Netherfield, East Sussex Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Netherfield, East Sussex.
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Planning applications in Netherfield are administered by Rother District Council. View the full Rother District Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Netherfield
Netherfield is a quaint village located within the civil parish of Battle in the Rother district of East Sussex, England. This serene community offers a blend of rural charm and accessibility, making it a notable area for those researching planning applications and development opportunities in the region.
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Area Information
- Admin district: Rother
- Parliamentary constituency: Bexhill and Battle
- LSOA: Rother 006C
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Netherfield.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Netherfield.
- 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 Netherfield based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
106 planning applications found near Netherfield.
- - Jesmondene - land opposite, Netherfield Road, Battle TN33 9QB
Installation of 9m wooden pole.
Status: Permitted | Type: Telecoms | Council: Rother | Date: 2025-05-20
View full details - - Stoneywood Cottage Netherfield Road Battle TN33 9QA
Proposed replacement of the existing UPVC windows to the front and sides of the original building with timber framed windows, replacement of the existing UPVC front door with a timber door, replacemen
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: Rother | Date: 2024-10-14
View full details - - Stoneywood Cottage Netherfield Road Battle TN33 9QA
Proposed replacement of the existing UPVC windows to the front and sides of the original building with timber framed windows, replacement of the existing UPVC front door with a timber door, replacemen
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Rother | Date: 2024-10-14
View full details - - Netherfield C Of E Primary School, Darvel Down, Netherfield, Battle TN33 9QF
Replacement of existing PVCu windows and curtain walling system with new PVCu units to front elevation. Replacement of 2no PVCu fire exit doors with aluminium to front elevation. Replacement of existi
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Rother | Date: 2024-09-09
View full details - - Netherfield Road - Land To South Of, Netherfield, Battle Tn33 9qd,
Proposed temporary (18 months) vehicular access. (Part retrospective)
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Rother | Date: 2024-02-02
View full details - - Stoneywood Cottage, Netherfield Road, Battle TN33 9QA
Internal alterations (first floor) to create 1x ensuite bathroom and additional bathroom; Install velux skylight windows to bathrooms; construct a single storey side extension and new front porch cano
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Full | Council: Rother | Date: 2023-04-30
View full details - - Stoneywood Cottage, Netherfield Road, Battle TN33 9QA
Internal alterations (first floor) to create 1x ensuite bathroom and additional bathroom; Install velux skylight windows to bathrooms; construct a single storey side extension and new front porch cano
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Heritage | Council: Rother | Date: 2023-04-30
View full details - - Netherfield Road - Land At, Netherfield, Battle Tn33 9qb,
Creation of new field access onto Netherfield Road.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Rother | Date: 2022-09-26
View full details - - The Netherfield Arms, Netherfield Road, Netherfield, Battle Tn33 9qd,
Change of use from licensed premises (Sui generis) to form a 4 bedroom private residence (Class C3) with an attached self contained annex.
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Rother | Date: 2022-06-10
View full details - - The Old Police House, Darvel Down, Netherfield, Battle TN33 9QF
Certificate of lawfulness for proposal of use of part of garage as a home office.
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Rother | Date: 2022-04-07
View full details - - The Netherfield Arms, Netherfield Road, Netherfield, Battle TN33 9QD
Proposed change of use from licensed premises to form a four bedroom private residence with an attached self contained annex.
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Rother | Date: 2021-11-22
View full details - - Yew Tree Cottage, Netherfield Road, Netherfield, Battle TN33 9QB
Single-storey ground floor extension
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Rother | Date: 2021-10-18
View full details - - Yew Tree Cottage, Netherfield Road, Netherfield, Battle TN33 9QB
Demolition of existing garage and construction of new detached garage.
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Full | Council: Rother | Date: 2021-10-18
View full details - - Corriemulzie, Netherfield Road, Netherfield, Battle TN33 9PY
Change of use and level land behind the property to provide a riding arena, complete with all-weather specialist surface and storage unit.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Rother | Date: 2021-06-27
View full details - - The Granary Woodlands Farm, Netherfield Road, Netherfield, Battle TN33 9PY
Proposed external lighting in connection with Dog Kennel business approved under RR/2020/1128/P.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Rother | Date: 2021-06-08
View full details - - 104 Darvel Down, Netherfield, Battle TN33 9QF
First floor extension over existing utility room to form bedroom & bathroom.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Rother | Date: 2021-04-21
View full details - - Yew Tree Cottage, Netherfield Road, Netherfield, Battle TN33 9QB
First floor extension above existing ground floor extension.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Rother | Date: 2021-03-10
View full details - - 3 Barley Grattens, Netherfield, Battle, East Sussex, TN33 9QG
Proposed single storey rear extension and part conversion of attached garage to utility room.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Rother | Date: 2020-11-10
View full details - - Darvel Down - Land At, Netherfield, Battle Tn33 9qf,
Variation of condition 12 imposed on RR/2017/2308/P to allow development to commence prior to the submission of a Traffic Regulation Order securing the provision of parking restrictions on the north s
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Rother | Date: 2020-10-27
View full details - - Netherfield C E Primary School, Darvel Down, Netherfield, Battle TN33 9QF
RR/3297/CC - Retention of 3 no. mobile classrooms for a further 5 years until August 2025.
Status: Permitted | Type: Other | Council: Rother | Date: 2020-08-12
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A brief summary of Netherfield in East Sussex
Netherfield is a quaint village located within the civil parish of Battle in the Rother district of East Sussex, England. This serene community offers a blend of rural charm and accessibility, making it a notable area for those researching planning applications and development opportunities in the region.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Netherfield a particularly low-crime area.
Netherfield 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 Netherfield includes 2 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Darwell Wood SSSI, River Line 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.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Netherfield 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 Netherfield
In the last 24 months, 12 planning applications were submitted near Netherfield. Of these, 83% were approved, with an average decision time of 73 days.
This is broadly in line with the national average of approximately 87%. Netherfield maintains a standard approach to planning decisions.
The average decision period of 73 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 Netherfield were full planning applications (5), tree works (3), listed building and heritage (2). Full planning applications account for 42% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 5 medium-scale applications, 6 smaller schemes were submitted.
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