Saltdean, East Sussex Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Saltdean, East Sussex.
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Planning applications in Saltdean 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 Saltdean
Saltdean is a coastal village situated primarily within Brighton and Hove, with a section extending into the Lewes district. Located about 5 miles east of central Brighton and west of Newhaven, it lies adjacent to the scenic South Downs National Park and is surrounded by farmland, making it an appealing area for potential planning applications related to residential and conservation projects.
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £520,850 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Brighton and Hove
- Parliamentary constituency: Brighton Kemptown and Peacehaven
- LSOA: Brighton and Hove 017B
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Saltdean.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Saltdean.
- 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 Saltdean based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
105 planning applications found near Saltdean.
- BH2026/01404 - 24 Bevendean Avenue Saltdean Brighton BN2 8LR
Certificate of lawfulness for existing room underneath ground floor extension at garden level used as accommodation ancillary to the main dwelling and decking area to the rear entrance at ground floor
Status: Undecided | Council: Brighton and Hove | Date: 2026-06-24 - BH2026/01160 - 36 Falmer Avenue Saltdean Brighton BN2 8FG
Loft conversion incorporating hip-to-gable roof extension and insertion of a window to the front and rear gable end elevations.
Status: Undecided | Council: Brighton and Hove | Date: 2026-06-22 - - 39 Oaklands Avenue Saltdean East Sussex BN2 8PB
Demolition of existing side and rear extensions and addition of side/rear wrap-around extension; extension to front of existing garage and extension of existing roof ridge over; loft conversion includ
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Lewes | Date: 2026-02-25
View full details - - 100 Oaklands Avenue Saltdean East Sussex BN2 8PA
Section 73a retrospective application to replace existing raised decking with new and create a staircase at the rear elevation
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Lewes | Date: 2026-02-03
View full details - - Land To Rear Of 75 Lustrells Crescent Saltdean Brighton BN2 8FL
Application for Approval of Details reserved by Conditions 3 (Ground Levels), 4 (Archaeological Scheme of Investigation), 5 (Bee Brick), 6 (Bird Brick/Box) and 7 (Materials Samples) of application BH2
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Brighton and Hove | Date: 2026-02-03
View full details - - 6 Tumulus Road Saltdean Brighton BN2 8FS
Erection of single-storey front extension.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Brighton and Hove | Date: 2026-01-28
View full details - - 73 Oaklands Avenue Saltdean East Sussex BN2 8PB
Conversion of the existing garage into habitable space and alteration to the roof height
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Lewes | Date: 2026-01-26
View full details - - 5 Saxon Close Saltdean Brighton BN2 8GA
Erection of single storey rear extension and rear dormer.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Brighton and Hove | Date: 2026-01-23
View full details - - 15 Chiltington Close Saltdean Brighton BN2 8HD
Non-material amendment to application BH2024/02920 to move position of rear patio doors and place a window in the original position, and change face brickwork of the extension to block and render.
Status: Undecided | Type: Amendment | Council: Brighton and Hove | Date: 2026-01-19
View full details - - 8 Linchmere Avenue Saltdean Brighton BN2 8LE
Certificate of lawfulness for existing use of the flat roof as a terrace, and for existing glazed balustrading to the perimeter upstand.
Status: Undecided | Type: Amendment | Council: Brighton and Hove | Date: 2026-01-19
View full details - - 27 Withyham Avenue Saltdean Brighton BN2 8LF
Roof alterations/extensions including front and rear hip to gable extensions, erection of side dormers and works to front and rear elevations.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Brighton and Hove | Date: 2026-01-12
View full details - - 56 Chichester Drive West Saltdean Brighton BN2 8SF
Erection of single storey rear extension and roof alterations/extensions creating additional floor and widening of driveway entrance. (Amended description)
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Brighton and Hove | Date: 2026-01-08
View full details - - 17 Linchmere Avenue Saltdean Brighton BN2 8LE
Erection of single storey first floor front extension.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Brighton and Hove | Date: 2026-01-02
View full details - - 17 Greenbank Avenue Saltdean Brighton BN2 8QS
Proposed loft conversion including new side dormers, front bay extension, internal alterations, and extension of the driveway to provide an additional parking space within the front garden, together w
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Brighton and Hove | Date: 2025-12-22
View full details - - Telecommunication Mast 7857 At Saltdean Reservoir Longridge Avenue Saltdean Brighton BN2 8PG
To install telecommunications apparatus.
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Brighton and Hove | Date: 2025-12-17
View full details - - 11 Nutley Avenue Saltdean East Sussex BN2 8ED
Single storey garage extension
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Lewes | Date: 2025-12-16
View full details - - Saltdean Lido Saltdean Park Road Saltdean Brighton BN2 8SP
Installation of solar panels on rear extension roof and pool plant roof.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Brighton and Hove | Date: 2025-11-26
View full details - - Saltdean Lido Saltdean Park Road Saltdean Brighton BN2 8SP
Installation of solar panels on rear extension roof and pool plant roof.
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: Brighton and Hove | Date: 2025-11-26
View full details - - 2 Tumulus Road Saltdean Brighton BN2 8FS
Roof alterations and extensions including raising the ridge height, rear dormer and insertion of front rooflights.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Brighton and Hove | Date: 2025-11-19
View full details - - 43 Chichester Drive East Saltdean Brighton BN2 8LP
Hip to gable room in the roof conversion with side dormer, rooflights and balcony. Wood stove flue. Built up felt flat roof to replace existing asbestos sheet garage roof. Replacement guarding to exis
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Brighton and Hove | Date: 2025-11-06
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A brief summary of Saltdean in East Sussex
Saltdean is a coastal village situated primarily within Brighton and Hove, with a section extending into the Lewes district. Located about 5 miles east of central Brighton and west of Newhaven, it lies adjacent to the scenic South Downs National Park and is surrounded by farmland, making it an appealing area for potential planning applications related to residential and conservation projects.
Property prices in Saltdean show an average sale price of £520,850, 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 Saltdean a particularly low-crime area.
Ecology & Nature Designations
The area around Saltdean 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, Saltdean 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 Saltdean
In the last 24 months, 129 planning applications were submitted near Saltdean. Of these, 84% were approved, with an average decision time of 84 days.
This is broadly in line with the national average of approximately 87%. Saltdean maintains a standard approach to planning decisions.
The average decision period of 84 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 Saltdean were full planning applications (71), outline applications (25), discharge of conditions (18). Full planning applications account for 55% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 1 large-scale (major) development, 1 medium-scale application, 123 smaller schemes were submitted.
5 planning appeals were lodged, of which 1 was allowed and 4 were dismissed (20% success rate). This low success rate indicates that the council's refusal decisions are generally upheld by the Planning Inspectorate.
Application Outcomes
- Approved: 66 applications
- Refused: 11 applications
- Withdrawn: 2 applications
- Awaiting decision: 49 applications
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Related Planning Guides
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- 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.