Ore, East Sussex Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Ore, East Sussex.
East Sussex · England · settlement
About Ore
Ore is a prominent suburb of Hastings in East Sussex, situated 1.3 miles northeast of the town centre along the A259 road to Rye. Formerly a village, it retains the charm of "Ore Village" and features scenic areas like Speckled Wood, where the Ore Stream flows through a central woodland. As the largest suburb in Hastings, Ore presents a variety of opportunities for planning applications, making it an area of interest for developers and local authorities alike.
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £296,414 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Rother
- Parliamentary constituency: Hastings and Rye
- LSOA: Rother 005E
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Ore.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Ore.
- 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 Ore based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
7 planning applications found near Ore.
- - 352 Harold Road, Hastings, TN35 5HG
Application for a Certificate of proposed Lawful development for single-storey rear extension and alterations including juliette balcony at rear
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Hastings | Date: 2026-04-01
View full details - - Petrol Fillng Station, 54 The Ridge, Hastings, TN34 2AA
Erection of one digital advertising display
Status: Undecided | Type: Advertising | Council: Hastings | Date: 2026-03-10
View full details - - 391 Old London Road, Hastings, TN35 5BD
Discharge of condition 4 (drainage details) of Planning Permission HS/FA/22/00965
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Hastings | Date: 2026-02-02
View full details - - 2 Montgomery Road, Hastings, TN35 4LA
Proposed Single Storey Side Extension
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Hastings | Date: 2024-08-26
View full details - - 371 Old London Road, Hastings, TN35 5BD
Erection of a block of 7 no. flats and retail space (Class E ) and two detached houses, following demolition of existing dwelling and garages.
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Hastings | Date: 2024-02-28
View full details - - Garages adjacent 2, Middle Road, Hastings, TN35 5DL
Conversion of existing garage to single storey 1 bed dwelling, with associated parking and landscaping.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Hastings | Date: 2023-12-21
View full details - - 44 Clifton Road, Hastings, TN35 5AN
Proposed rear extension to first floor joining to existing single-storey rear extension, creating an overall two-storey rear extension with hipped roof. 3 no. rooflights to south-west side elevation.
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Hastings | Date: 2023-04-27
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A brief summary of Ore in East Sussex
Ore is a prominent suburb of Hastings in East Sussex, situated 1.3 miles northeast of the town centre along the A259 road to Rye. Formerly a village, it retains the charm of "Ore Village" and features scenic areas like Speckled Wood, where the Ore Stream flows through a central woodland. As the largest suburb in Hastings, Ore presents a variety of opportunities for planning applications, making it an area of interest for developers and local authorities alike.
Property prices in Ore show an average sale price of £296,414, 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 Ore a particularly low-crime area.
Ore has 3 conservation areas within its boundaries: No data available for publication by HE, Tillington Terrace, Hastings, Old Town, Hastings. 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 Ore includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Hastings Cliffs to Pett Beach SSSI; 20 Ancient Woodland sites; 1 Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB): High Weald; 1 Special Areas of Conservation (SAC): Hastings Cliffs; 1 Special Protection Areas (SPA): Dungeness, Romney Marsh and Rye Bay. 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, Ore 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 Ore
In the last 24 months, 19 planning applications were submitted near Ore. Of these, 63% were approved, with an average decision time of 70 days.
This is below the national average of approximately 87%, which may reflect stricter local policies, sensitivity of the area, or higher levels of speculative applications. Pre-application advice is particularly worthwhile near Ore.
At 70 days on average, decisions near Ore slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near Ore were full planning applications (12), discharge of conditions (3), outline applications (2). Full planning applications account for 63% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 1 medium-scale application, 13 smaller schemes were submitted.
2 planning appeals were lodged, of which 1 was allowed and 1 was dismissed (50% success rate). This relatively high appeal success rate suggests that the local authority may be refusing some applications that the Planning Inspectorate considers acceptable.
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Related Planning Guides
- What Is Planning Permission in the UK? — Planning permission is the formal approval you need from your local council before making certain changes to a building or piece of land.
- 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.