Search Shortgate planning applications
146 applications on record · within 1 km of the centre of Shortgate · updated daily · Wealden District Council
Only 0 applications in the last 90 days, so this shows every one we hold.
- Land Adjacent To Shortgate Industrial Park The Broyle Ringmer East Sussex BN8 6PHRefusedErection of rural workers dwelling and storage building incorporating areas of habitat creation (resubmission of LW/23/0443)Planning ApplicationReceived 25 Mar 2025Decided 27 Aug 2025LW/25/0156
- Land Adjoining Marlie Farm, The Broyle, Lewes, Ringmer, BN8 6PHRefusedUSE OF LAND FOR B8 (STORAGE & DISTRIBUTION) PURPOSES.Lawful Development - Existing UseReceived 28 Feb 2025Decided 25 Apr 2025WD/2025/0492/LDE
- Land Adjoining Penlan, Knowle Lane, Halland, BN8 6PRRefusedCHANGE OF USE FROM AGRICULTURAL LAND TO A CARAVAN SITE FOR A SINGLE CARAVAN.FullReceived 17 Sep 2024Decided 11 Aug 2026WD/2024/2140/F
- Highfields Holding, Unit 2, Shortgate Lane, Laughton, BN8 6BUApprovedDEMOLITION OF A FORMER POULTRY SHED BENEFITTING FROM PERMISSION UNDER WD/2007/1265/F AND WD/2008/2537/F FOR BUSINESS USE COMPRISING TIMBER ENCLOSED WITH CORRUGATED SHEET.DemolitionReceived 30 Jul 2024Decided 28 Aug 2024WD/2024/1767/D
- Manor Cottage, Shortgate Lane, Laughton, BN8 6DGApprovedPROPOSED LOFT CONVERSION AND INSTALLATION OF ROOFLIGHTSFullReceived 29 Jul 2024Decided 6 Sep 2024WD/2024/1750/F
Planning in Shortgate
Only 4 decisions near Shortgate in the last 2 years, too few to judge an approval rate.
Applications within 1 km of the centre of Shortgate in the last 24 months, from Wealden District Council's planning register.
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Around Shortgate
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BN8 334 applications in the last 12 monthsBN6 384 applications in the last 12 months
Applications in each district in the last 12 months.
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Planning authority: Wealden District Council
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About Shortgate
Shortgate is a small settlement located within the civil parish of Ringmer in the Lewes District of East Sussex, England. Situated approximately 3 miles east of Lewes, Shortgate is part of a community that includes other nearby areas such as Upper Wellingham, Ashton Green, Broyle Side, and Norlington. This picturesque village offers a blend of rural charm and accessibility, making it a relevant area for planning applications in the region.
There are currently no active flood warnings for the Shortgate area, indicating a relatively low flood risk at present. This is a positive factor for both existing residents and those considering property purchases or new developments.
In terms of safety, there were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period (May 2026). This makes Shortgate a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.
The area around Shortgate has 16 nature designations nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Shortgate 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.
To comment on or object to a planning application near Shortgate, open it in the list above: each one links to the council's own page for it and shows any comment deadline.
In the last 24 months, 4 planning applications were submitted near Shortgate.
The most common types were full planning applications (1), tree works (1), amendments (1).
1 planning appeal was lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 1 was dismissed (0% success rate).