Staplecross, East Sussex Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Staplecross, East Sussex.
East Sussex · England · settlement
Planning applications in Staplecross are administered by Rother District Council. View the full Rother District Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
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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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £535,067 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Rother
- Parliamentary constituency: Bexhill and Battle
- LSOA: Rother 001A
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
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
212 planning applications found near Staplecross.
- - 10 Forge Close, Staplecross, Robertsbridge, East Sussex, TN32 5QF
Proposed conversion of existing attached garage to form bedroom and single storey extension to the same to form porch and log store.
Type: Full | Council: Rother | Date: 2026-05-20
View full details - - Woodside, 3 Sheringham Close, Staplecross, Robertsbridge, East Sussex, TN32 5PZ
Single storey rear garage extension, porch/ boot room extension, garage loft conversion and internal alterations.
Type: Full | Council: Rother | Date: 2026-04-16
View full details - - CROSS INN Cripps Corner Road, Staplecross, Robertsbridge, East Sussex, TN32 5QA
Proposed 3 No. dwellings with parking and relocation of existing parking from the front of the site in order to accommodate visibility splay to the site entrance.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Rother | Date: 2025-04-11
View full details - - Spring Cottage, Northiam Road, Staplecross, Ewhurst TN32 5QJ
Proposed single storey side extension
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Rother | Date: 2025-03-31
View full details - - Spilsteads, Northiam Road, Staplecross, Ewhurst TN32 5QN
Erection of greenhouse.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Rother | Date: 2025-03-24
View full details - - 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 - - Hobby Hobbs Farm, Cripps Corner Road, Staplecross Ewhurst TN32 5QA
Proposed front entrance porch.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Rother | Date: 2024-05-31
View full details - - 6 Mill Close, Norlivean, Staplecross, Ewhurst, Tn32 5ha,
Front porch
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Rother | Date: 2024-03-16
View full details - - Bridle End, 1 Forge Close, Staplecross, Ewhurst TN32 5QF
Proposed extensions and alterations, loft improvements with new dormers, and addition of entrance porch
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Rother | Date: 2023-12-19
View full details - - CROSS INN Cripps Corner Road, Staplecross, Robertsbridge, East Sussex, TN32 5QA
Outline application for the erection of 2 No. properties with all matters reserved except access
Status: Conditions | Type: Outline | Council: Rother | Date: 2023-10-04
View full details - - 18 Weald View, Oak Cup, Staplecross, Ewhurst TN32 5QW
(T1) - Oak - fell due to size / proximity to property
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Rother | Date: 2023-09-06
View full details - - 3 Rosefield Cottages, Northiam Road, Staplecross, Ewhurst, TN32 5QJ
Proposed two storey side and single storey rear extension including revisions to parking and turning arrangement approved under RR/2022/1127/P. Erection of new garden building.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Rother | Date: 2023-09-03
View full details - - 14 Weald View, Staplecross, Ewhurst TN32 5QW
T1 - Oak - Remove dead wood/ branches. Crown thinning and reduction.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Rother | Date: 2023-09-01
View full details - - 1, South View Northiam Road, Staplecross, Robertsbridge, East Sussex, TN32 5QG
Retrospective replacement of a garden shed.
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Rother | Date: 2023-08-18
View full details - - 2 Rosefield Cottages, Northiam Road, Staplecross, Ewhurst TN32 5QJ
Construction of vehicular crossover to property.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Rother | Date: 2023-07-05
View full details - - York Cottage, Northiam Road, Staplecross, Ewhurst TN32 5QG
Certificate of Lawfulness for the proposed conversion of an external store.
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Rother | Date: 2023-06-27
View full details - - 1 Forge Lane, Hillcrest, Staplecross, Ewhurst TN32 5QE
Creation of new two-storey extension and porch to property.
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Rother | Date: 2023-01-13
View full details - - 1 Forge Lane, Hillcrest, Staplecross, Ewhurst TN32 5QE
Creation of new two-storey extension and porch to property.
Status: Rejected | Type: Heritage | Council: Rother | Date: 2023-01-13
View full details - - Cross Inn, Cripps Corner Road, Staplecross, Ewhurst TN32 5QA
Outline: Proposed 2 No. detached properties with parking and turning. New vehicular access to serve the same.
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Full | Council: Rother | Date: 2022-11-23
View full details - - 6 Sheringham Close, Staplecross, Ewhurst TN32 5PZ
Erection of first floor side extension, single storey side extension and alterations to windows.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Rother | Date: 2022-11-18
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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.
Property prices in Staplecross show an average sale price of £535,067, 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 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, 13 planning applications were submitted near Staplecross. Of these, 25% were approved, with an average decision time of 96 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 96 days, decisions near Staplecross take longer than the statutory targets. Applicants should budget for a 4-month timeline and consider pre-application discussions to avoid delays.
The most common application types near Staplecross were full planning applications (12), other applications (1). Full planning applications account for 92% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 8 medium-scale applications, 2 smaller schemes were submitted.
3 planning appeals were lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 3 were 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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