How long do planning decisions take near Mott's Mill?

The average planning decision time near Mott's Mill is 55 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 Mott's Mill?

The planning approval rate near Mott's Mill is 60%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Mott's Mill?

The most common type of planning application near Mott's Mill is full planning applications, with 2 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Mott's Mill?

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Mott's Mill, East Sussex Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Mott's Mill, East Sussex.

East Sussex · England · settlement

Planning applications in Mott's Mill are administered by Wealden District Council. View the full Wealden District Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.

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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 003A

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-05.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Mott's Mill.

Keyword Scorecard

Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Mott's Mill.

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 Mott's Mill based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

4 planning applications found near Mott's Mill.

- BUCK VIEW, CHERRY GARDENS HILL, GROOMBRIDGE, TN3 9NY
APPLICATION FOR APPROVAL OF DETAILS RESERVED BY CONDITION 4 ATTACHED TO WD/2023/2430/LB
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Wealden | Date: 2025-08-04
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- HIGHFIELD HOUSE, CHERRY GARDENS HILL, GROOMBRIDGE, TN3 9NY
PROPOSED 3 BAY GARAGE BUILDING/CARPORT.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Wealden | Date: 2025-03-07
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- HIGHFIELD HOUSE, CHERRY GARDENS HILL, GROOMBRIDGE TN3 9NY
PROPOSED CONVERSION OF DETACHED GARAGE TO HABITABLE ACCOMMODATION WITH EXTENSION FORMING LINK TO DWELLING. ERECTION OF OPEN SIDED CARPORT.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Wealden | Date: 2024-12-11
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- BASIL HOUSE (FORMERLY FALCON FIELDS), CHERRY GARDENS HILL, GROOMBRIDGE , TN3 9NY
VARIOUS MINOR WORKS TO EXISTING BUILDINGS AND STRUCTURES WITHIN THE RESIDENTIAL GARDENS TO THE PROPERTY, INCLUDING RECLADDING OF BUILDINGS, CONSTRUCTION OF NEW OUTBUILDINGS (CINEMA ROOM AND HOME OFFIC
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Wealden | Date: 2023-03-17
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A brief summary of Mott's Mill in East Sussex

Mott's Mill is a settlement located in East Sussex, England.

Property prices in Mott's Mill 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 Mott's Mill a particularly low-crime area.

Ecology & Nature Designations

The area around Mott's Mill includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Penn's Rocks 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.

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Planning Activity in Mott's Mill

In the last 24 months, 5 planning applications were submitted near Mott's Mill. Of these, 60% were approved, with an average decision time of 55 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 Mott's Mill.

The average decision time of 55 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.

The most common application types near Mott's Mill were full planning applications (2), amendments (2), discharge of conditions (1). Full planning applications account for 40% 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, 4 smaller schemes were submitted.

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