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Planning in Old Town (TN40)

Approved
83%
39 of 47 decided
Decision time
about 11 weeks
on average

Applications within 1 km of the centre of Old Town (TN40) in the last 24 months, from Rother District Council's planning register.

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Around Old Town (TN40)

Postcode districts

TN40 61 applications in the last 12 monthsTN39 125 applications in the last 12 months

Applications in each district in the last 12 months.

Planning authority: Rother District Council

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About Old Town (TN40)

Old Town is a settlement located in East Sussex, England.

The area around Old Town has 13 nature designations nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Old Town 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.

To comment on or object to a planning application near Old Town, open it in the list above: each one links to the council's own page for it and shows any comment deadline.

In the last 24 months, 78 planning applications were submitted near Old Town. Of these, 83% were approved, with an average decision time of 78 days.

The most common types were full planning applications (30), outline applications (5), tree works (3).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Old Town (TN40)?
In the last 24 months, 78 planning applications were submitted near Old Town (TN40). The approval rate is 83%.
How long do planning decisions take near Old Town (TN40)?
The average planning decision time near Old Town (TN40) is 78 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 Old Town (TN40)?
The planning approval rate near Old Town (TN40) is 83%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.
What types of planning applications are most common near Old Town (TN40)?
The most common type of planning application near Old Town (TN40) is full planning applications, with 30 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Old Town (TN40)?
You can search and track planning applications near Old Town (TN40) on Planning Signal. Create a free account to save searches, watch specific applications, and receive email alerts when new plans are submitted nearby.