Rottingdean, East Sussex Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Rottingdean, East Sussex.
East Sussex · England · settlement
Planning applications in Rottingdean are administered by Brighton And Hove City Council. View the full Brighton And Hove City Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Rottingdean
Rottingdean is a charming village located within the city of Brighton and Hove, on England's picturesque south coast. It shares borders with the villages of Saltdean, Ovingdean, and Woodingdean, and features a historic centre that adds to its character. This vibrant community may present various opportunities for planning applications, particularly in preserving its heritage and accommodating growth.
Population: 3,171 (2021)
District: Brighton and Hove
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £520,850 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Brighton and Hove
- Parliamentary constituency: Brighton Pavilion
- LSOA: Brighton and Hove 018B
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Rottingdean.
- 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 Rottingdean based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
144 planning applications found near Rottingdean.
- BH2026/01530 - Apartment 2 West View 99 Marine Drive Rottingdean Brighton BN2 7GE
Certificate of Lawfulness for the proposed siting a mobile home for incidental use to the main dwelling house.
Status: Undecided | Council: Brighton and Hove | Date: 2026-06-24 - BH2026/01160 - 36 Falmer Avenue Saltdean Brighton BN2 8FG
Loft conversion incorporating hip-to-gable roof extension and insertion of a window to the front and rear gable end elevations.
Status: Undecided | Council: Brighton and Hove | Date: 2026-06-22 - BH2026/01368 - 98 Dean Court Road Rottingdean Brighton BN2 7DJ
Prior approval for the erection of an additional storey.
Status: Undecided | Council: Brighton and Hove | Date: 2026-06-04 - BH2026/01306 - 8 Chorley Avenue Saltdean Brighton BN2 8AQ
Application to vary condition 1 of application BH2026/00045 to alter the roof pitch and increase roof ridge height.
Status: Undecided | Council: Brighton and Hove | Date: 2026-05-28 - BH2026/01195 - 63 Dean Court Road Rottingdean Brighton BN2 7DL
Non-material amendment to application BH2026/00082 to increase the size of a landing window on the front elevation.
Status: Undecided | Council: Brighton and Hove | Date: 2026-05-13 - - Apartment 2 West View 99 Marine Drive Rottingdean Brighton BN2 7GE
Certificate of lawfulness for proposed siting of single storey mobile home in rear garden, ancillary to the main dwelling.
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Brighton and Hove | Date: 2026-02-09
View full details - - 6 Cranleigh Avenue Rottingdean Brighton BN2 7GT
Roof alterations to include roof extension and installation of front and rear dormers to form an additional storey.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Brighton and Hove | Date: 2026-02-03
View full details - - 6 Lustrells Close Saltdean Brighton BN2 8AS
Erection of single storey rear extension and single storey side extension to enlarge existing garage.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Brighton and Hove | Date: 2026-01-27
View full details - - 6 Lustrells Close Saltdean Brighton BN2 8AS
Certificate of lawfulness for proposed roof alterations/extensions including rear hip to gable extension, 3 side dormers and insertion of front rooflight.
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Brighton and Hove | Date: 2026-01-27
View full details - - 27 Westmeston Avenue Saltdean Brighton BN2 8AL
Certificate of lawfulness for proposed single storey rear extension containing kitchen.
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Brighton and Hove | Date: 2026-01-26
View full details - - 30 - 32 Newlands Road Rottingdean Brighton BN2 7GD
Roof alterations incorporating rear gable additions and extension of side dormer. Internal alterations to create 5no. additional bedrooms. Alterations to fenestration and associated works.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Brighton and Hove | Date: 2026-01-20
View full details - - 4 Tremola Avenue Saltdean Brighton BN2 8AT
Certificate of lawfulness for proposed single storey rear and side extensions.
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Brighton and Hove | Date: 2026-01-19
View full details - - 63 Dean Court Road Rottingdean Brighton BN2 7DL
Erection of a single-storey rear extension, construction of a side dormer, removal of one chimney and re-establishment of another, alterations to rear fenestration, and extension of the rear patio.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Brighton and Hove | Date: 2026-01-15
View full details - - 71 Lenham Avenue Saltdean Brighton BN2 8AG
Certificate of lawfulness for proposed roof alterations comprising the removal of an existing Velux window to facilitate the creation of a windowless side dormer to exactly mirror the existing opposin
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Brighton and Hove | Date: 2026-01-12
View full details - - 8 Chorley Avenue Saltdean Brighton BN2 8AQ
Removal of existing side porch and side utility and erection of a front porch and single storey rear extention. Alterations to the roof to include addition of front and rear windows and dormer to Nort
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Brighton and Hove | Date: 2026-01-09
View full details - - 64 Dean Court Road Rottingdean Brighton BN2 7DJ
Single storey rear extension.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Brighton and Hove | Date: 2025-12-31
View full details - - 14 Ashdown Avenue Saltdean Brighton BN2 8AH
To install telecommunications apparatus.
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Brighton and Hove | Date: 2025-12-23
View full details - - 22 Chorley Avenue Saltdean Brighton BN2 8AQ
To install telecommunications apparatus.
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Brighton and Hove | Date: 2025-12-23
View full details - - 22 Ashdown Avenue Saltdean Brighton BN2 8AH
To install telecommunications apparatus.
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Brighton and Hove | Date: 2025-12-23
View full details - - 53 Chailey Avenue Rottingdean Brighton BN2 7GH
Construction of single storey workshop extension
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Brighton and Hove | Date: 2025-12-18
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A brief summary of Rottingdean in East Sussex
Rottingdean is a charming village located within the city of Brighton and Hove, on England's picturesque south coast. It shares borders with the villages of Saltdean, Ovingdean, and Woodingdean, and features a historic centre that adds to its character. This vibrant community may present various opportunities for planning applications, particularly in preserving its heritage and accommodating growth. The settlement has a population of approximately 3,171 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Brighton and Hove district.
Property prices in Rottingdean show an average sale price of £520,850, 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 Rottingdean a particularly low-crime area.
Rottingdean has one conservation area within its boundaries: Rottingdean. 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 Rottingdean includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Brighton to Newhaven Cliffs 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, Rottingdean 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 Rottingdean
In the last 24 months, 192 planning applications were submitted near Rottingdean. Of these, 85% were approved, with an average decision time of 81 days.
This is broadly in line with the national average of approximately 87%. Rottingdean maintains a standard approach to planning decisions.
The average decision period of 81 days exceeds the 8-week target for minor applications but falls within the 13-week target for major schemes. Applicants should plan for approximately 12 weeks from submission to decision.
The most common application types near Rottingdean were full planning applications (91), outline applications (34), tree works (24). Full planning applications account for 47% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
8 planning appeals were lodged, of which 1 was allowed and 7 were dismissed (13% success rate). This low success rate indicates that the council's refusal decisions are generally upheld by the Planning Inspectorate.
Application Outcomes
- Approved: 104 applications
- Refused: 15 applications
- Withdrawn: 4 applications
- Awaiting decision: 65 applications
Nearby Towns
Explore planning applications in nearby areas:
- Saltdean planning applications
- Ovingdean planning applications
- Telscombe planning applications
- Roedean planning applications
- Telscombe Cliffs planning applications
- Woodingdean planning applications
- Peacehaven planning applications
- Black Rock planning applications
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.