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Planning in Southover (BN7)

Approved
92%
283 of 305 decided
Decision time
about 12 weeks
on average

Applications within 1 km of the centre of Southover (BN7) in the last 24 months, from Lewes District Council's planning register.

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About Southover (BN7)

Southover is a settlement located in East Sussex, England. It sits within the Lewes district.

Property prices in Southover show an average sale price of £500,182, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.

The area around Southover has 6 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, 488 planning applications were submitted near Southover. Of these, 92% were approved, with an average decision time of 87 days.

The most common types were full planning applications (132), tree works (88), listed building and heritage (78). 6 large-scale developments were submitted during this period.

4 planning appeals were lodged, of which 1 was allowed and 3 were dismissed (25% success rate).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Southover (BN7)?
In the last 24 months, 488 planning applications were submitted near Southover (BN7). The approval rate is 92%.
How long do planning decisions take near Southover (BN7)?
The average planning decision time near Southover (BN7) is 87 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 (BN7)?
The planning approval rate near Southover (BN7) is 92%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.
What types of planning applications are most common near Southover (BN7)?
The most common type of planning application near Southover (BN7) is full planning applications, with 132 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Southover (BN7)?
You can search and track planning applications near Southover (BN7) on Planning Signal. Create a free account to save searches, watch specific applications, and receive email alerts when new plans are submitted nearby.