Pett Level, East Sussex Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Pett Level, East Sussex.
East Sussex · England · settlement
About Pett Level
Pett is a village and civil parish situated in the Rother district of East Sussex, approximately 5 miles northeast of Hastings. Nestled on the edge of Pett Level, this area was once marshland along the coast of Rye Bay, making it a unique location for planning applications that consider coastal and environmental factors.
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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 Pett Level.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Pett Level.
- 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 Pett Level based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
6 planning applications found near Pett Level.
- - Willow Dene Marsham Brook Lane, Pett Level, Hastings, East Sussex, TN35 4HF
Conversion / Change of Use of existing detached Double Garage to form Annexe Accommodation
Type: Full | Council: Rother | Date: 2026-03-14
View full details - - Little Thatches, Cliff End Lane, Pett Level, Pett TN35 4EF
Replacement of existing uPVC conservatory with single storey rear extension.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Rother | Date: 2025-05-30
View full details - - The Willows, Chick Hill, Pett TN35 4EQ
Proposed single storey side extension.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Rother | Date: 2024-07-12
View full details - - Chick Cottage, Chick Hill, Pett TN35 4EQ
Erection of wooden garage between front elevation of dwelling and highway.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Rother | Date: 2024-07-10
View full details - - The Waves, Chick Hill, Pett TN35 4EQ
Single storey extension to rear to provide additional living accommodation.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Rother | Date: 2023-03-31
View full details - - Amos Sunview, Marsham Brook Lane, Pett TN35 4HF
Variation of conditions 6 and 7 imposed on previously approved scheme RR/2017/2197/P to allow permanent residential use of the wooden lodge holiday home.
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Rother | Date: 2023-01-25
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A brief summary of Pett Level in East Sussex
Pett is a village and civil parish situated in the Rother district of East Sussex, approximately 5 miles northeast of Hastings. Nestled on the edge of Pett Level, this area was once marshland along the coast of Rye Bay, making it a unique location for planning applications that consider coastal and environmental factors.
Property prices in Pett Level 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 Pett Level a particularly low-crime area.
Pett Level has one conservation area within its boundaries: No data available for publication by HE. Planning applications within or near this conservation area 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 Pett Level includes 2 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Hastings Cliffs to Pett Beach SSSI, Dungeness, Romney Marsh and Rye Bay SSSI; 10 Ancient Woodland sites; 1 Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB): High Weald; 1 Special Protection Areas (SPA): Dungeness, Romney Marsh and Rye Bay; 3 Ramsar Wetland Sites: 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.
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Planning Activity in Pett Level
In the last 24 months, 7 planning applications were submitted near Pett Level. The average decision time was 94 days.
With an average of 94 days, decisions near Pett Level take longer than the statutory targets. Applicants should budget for a 4-month timeline and consider pre-application discussions to avoid delays.
The most common application types near Pett Level were full planning applications (5), listed building and heritage (1), telecoms (1). Full planning applications account for 71% 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, 4 smaller schemes were submitted.
1 planning appeal was lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 1 was dismissed (0% success rate). This low success rate indicates that the council's refusal decisions are generally upheld by the Planning Inspectorate.
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Related Planning Guides
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