St Helen's Wood, East Sussex Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near St Helen's Wood, East Sussex.
East Sussex · England · settlement
Planning applications in St Helen's Wood are administered by Hastings Borough Council. View the full Hastings Borough Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
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.
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £296,414 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Hastings
- Parliamentary constituency: Hastings and Rye
- LSOA: Hastings 009A
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near St Helen's Wood.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near St Helen's Wood.
- 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 St Helen's Wood based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
8 planning applications found near St Helen's Wood.
- HS/PR/26/00376 - 24 Dunclutha Road, Hastings, TN34 2JA
Application for a Certificate of proposed Lawful development for a Proposed single-storey side ex...
Status: Undecided | Council: Hastings | Date: 2026-06-19 - HS/FA/26/00271 - 2 St Helens Avenue, Hastings, TN34 2JT
Single storey front extension, loft extension including raising roof to include front roof light,...
Status: Undecided | Council: Hastings | Date: 2026-05-06 - - 186 Downs Road, Hastings, TN34 2DZ
Application for a Certificate of proposed Lawful development for a loft conversion with rear dormer and front roof lights
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Hastings | Date: 2026-03-11
View full details - - 33 Langham Road, Hastings, TN34 2JE
Proposed single-storey side extension to south-east elevation, front elevation single-storey porch, windows and doors altered and replaced with grey units and tile hanging to front and rear dormers re
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Hastings | Date: 2025-01-29
View full details - - 17 Dunclutha Road, Hastings, TN34 2JA
Discharge of condition 3 (details of cladding colour and finish) of Planning Permission HS/FA/23/00807
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Hastings | Date: 2024-10-02
View full details - - 1 Shining Cliff, Hastings, TN34 2GT
W5 oak tree (Blue on plan)- Branch reduction of 4 linear metres towards any part of the dwelling and associated garage and crown reduction of 2 metres to allow more light into the garden. W5 oak trees
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Hastings | Date: 2023-12-21
View full details - - 118 St Helens Park Road, Hastings, TN34 2JW
Oak - Reduce/trim 2m all round house-side, remove dead-wood over property and general light trim
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Hastings | Date: 2023-10-17
View full details - - 1 The Gables, Hillside Road, Hastings, TN34 2JU
Demolition of existing dining area and conservatory. New single-storey side extension with patio doors. Removal of no. 6 windows on first floor of front elevation; new patio doors and window. New balc
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Hastings | Date: 2023-02-02
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A brief summary of St Helen's Wood in East Sussex
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.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes St Helen's Wood a particularly low-crime area.
St Helen's Wood has 4 conservation areas within its boundaries: Blacklands, Hastings, No data available for publication by HE, Ore Place, Old Town, Hastings. Planning applications within or near these conservation areas 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 St Helen's Wood includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Maplehurst Wood SSSI; 17 Ancient Woodland sites; 1 Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB): High Weald. These designations may affect planning decisions, as proposals near protected sites require environmental impact assessment and may face additional restrictions.
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.
Planning Activity in St Helen's Wood
In the last 24 months, 36 planning applications were submitted near St Helen's Wood. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 73 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near St Helen's Wood may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
The average decision period of 73 days exceeds the 8-week target for minor applications but falls within the 13-week target for major schemes. Applicants should plan for approximately 11 weeks from submission to decision.
The most common application types near St Helen's Wood were full planning applications (15), tree works (5), discharge of conditions (3). Full planning applications account for 42% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
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Related Planning Guides
- What Is Planning Permission in the UK? — Planning permission is the formal approval you need from your local council before making certain changes to a building or piece of land.
- What Is Permitted Development? — Permitted development rights allow certain building works and changes of use without the need to apply for planning permission.
- How Long Does Planning Permission Take? — Typical timelines for planning permission decisions in the UK, from submission to approval, and what can cause delays.