Rye Foreign, East Sussex Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Rye Foreign, East Sussex.
East Sussex · England · settlement
About Rye Foreign
Rye Foreign is a quaint hamlet and civil parish located in the Rother district of East Sussex, approximately 2 miles north-west of Rye and adjacent to the larger village of Peasmarsh. Established in 1247, the name "Rye Foreign" reflects its historical ties to the Abbey of Fecamp, following King Henry III's control over the region. Although the parish lacks an active church, the original building remains in secular use, adding to the area's unique character for those considering planning applications in this charming locale.
Population: 321 (2021) · Area: 3.9 km²
District: Rother
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Property Prices
Average property sale price: £401,199 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Rother
- Parliamentary constituency: Bexhill and Battle
- LSOA: Rother 005B
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Rye Foreign.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Rye Foreign.
- 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 Foreign based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
1 planning application found near Rye Foreign.
- - Lea Barn Farm, Rye Foreign Tn31 7st,
To continue the use of an existing log cabin type dwelling as Stockman's accommodation.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Rother | Date: 2025-09-17
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A brief summary of Rye Foreign in East Sussex
Rye Foreign is a quaint hamlet and civil parish located in the Rother district of East Sussex, approximately 2 miles north-west of Rye and adjacent to the larger village of Peasmarsh. Established in 1247, the name "Rye Foreign" reflects its historical ties to the Abbey of Fecamp, following King Henry III's control over the region. Although the parish lacks an active church, the original building remains in secular use, adding to the area's unique character for those considering planning applications in this charming locale. The settlement has a population of approximately 321 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Rother district.
Rye Foreign covers an area of approximately 3.9 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 Foreign 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 Foreign a particularly low-crime area.
Rye Foreign 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 Foreign includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Leasam Heronry Wood SSSI; 16 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.
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Planning Activity in Rye Foreign
In the last 24 months, 1 planning applications were submitted near Rye Foreign.
The most common application types near Rye Foreign were full planning applications (1). Full planning applications account for 100% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
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