Tolhurst, East Sussex Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Tolhurst, East Sussex.
East Sussex · England · settlement
About Tolhurst
Tolhurst is a notable surname associated with various individuals across different fields. In East Sussex, the name may evoke historical figures like Jeremiah Tolhurst, a soldier and politician from the English Civil War era, and contemporary figures such as Kelly Tolhurst, the current Conservative MP for Rochester and Strood since 2015. The area's connection to the Tolhurst name reflects a rich heritage that could be relevant for those researching local planning applications or community developments.
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £580,570 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Wealden
- Parliamentary constituency: Sussex Weald
- LSOA: Wealden 005E
Crime Statistics
2 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Crime Breakdown
- violent-crime: 2
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Tolhurst.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Tolhurst.
- 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 Tolhurst based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
3 planning applications found near Tolhurst.
- - Tollhurst Barn Birchetts Green Lane, Ticehurst, East Sussex, TN5 7LJ
Additional rooms added to residential conversion of Byre building, with two sets of new French doors, one new window, and four rooflights to external elevations.
Type: Full | Council: Rother | Date: 2025-09-16
View full details - - Tollhurst Barn Birchetts Green Lane, Ticehurst, East Sussex, TN5 7LJ
Additional rooms added to residential conversion of Byre building, with two sets of new French doors, one new window, and four rooflights to external elevations.
Type: Heritage | Council: Rother | Date: 2025-09-16
View full details - - Ridgeway Farm, Unit 1, Burnt Lodge Lane, Ticehurst Tn5 7la,
Replacement dwelling
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Rother | Date: 2025-07-30
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A brief summary of Tolhurst in East Sussex
Tolhurst is a notable surname associated with various individuals across different fields. In East Sussex, the name may evoke historical figures like Jeremiah Tolhurst, a soldier and politician from the English Civil War era, and contemporary figures such as Kelly Tolhurst, the current Conservative MP for Rochester and Strood since 2015. The area's connection to the Tolhurst name reflects a rich heritage that could be relevant for those researching local planning applications or community developments.
Property prices in Tolhurst show an average sale price of £580,570, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.
Neighbourhood safety in Tolhurst is generally good, with just 2 crimes reported in the most recent period.
Tolhurst 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 Tolhurst 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.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Tolhurst 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 Tolhurst
In the last 24 months, 9 planning applications were submitted near Tolhurst. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 62 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Tolhurst may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
At 62 days on average, decisions near Tolhurst slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near Tolhurst were full planning applications (7), listed building and heritage (2). Full planning applications account for 78% 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, 3 smaller schemes were submitted.
Nearby Towns
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- Wallcrouch planning applications
- Birchett's Green planning applications
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- Stonegate planning applications
- Shover's Green planning applications
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- Lower Cousley Wood planning applications
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.