Pevensey Bay, East Sussex Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Pevensey Bay, East Sussex.
East Sussex · England · settlement
Planning applications in Pevensey Bay are administered by Wealden District Council. View the full Wealden District Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Pevensey Bay
Pevensey is a 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. This coastal area is notable for its historical significance, as it was the landing site of William the Conqueror during his 1066 invasion of England. For those researching planning applications, Pevensey Bay and its surroundings offer a blend of historical context and coastal development opportunities.
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £366,202 (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 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Pevensey Bay.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Pevensey Bay.
- 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 Bay based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
4 planning applications found near Pevensey Bay.
- - LAND ADJACENT TO PEVENSEY BAY RAILWAY STATION, WALLSEND ROAD, PEVENSEY, BN24 6AA
RETENTION OF EXISTING 6M X 2.4M CONTAINER AS A STORAGE UNIT FOR SEEDS, TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT. CONTAINER TO BE TIMBER CLAD.
Status: Undecided | Type: Amendment | Council: Wealden | Date: 2026-03-13
View full details - - RAINBOWS END, SEAVILLE DRIVE, PEVENSEY BAY, BN24 6AL
REPLACEMENT ROOFS, GARAGE ALTERATION TO WORKSHOP AND BEDROOM 2, WINDOW AND DOOR ALTERATIONS, RE-CONFIGURE INTERNAL SPACES
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Wealden | Date: 2026-03-06
View full details - - 124 CASTLE DRIVE, PEVENSEY BAY, BN24 6JU
PROPOSED SINGLE STOREY SIDE EXTENSION.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Wealden | Date: 2025-11-26
View full details - - BROADMEAD, WALLSEND ROAD, PEVENSEY, BN24 5NX
NEW DROP KERB ACCESS WITH ADDITIONAL PARKING AND DRIVE
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Full | Council: Wealden | Date: 2025-07-02
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A brief summary of Pevensey Bay in East Sussex
Pevensey is a 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. This coastal area is notable for its historical significance, as it was the landing site of William the Conqueror during his 1066 invasion of England. For those researching planning applications, Pevensey Bay and its surroundings offer a blend of historical context and coastal development opportunities.
Property prices in Pevensey Bay show an average sale price of £366,202, 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 Bay a particularly low-crime area.
Pevensey Bay 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 Bay 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 Bay 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 Pevensey Bay
In the last 24 months, 17 planning applications were submitted near Pevensey Bay. Of these, 70% were approved, with an average decision time of 65 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 Pevensey Bay.
At 65 days on average, decisions near Pevensey Bay slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near Pevensey Bay were full planning applications (6), tree works (4), discharge of conditions (3). Full planning applications account for 35% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
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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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.