Plumpton Green, East Sussex Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Plumpton Green, East Sussex.
East Sussex · England · settlement
About Plumpton Green
Plumpton Green, a village and civil parish in East Sussex's Lewes District, lies approximately 5 miles northwest of Lewes. The parish stretches 6.5 miles in length and includes a portion of the scenic South Downs National Park, with the South Downs Way running along its highest point. Plumpton Green hosts a vibrant community and essential services, and is notable for the Plumpton Racecourse and Plumpton College, a leading institution for land-based education, managing over 2,500 acres of agricultural land.
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £1,596,908 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Lewes
- Parliamentary constituency: Lewes
- LSOA: Lewes 003F
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Plumpton Green.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Plumpton Green.
- 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 Plumpton Green based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
11 planning applications found near Plumpton Green.
- - 16 Riddens Lane Plumpton East Sussex BN7 3DS
Non-material amendment of application LW/25/0501 to replace the rear door with window at ground floor-level and enlarge the front window at first-floor level
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Lewes | Date: 2026-03-03
View full details - - 1 Riddens Lane Plumpton East Sussex BN7 3BH
Single storey extensions to side and rear
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Lewes | Date: 2026-01-26
View full details - - Land Adjacent All Saints Church Station Road Plumpton Green East Sussex BN7 3BU
Non-material amendment of application LW/24/0366 to omit the approved double garage to former Rectory building as no longer required
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Lewes | Date: 2026-01-09
View full details - - Land Adjacent To Nolands Farm Station Road Plumpton Green East Sussex
Non-material amendment relating to approval LW/23/0673 - Alterations to the house types and boundary treatment plan
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Lewes | Date: 2025-07-30
View full details - - Land Adjacent All Saints Church Station Road Plumpton Green East Sussex BN7 3BU
Discharge Of Condition 8 (Boundary Treatment) relating to approval LW/21/0697
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Lewes | Date: 2025-07-30
View full details - - Land Adjacent To Nolands Farm Station Road Plumpton Green East Sussex
Discharge of Conditions 5 (Landscaping) and 6 (Play Areas) in relation to the approval of LW/23/0673
Status: Unresolved | Type: Conditions | Council: Lewes | Date: 2025-06-25
View full details - - Land Adjacent To Nolands Farm Station Road Plumpton Green East Sussex
Non-Material Amendment to Planning Approval LW/23/0673 to include alteration of house types in each plot, such as changes to fenistration, internal alterations, changes in materials and changes to roo
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Lewes | Date: 2025-04-17
View full details - - 4 The Paddocks Plumpton Green East Sussex BN7 3BL
T1 - Field Maple - Fell to ground level
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Lewes | Date: 2025-03-05
View full details - - Nolands Farm Station Road Plumpton Green East Sussex BN7 3BT
Discharge of Condition 2 (External Materials) in relation to the approval of LW/23/0673
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Lewes | Date: 2025-02-21
View full details - - 50 East View Fields Plumpton Green East Sussex BN7 3EF
Single storey first floor extension to create two storey dwelling house with fenestration alterations (AMENDED SCHEME)
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Lewes | Date: 2025-02-05
View full details - - Land To The South Of North Barnes Lane Plumpton Green East Sussex
Agricultural storage barn
Status: Permitted | Type: Other | Council: Lewes | Date: 2024-08-09
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A brief summary of Plumpton Green in East Sussex
Plumpton Green, a village and civil parish in East Sussex's Lewes District, lies approximately 5 miles northwest of Lewes. The parish stretches 6.5 miles in length and includes a portion of the scenic South Downs National Park, with the South Downs Way running along its highest point. Plumpton Green hosts a vibrant community and essential services, and is notable for the Plumpton Racecourse and Plumpton College, a leading institution for land-based education, managing over 2,500 acres of agricultural land.
Property prices in Plumpton Green show an average sale price of £1,596,908, 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 Plumpton Green a particularly low-crime area.
Plumpton Green has one conservation area within its boundaries: East Chiltington. 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 Plumpton Green includes 5 Ancient Woodland sites; 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, Plumpton Green 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 Plumpton Green
In the last 24 months, 12 planning applications were submitted near Plumpton Green. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 55 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Plumpton Green may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
The average decision time of 55 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Plumpton Green were amendments (4), discharge of conditions (3), full planning applications (2).
In terms of development scale, 1 medium-scale application, 11 smaller schemes were submitted.
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