The Highlands, East Sussex Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near The Highlands, East Sussex.
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £386,549 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Rother
- Parliamentary constituency: Bexhill and Battle
- LSOA: Rother 009D
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near The Highlands.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near The Highlands.
- 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 The Highlands based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
5 planning applications found near The Highlands.
- - WENDY HOUSE Gunters Lane, Bexhill, Bexhill-on-sea, East Sussex, TN39 4EP
Demolition of existing attached garage, and construction of extension to provide garaging and garden room, with first floor hobbies room. (Alternative to lapsed planning permission RR/2022/1951/P)
Type: Full | Council: Rother | Date: 2026-01-27
View full details - - Church Hall, Southlands Road, Bexhill TN39 5HG
Variation of condition 2 imposed on RR/2024/127/P to allow the repositioning of dwellings on plots 7 & 8.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Rother | Date: 2025-07-10
View full details - - 120 Turkey Road, Bexhill TN39 5HH
Application to determine if prior approval is required for the erection of a proposed single storey rear extension which would extend beyond the rear wall of the original dwelling by 6m, for which the
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Rother | Date: 2025-02-03
View full details - - 118 Turkey Road, Bexhill TN39 5HH
Application to determine if prior approval is required for the erection of a proposed single storey rear extension which would extend beyond the rear wall of the original dwelling by 6m, for which the
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Rother | Date: 2025-02-03
View full details - - 72 Turkey Road, Bexhill TN39 5HE
Level off pavement to match either side of boundary and lower the curb for improved access to driveway.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Rother | Date: 2024-06-14
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A brief summary of The Highlands in East Sussex
The Highlands is a settlement located in East Sussex, England.
Property prices in The Highlands show an average sale price of £386,549, 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 The Highlands a particularly low-crime area.
The Highlands 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 The Highlands includes 20 Ancient Woodland sites. 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, The Highlands 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 The Highlands
In the last 24 months, 24 planning applications were submitted near The Highlands. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 65 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near The Highlands may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
At 65 days on average, decisions near The Highlands slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near The Highlands were full planning applications (14), outline applications (4), tree works (3). Full planning applications account for 58% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 1 medium-scale application, 8 smaller schemes were 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.