Pevensey, East Sussex Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Pevensey, East Sussex.
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About Pevensey
Pevensey is a historic village and civil parish in the Wealden district of East Sussex, situated five miles northeast of Eastbourne and just one mile inland from Pevensey Bay, which is also part of the parish. Notably, this area is known for its significant role in history, as it was the landing site of William the Conqueror during his 1066 invasion of England. This rich historical background may influence planning applications and developments in the region.
Population: 3,307 (2021) · Area: 6.8 km²
District: Wealden
Website: http://www.pevenseyparishcouncil.gov.uk/
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £392,480 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Wealden
- Parliamentary constituency: Bexhill and Battle
- LSOA: Wealden 020A
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Pevensey.
- 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 Pevensey based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
13 planning applications found near Pevensey.
- - PEVENSEY CASTLE, HIGH STREET, PEVENSEY, BN24 5LE
FELL 3 ASH TREES SUBJECT TO REGULATIONS DESIGNATED PEVENSEY & WESTHAM CONSERVATION AREA SEPTEMBER 1976/MARCH 2017
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Wealden | Date: 2026-04-07
View full details - - SMUGGLERS INN, HIGH STREET, PEVENSEY, BN24 5LF
ERECTION OF NEW ILLUMINATED PICTORIAL. SIGN A - ONE NEW PICTORIAL SIGN WITH NEW GIBBET AND POST WITH LINOLITES TO ILLUMINATE.
Status: Undecided | Type: Advertising | Council: Wealden | Date: 2026-02-09
View full details - - THE MINT HOUSE, HIGH STREET, PEVENSEY, BN24 5LF
TO REMOVE THE OAK (?) PANELLING FROM THE EAST WALL OF THE GREAT PARLOUR (FORMERLY KNOWN AS THE OAK ROOM OR PANELLED ROOM) FOR THE PURPOSE OF EXAMINING THE HISTORIC WALL STRUCTURE BENEATH.
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: Wealden | Date: 2026-01-26
View full details - - MARSH HALL, CHRUCH LANE, PEVENSEY, EAST SUSSEX, BN24 5LD
T1, T2, T3 & T4 - WEEPING WILLOWS ALL COMPRISING SIGNIFICANT AMOUNT OF DEAD WOOD IN CANOPY AND SUBJECT TO LARGE BRANCHES SPLITTING OFF CROWN AND FALLING WITH RISK OF INJURY. FOR POLLARDING. T5 - DEAD
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Wealden | Date: 2025-12-22
View full details - - 96 THE PADDOCK, HIGH STREET, WESTHAM BN24 5LJ
WORKS AS PER SCHEDULE SUBJECT TO REGULATIONS, DESIGNATED PEVENSEY AND WESTHAM CONSERVATION AREA SEPTEMBER 1976/MARCH 2017
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Wealden | Date: 2025-11-11
View full details - - ROYAL OAK AND CASTLE INN, HIGH STREET, PEVENSEY, BN24 5LE
REMOVE ONE ASH TREE SUBJECT TO REGULATIONS DESIGNATED PEVENSEY AND WESTHAM CONSERVATION AREA SEPTEMBER 1976/MARCH 2017
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Wealden | Date: 2025-09-30
View full details - - PRIORY HOUSE, CASTLE ROAD, PEVENSEY, BN24 5LG
T1 & T2 - POLLARDING APPROXIMATELY 40% (6M) OF THE CROWN ON THE POPLARS
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Wealden | Date: 2025-09-15
View full details - - PEVENSEY RECREATION GROUND, WALLSEND ROAD, PEVENSEY
PROPOSED EXTERNAL WORKS COMPRISING EXTENDED PATIO ADJACENT TO EXISTING PAVILION AND ADDITIONAL HARD-SURFACED AREA TO CAR PARK AND ACCESS TO ENLARGE EXISTING.
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Wealden | Date: 2025-07-18
View full details - - ROYAL OAK AND CASTLE INN, HIGH STREET, PEVENSEY, BN24 5LE
APPLICATION FOR APPROVAL OF DETAILS RESERVED BY CONDITIONS 3 AND 4 ATTACHED TO WD/2024/0977/F
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Wealden | Date: 2025-04-29
View full details - - 96 HIGH STREET, WESTHAM, BN24 5LJ
WORK AS PER SCHEDULE SUBJECT TO REGULATIONS, DESIGNATED PEVENSEY AND WESTHAM CONSERVATION AREA SEPTEMBER 1976/ MARCH 2017
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Wealden | Date: 2025-01-07
View full details - - FAIRFIELDS FARM, EASTBOURNE ROAD, WESTHAM
USE OF THE LAND FOR CLAY TARGET SHOOTING ON SUNDAY MORNINGS BETWEEN THE HOURS OF 09:45 AND 13:00 ONLY FOR PRIVATE SHOOT BY INVITATION
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Wealden | Date: 2024-11-12
View full details - - CAMDEN COTTAGE, HIGH STREET, PEVENSEY, BN24 5JP
RETROSPECTIVE APPLICATION FOR REPAIR WORKS TO EXISTING KITCHEN ROOF
Status: Rejected | Type: Heritage | Council: Wealden | Date: 2024-05-01
View full details - - LAND TO THE REAR OF FARM COTTAGES, HIGH STREET, PEVENSEY, BN24 5LF
ERECTION OF A DETACHED DWELLING AND CREATION OF ASSOCIATED DRIVEWAY AND PARKING
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Wealden | Date: 2023-06-16
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A brief summary of Pevensey in East Sussex
Pevensey is a historic village and civil parish in the Wealden district of East Sussex, situated five miles northeast of Eastbourne and just one mile inland from Pevensey Bay, which is also part of the parish. Notably, this area is known for its significant role in history, as it was the landing site of William the Conqueror during his 1066 invasion of England. This rich historical background may influence planning applications and developments in the region. The settlement has a population of approximately 3,307 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Wealden district.
Pevensey covers an area of approximately 6.8 km². The surrounding landscape and character of the area play an important role in how planning applications are assessed by the local authority.
Property prices in Pevensey show an average sale price of £392,480, 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 Pevensey a particularly low-crime area.
Pevensey has one conservation area within its boundaries: Pevensey and Westham. 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 Pevensey includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Pevensey Levels SSSI; 1 Special Areas of Conservation (SAC): Pevensey Levels; 1 Ramsar Wetland Sites: Pevensey Levels. 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, Pevensey planning applications can be searched by entering a local postcode above. Further local information can be found on the community website at http://www.pevenseyparishcouncil.gov.uk/. 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 Pevensey
In the last 24 months, 18 planning applications were submitted near Pevensey. Of these, 87% were approved, with an average decision time of 53 days.
This is broadly in line with the national average of approximately 87%. Pevensey maintains a standard approach to planning decisions.
The average decision time of 53 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Pevensey were tree works (6), full planning applications (4), outline applications (3). The significant number of tree-related applications is typical for areas with mature tree cover or active tree preservation orders.
In terms of development scale, 1 medium-scale application, 17 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.
Nearby Towns
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