Salehurst, East Sussex Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Salehurst, East Sussex.
East Sussex · England · settlement
Planning applications in Salehurst 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 Salehurst
Salehurst is a quaint village located in the Rother district of East Sussex, within the civil parish of Salehurst and Robertsbridge. Nestled just northeast of the larger village of Robertsbridge, it is situated along a minor road approximately 13 miles (21 km) north of Hastings and east of the A21 road, making it a notable area for planning applications due to its proximity to key transport links and nearby amenities.
District: Salehurst and Robertsbridge
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Area Information
- Admin district: Rother
- Parliamentary constituency: Bexhill and Battle
- LSOA: Rother 001A
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Salehurst.
- 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 Salehurst based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
5 planning applications found near Salehurst.
- - CHURCH FARM HOUSE Church Lane, Salehurst, Robertsbridge, East Sussex, TN32 5PJ
Replacement of patio doors in rear extension.
Type: Heritage | Council: Rother | Date: 2026-02-11
View full details - - CHURCH FARM HOUSE Church Lane, Salehurst, Robertsbridge, East Sussex, TN32 5PJ
Repair of study and drawing room floor joists.
Type: Heritage | Council: Rother | Date: 2026-01-28
View full details - - Honey Plum Farm Beech House Lane, Salehurst, Robertsbridge, East Sussex, TN32 5PN
Application to determine if prior approval is required for the erection of an agricultural storage building
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Rother | Date: 2025-12-23
View full details - - Oak Farm Oast Beech House Lane, Salehurst, Robertsbridge, East Sussex, TN32 5PN
Proposed rebuilding of stables/link from house to outbuilding previously granted consent to convert under RR/2020/1000/P with extended covered area to improve living accommodation.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Rother | Date: 2025-09-20
View full details - - Goodgrooms, Church Lane, Salehurst/Robertsbridge TN32 5PJ
Alterations to include a new oak ceiling in kitchen, new panelling in hallway, the installation of a wood burner in fireplace socket, mechanical ventilation for bathrooms and replacement of roof mater
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: Rother | Date: 2023-01-25
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A brief summary of Salehurst in East Sussex
Salehurst is a quaint village located in the Rother district of East Sussex, within the civil parish of Salehurst and Robertsbridge. Nestled just northeast of the larger village of Robertsbridge, it is situated along a minor road approximately 13 miles (21 km) north of Hastings and east of the A21 road, making it a notable area for planning applications due to its proximity to key transport links and nearby amenities. It sits within the Salehurst and Robertsbridge district.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Salehurst a particularly low-crime area.
Salehurst 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 Salehurst 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, Salehurst 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 Salehurst
In the last 24 months, 14 planning applications were submitted near Salehurst. Of these, 80% were approved, with an average decision time of 86 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 Salehurst.
The average decision period of 86 days exceeds the 8-week target for minor applications but falls within the 13-week target for major schemes. Applicants should plan for approximately 13 weeks from submission to decision.
The most common application types near Salehurst were full planning applications (4), listed building and heritage (4), tree works (3). Full planning applications account for 29% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 1 medium-scale application, 5 smaller schemes were submitted.
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.
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