Sweethaws, East Sussex Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Sweethaws, East Sussex.

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Town Insights

Property Prices

Average property sale price: £407,697 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

• Admin district: Wealden
• Parliamentary constituency: Sussex Weald
• LSOA: Wealden 006D

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Sweethaws.

Keyword Scorecard

Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Sweethaws.

• 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 Sweethaws based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

4 planning applications found near Sweethaws.

1. - REDBRIDGE FARM, REDBRIDGE LANE, CROWBOROUGH, TN6 3SR
   REPAIRS TO CEILINGS AND WALLS FOLLOWING WATER DAMAGE
   Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: Wealden | Date: 2024-08-09
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2. - GHYLL FARM COTTAGE, SWEETHAWS LANE, CROWBOROUGH, TN6 3SS
   USE OF LAND TO STATION A MOBILE HOME GRANNY ANNEXE FOR USE INCIDENTAL TO THE MAIN DWELLING
   Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Wealden | Date: 2023-09-19
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3. - REDBRIDGE FARM, REDBRIDGE LANE, CROWBOROUGH, TN6 3SR
   REPLACEMENT OF METAL BAY WINDOW WITH TIMBER, DOUBLED GLAZED CASEMENT WINDOW TO FRONT ELEVATION
   Status: Withdrawn | Type: Full | Council: Wealden | Date: 2023-07-11
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4. - 2 WHITE COTTAGE, SLAUGHAMS GHYLL, SHEEP PLAIN, CROWBOROUGH, TN6 3ST
   PROPOSED REAR EXTENSION WITH BALCONY OVER, RAISED PATIO AND SHADE CANOPY
   Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Wealden | Date: 2023-04-27
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A brief summary of Sweethaws in East Sussex

Sweethaws is a settlement located in East Sussex, England.

Property prices in Sweethaws show an average sale price of £407,697, 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 Sweethaws a particularly low-crime area.

Ecology & Nature Designations

The area around Sweethaws includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Ashdown Forest SSSI; 20 Ancient Woodland sites; 1 Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB): High Weald; 1 Special Areas of Conservation (SAC): Ashdown Forest; 1 Special Protection Areas (SPA): Ashdown Forest. 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, Sweethaws 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 Sweethaws

In the last 24 months, 4 planning applications were submitted near Sweethaws. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 30 days.

This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Sweethaws may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.

The average decision time of 30 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.

The most common application types near Sweethaws were discharge of conditions (2), listed building and heritage (1), amendments (1).

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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.