How long do planning decisions take near Playden?

The average planning decision time near Playden is 71 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 Playden?

The planning approval rate near Playden is 67%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Playden?

The most common type of planning application near Playden is full planning applications, with 8 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Playden?

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Playden, East Sussex Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Playden, East Sussex.

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About Playden

Playden is a quaint village and civil parish situated in the Rother district of East Sussex, England, just one mile (1.6 km) north of the historic town of Rye. This location offers a unique blend of rural charm and proximity to local amenities, making it a noteworthy area for planning applications and development opportunities.

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Town Insights

Property Prices

Average property sale price: £401,199 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

Admin district: Rother
Parliamentary constituency: Bexhill and Battle
LSOA: Rother 002C

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Playden.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Playden based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

4 planning applications found near Playden.

- Old Post House, Rye Road, Playden, Rye Foreign TN31 7UL
Alternative scheme to RR/2022/2257/P - For subdivision of existing dwelling to create 3/4 bedroom dwelling & 1 bed single storey dwelling with parking.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Rother | Date: 2025-07-16
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- Rye And Winchelsea District Memorial Hospital - Land South Of, Peasmarsh Road, Rye Foreign Tn31 7ud,
Variation of conditions imposed on extant planning permission RR/2017/2097/P to amend design and layout of new nursing care home with specialist care
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Rother | Date: 2025-05-28
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- Corner House, Rye Road, Playden TN31 7UL
Certificate of lawfulness for existing use of land as residential garden land serving Corner House
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Rother | Date: 2025-03-21
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- St Michael's Church, Rye Road, Playden Tn31 7ua,
Adding stone coping to south side of parapet to nave and aisle west wall
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Rother | Date: 2024-03-09
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A brief summary of Playden in East Sussex

Property prices in Playden show an average sale price of £401,199, 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 Playden a particularly low-crime area.

Playden 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 Playden includes 2 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Leasam Heronry Wood SSSI, Dungeness, Romney Marsh and Rye Bay SSSI; 4 Ancient Woodland sites; 1 Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB): High Weald; 1 Special Protection Areas (SPA): Dungeness, Romney Marsh and Rye Bay; 1 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 Playden

In the last 24 months, 17 planning applications were submitted near Playden. Of these, 67% were approved, with an average decision time of 71 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 Playden.

The average decision period of 71 days exceeds the 8-week target for minor applications but falls within the 13-week target for major schemes. Applicants should plan for approximately 11 weeks from submission to decision.

The most common application types near Playden were full planning applications (8), listed building and heritage (3), discharge of conditions (2). Full planning applications account for 47% 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.

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