Selmeston, East Sussex Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Selmeston, East Sussex.
East Sussex · England · settlement
About Selmeston
Selmeston is a quaint village and civil parish situated in the Wealden District of East Sussex, England. Positioned eight miles east of Lewes, it lies north of the A27 road, providing easy access to nearby towns such as Polegate. This charming locale may present various opportunities for planning applications and developments in the area.
Population: 172 (2021) · Area: 6.7 km²
District: Wealden
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £394,993 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Wealden
- Parliamentary constituency: Lewes
- LSOA: Wealden 019G
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Selmeston.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Selmeston.
- 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 Selmeston based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
1 planning application found near Selmeston.
- - THE OLD COTTAGE, THE STREET, SELMESTON, BN26 6TY
APPLICATION FOR APPROVAL OF DETAILS RESERVED BY CONDITION 3 (WORKS TO FIREPLACES) ATTACHED TO WD/2018/0708/LB
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Wealden | Date: 2026-04-09
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A brief summary of Selmeston in East Sussex
Selmeston is a quaint village and civil parish situated in the Wealden District of East Sussex, England. Positioned eight miles east of Lewes, it lies north of the A27 road, providing easy access to nearby towns such as Polegate. This charming locale may present various opportunities for planning applications and developments in the area. The settlement has a population of approximately 172 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Wealden district.
Selmeston covers an area of approximately 6.7 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 Selmeston show an average sale price of £394,993, 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 Selmeston a particularly low-crime area.
Selmeston has 3 conservation areas within its boundaries: Selmeston, Alciston, Chalvington. 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 Selmeston includes 4 Ancient Woodland sites; 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, Selmeston 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 Selmeston
In the last 24 months, 7 planning applications were submitted near Selmeston. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 37 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Selmeston may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
The average decision time of 37 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Selmeston were discharge of conditions (4), tree works (2), full planning applications (1).
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