Rottingdean, East Sussex Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Rottingdean, East Sussex.
East Sussex · England · settlement
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: £520,835 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Lewes
- Parliamentary constituency: Brighton Kemptown and Peacehaven
- LSOA: Lewes 006A
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Rottingdean.
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
23 planning applications found near Rottingdean.
- - 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 | 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 | Date: 2026-02-03
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 | Date: 2026-01-27
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 | 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 | 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 | 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 | 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 | 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 | 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 | 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 | Date: 2025-12-31
View full details - - 22 Ashdown Avenue Saltdean Brighton BN2 8AH
To install telecommunications apparatus.
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Brighton | Date: 2025-12-23
View full details - - 22 Chorley Avenue Saltdean Brighton BN2 8AQ
To install telecommunications apparatus.
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Brighton | Date: 2025-12-23
View full details - - 14 Ashdown Avenue Saltdean Brighton BN2 8AH
To install telecommunications apparatus.
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Brighton | Date: 2025-12-23
View full details - - 40 Ashdown Avenue Saltdean Brighton BN2 8AH
Proposed loft conversion, rear extension with balcony over and front porch
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Brighton | Date: 2025-10-02
View full details - - 21 Falmer Avenue Saltdean Brighton BN2 8FH
Application to vary condition 1 of planning permission BH2025/00733 to increase depth and alter roof design of extension.
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Brighton | Date: 2025-09-18
View full details - - 16 Westmeston Avenue Saltdean Brighton BN2 8AN
Erection of greenhouse in rear garden.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Brighton | Date: 2025-09-05
View full details - - 21 Chailey Avenue Rottingdean Brighton BN2 7GH
Remodelling of existing dwellinghouse to include demolition of existing rear extension and erection of two-storey rear extension with associated balcony and terrace, construction of side extension wit
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Brighton | Date: 2025-07-30
View full details - - 5 Lustrells Crescent Saltdean Brighton BN2 8AR
Prior approval for the erection of a single storey rear extension, which would extend beyond the rear wall of the original house by 6.0m, for which the maximum height would be 4.0m, and for which the
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Brighton | Date: 2025-01-24
View full details - - St Margarets High Street Rottingdean Brighton BN2 7HS
Installation of 1No. EE and 1No. H3G Antenna Aperture on Valmont frame on plinths, EE and H3G BOBs behind antennas, 1No. H3G unilateral cabinet on steel grillage, 2No. EE Unilateral cabinets on steel
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Brighton | Date: 2024-07-11
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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 £520,835, 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, 53 planning applications were submitted near Rottingdean. Of these, 76% were approved, with an average decision time of 80 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 Rottingdean.
The average decision period of 80 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 (26), outline applications (15), discharge of conditions (4). Full planning applications account for 49% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
3 planning appeals were lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 3 were dismissed (0% success rate). This low success rate indicates that the council's refusal decisions are generally upheld by the Planning Inspectorate.
Nearby Towns
Explore planning applications in nearby areas:
- Saltdean planning applications
- Ovingdean planning applications
- Woodingdean planning applications
- Telscombe Cliffs planning applications
- Roedean planning applications
- Telscombe planning applications
- Bevendean planning applications
- Peacehaven 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.