Ovingdean, East Sussex Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Ovingdean, East Sussex.
East Sussex · England · settlement
Planning applications in Ovingdean are administered by Brighton And Hove City Council. View the full Brighton And Hove City Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Ovingdean
Ovingdean is a quaint village located on the eastern outskirts of Brighton and Hove in East Sussex, England. Once primarily an agricultural community, it now serves as a residential area, offering a blend of rural charm and proximity to urban amenities, making it a notable location for potential planning applications.
District: Brighton and Hove
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £520,835 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Brighton and Hove
- Parliamentary constituency: Brighton Kemptown and Peacehaven
- LSOA: Brighton and Hove 017D
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Ovingdean.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Ovingdean.
- 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 Ovingdean based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
49 planning applications found near Ovingdean.
- - Land adjacent to St Wulfran Church Greenways Brighton BN2 7BA
Adjoining Authority Consultation - Brighton & Hove City Council - BH2026/00029 - Resurfacing of existing pathway removing undulations and creating a consistent width surface, replacement of existing h
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: South Downs | Date: 2026-03-27
View full details - - North Cottages Ovingdean Road Brighton BN2 7BB
Demolition of garage and division of plot with erection of new two bedroom house with own rear garden and shared driveway.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Brighton and Hove | Date: 2025-12-23
View full details - - Roedean School Roedean Way Brighton Brighton & Hove BN2 5RQ
Installation of solar photovoltaic panels on the south facing roof.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: South Downs | Date: 2025-11-26
View full details - - 140 Longhill Road Brighton BN2 7BD
Roof alterations incorporating erection of side dormers.
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Brighton and Hove | Date: 2025-06-04
View full details - - 120 Longhill Road Brighton BN2 7BD
Proposed vehicle crossover and new access steps, incorporating EV charger, boundary treatments and associated works.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Brighton and Hove | Date: 2025-02-20
View full details - - Roedean School Roedean Way Brighton Brighton & Hove BN2 5RQ
Installation of a secondary frame within the nave roof void to support the vaulted fibrous plaster ceiling including the installation of wadding ties and a safety net below.
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: South Downs | Date: 2024-11-26
View full details - - 98 Greenways Brighton BN2 7BL
Removal of existing driveway front gates and erection of replacement timber gates and fence.
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Brighton and Hove | Date: 2024-10-11
View full details - - Roedean School Roedean Way Brighton Brighton & Hove BN2 5RQ
Structural Remedial Works to the Old Reference Library.
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: South Downs | Date: 2024-08-05
View full details - - Keswick House Roedean School Roedean Way Brighton Brighton & Hove BN2 5RQ
Structural remedial works to the Keswick House boiler room
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: South Downs | Date: 2024-06-19
View full details - - Roedean School Roedean Way Brighton Brighton & Hove BN2 5RQ
Restoration works to the in-situ historic ceramic wall panels in the Art Studio.
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: South Downs | Date: 2024-04-02
View full details - - Roedean School Roedean Way Brighton Brighton & Hove BN2 5RQ
Temporary erection of timber knee railings for a three year period
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: South Downs | Date: 2024-03-27
View full details - - Roedean School Roedean Way Brighton Brighton & Hove BN2 5RQ
Temporary erection of timber knee railings for a three year period
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: South Downs | Date: 2024-03-27
View full details - - Land At Rear Of 1-45 Wanderdown Road Brighton
Non-Material Amendment to application BH2019/02175 (allowed on appeal) to permit revisions to windows and addition of doors to the rear.
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Brighton and Hove | Date: 2024-01-31
View full details - - 7 Dower Close Brighton BN2 7BW
Erection of partial upper ground floor extension with landscaping and associated alterations.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Brighton and Hove | Date: 2023-12-29
View full details - - Roedean School Roedean Way Brighton Brighton & Hove BN2 5RQ
Proposed installation of 15 x first floor windows to replace existing windows in the science block
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: South Downs | Date: 2023-12-11
View full details - - Roedean School Roedean Way Brighton Brighton & Hove BN2 5RQ
Proposed installation of 15 x first floor windows to replace existing windows in the science block
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: South Downs | Date: 2023-12-11
View full details - - Roedean School Roedean Way Brighton Brighton & Hove BN2 5RQ
Alterations to the roof of 1970s Extension, including changes to surface water drainage and introduction of guardrails.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: South Downs | Date: 2023-11-09
View full details - - Roedean School Roedean Way Brighton Brighton & Hove BN2 5RQ
Alterations to the roof of 1970s Extension, including changes to surface water drainage and introduction of guardrails.
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: South Downs | Date: 2023-11-09
View full details - - Roedean School Roedean Way Brighton Brighton & Hove BN2 5RQ
Proposed Installation of DDA Compliant Ramp
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: South Downs | Date: 2023-08-31
View full details - - Roedean School Roedean Way Brighton Brighton & Hove BN2 5RQ
Proposed Installation of DDA Compliant Ramp
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: South Downs | Date: 2023-08-31
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A brief summary of Ovingdean in East Sussex
Ovingdean is a quaint village located on the eastern outskirts of Brighton and Hove in East Sussex, England. Once primarily an agricultural community, it now serves as a residential area, offering a blend of rural charm and proximity to urban amenities, making it a notable location for potential planning applications. It sits within the Brighton and Hove district.
Property prices in Ovingdean show an average sale price of £520,835, 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 Ovingdean a particularly low-crime area.
Ovingdean has 2 conservation areas within its boundaries: Rottingdean, Ovingdean. 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 Ovingdean includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Brighton to Newhaven Cliffs SSSI; 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.
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Planning Activity in Ovingdean
In the last 24 months, 51 planning applications were submitted near Ovingdean. Of these, 82% were approved, with an average decision time of 63 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 Ovingdean.
At 63 days on average, decisions near Ovingdean slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near Ovingdean were full planning applications (19), outline applications (10), discharge of conditions (9). Full planning applications account for 37% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
4 planning appeals were lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 4 were dismissed (0% success rate). This low success rate indicates that the council's refusal decisions are generally upheld by the Planning Inspectorate.
Application Outcomes
- Approved: 23 applications
- Refused: 3 applications
- Withdrawn: 2 applications
- Awaiting decision: 18 applications
Nearby Towns
Explore planning applications in nearby areas:
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- Bevendean planning applications
Related Planning Guides
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