Old Town (BN21), East Sussex Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Old Town (BN21), East Sussex.
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Planning applications in Old Town (BN21) are administered by Eastbourne Borough Council. View the full Eastbourne Borough Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £259,721 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Eastbourne
- Parliamentary constituency: Eastbourne
- LSOA: Eastbourne 011D
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Old Town (BN21).
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Old Town (BN21).
- 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 Old Town (BN21) based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
17 planning applications found near Old Town (BN21).
- - 22 Vicarage Drive Eastbourne East Sussex BN20 8AR
Erection of single storey rear extension
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Eastbourne | Date: 2026-06-02
View full details - - Tyne Dock Enterprise Park 3 Site, Port of Tyne, South Shields
Discharge of Condition 3 - Construction Environment Management Plan and Condition 4 - Habitat Management and Monitoring Plan relating to previously approved Planning Application 250725
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: South Tyneside | Date: 2026-03-16
View full details - - 4 Park Close Eastbourne East Sussex BN20 8AG
T1-T2 Leylandii-fell
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Eastbourne | Date: 2026-02-23
View full details - - Land adjacent 1-2 Ridgelands Close Eastbourne East Sussex BN20 8EP
Application for approval of details reserved by condition 7 (Remediation Strategy) in relation to planning permission 230375 granted on 09/06/2025
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Eastbourne | Date: 2026-01-26
View full details - - 24a Church Street Eastbourne East Sussex BN21 1HS
Change of use to first and second floor of property from dwelling house(Class C3) to commercial (Class E)
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Eastbourne | Date: 2026-01-19
View full details - - 4 Park Close Eastbourne East Sussex BN20 8AG
Erection of single-storey rear extension, single storey side extension, repairs and repainting to timber, render and details, replacement timber windows, replace rear patio and pathways, replace front
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Eastbourne | Date: 2025-11-25
View full details - - Communal area between 12&14 Letheren Place Eastbourne East Sussex BN21 1HL
T1 Sycamore:reduce overall by no more than 3m T2 Maple:reduce overall by no more than 3m
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Eastbourne | Date: 2025-10-29
View full details - - 4 Motcombe Road Eastbourne East Sussex BN21 1PU
Minor changes to existing external elevations, enclosing of an existing external courtyard, forming a new courtyard entrance, replacement fenestration and glazed roof lantern and installation of aroof
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Eastbourne | Date: 2025-10-22
View full details - - 61-63 Summerdown Road Eastbourne East Sussex BN20 8DQ
Application for approval of details reserved by condition 11 (renewable/carbon saving/energy and water efficiency measures) in relation to planning permission 250007 granted on 06/06/2025
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Eastbourne | Date: 2025-09-16
View full details - - 59 Summerdown Road Eastbourne East Sussex BN20 8DR
Application for approval of details reserved by condition 12 (Ultra- Low NOx boilers) in relation to planning permission 250006 granted on 06/06/2025
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Eastbourne | Date: 2025-09-16
View full details - - 59 Summerdown Road Eastbourne East Sussex BN20 8DR
Application for approval of details reserved by condition 11 (renewable/carbon saving/energy and water efficiency measures) in relation to planning permission 250006 granted on 06/06/2025
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Eastbourne | Date: 2025-09-16
View full details - - 27 Northiam Road Eastbourne East Sussex BN20 8LL
Erection of single storey rear extension
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Eastbourne | Date: 2025-09-08
View full details - - 59 Summerdown Road Eastbourne East Sussex BN20 8DR
Application for approval of details reserved by condition 3 (Surface Water Drainage Scheme)in relation to planning permission 250006 granted on 06/06/2025
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Eastbourne | Date: 2025-06-24
View full details - - 61-63 Summerdown Road Eastbourne East Sussex BN20 8DQ
Application for removal of condition 14 (Unit 4 windows), condition 15(privacy screening) and variation of condition 2 (approved drawings)inrelation to planning permission 220025 granted on 14/06/2022
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Eastbourne | Date: 2025-01-07
View full details - - 1 Old Motcombe Mews Eastbourne East Sussex BN21 1QF
Removal and replacement of door to front elevation (amended proposal)
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: Eastbourne | Date: 2023-12-08
View full details - - 1 St Marys Road Eastbourne East Sussex BN21 1QD
Retrospective planning application for erection of rear balcony
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Eastbourne | Date: 2023-08-18
View full details - - 87 Milton Road Eastbourne East Sussex BN21 1SN
Erection of single storey rear/side extension and enlargement of raised terrace area
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Eastbourne | Date: 2023-03-17
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A brief summary of Old Town (BN21) in East Sussex
Old Town (BN21) is a settlement located in East Sussex, England.
Property prices in Old Town (BN21) show an average sale price of £259,721, 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 Old Town (BN21) a particularly low-crime area.
Old Town (BN21) has 8 conservation areas within its boundaries: Old Town, Saffrons, Upperton, College, South Lynn Drive, Park Close, Torfield, Meads. Planning applications within or near these conservation areas 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 Old Town (BN21) includes 3 Ancient Woodland sites; 1 National Parks: SOUTH DOWNS. 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, Old Town (BN21) 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 Old Town (BN21)
In the last 24 months, 30 planning applications were submitted near Old Town (BN21). Of these, 97% were approved, with an average decision time of 6 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Old Town (BN21) may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
The average decision time of 6 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Old Town (BN21) were full planning applications (16), discharge of conditions (7), tree works (5). Full planning applications account for 53% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
3 planning appeals were lodged, of which 1 was allowed and 2 were dismissed (33% success rate).
Application Outcomes
- Approved: 28 applications
- Refused: 0 applications
- Withdrawn: 1 application
- Awaiting decision: 1 application
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.