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Planning in Sparrow's Green

Approved
95%
53 of 54 decided
Decision time
about 9 weeks
on average

Applications within 1 km of the centre of Sparrow's Green in the last 24 months, from Wealden District Council's planning register.

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About Sparrow's Green

Sparrow's Green is a settlement located in East Sussex, England.

Property prices in Sparrow's Green show an average sale price of £601,872, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry. There are currently no active flood warnings for the Sparrow's Green 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 Sparrow's Green a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.

The area around Sparrow's Green has 21 nature designations nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Sparrow's Green 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 Sparrow's Green, 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, 72 planning applications were submitted near Sparrow's Green. Of these, 95% were approved, with an average decision time of 61 days.

The most common types were full planning applications (22), discharge of conditions (15), listed building and heritage (6). 1 large-scale development was submitted during this period.

1 planning appeal was lodged, of which 1 was allowed and 0 were dismissed (100% success rate).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Sparrow's Green?
In the last 24 months, 72 planning applications were submitted near Sparrow's Green. The approval rate is 95%.
How long do planning decisions take near Sparrow's Green?
The average planning decision time near Sparrow's Green is 61 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 Sparrow's Green?
The planning approval rate near Sparrow's Green is 95%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.
What types of planning applications are most common near Sparrow's Green?
The most common type of planning application near Sparrow's Green is full planning applications, with 22 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Sparrow's Green?
You can search and track planning applications near Sparrow's Green on Planning Signal. Create a free account to save searches, watch specific applications, and receive email alerts when new plans are submitted nearby.