How long do planning decisions take near Rocks Park?

The average planning decision time near Rocks Park is 42 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 Rocks Park?

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

What types of planning applications are most common near Rocks Park?

The most common type of planning application near Rocks Park is amendment applications, with 9 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Rocks Park?

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Rocks Park, East Sussex Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Rocks Park, East Sussex.

East Sussex · England · settlement

Planning applications in Rocks Park are administered by Wealden District Council. View the full Wealden District Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.

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Town Insights

Property Prices

Average property sale price: £541,510 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

Admin district: Wealden
Parliamentary constituency: East Grinstead and Uckfield
LSOA: Wealden 012B

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Rocks Park.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Rocks Park based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

7 planning applications found near Rocks Park.

- 44 HART CLOSE, UCKFIELD, TN22 2DA
PARTIAL GARAGE CONVERSION , INCLUDING REPLACEMENT OF ONE DOOR WITH A WINDOW
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Wealden | Date: 2026-03-10
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- 21 HUNTERS WAY, UCKFIELD, TN22 2BB
PROPOSED INTEGRAL GARAGE CONVERSION.
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Wealden | Date: 2026-02-06
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- 12 ROCKS PARK ROAD, UCKFIELD, TN22 2AS
NEW SINGLE STOREY EXTENSION TO THE SIDE OF EXISTING HOUSE TO CREATE SELF-CONTAINED ANNEXE, REMOVAL OF FLAT ROOF TO EXISTING EXTENSION AND REPLACEMENT WITH NEW PITCHED ROOF TO MATCH NEW EXTENSION ROOF.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Wealden | Date: 2026-02-04
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- THE OLD QUARRY, SNATTS ROAD, UCKFIELD, TN22 2AP
APPLICATION FOR A NON-MATERIAL AMENDMENT TO WD/2025/0434/F (CONVERSION OF EXISTING CARPORT TO HABITABLE ACCOMMODATION). TO CHANGE THE DESIGN OF TWO WINDOWS ON FRONT ELEVATION
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Wealden | Date: 2025-12-03
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- THE OLD QUARRY, SNATTS ROAD, UCKFIELD, TN22 2AP
PROPOSED EXTENSION TO EXISTING FIRST FLOOR BALCONY
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Wealden | Date: 2025-07-18
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- 14 ROCKS PARK ROAD, UCKFIELD, TN22 2AS
FIRST FLOOR EXTENSION ABOVE EXISTING GROUND FLOOR EXTENSION AT REAR. DEMOLITION OF SIDE CONSERVATORY AND REPLACE WITH SINGLE STOREY SIDE EXTENSION
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Wealden | Date: 2024-06-07
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- 66 STREATFIELD ROAD, UCKFIELD, TN22 2BQ
VARIATION OF CONDITION 3 OF WD/2022/2110/F (ERECTION OF A SINGLE AND TWO STOREY REAR EXTENSION) FOUNDATION TO MOVE OUTSIDE OF 500M EXCLUSION ZONE OF A FOUL SEWER
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Wealden | Date: 2023-07-21
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A brief summary of Rocks Park in East Sussex

Rocks Park is a settlement located in East Sussex, England.

Property prices in Rocks Park show an average sale price of £541,510, 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 Rocks Park a particularly low-crime area.

Rocks Park has one conservation area within its boundaries: Uckfield. 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 Rocks Park includes 20 Ancient Woodland sites. 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, Rocks Park 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 Rocks Park

In the last 24 months, 39 planning applications were submitted near Rocks Park. Of these, 87% were approved, with an average decision time of 42 days.

This is broadly in line with the national average of approximately 87%. Rocks Park maintains a standard approach to planning decisions.

The average decision time of 42 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.

The most common application types near Rocks Park were amendments (9), full planning applications (8), discharge of conditions (8).

In terms of development scale, 3 medium-scale applications, 36 smaller schemes were submitted.

1 planning appeal was lodged, of which 1 was allowed and 0 were dismissed (100% success rate). This relatively high appeal success rate suggests that the local authority may be refusing some applications that the Planning Inspectorate considers acceptable.

Application Outcomes

Approved: 20 applications
Refused: 3 applications
Awaiting decision: 16 applications

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