Northiam, East Sussex Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Northiam, East Sussex.
East Sussex · England · settlement
About Northiam
Northiam is a village and civil parish located in the Rother district of East Sussex, England, approximately 13 miles north of Hastings, nestled in the picturesque valley of the River Rother. The village is well-connected by the A28 road, facilitating access to Ashford, Canterbury, and Hastings, making it an area of interest for potential planning applications and developments.
Population: 2,235 (2021) · Area: 14.5 km²
District: Rother
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £401,199 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Rother
- Parliamentary constituency: Bexhill and Battle
- LSOA: Rother 005A
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Northiam.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Northiam.
- 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 Northiam based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
5 planning applications found near Northiam.
- - The Old Bank Main Street, Northiam, Rye, East Sussex, TN31 6LP
Change of use of a Grade II listed building with internal alterations to convert commercial offices to one bedroom holiday let.
Type: Heritage | Council: Rother | Date: 2026-03-11
View full details - - Bank Cottage Main Street, Northiam, TN31 6LP
BT’s intention to install fixed line broadband electronic communications apparatus under Regulation 5, detailed as Subtended Headend Cabinet Extension at the above location.
Status: Permitted | Type: Telecoms | Council: Rother | Date: 2026-02-16
View full details - - FARTHINGS Main Street, Northiam, Rye, East Sussex, TN31 6LX
T1. Western Red Cedar half of the crown is dead fell to ground level T2.T3,T4,T6,T7 Leyland Cypress trees have outgrown their current positions fell to ground level T5. Cryptomeria Japonica fell to gr
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Rother | Date: 2026-01-08
View full details - - Paxly, The Plat, Northiam TN31 6LU
Erection of new 40 degree pitched roof including 1 front and 1 rear facing roof light. Installation of cladding to external walls. Replacement of all timber windows and doors with UPVC including 2 add
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Rother | Date: 2024-11-24
View full details - - 5 Oak Terrace, Northiam TN31 6LX
Alterations to the low voltage (LV) overhead lines.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Rother | Date: 2024-02-23
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A brief summary of Northiam in East Sussex
Northiam is a village and civil parish located in the Rother district of East Sussex, England, approximately 13 miles north of Hastings, nestled in the picturesque valley of the River Rother. The village is well-connected by the A28 road, facilitating access to Ashford, Canterbury, and Hastings, making it an area of interest for potential planning applications and developments. The settlement has a population of approximately 2,235 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Rother district.
Northiam covers an area of approximately 14.5 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 Northiam show an average sale price of £401,199, 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 Northiam a particularly low-crime area.
Northiam 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 Northiam includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Northiam 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, Northiam 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 Northiam
In the last 24 months, 11 planning applications were submitted near Northiam. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 77 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Northiam may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
The average decision period of 77 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 Northiam were full planning applications (5), tree works (3), listed building and heritage (2). Full planning applications account for 45% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 2 medium-scale applications, 5 smaller schemes were submitted.
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