Search Polegate planning applications
21 applications received or decided in the last 90 days · within 1 km of the centre of Polegate · updated daily · Wealden District Council
- 12 Oxendean Gardens, Lower Willingdon, BN22 0RRAwaiting decisionUSE OF OUTBUILDING AND REAR GARDEN FOR MINOR, LOW-INTENSITY PERSONAL TRAINING (1-ON-1 SESSIONS, AVERAGING ~8 HOURS PER WEEK), INCIDENTAL TO THE PRIMARY CLASS C3 RESIDENTIAL USE OF 12 OXENDEAN GARDENS.Lawful Development - Existing UseReceived 30 Oct 2026WD/2026/2118/LDE
- Land At Hindsland, Eastbourne Road, Lower Willingdon BN20 9NUAwaiting decisionDISCHARGE OF SCHEDULE 5, PART 1, PARAGRAPH 3 OF SECTION 106 AGREEMENT DATED 8TH JULY 2022 ATTACHED TO WD/2021/0594/MEA (OUTLINE APPLICATION WITH ALL MATTERS RESERVED EXCEPT FOR ACCESS (EXCLUDING INTERNAL ESTATE ROADS BEYOND THE ACCESS TO SERVE THE MEDICAL CENTRE PLOT) FOR DEMOLITION OF EXISTING VACANT DWELLING AND ERECTION OF UP TO 180 NO. DWELLINGS AND MEDICAL CENTRE TOGETHER WITH ALL PARKING, SERVICING AND ON-SITE OPEN SPACE).Received 29 Oct 2026WD/2026/2182/POD
- 29 Westfield Close, Polegate, BN26 6EJAwaiting decisionDEMOLITION OF THE EXISTING FRONT PORCH AND ERECTION OF A SINGLE-STOREY SIDE EXTENSION, WITH RELOCATION OF THE MAIN ENTRANCE DOOR TO THE PRINCIPAL ELEVATION AND INSTALLATION OF A WHEELCHAIR ACCESS RAMP.Received 28 Oct 2026WD/2026/2105/F
- 79 Brightling Road, Polegate, BN26 5AXAwaiting decisionREPLACEMENT CONSERVATORYReceived 27 Oct 2026WD/2026/2085/LDP
- 35 Aberdale Road, Polegate, BN26 6JJAwaiting decisionREPLACEMENT GARAGELawful Development - Proposed UseReceived 8 Oct 2026WD/2026/1765/LDP
Planning in Polegate
- Approved
- 88%
- 99 of 109 decided
- Decision time
- about 9 weeks
- on average
Applications within 1 km of the centre of Polegate in the last 24 months, from Wealden District Council's planning register.
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Around Polegate
Postcode districts
BN26 150 applications in the last 12 monthsBN20 147 applications in the last 12 monthsBN22 72 applications in the last 12 monthsBN27 329 applications in the last 12 months
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About Polegate
Polegate is a town and civil parish situated in the Wealden District of East Sussex, approximately four miles north of Eastbourne. As of the 2011 census, it has a population of 8,586, with a significant demographic of 41.2% aged 65 and over. This information may be relevant for those researching planning applications and community services in the area. The settlement has a population of approximately 9,341 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Wealden district.
Polegate covers an area of approximately 7.3 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 Polegate show an average sale price of £325,007, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry. There are currently no active flood warnings for the Polegate area, indicating a relatively low flood risk at present. This is a positive factor for both existing residents and those considering property purchases or new developments.
In terms of safety, there were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period (May 2026). This makes Polegate a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.
The area around Polegate has 5 nature designations nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Polegate 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. Further local information can be found on the community website at http://www.polegatetowncouncil.gov.uk/.
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To comment on or object to a planning application near Polegate, open it in the list above: each one links to the council's own page for it and shows any comment deadline.
In the last 24 months, 132 planning applications were submitted near Polegate. Of these, 88% were approved, with an average decision time of 65 days.
The most common types were full planning applications (49), outline applications (28), discharge of conditions (15). 13 large-scale developments were submitted during this period.
3 planning appeals were lodged, of which 2 were allowed and 1 was dismissed (67% success rate).