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Planning in St Helen's Wood

Approved
85%
41 of 44 decided
Decision time
about 11 weeks
on average

Applications within 1 km of the centre of St Helen's Wood in the last 24 months, from Hastings Borough Council's planning register.

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Around St Helen's Wood

Postcode districts

TN34 192 applications in the last 12 monthsTN37 132 applications in the last 12 months

Applications in each district in the last 12 months.

Planning authority: Hastings Borough Council

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About St Helen's Wood

St Helen's Wood is a 34.6-hectare (85-acre) Local Nature Reserve located in Hastings, East Sussex. Managed by the St Helens Park Preservation Society, this green space provides a valuable habitat for wildlife and opportunities for local planning initiatives focused on conservation and community engagement.

Property prices in St Helen's Wood show an average sale price of £296,414, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.

The area around St Helen's Wood has 19 nature designations nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, St Helen's Wood 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 St Helen's Wood, 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, 64 planning applications were submitted near St Helen's Wood. Of these, 85% were approved, with an average decision time of 78 days.

The most common types were full planning applications (20), tree works (8), discharge of conditions (4).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near St Helen's Wood?
In the last 24 months, 64 planning applications were submitted near St Helen's Wood. The approval rate is 85%.
How long do planning decisions take near St Helen's Wood?
The average planning decision time near St Helen's Wood is 78 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 St Helen's Wood?
The planning approval rate near St Helen's Wood is 85%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.
What types of planning applications are most common near St Helen's Wood?
The most common type of planning application near St Helen's Wood is full planning applications, with 20 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near St Helen's Wood?
You can search and track planning applications near St Helen's Wood on Planning Signal. Create a free account to save searches, watch specific applications, and receive email alerts when new plans are submitted nearby.