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Planning in Southover (DT6)

Approved
94%
17 of 18 decided
Decision time
about 3 weeks
on average

Applications within 1 km of the centre of Southover (DT6) in the last 24 months, from Dorset Council's planning register.

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Around Southover (DT6)

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About Southover (DT6)

Southover, located in East Sussex, England, is part of the historic town of Lewes, which serves as the administrative centre for the district of Lewes. Situated along the River Ouse, Southover is characterized by its scenic landscape where the river flows through the picturesque South Downs, making it an area of interest for planning applications related to both residential and environmental developments. It sits within the Frampton district.

Property prices in Southover show an average sale price of £345,860, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.

The area around Southover has 5 nature designations nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Southover 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.

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To comment on or object to a planning application near Southover, 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, 23 planning applications were submitted near Southover. Of these, 94% were approved, with an average decision time of 24 days.

The most common types were tree works (10), full planning applications (5), listed building and heritage (1).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Southover (DT6)?
In the last 24 months, 23 planning applications were submitted near Southover (DT6). The approval rate is 94%.
How long do planning decisions take near Southover (DT6)?
The average planning decision time near Southover (DT6) is 24 days. The statutory target is 8 weeks (56 days) for minor applications and 13 weeks for major applications.
What is the planning approval rate near Southover (DT6)?
The planning approval rate near Southover (DT6) is 94%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.
What types of planning applications are most common near Southover (DT6)?
The most common type of planning application near Southover (DT6) is tree works applications, with 10 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Southover (DT6)?
You can search and track planning applications near Southover (DT6) on Planning Signal. Create a free account to save searches, watch specific applications, and receive email alerts when new plans are submitted nearby.