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Planning in Stanmer

Approved
82%
14 of 15 decided
Decision time
about 13 weeks
on average

Applications within 1 km of the centre of Stanmer in the last 24 months, from Brighton and Hove City Council's planning register.

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About Stanmer

Stanmer is a village located on the northern outskirts of Brighton and Hove in East Sussex, England. Once a civil parish, it was divided between Brighton and Falmer in 1952, making it an area of interest for planning applications related to urban development and heritage conservation. It sits within the Hollingdean and Stanmer district.

Property prices in Stanmer show an average sale price of £520,850, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry. There are currently no active flood warnings for the Stanmer 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 Stanmer a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.

The area around Stanmer has 19 nature designations nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Stanmer 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 Stanmer, 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, 34 planning applications were submitted near Stanmer. Of these, 82% were approved, with an average decision time of 93 days.

The most common types were discharge of conditions (9), listed building and heritage (7), full planning applications (5).

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

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Stanmer?
In the last 24 months, 34 planning applications were submitted near Stanmer. The approval rate is 82%.
How long do planning decisions take near Stanmer?
The average planning decision time near Stanmer is 93 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 Stanmer?
The planning approval rate near Stanmer is 82%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.
What types of planning applications are most common near Stanmer?
The most common type of planning application near Stanmer is discharge of conditions, with 9 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Stanmer?
You can search and track planning applications near Stanmer on Planning Signal. Create a free account to save searches, watch specific applications, and receive email alerts when new plans are submitted nearby.