWNS. 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, Meads 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 Meads
In the last 24 months, 37 planning applications were submitted near Meads. Of these, 86% were approved, with an average decision time of 5 days.
This is broadly in line with the national average of approximately 87%. Meads maintains a standard approach to planning decisions.
The average decision time of 5 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Meads were tree works (25), full planning applications (9), outline applications (2). The significant number of tree-related applications is typical for areas with mature tree cover or active tree preservation orders.
2 planning appeals were lodged, of which 2 were allowed and 0 were dismissed (100% 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: 31 applications
- Refused: 0 applications
- Withdrawn: 5 applications
- Awaiting decision: 1 application
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