Rodmell, East Sussex Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Rodmell, East Sussex.
East Sussex · England · settlement
About Rodmell
Rodmell is a quaint village and civil parish in the Lewes District of East Sussex, situated three miles southeast of Lewes and approximately six and a half miles from Brighton & Hove. Nestled alongside the west banks of the River Ouse, it benefits from convenient access via the Southease railway station, which has been operational since 1906. Notably, the Prime Meridian runs just west of the village, adding to its geographical significance.
Population: 380 (2021) · Area: 11.3 km²
District: Lewes
Website: http://www.rodmell.net/
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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 003C
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Rodmell.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Rodmell.
- 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 Rodmell based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
2 planning applications found near Rodmell.
- - Admiral's Knock Mill Lane Rodmell East Sussex BN7 3HS
Installation of 2no roof dormers and 1no skylight to roof. Installation of balcony. Reconfiguration of conservatory to include removing doors and windows and replacement with inset windows, bifold doo
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: South Downs | Date: 2026-02-26
View full details - - South Farm Newhaven Road Rodmell Lewes East Sussex BN7 3HP
Use of land as a campsite in the year 2024 from 7-9 July; 14-16 July; 19-23 July; 27 July to 2 September; 8-10 September; and 15-17 September, which is a period of 55 days.
Status: Permitted | Council: South Downs | Date: 2023-08-09
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A brief summary of Rodmell in East Sussex
Rodmell is a quaint village and civil parish in the Lewes District of East Sussex, situated three miles southeast of Lewes and approximately six and a half miles from Brighton & Hove. Nestled alongside the west banks of the River Ouse, it benefits from convenient access via the Southease railway station, which has been operational since 1906. Notably, the Prime Meridian runs just west of the village, adding to its geographical significance. The settlement has a population of approximately 380 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Lewes district.
Rodmell covers an area of approximately 11.3 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 Rodmell 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 Rodmell a particularly low-crime area.
Rodmell has 3 conservation areas within its boundaries: Southease, Rodmell, Iford. Planning applications within or near these conservation areas 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 Rodmell includes 2 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Kingston Escarpment & Iford Hill SSSI, Lewes Brooks SSSI; 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, Rodmell planning applications can be searched by entering a local postcode above. Further local information can be found on the community website at http://www.rodmell.net/. 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 Rodmell
In the last 24 months, 6 planning applications were submitted near Rodmell. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 42 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Rodmell may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
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 Rodmell were full planning applications (3), tree works (2), listed building and heritage (1). Full planning applications account for 50% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
Nearby Towns
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- Southease planning applications
- Iford planning applications
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- Kingston near Lewes planning applications
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Related Planning Guides
- What Is Planning Permission in the UK? — Planning permission is the formal approval you need from your local council before making certain changes to a building or piece of land.
- What Is Permitted Development? — Permitted development rights allow certain building works and changes of use without the need to apply for planning permission.
- How Long Does Planning Permission Take? — Typical timelines for planning permission decisions in the UK, from submission to approval, and what can cause delays.