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Planning in Ridgewood

Approved
90%
73 of 81 decided
Decision time
about 9 weeks
on average

Applications within 1 km of the centre of Ridgewood in the last 24 months, from Wealden District Council's planning register.

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Around Ridgewood

Postcode districts

TN22 439 applications in the last 12 monthsTN6 209 applications in the last 12 months

Applications in each district in the last 12 months.

Planning authority: Wealden District Council

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About Ridgewood

Ridgewood is a suburban area and voting ward located just one mile south of Uckfield in East Sussex. Nestled inland between the coastal towns of Eastbourne and Brighton, it lies approximately six miles from the scenic Ashdown Forest. As of 2021, Ridgewood has a population of 3,152, making it a growing community with potential planning opportunities. The settlement has a population of approximately 3,152. It sits within the Uckfield district.

Property prices in Ridgewood show an average sale price of £470,354, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry. There are currently no active flood warnings for the Ridgewood 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 Ridgewood a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.

The area around Ridgewood has 20 nature designations nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Ridgewood 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.

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To comment on or object to a planning application near Ridgewood, 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, 102 planning applications were submitted near Ridgewood. Of these, 90% were approved, with an average decision time of 62 days.

The most common types were discharge of conditions (35), full planning applications (28), tree works (17). 8 large-scale developments were submitted during this period.

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Ridgewood?
In the last 24 months, 102 planning applications were submitted near Ridgewood. The approval rate is 90%.
How long do planning decisions take near Ridgewood?
The average planning decision time near Ridgewood is 62 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 Ridgewood?
The planning approval rate near Ridgewood is 90%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.
What types of planning applications are most common near Ridgewood?
The most common type of planning application near Ridgewood is discharge of conditions, with 35 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Ridgewood?
You can search and track planning applications near Ridgewood on Planning Signal. Create a free account to save searches, watch specific applications, and receive email alerts when new plans are submitted nearby.