Search Old Town (BN21) planning applications

18 applications received or decided in the last 90 days · within 1 km of the centre of Old Town (BN21) · updated daily · Eastbourne Borough Council

Showing 1 to 5 of 18 · received or decided in the last 90 days

Flat 1, The Old Manor House 33 The Goffs Eastbourne East Sussex BN21 1HFAwaiting decisionInstallation of driveway and single parking space, new vehicular crossover and drop kerb accessed from The Goffs, associated works including partial removal of the existing boundary wall, installation of a metal access gate, replacement and extension of paving with permeable Yorkstone, removal of steps and pathway and associated landscaping works including tree removal (Planning Permission 260336)Listed Building ConsentReceived 3 Nov 2026260485
Flat 1, The Old Manor House 33 The Goffs Eastbourne East Sussex BN21 1HFAwaiting decisionInstallation of driveway and single parking space, new vehicular crossover and drop kerb accessed from The Goffs, associated works including partial removal of the existing boundary wall, installation of a metal access gate, replacement and extension of paving with permeable Yorkstone, removal of steps and pathway and associated landscaping works including tree removal (Listed Building Consent 260485)Planning PermissionReceived 3 Nov 2026260336
23-24 Vicarage Drive Eastbourne East Sussex BN20 8ARAwaiting decisionNon-material amendment application to amend the internal floor layout in relation to planning permission 260225 approved on 06/08/2026Non-Material ChangeReceived 3 Nov 2026260556
Havenhurst 31 Upland Road Eastbourne East Sussex BN20 8ERAwaiting decisionErection of single storey front and side extension with installation of swimming pool and associated landscapingHouseholderReceived 22 Oct 2026260527
4 Willingdon Road Eastbourne East Sussex BN21 1THAwaiting decisionDemolition of existing commercial units at No.s 2 and 4 Willingdon Road, erection of 1no. five storey building to provide 9no. 1 x bedroom flats and 2no. 2 x bedroom flatsPlanning PermissionReceived 5 Oct 2026260395

Planning in Old Town (BN21)

Approved: 98%; 46 of 47 decided
Decision time: about 8 weeks; on average

Applications within 1 km of the centre of Old Town (BN21) in the last 24 months, from Eastbourne Borough Council's planning register.

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Around Old Town (BN21)

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BN20 149 applications in the last 12 monthsBN21 92 applications in the last 12 months

Applications in each district in the last 12 months.

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Planning authority: Eastbourne Borough Council

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About Old Town (BN21)

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

Property prices in Old Town show an average sale price of £259,721, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.

The area around Old Town has 4 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.

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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, 53 planning applications were submitted near Old Town. Of these, 98% were approved, with an average decision time of 56 days.

The most common types were full planning applications (10), discharge of conditions (6), tree works (4).

1 planning appeal was lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 1 was dismissed (0% success rate).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Old Town (BN21)?

In the last 24 months, 53 planning applications were submitted near Old Town (BN21). The approval rate is 98%.

How long do planning decisions take near Old Town (BN21)?

The average planning decision time near Old Town (BN21) is 56 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 (BN21)?

The planning approval rate near Old Town (BN21) is 98%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Old Town (BN21)?

The most common type of planning application near Old Town (BN21) is full planning applications, with 10 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Old Town (BN21)?

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