Silverhill, East Sussex Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Silverhill, East Sussex.
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About Silverhill
Silverhill is a vibrant suburb and local government ward of Hastings, East Sussex, ideally situated at the junction of the A21 and B2159 roads, along with Sedlescombe Road South. Its central location makes it a key area for planning applications, offering potential for development and community enhancement within this bustling town.
Population: 4,806
District: Hastings
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £294,213 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Hastings
- Parliamentary constituency: Hastings and Rye
- LSOA: Hastings 011A
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Silverhill.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Silverhill.
- 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 Silverhill based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
10 planning applications found near Silverhill.
- - 46 Park View, Hastings, TN34 2HE
Side and rear single storey flat roofed extension. Garage conversion to provide annexe for family use only
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Hastings | Date: 2026-04-02
View full details - HS/PR/26/00176 - 40 Eversley Crescent, St Leonards-on-sea, TN37 6QF
Application for a Certificate of proposed Lawful development for a loft conversion to include hip...
Status: Undecided | Council: Hastings | Date: 2026-04-01 - - First Floor And Second Floor Flat, 34 Bohemia Road, St Leonards-on-sea, TN37 6RB
Proposed vehicular crossover for existing driveway
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Hastings | Date: 2026-04-01
View full details - - 16 Bohemia Road, St Leonards-on-sea, TN37 6RB
Hip to gable roof extension, front and rear dormer extensions, and all associated works
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Hastings | Date: 2026-04-01
View full details - - 2 Upper Park Road, St Leonards-on-sea, TN37 6SJ
Proposed conversion of part of vacant premises to create three self contained residential units.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Hastings | Date: 2026-03-27
View full details - - 40 Eversley Crescent, St Leonards-on-sea, TN37 6QF
Application for a Certificate of proposed Lawful development for a loft conversion to include hip-to-gable enlargement to the side elevation and rear dormer window.
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Hastings | Date: 2026-03-25
View full details - - 18 Newgate Road, St Leonards-on-sea, TN37 6SB
Application for a Certificate of proposed Lawful development for a loft conversion with new rear dormer, hip-to-gable roof extensions and front rooflight
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Hastings | Date: 2026-03-16
View full details - - 1 Selmeston Close, Hastings, TN34 1TH
Application for a Certificate of proposed Lawful development for removal of garage door and insert new window for new w/c relocate back door
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Hastings | Date: 2026-01-06
View full details - - 116 Bohemia Road, St Leonards-on-sea, TN37 6RN
Application for a Certificate of proposed Lawful development for a loft conversion with a rear dormer and roof lights to the front elevation
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Hastings | Date: 2024-09-11
View full details - - 29 Park Drive, Hastings, TN34 2PR
Application for a Certificate of Proposed Lawful development for an extension of the existing hipped roof to form an new gable roof
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Hastings | Date: 2023-07-19
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A brief summary of Silverhill in East Sussex
Silverhill is a vibrant suburb and local government ward of Hastings, East Sussex, ideally situated at the junction of the A21 and B2159 roads, along with Sedlescombe Road South. Its central location makes it a key area for planning applications, offering potential for development and community enhancement within this bustling town. The settlement has a population of approximately 4,806. It sits within the Hastings district.
Property prices in Silverhill show an average sale price of £294,213, 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 Silverhill a particularly low-crime area.
Silverhill has 15 conservation areas within its boundaries: Magdalen Road, St Leonards, Blacklands, Hastings, Hastings Town Centre, St Leonards North, St Leonards East (Gensing), King's Road, St Leonards, Eversfield Place, St Leonards, St Leonards West, White Rock, Hastings, Markwick Terrace, St Leonards, Cornwallis Gardens, Hastings, Grosvenor Gardens, Burtons', St Leonards, Warrior Square, St Leonards, Springfield Road, St Leonards. 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 Silverhill includes 12 Ancient Woodland sites; 1 Special Protection Areas (SPA): Dungeness, Romney Marsh and Rye Bay. 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, Silverhill 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 Silverhill
In the last 24 months, 48 planning applications were submitted near Silverhill. Of these, 71% were approved, with an average decision time of 73 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 Silverhill.
The average decision period of 73 days exceeds the 8-week target for minor applications but falls within the 13-week target for major schemes. Applicants should plan for approximately 11 weeks from submission to decision.
The most common application types near Silverhill were full planning applications (21), outline applications (11), tree works (5). Full planning applications account for 44% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
Application Outcomes
- Approved: 15 applications
- Refused: 3 applications
- Withdrawn: 3 applications
- Awaiting decision: 27 applications
Nearby Towns
Explore planning applications in nearby areas:
- Bohemia planning applications
- Silverhill Park planning applications
- Hastings planning applications
- Blacklands planning applications
- Hollington planning applications
- St Helen's Wood planning applications
- St Leonards planning applications
- Broomsgrove planning applications
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.