Rushlake Green, East Sussex Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Rushlake Green, East Sussex.
East Sussex · England · settlement
About Rushlake Green
Rushlake Green is a quaint village located within the civil parish of Warbleton in the Wealden district of East Sussex. Nestled on the slopes of the Weald, it lies approximately 4 miles northwest of Heathfield, 9 miles southwest of Battle, and 7 miles south of Hailsham, making it a strategically located area for potential planning applications.
District: Warbleton
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £447,745 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Wealden
- Parliamentary constituency: Sussex Weald
- LSOA: Wealden 010C
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Rushlake Green.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Rushlake Green.
- 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 Rushlake Green based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
4 planning applications found near Rushlake Green.
- - THE WHITE HOUSE, RUSHLAKE GREEN, TN21 9QD
REFURBISHMENT OF EXISTING GARAGE
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: Wealden | Date: 2026-04-27
View full details - - MULBERRY HOUSE, RUSHLAKE GREEN, HEATHFIELD, TN21 9QH
WORK AS PER SCHEDULE TO 1X MIMOSA (T1) AND 1X YEW (T2) SUBJECT TO REGULATIONS, DESIGNATED RUSHLAKE GREEN CONSERVATION AREA OCTOBER 1995/MARCH 2017.
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Wealden | Date: 2026-04-23
View full details - - THE WHITE HOUSE, RUSHLAKE GREEN, TN21 9QD
APPLICATION FOR APPROVAL OF DETAILS RESERVED BY CONDITION 3 ATTACHED TO WD/2022/0363/F
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Wealden | Date: 2025-03-28
View full details - - THE WHITE HOUSE, RUSHLAKE GREEN, TN21 9QD
APPLICATION FOR APPROVAL OF DETAILS RESERVED BY CONDITION 2 ATTACHED TO WD/2022/0364/LB
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Wealden | Date: 2025-03-28
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A brief summary of Rushlake Green in East Sussex
Rushlake Green is a quaint village located within the civil parish of Warbleton in the Wealden district of East Sussex. Nestled on the slopes of the Weald, it lies approximately 4 miles northwest of Heathfield, 9 miles southwest of Battle, and 7 miles south of Hailsham, making it a strategically located area for potential planning applications. It sits within the Warbleton district.
Property prices in Rushlake Green show an average sale price of £447,745, 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 Rushlake Green a particularly low-crime area.
Rushlake Green has 2 conservation areas within its boundaries: Warbleton, Rushlake Green. 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 Rushlake Green includes 20 Ancient Woodland sites; 1 Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB): High Weald. 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, Rushlake Green 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 Rushlake Green
In the last 24 months, 4 planning applications were submitted near Rushlake Green. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 35 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Rushlake Green may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
The average decision time of 35 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Rushlake Green were discharge of conditions (2), listed building and heritage (1), tree works (1).
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