Rye, East Sussex Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Rye, East Sussex.
East Sussex · England · Town
About Rye
Rye is a historic town and civil parish located in the Rother district of East Sussex, just two miles from the English Channel, at the confluence of the Rother, Tillingham, and Brede rivers. Once a key member of the medieval Cinque Ports confederation, Rye was nearly encircled by the sea until shifting coastlines and land reclamation efforts altered its landscape over the centuries. This unique geographical evolution could impact local planning applications, particularly in areas related to flood risk and coastal management.
Population: 4,483 (2021) · Area: 4.2 km²
District: Rother
Website: http://www.ryetowncouncil.gov.uk/
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £401,199 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Rother
- Parliamentary constituency: Hastings and Rye
- LSOA: Rother 004C
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Rye.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Rye.
- 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 Rye based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
14 planning applications found near Rye.
- - TUDORS HOUSE, 67 The Mint, Rye, East Sussex, TN31 7EW
T1 - False Accia - To undertake a crown reduction back to previous points by 2m T2 - Liquid Amber - To undertake a crown reduction. Height reduction of 2m and lateral branches by 1m to also prune back
Type: Trees | Council: Rother | Date: 2026-03-02
View full details - - 32 High Street, Rye, East Sussex, TN31 7JG
Certificate of lawfulness for existing use of the former retail shop element of the property known 32 High Street, Rye as part of the attached residential dwelling known as 32a High Street, Rye.
Type: Amendment | Council: Rother | Date: 2026-02-10
View full details - - RIVER CAFE Rock Channel, Rye, East Sussex, TN31 7DE
Change of use of building to Class E (Commercial, Business and Service) with associated parking.
Type: Full | Council: Rother | Date: 2026-01-27
View full details - - 61 Ferry Road, Rye, East Sussex, TN31 7DJ
Ground floor rear internal kitchen & existing side extension modifications, including new external doors and windows. Rear chimney removal.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Rother | Date: 2026-01-03
View full details - - 21 Wish Street, Rye, East Sussex, TN31 7DA
Erection of a new side porch and natural timber pergola, including replacement of existing window with French doors and air source heat pump to rear of property
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Rother | Date: 2025-12-10
View full details - - Oak Corner, 19 Mermaid Street, Rye, East Sussex, TN31 7EU
Proposed Investigative Work to Ascertain Extent of Damage on the Northern Elevation
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: Rother | Date: 2025-09-30
View full details - - Oak Corner, 19 Mermaid Street, Rye, East Sussex, TN31 7EU
Proposed Listed Building Repairs to Oak Corner - Re-point Chimney Stack, Alterations to Cast Iron Guttering, Replace 1No. Window Frame and Roof Light, Re-point Brickwork, Repairs to Tile Hanging and F
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: Rother | Date: 2025-09-30
View full details - - 6 Love Lane, Rye, East Sussex, TN31 7NE
Removal of existing decking structure and lean to car port with steps and replace with new decking, carport and steps.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Rother | Date: 2025-08-10
View full details - - The Old Brewery, 6 Wish Ward, Rye Tn31 7dh,
Proposed refurbishment and change of use from B8 (Storage) to E(a) & E(b) (Commercial Use)
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: Rother | Date: 2025-07-16
View full details - - 43-45 Cinque Ports Street, Rye TN31 7AD
Refurbishment of exterior paintwork to both 43 and 45 Cinque Port Street. Rebranding of Jempson's Cafe to Rye Bakery to 45 Cinque Ports Street. Change of use from Suis Generis to Class E for 43 Cinque
Status: Rejected | Type: Heritage | Council: Rother | Date: 2025-04-16
View full details - - 43-45 Cinque Ports Street, Rye TN31 7AD
Refurbishment of exterior paintwork to both 43 and 45 Cinque Port Street. Rebranding of Jempson's Cafe to Rye Bakery to 45 Cinque Ports Street. Change of use from Suis Generis to Class E for 43 Cinque
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Rother | Date: 2025-04-16
View full details - - Rye Heritage Centre, Strand Quay, Rye TN31 7AY
Replacement of flat roof and alteration of eaves detailing.
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: Rother | Date: 2024-12-02
View full details - - Wish House, 2 Wish Ward, Rye TN31 7DH
Variation of condition 2 imposed on RR/2023/1608/L to allow for a simplified conservatory design.
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: Rother | Date: 2024-07-15
View full details - - The Cottage, Mermaid Passage, Rye TN31 7ER
Demolition of conservatory and adjacent porch. Proposal of new single-storey replacement extension. Minor alterations to the existing house.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Rother | Date: 2024-04-21
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A brief summary of Rye in East Sussex
Rye is a historic town and civil parish located in the Rother district of East Sussex, just two miles from the English Channel, at the confluence of the Rother, Tillingham, and Brede rivers. Once a key member of the medieval Cinque Ports confederation, Rye was nearly encircled by the sea until shifting coastlines and land reclamation efforts altered its landscape over the centuries. This unique geographical evolution could impact local planning applications, particularly in areas related to flood risk and coastal management. The Town has a population of approximately 4,483 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Rother district.
Rye covers an area of approximately 4.2 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 Rye show an average sale price of £401,199, 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 Rye a particularly low-crime area.
Rye has one conservation area within its boundaries: No data available for publication by HE. 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 Rye includes 2 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Leasam Heronry Wood SSSI, Dungeness, Romney Marsh and Rye Bay SSSI; 3 Ancient Woodland sites; 1 Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB): High Weald; 1 Special Areas of Conservation (SAC): Dungeness; 1 Special Protection Areas (SPA): Dungeness, Romney Marsh and Rye Bay; 1 Ramsar Wetland Sites: Dungeness, Romney Marsh and Rye Bay. 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, Rye planning applications can be searched by entering a local postcode above. Further local information can be found on the community website at http://www.ryetowncouncil.gov.uk/. 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 Rye
In the last 24 months, 41 planning applications were submitted near Rye. Of these, 82% were approved, with an average decision time of 94 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 Rye.
With an average of 94 days, decisions near Rye take longer than the statutory targets. Applicants should budget for a 4-month timeline and consider pre-application discussions to avoid delays.
The most common application types near Rye were full planning applications (18), listed building and heritage (14), amendments (4). Full planning applications account for 44% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 10 medium-scale applications, 12 smaller schemes were submitted.
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Related Planning Guides
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