How long do planning decisions take near Piltdown?

The average planning decision time near Piltdown is 54 days. The statutory target is 8 weeks (56 days) for minor applications and 13 weeks for major applications.

What is the planning approval rate near Piltdown?

The planning approval rate near Piltdown is 63%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Piltdown?

The most common type of planning application near Piltdown is full planning applications, with 5 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Piltdown?

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Piltdown, East Sussex Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Piltdown, East Sussex.

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About Piltdown

Piltdown, a collection of hamlets in East Sussex, lies just south of Ashdown Forest. The area is historically significant for its association with the infamous Piltdown Man hoax, where amateur archaeologist Charles Dawson falsely claimed to have unearthed evidence of human evolution in local gravel beds. This historical context may be relevant for those researching planning applications in the region, particularly regarding heritage and archaeological considerations.

District: Fletching

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Town Insights

Property Prices

Average property sale price: £541,510 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

Admin district: Wealden
Parliamentary constituency: East Grinstead and Uckfield
LSOA: Wealden 009D

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Piltdown.

Keyword Scorecard

Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Piltdown.

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 Piltdown based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

2 planning applications found near Piltdown.

- PILTDOWN ANTIQUES, GOLDBRIDGE ROAD, PILTDOWN, TN22 3XL
DEMOLITION OF FORMER SHOP AND CONSTRUCTION OF TWO RESIDENTIAL FLATS
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Wealden | Date: 2025-12-12
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- WOODLAND HOUSE, BATTS BRIDGE ROAD, PILTDOWN, TN22 3XR
INSTALLATION OF 1.9M HIGH AUTOMATIC SOLID HARDWOOD ENTRANCE GATES, A MATCHING PEDESTRIAN GATE, AND MINOR REPOSITIONING OF AN EXISTING FENCE POST
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Wealden | Date: 2025-11-18
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A brief summary of Piltdown in East Sussex

Property prices in Piltdown show an average sale price of £541,510, 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 Piltdown a particularly low-crime area.

Ecology & Nature Designations

The area around Piltdown includes 20 Ancient Woodland sites. 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 Piltdown

In the last 24 months, 9 planning applications were submitted near Piltdown. Of these, 63% were approved, with an average decision time of 54 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 Piltdown.

The average decision time of 54 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.

The most common application types near Piltdown were full planning applications (5), discharge of conditions (2), outline applications (1). Full planning applications account for 56% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

In terms of development scale, 2 medium-scale applications, 7 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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