Piddinghoe, East Sussex Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Piddinghoe, East Sussex.
East Sussex · England · settlement
About Piddinghoe
Piddinghoe is a village and civil parish situated in the Lewes District of East Sussex, England. Nestled in the picturesque valley of the River Ouse, it lies five miles south of Lewes and downstream from Southease, making it an area of interest for planning applications related to rural development and conservation.
Population: 234 (2021) · Area: 3.8 km²
District: Lewes
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £303,169 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Lewes
- Parliamentary constituency: Lewes
- LSOA: Lewes 008B
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Piddinghoe.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Piddinghoe.
- 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 Piddinghoe based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
4 planning applications found near Piddinghoe.
- - Court Farm Lewes Road Piddinghoe East Sussex BN9 9AG
Change of use of part of an agricultural building to Use Classes B2 (storage) and B8 (vehicle repair/restoration).
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: South Downs | Date: 2025-10-21
View full details - - Court Farm Lewes Road Piddinghoe East Sussex BN9 9AG
Change of use from agricultural buildings to flexible commercial use (storage)
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: South Downs | Date: 2025-10-01
View full details - - Lewes Road Cemetery Lewes Road Newhaven East Sussex BN9 9AD
Readjustment of toilets and extension of entrance gates
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: South Downs | Date: 2025-02-21
View full details - - Ladacre The Street Piddinghoe East Sussex BN9 9AY
T1 - Weeping Silver Birch - Crown Reduction up to 2m - In overhead powerline T2 - Apple - Crown Reduction up to 1.5m - In overhead powerline T3 - Apple - Seasonal Pruning and Removal of Dead Limbs T4
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: South Downs | Date: 2024-08-09
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A brief summary of Piddinghoe in East Sussex
Piddinghoe is a village and civil parish situated in the Lewes District of East Sussex, England. Nestled in the picturesque valley of the River Ouse, it lies five miles south of Lewes and downstream from Southease, making it an area of interest for planning applications related to rural development and conservation. The settlement has a population of approximately 234 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Lewes district.
Piddinghoe covers an area of approximately 3.8 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 Piddinghoe show an average sale price of £303,169, 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 Piddinghoe a particularly low-crime area.
Piddinghoe has 3 conservation areas within its boundaries: Piddinghoe, Tarring Neville, Newhaven (Church Hill). 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 Piddinghoe includes 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.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Piddinghoe 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 Piddinghoe
In the last 24 months, 12 planning applications were submitted near Piddinghoe. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 59 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Piddinghoe may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
At 59 days on average, decisions near Piddinghoe slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near Piddinghoe were full planning applications (4), outline applications (3), tree works (3). Full planning applications account for 33% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 1 large-scale (major) development, 1 medium-scale application, 10 smaller schemes were submitted.
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.