How long do planning decisions take near Tompset's Bank?

The average planning decision time near Tompset's Bank is 63 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 Tompset's Bank?

The planning approval rate near Tompset's Bank is 100%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Tompset's Bank?

The most common type of planning application near Tompset's Bank is full planning applications, with 4 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Tompset's Bank?

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Tompset's Bank, East Sussex Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Tompset's Bank, East Sussex.

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Town Insights

Property Prices

Average property sale price: £504,209 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

Admin district: Wealden
Parliamentary constituency: East Grinstead and Uckfield
LSOA: Wealden 001B

Crime Statistics

36 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Crime Breakdown

shoplifting: 20
other-theft: 5
anti-social-behaviour: 4
violent-crime: 4
criminal-damage-arson: 1
public-order: 1
vehicle-crime: 1

Keyword Scorecard

Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Tompset's Bank.

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 Tompset's Bank based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

4 planning applications found near Tompset's Bank.

- WARRENSIDE COTTAGE, TOMPSETS BANK, FOREST ROW, RH18 5LN
RETROSPECTIVE CONVERSION OF GARAGE TO ANNEXE INCLUDING FENESTRATION CHANGES.
Status: Undecided | Type: Amendment | Council: Wealden | Date: 2026-03-05
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- ASHDOWN PLACE, DRAGONFLIES, LEWES ROAD, FOREST ROW, RH18 5LP
INTERNAL ALTERATION AND CREATION OF NEW GARAGE WITH ROOM ABOVE.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Wealden | Date: 2026-01-22
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- ASHDOWN PLACE, THE COTTAGE, LEWES ROAD, FOREST ROW, RH18 5LP
WORKS TO BE CARRIED OUT TO OAK TREE - T5
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Wealden | Date: 2026-01-12
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- THE COTTAGE, ASHDOWN PLACE, LEWES ROAD, FOREST ROW RH18 5LP
RE-TILE EXISTING PITCH ROOF. FIT SOLAR PANELS ON REAR ASPECT OF ROOF (INTEGRATED)
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Wealden | Date: 2025-08-12
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A brief summary of Tompset's Bank in East Sussex

Tompset's Bank is a settlement located in East Sussex, England.

Property prices in Tompset's Bank show an average sale price of £504,209, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.

The Tompset's Bank area recorded 36 crimes in the most recent reporting period. As with any urban or suburban area, prospective residents may wish to review the detailed crime breakdown for further context.

Tompset's Bank has one conservation area within its boundaries: Forest Row. 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 Tompset's Bank includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Ashdown Forest SSSI; 14 Ancient Woodland sites; 1 Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB): High Weald; 1 Special Areas of Conservation (SAC): Ashdown Forest; 2 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.

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Planning Activity in Tompset's Bank

In the last 24 months, 10 planning applications were submitted near Tompset's Bank. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 63 days.

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

At 63 days on average, decisions near Tompset's Bank slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.

The most common application types near Tompset's Bank were full planning applications (4), tree works (2), amendments (2). Full planning applications account for 40% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

In terms of development scale, 2 medium-scale applications, 8 smaller schemes were submitted.

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