Spithurst, East Sussex Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Spithurst, East Sussex.
East Sussex · England · settlement
About Spithurst
Barcombe is a quaint village and civil parish located in the Lewes District of East Sussex, encompassing four distinct settlements. The oldest, old Barcombe, features the parish church, while Barcombe Cross serves as the main hub, offering various amenities and services. Additionally, the hamlet of Spithurst lies to the northeast, presenting opportunities for planning applications in a serene rural setting.
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £1,596,908 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Lewes
- Parliamentary constituency: Lewes
- LSOA: Lewes 004B
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Spithurst.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Spithurst.
- 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 Spithurst based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
44 planning applications found near Spithurst.
- - Bantams Spithurst Road Barcombe East Sussex BN8 5EE
Demolition and replacement of single storey outbuilding to be used as a home-working studio
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Lewes | Date: 2025-11-27
View full details - - Church Cottage Spithurst Road Barcombe East Sussex BN8 5EE
Replacement of existing mock pitched roof on single-story side extension with flat roof, removal of rear flue, installation of new permeable paving and alterations to fenestration
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Lewes | Date: 2025-09-25
View full details - - Burtenshaw Farm Spithurst Road Barcombe East Sussex BN8 5EE
Discharge of conditions 3 (Ecological Method Statement) and 11 (Landscaping Scheme) relating to approval LW/21/0880
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Lewes | Date: 2025-06-17
View full details - - Burtenshaw Farm Spithurst Road Barcombe East Sussex BN8 5EE
Discharge of Conditions 2 (Natural Burial Management Plan), 4 (Certificate from Delivery Partner), 5 (Verification Report), 6 (Remediation Strategy ), 8 (Vehicular Access ), 9 (Parking Area) and 10 (T
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Lewes | Date: 2024-10-30
View full details - - Bantams Spithurst Road Barcombe East Sussex BN8 5EE
Demolition of rear garage and garden room and erection of single storey annexe building.
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Lewes | Date: 2024-01-08
View full details - - Bantams Spithurst Road Barcombe East Sussex BN8 5EE
Demolition of rear garage and garden room and erection of single storey dwelling
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Lewes | Date: 2023-10-17
View full details - - Bantams Spithurst Road Barcombe East Sussex BN8 5EE
Demolition of existing outbuilding and replacement annex for use ancillary to the main dwelling
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Lewes | Date: 2023-03-09
View full details - - Bantams Spithurst Road Barcombe East Sussex BN8 5EE
Demolition of double garage and outbuildings and erection of detached dwelling to be used as Annex ancillary to the main dwelling
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Full | Council: Lewes | Date: 2022-12-23
View full details - - Orchard Cottage Spithurst Road Barcombe East Sussex BN8 5EE
Replacement of rear conservatory
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Lewes | Date: 2022-04-26
View full details - - Burtenshaw Farm Spithurst Road Barcombe East Sussex BN8 5EE
Change of use from agricultural land to a natural burial ground
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Lewes | Date: 2021-11-18
View full details - - Spithurst Hub Spithurst Road Barcombe East Sussex BN8 5EE
proposed use of land and use of existing kitchen facilities within the Spithurst Hub as a cafe to serve visiting members of the public in addition to existing business users
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Lewes | Date: 2021-05-20
View full details - - Spithurst Hub Spithurst Road Barcombe East Sussex BN8 5EE
Removal of condition 5 in relation to planning approval LW/15/0598 to allow the use of the building as cafe
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Conditions | Council: Lewes | Date: 2021-02-22
View full details - - Spithurst House Spithurst Road Barcombe East Sussex BN8 5EE
Construction of lead-cloaked flat roof dormer
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Lewes | Date: 2020-06-01
View full details - - Oak Tree Farm Cottage Spithurst Road Barcombe East Sussex BN8 5EE
Two storey side extension and re-building of rear single storey and modification of existing parking bay and boundary fencing
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Lewes | Date: 2019-12-24
View full details - - Burtenshaw Farm Spithurst Road Barcombe East Sussex BN8 5EE
Divide existing dwelling to create two dwellings
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Lewes | Date: 2019-06-14
View full details - - Bantams Spithurst Road Barcombe East Sussex BN8 5EE
Extension of the roof space and create a larger first floor, repositioning of front door, replacement conservatory, repair stable block to create a car-port and a timber workshop and driveway to be wi
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Lewes | Date: 2019-04-12
View full details - - Spithurst Hub Spithurst Road Barcombe East Sussex BN8 5EE
Conversion of an existing agricultural outbuilding into two commercial studio spaces.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Lewes | Date: 2019-04-12
View full details - - Burtenshaw Farm Spithurst Road Barcombe East Sussex BN8 5EE
Change of use from an agricultural building to single dwelling (Class C3)
Status: Rejected | Type: Outline | Council: Lewes | Date: 2017-09-09
View full details - - Burtenshaw Farm Spithurst Road Barcombe East Sussex BN8 5EE
Split dwelling into two dwellings
Status: Rejected | Type: Amendment | Council: Lewes | Date: 2017-03-27
View full details - - Quaker Cottage Spithurst Road Barcombe East Sussex BN8 5EE
Non material amendment relating to planning approval LW/16/0394 to remove a window and brickwork below on the south elevation to form a side entrance door, omission of several post to the design on th
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Lewes | Date: 2017-02-12
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A brief summary of Spithurst in East Sussex
Barcombe is a quaint village and civil parish located in the Lewes District of East Sussex, encompassing four distinct settlements. The oldest, old Barcombe, features the parish church, while Barcombe Cross serves as the main hub, offering various amenities and services. Additionally, the hamlet of Spithurst lies to the northeast, presenting opportunities for planning applications in a serene rural setting.
Property prices in Spithurst show an average sale price of £1,596,908, 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 Spithurst a particularly low-crime area.
Spithurst has one conservation area within its boundaries: Barcombe Cross. 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 Spithurst includes 20 Ancient Woodland sites. These designations may affect planning decisions, as proposals near protected sites require environmental impact assessment and may face additional restrictions.
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Planning Activity in Spithurst
In the last 24 months, 7 planning applications were submitted near Spithurst. Of these, 86% were approved, with an average decision time of 55 days.
This is broadly in line with the national average of approximately 87%. Spithurst maintains a standard approach to planning decisions.
The average decision time of 55 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Spithurst were discharge of conditions (5), full planning applications (2).
1 planning appeal was lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 1 was dismissed (0% success rate). This low success rate indicates that the council's refusal decisions are generally upheld by the Planning Inspectorate.
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