Mountfield, East Sussex Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Mountfield, East Sussex.
East Sussex · England · settlement
Planning applications in Mountfield are administered by Rother District Council. View the full Rother District Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Mountfield
Mountfield is a quaint village and civil parish located in the Rother district of East Sussex, England, approximately three miles northwest of Battle. With historical significance dating back to its mention in the Domesday Book, this area presents diverse planning opportunities within a charming rural setting.
Population: 543 (2021) · Area: 15.3 km²
District: Rother
Website: http://www.mountfield.org.uk/
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £535,067 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Rother
- Parliamentary constituency: Bexhill and Battle
- LSOA: Rother 003D
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Mountfield.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Mountfield.
- 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 Mountfield based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
3 planning applications found near Mountfield.
- - Woodland Cottage Mountfield Lane, Mountfield, Robertsbridge, East Sussex, TN32 5JU
Permission in Principle for proposed conversion of existing ancillary living unit into 1no. dwelling
Type: Outline | Council: Rother | Date: 2026-02-16
View full details - - London Road - Land West Of, Mountfield,
Variation of condition 2 imposed on RR/2024/198/P for the provision glamping pods with solar panels and wheelchair access
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Rother | Date: 2025-04-25
View full details - - Mountfield Court, Mountfield TN32 5JP
Recovering of roofs within the historic core and associated repairs works to the chimney stacks, dormers (including windows) and the door accessing the central flat roof.
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: Rother | Date: 2023-07-07
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A brief summary of Mountfield in East Sussex
Mountfield is a quaint village and civil parish located in the Rother district of East Sussex, England, approximately three miles northwest of Battle. With historical significance dating back to its mention in the Domesday Book, this area presents diverse planning opportunities within a charming rural setting. The settlement has a population of approximately 543 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Rother district.
Mountfield covers an area of approximately 15.3 km². The surrounding landscape and character of the area play an important role in how planning applications are assessed by the local authority.
Property prices in Mountfield show an average sale price of £535,067, 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 Mountfield a particularly low-crime area.
Mountfield has one conservation area within its boundaries: No data available for publication by HE. Planning applications within or near this conservation area 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 Mountfield 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, Mountfield planning applications can be searched by entering a local postcode above. Further local information can be found on the community website at http://www.mountfield.org.uk/. 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 Mountfield
In the last 24 months, 5 planning applications were submitted near Mountfield. The average decision time was 110 days.
With an average of 110 days, decisions near Mountfield take longer than the statutory targets. Applicants should budget for a 4-month timeline and consider pre-application discussions to avoid delays.
The most common application types near Mountfield were full planning applications (2), outline applications (1), 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, 1 smaller scheme were submitted.
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