Sharp's Corner, East Sussex Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Sharp's Corner, East Sussex.
East Sussex · England · settlement
About Sharp's Corner
Sharp's Corner is a civil township located in East Sussex, known for its community-oriented environment and residential developments. With a population of approximately 2,401 as of the 2020 census, the area was established from Gerrish Township on April 21, 1887. This township presents opportunities for planning applications related to housing, community services, and local infrastructure.
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £447,745 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Wealden
- Parliamentary constituency: Sussex Weald
- LSOA: Wealden 011D
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Sharp's Corner.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Sharp's Corner.
- 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 Sharp's Corner based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
2 planning applications found near Sharp's Corner.
- - 31 PAYNSBRIDGE WAY, HORAM, TN21 0HQ
PRIOR APPROVAL FOR THE ERECTION OF A SINGLE STOREY REAR EXTENSION WHICH WOULD EXTEND BEYOND THE REAR WALL OF THE ORIGINAL HOUSE BY 3.50M, FOR WHICH THE MAXIMUM HEIGHT WOULD BE 3.93M, AND FOR WHICH THE
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Wealden | Date: 2026-01-05
View full details - - MOTCOMBE, HIGH STREET, HORAM, TN21 0EL
CHANGE OF USE FROM COMMERCIAL (CLASS E) TO RESIDENTIAL. THE PROPOSAL SEEKS TO CONVERT PART OF THE GROUND FLOOR WHICH IS STILL IN COMMERCIAL USE TO RESIDENTIAL C3 AS THE REST OF THE PROPERTY.
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Wealden | Date: 2025-09-02
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A brief summary of Sharp's Corner in East Sussex
Sharp's Corner is a civil township located in East Sussex, known for its community-oriented environment and residential developments. With a population of approximately 2,401 as of the 2020 census, the area was established from Gerrish Township on April 21, 1887. This township presents opportunities for planning applications related to housing, community services, and local infrastructure.
Property prices in Sharp's Corner show an average sale price of £447,745, 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 Sharp's Corner a particularly low-crime area.
Ecology & Nature Designations
The area around Sharp's Corner 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, Sharp's Corner 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 Sharp's Corner
In the last 24 months, 5 planning applications were submitted near Sharp's Corner. Of these, 80% were approved, with an average decision time of 44 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 Sharp's Corner.
The average decision time of 44 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Sharp's Corner were discharge of conditions (2), full planning applications (1), outline applications (1).
In terms of development scale, 1 medium-scale application, 4 smaller schemes were submitted.
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Related Planning Guides
- What Is Planning Permission in the UK? — Planning permission is the formal approval you need from your local council before making certain changes to a building or piece of land.
- 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.