Silver Hill, East Sussex Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Silver Hill, East Sussex.
East Sussex · England · settlement
About Silver Hill
Silverhill is a central suburb and local government ward of Hastings in East Sussex, strategically positioned where the A21 intersects with the B2159 road and Sedlescombe Road South. This prime location makes it a focal point for planning applications, offering easy access to key transport routes and local amenities.
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £580,790 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Rother
- Parliamentary constituency: Bexhill and Battle
- LSOA: Rother 001F
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Silver Hill.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Silver Hill.
- 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 Silver Hill based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
2 planning applications found near Silver Hill.
- - Bushbarn Cottage Silverhill, Robertsbridge, East Sussex, TN32 5PA
Proposed erection of a single storey lodge as a self-contained annexe to replace existing single storey Timber Summerhouse, on a larger footprint.
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Rother | Date: 2024-01-27
View full details - - Windmill Farm, Silverhill, Hurst Green TN19 7QB
Demolition of outbuilding, driveway improvements and erection of detached double garage and store.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Rother | Date: 2023-08-16
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A brief summary of Silver Hill in East Sussex
Silverhill is a central suburb and local government ward of Hastings in East Sussex, strategically positioned where the A21 intersects with the B2159 road and Sedlescombe Road South. This prime location makes it a focal point for planning applications, offering easy access to key transport routes and local amenities.
Property prices in Silver Hill show an average sale price of £580,790, 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 Silver Hill a particularly low-crime area.
Silver Hill 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 Silver Hill 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, Silver Hill 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 Silver Hill
In the last 24 months, 2 planning applications were submitted near Silver Hill. Of these, 0% were approved, with an average decision time of 113 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 Silver Hill.
With an average of 113 days, decisions near Silver Hill take longer than the statutory targets. Applicants should budget for a 4-month timeline and consider pre-application discussions to avoid delays.
The most common application types near Silver Hill were full planning applications (1), amendments (1). Full planning applications account for 50% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 2 medium-scale applications was 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.