North Chailey, East Sussex Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near North Chailey, East Sussex.
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Planning applications in North Chailey 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 North Chailey
North Chailey is a village and civil parish situated in the Lewes District of East Sussex, England, approximately 7 miles north of Lewes along the A272 road, which connects Winchester to Canterbury. Notably, the Prime Meridian runs just east of the village, marking its geographical significance. This picturesque location offers potential for various planning applications, benefiting from its accessibility and historical context.
District: Chailey
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £1,596,908 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Lewes
- Parliamentary constituency: Lewes
- LSOA: Lewes 004A
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near North Chailey.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near North Chailey.
- 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 North Chailey based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
288 planning applications found near North Chailey.
- - Warren Stream Hazeldene Lane North Chailey East Sussex BN8 4HH
Removal of existing single storey side extension and conservatory, erection of 1 no. side and 1 no. side/rear extension, roof replacement, conversion of loft into habitable space, alterations to fenes
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Lewes | Date: 2026-01-19
View full details - - Grassington Farm Warren Lane North Chailey East Sussex BN8 4HW
Discharge of Condition 8 (Contaminated Land) in relation to approval LW/24/0691
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Lewes | Date: 2025-12-17
View full details - - Glendene House Station Road North Chailey East Sussex BN8 4HG
Erection of 2nos. dwellings adjacent to existing dwelling and 1no. dwelling to the rear of the site
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Lewes | Date: 2025-12-09
View full details - - Glendene House Station Road North Chailey East Sussex BN8 4HG
Erection of 1no. detached dwelling
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Lewes | Date: 2025-10-28
View full details - - Grassington Farm Warren Lane North Chailey East Sussex BN8 4HW
Discharge of Conditions 7 (Materials and Finishes), 11 (CMP), 13 (External Lighting) and 15 (Road Crossings) in relation to approval LW/24/0691
Status: Unresolved | Type: Conditions | Council: Lewes | Date: 2025-09-26
View full details - - Grassington Farm Warren Lane North Chailey East Sussex BN8 4HW
Proposed lawful development certificate for alterations to fenestration
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Lewes | Date: 2025-09-23
View full details - - Burchetts Station Road North Chailey East Sussex BN8 4HE
Permission in principle for 1No. dwelling
Status: Rejected | Type: Outline | Council: Lewes | Date: 2025-07-28
View full details - - Chailey Service Station East Grinstead Road North Chailey East Sussex BN8 4DH
Installation of 1no illuminated small format advertising display
Status: Permitted | Type: Advertising | Council: Lewes | Date: 2025-07-22
View full details - - The Surgery Station Road North Chailey East Sussex BN8 4HD
Single storey rear extension, convert the existing garage and extend the garage roof height to create two further dental surgery rooms and reconfigure the internal layout to better suit the new surger
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Lewes | Date: 2025-07-22
View full details - - Kings Court East Grinstead Road North Chailey East Sussex BN8 4DH
Removal of condition 1 (Plans) and Variation of condition 2 (Approved Plans) relating to approval LW/23/0645 - To enable a two phase development
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Lewes | Date: 2025-06-06
View full details - - Westlands House Warrs Hill Road North Chailey East Sussex BN8 4JE
T1 and T2 - Sycamore and Fir - Remove - dead
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Lewes | Date: 2025-06-03
View full details - - Glendene House Station Road North Chailey East Sussex BN8 4HG
Erection of 3no. dwelling-houses, demolition of 2no. existing outbuildings with hard and soft landscaping and fenestration alterations to the existing dwelling-house - AMENDED PLANS
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Full | Council: Lewes | Date: 2025-04-01
View full details - - 1 Downs View Close North Chailey East Sussex BN8 4HA
Two storey side extension; demolition of existing rear conservatory; addition of 1no. front and 1no. rear dormer; replacement of existing porch with addition of covered walkway to front elevation; and
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Lewes | Date: 2025-03-27
View full details - - Grouville Station Road North Chailey East Sussex BN8 4HD
Part single part two storey rear extension
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Lewes | Date: 2025-03-05
View full details - - Warren Farmhouse Warren Lane North Chailey East Sussex BN8 4HW
Replacement of existing link to include new pitched glazed roof, new cladding and alterations to fenestration to existing garage, removal of section of internal wall between kitchen and link, removal
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: Lewes | Date: 2024-11-26
View full details - - Warren Farmhouse Warren Lane North Chailey East Sussex BN8 4HW
Conversion of former agricultural buildings to holiday accommodation, associated alterations and landscape works
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Lewes | Date: 2024-11-26
View full details - - Warren Farmhouse Warren Lane North Chailey East Sussex BN8 4HW
Replacement of existing link to include new pitched glazed roof, new cladding and alterations to fenestration to existing garage, removal of section of internal wall between kitchen and link, removal
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Lewes | Date: 2024-11-26
View full details - - Warren Farmhouse Warren Lane North Chailey East Sussex BN8 4HW
Conversion of former agricultural buildings to holiday accommodation, associated alterations and landscape works
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: Lewes | Date: 2024-11-26
View full details - - Grassington Farm Warren Lane North Chailey East Sussex BN8 4HW
Conversion of agricultural building to 8 dwellings
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Lewes | Date: 2024-10-29
View full details - - Northfields East Grinstead Road North Chailey East Sussex BN8 4JB
Removal of 113m length of hedgerow - old and dying in places, difficult to manage and grows onto the path
Status: Rejected | Type: Trees | Council: Lewes | Date: 2024-09-25
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A brief summary of North Chailey in East Sussex
North Chailey is a village and civil parish situated in the Lewes District of East Sussex, England, approximately 7 miles north of Lewes along the A272 road, which connects Winchester to Canterbury. Notably, the Prime Meridian runs just east of the village, marking its geographical significance. This picturesque location offers potential for various planning applications, benefiting from its accessibility and historical context. It sits within the Chailey district.
Property prices in North Chailey show an average sale price of £1,596,908, 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 North Chailey a particularly low-crime area.
North Chailey has one conservation area within its boundaries: Chailey (St George's). 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 North Chailey includes 2 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Chailey Common SSSI, Scaynes Hill SSSI; 20 Ancient Woodland sites. 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, North Chailey 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 North Chailey
In the last 24 months, 39 planning applications were submitted near North Chailey. Of these, 87% were approved, with an average decision time of 101 days.
This is broadly in line with the national average of approximately 87%. North Chailey maintains a standard approach to planning decisions.
With an average of 101 days, decisions near North Chailey 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 North Chailey were full planning applications (13), tree works (9), outline applications (5). Full planning applications account for 33% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 4 medium-scale applications, 35 smaller schemes were submitted.
1 planning appeal was lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 1 was dismissed (0% success rate). This low success rate indicates that the council's refusal decisions are generally upheld by the Planning Inspectorate.
Application Outcomes
- Approved: 27 applications
- Refused: 3 applications
- Withdrawn: 1 application
- Awaiting decision: 8 applications
Nearby Towns
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Related Planning Guides
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- What Is Permitted Development? — Permitted development rights allow certain building works and changes of use without the need to apply for planning permission.
- How Long Does Planning Permission Take? — Typical timelines for planning permission decisions in the UK, from submission to approval, and what can cause delays.