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20 applications received or decided in the last 12 months · within 1 km of the centre of The Highlands · updated daily · Rother District Council

Only 5 applications in the last 90 days, so this shows the last 12 months.

Showing 1 to 5 of 20 · received or decided in the last 12 months

Planning in The Highlands

Approved
87%
20 of 23 decided
Decision time
about 9 weeks
on average

Applications within 1 km of the centre of The Highlands in the last 24 months, from Rother District Council's planning register.

Decided by Rother District CouncilCouncil page

Around The Highlands

Postcode districts

TN39 124 applications in the last 12 months

Applications in each district in the last 12 months.

Planning authority: Rother District Council

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About The Highlands

The Highlands is a settlement located in East Sussex, England.

Property prices in The Highlands show an average sale price of £326,487, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry. There are currently no active flood warnings for the The Highlands 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 The Highlands a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.

The area around The Highlands has 20 nature designations nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.

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.

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To comment on or object to a planning application near The Highlands, 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, 39 planning applications were submitted near The Highlands. Of these, 87% were approved, with an average decision time of 61 days.

The most common types were full planning applications (14), outline applications (4), amendments (2).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near The Highlands?
In the last 24 months, 39 planning applications were submitted near The Highlands. The approval rate is 87%.
How long do planning decisions take near The Highlands?
The average planning decision time near The Highlands is 61 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 The Highlands?
The planning approval rate near The Highlands is 87%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.
What types of planning applications are most common near The Highlands?
The most common type of planning application near The Highlands is full planning applications, with 14 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near The Highlands?
You can search and track planning applications near The Highlands on Planning Signal. Create a free account to save searches, watch specific applications, and receive email alerts when new plans are submitted nearby.