Robertsbridge, East Sussex Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Robertsbridge, East Sussex.
East Sussex · England · settlement
About Robertsbridge
Robertsbridge is a charming village located in the civil parish of Salehurst and Robertsbridge within the Rother district of East Sussex. Situated about 10 miles north of Hastings and 13 miles southeast of Royal Tunbridge Wells, the village is bisected by the River Rother, making it a picturesque spot for planning applications related to development and land use in the area.
Population: 2,624 (2001) · Area: 18.1 km²
District: Salehurst and Robertsbridge
Website: http://www.salehurst-pc.org.uk/
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £534,317 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Rother
- Parliamentary constituency: Bexhill and Battle
- LSOA: Rother 003C
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Robertsbridge.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Robertsbridge.
- 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 Robertsbridge based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
17 planning applications found near Robertsbridge.
- - 6 High Street, Robertsbridge, East Sussex, TN32 5AA
Replacement of the existing conservatory with a single storey extension to the Kitchen to create a garden room, removal of the window and door frames between the kitchen and garden room lowering of th
Type: Heritage | Council: Rother | Date: 2026-05-05
View full details - - 6 High Street, Robertsbridge, East Sussex, TN32 5AA
Replacement of the existing conservatory with a single storey extension to the Kitchen to create a garden room, removal of the window and door frames between the kitchen and garden room lowering of th
Type: Full | Council: Rother | Date: 2026-05-05
View full details - - THE GROVE ROBERTSBRIDGE YOUTH CLUB, 58 High Street, Robertsbridge, East Sussex, TN32 5AP
T1 - Sycamore -- fell to ground level, T2 - Sycamore - fell to ground level
Type: Trees | Council: Rother | Date: 2026-04-14
View full details - - PHOENIX HOUSE, 5 Pelham Walk, Robertsbridge, East Sussex, TN32 5BP
Proposed works to the following trees: T1: Willow - pollard to a point below two large limbs. T2: Golden Cupressus - remove tree and replant with evergreen viburnum .
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Rother | Date: 2026-01-19
View full details - - ROBERTSBRIDGE UNITED REFORMED CHURCH High Street, Robertsbridge, East Sussex, TN32 5AQ
Conversion of a Grade ll Listed Chapel to Residential Use
Type: Full | Council: Rother | Date: 2026-01-08
View full details - - ROBERTSBRIDGE UNITED REFORMED CHURCH High Street, Robertsbridge, East Sussex, TN32 5AQ
Conversion of a Grade ll Listed Chapel to Residential Use
Type: Heritage | Council: Rother | Date: 2026-01-08
View full details - - The Mill - Land Near Northbridge Street Robertsbridge Tn32 5aa,
H1) Hedge cut - 2.5m height clearance off field/footways. Rotational cutting of faces - year 1: Top (approx 3m height), Year 2: Outer, Year 3: Inner H3) Hedge cut - 2.5m height clearance off field/foo
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Rother | Date: 2025-08-29
View full details - - Jolly Cottage, Langham Road, Salehurst/Robertsbridge TN32 5DT
Certificate of lawfulness for the proposed installation of an Air Source Heat Pump to the side of the property.
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Rother | Date: 2025-04-18
View full details - - Robertsbridge Club, Station Road, Salehurst/Robertsbridge TN32 5DA
Proposed replacement of windows and door with double glazed UPVC to part front elevation and part side elevation. Insulation to side elevation and new weatherboard to the same area.
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Rother | Date: 2024-10-04
View full details - - 11 Bishops Lane, Salehurst/Robertsbridge TN32 5BA
Proposed first floor extension, single storey extension and entrance porch, internal alterations, demolition of previous addition and formation off-road parking area
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Rother | Date: 2024-09-14
View full details - - George Inn Car Park - Outside corner of, High Street, Salehurst/Robertsbridge TN32 5AW
Installation of 1x9m light pole.
Status: Permitted | Type: Telecoms | Council: Rother | Date: 2024-09-04
View full details - - 17 Mill Rise, Robertsbridge TN32 5EF
Certificate of lawfulness for the proposed installation of a wood burning stove, chimney and associated flue to the side of property.
Status: Rejected | Type: Amendment | Council: Rother | Date: 2024-06-30
View full details - - 4 George Close, Salehurst/Robertsbridge TN32 5BY
Proposed loft conversion with installation of Velux roof lights and gable windows.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Rother | Date: 2024-06-16
View full details - - Salehurst Vicarage, Land At Fair Lane, Salehurst/robertsbridge Tn32 5as,
Demolition of existing mission hall and vicarage and the erection of 10no. new build dwellings (4no. 2-Bedroom and 6no. 3-Bedroom houses) with the creation of a new vehicle access from Fair Lane and a
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Rother | Date: 2024-06-12
View full details - - 19 Fair Lane - Land at, Salehurst/Robertsbridge TN32 5AT
Notification Under The Electronic Communications Code (Conditions and restrictions) (Amendment) Regulations 2017, hereby giving notice under Regulation 5 informing of the intention to install a 1x9m l
Status: Permitted | Type: Telecoms | Council: Rother | Date: 2023-09-14
View full details - - 20 High Street, Salehurst/ Robertsbridge TN32 5AQ
Rear extension and internal alterations to first floor.
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Rother | Date: 2023-01-05
View full details - - 20 High Street, Salehurst/ Robertsbridge TN32 5AQ
Rear extension and internal alterations to first floor.
Status: Rejected | Type: Heritage | Council: Rother | Date: 2023-01-05
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A brief summary of Robertsbridge in East Sussex
Robertsbridge is a charming village located in the civil parish of Salehurst and Robertsbridge within the Rother district of East Sussex. Situated about 10 miles north of Hastings and 13 miles southeast of Royal Tunbridge Wells, the village is bisected by the River Rother, making it a picturesque spot for planning applications related to development and land use in the area. The settlement has a population of approximately 2,624 (2001 estimate). It sits within the Salehurst and Robertsbridge district.
Robertsbridge covers an area of approximately 18.1 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 Robertsbridge show an average sale price of £534,317, 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 Robertsbridge a particularly low-crime area.
Robertsbridge 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 Robertsbridge includes 20 Ancient Woodland sites; 1 Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB): High Weald. 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, Robertsbridge planning applications can be searched by entering a local postcode above. Further local information can be found on the community website at http://www.salehurst-pc.org.uk/. 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 Robertsbridge
In the last 24 months, 15 planning applications were submitted near Robertsbridge. Of these, 67% were approved, with an average decision time of 70 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 Robertsbridge.
At 70 days on average, decisions near Robertsbridge slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near Robertsbridge were full planning applications (7), tree works (3), listed building and heritage (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, 1 large-scale (major) development, 1 medium-scale application, 9 smaller schemes were submitted.
2 planning appeals were lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 2 were 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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