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Planning in Rotherfield

Approved
80%
12 of 15 decided
Decision time
about 8 weeks
on average

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

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About Rotherfield

Rotherfield is a prominent village and civil parish located in the Wealden District of East Sussex, England, and is one of the largest parishes in the region. The parish encompasses three villages: Rotherfield, Mark Cross, and Eridge. Notably, the River Rother, which drains a significant portion of the county and flows to Rye Harbour, originates on the southern slopes of the hill that Rotherfield is situated on, making it a key geographical feature for any planning considerations in the area. The settlement has a population of approximately 3,283 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Wealden district.

Rotherfield covers an area of approximately 46.1 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 Rotherfield show an average sale price of £456,120, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.

In terms of safety, there were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period (May 2026). This makes Rotherfield a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.

The area around Rotherfield has 21 nature designations nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Rotherfield 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.visionwebsites.co.uk/Contents/Text/Index.asp?SiteId=120&SiteExtra=15031299&TopNavId=242&NavSideId=1043.

Contains HM Land Registry data © Crown copyright and database right 2026. This data is licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

To comment on or object to a planning application near Rotherfield, 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, 22 planning applications were submitted near Rotherfield. Of these, 80% were approved, with an average decision time of 58 days.

The most common types were full planning applications (8), discharge of conditions (5), tree works (2). 1 large-scale development was submitted during this period.

1 planning appeal was lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 1 was dismissed (0% success rate).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Rotherfield?
In the last 24 months, 22 planning applications were submitted near Rotherfield. The approval rate is 80%.
How long do planning decisions take near Rotherfield?
The average planning decision time near Rotherfield is 58 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 Rotherfield?
The planning approval rate near Rotherfield is 80%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.
What types of planning applications are most common near Rotherfield?
The most common type of planning application near Rotherfield is full planning applications, with 8 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Rotherfield?
You can search and track planning applications near Rotherfield on Planning Signal. Create a free account to save searches, watch specific applications, and receive email alerts when new plans are submitted nearby.