Staplecross, East Sussex Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Staplecross, East Sussex.
East Sussex · England · settlement
About Staplecross
Staplecross, located in the civil parish of Ewhurst within the Rother district of East Sussex, is the largest settlement in its parish, with a population of 760 as of 2011. Nestled on a southern ridge overlooking the River Rother valley, the village is situated in the picturesque High Weald Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, making it a significant area for planning applications that consider both residential development and environmental conservation.
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Area Information
- Admin district: Rother
- Parliamentary constituency: Bexhill and Battle
- LSOA: Rother 001B
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Staplecross.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Staplecross.
- 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 Staplecross based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
2 planning applications found near Staplecross.
- - 16 Sheringham Close, Staplecross, Ewhurst TN32 5PZ
Proposed removal of conservatory to the rear and construction of a single storey extension along with internal alterations. Repositioning of existing boundary fence to the side.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Rother | Date: 2025-02-04
View full details - - 6 Mill Close, Norlivean, Staplecross, Ewhurst, Tn32 5ha,
Front porch
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Rother | Date: 2024-03-16
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A brief summary of Staplecross in East Sussex
Staplecross, located in the civil parish of Ewhurst within the Rother district of East Sussex, is the largest settlement in its parish, with a population of 760 as of 2011. Nestled on a southern ridge overlooking the River Rother valley, the village is situated in the picturesque High Weald Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, making it a significant area for planning applications that consider both residential development and environmental conservation.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Staplecross a particularly low-crime area.
Staplecross has one conservation area within its boundaries: No data available for publication by HE. 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 Staplecross includes 20 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.
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Planning Activity in Staplecross
In the last 24 months, 3 planning applications were submitted near Staplecross. Of these, 0% were approved, with an average decision time of 132 days.
This is below the national average of approximately 87%, which may reflect stricter local policies, sensitivity of the area, or higher levels of speculative applications. Pre-application advice is particularly worthwhile near Staplecross.
With an average of 132 days, decisions near Staplecross take longer than the statutory targets. Applicants should budget for a 5-month timeline and consider pre-application discussions to avoid delays.
The most common application types near Staplecross were full planning applications (3). Full planning applications account for 100% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 3 medium-scale applications was submitted.
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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.