Twelve Oaks, East Sussex Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Twelve Oaks, East Sussex.
East Sussex · England · settlement
Planning applications in Twelve Oaks are administered by Rother District Council. View the full Rother District Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Twelve Oaks
Twelve Oaks, located in East Sussex, is an area that draws inspiration from the charm of historic architecture and natural beauty. Named for its surrounding oak trees, it features a stunning white-columned home reminiscent of classic Greek temples. The location has connections to the renowned novel "Gone with the Wind," with its fictional Twelve Oaks modeled after a real antebellum mansion. Today, the site has been transformed into a bed and breakfast and event facility, appealing to visitors and potential developers interested in the region's unique character.
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £534,317 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Rother
- Parliamentary constituency: Bexhill and Battle
- LSOA: Rother 001B
Crime Statistics
1 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Crime Breakdown
- possession-of-weapons: 1
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Twelve Oaks.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Twelve Oaks.
- 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 Twelve Oaks based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
20 planning applications found near Twelve Oaks.
- - 1 Twelve Oaks Cottages, Hollingrove Lane, Brightling TN32 5HS
Installation of solar panels on the roof of the stable/outbuilding to serve the main dwelling (grade 2 listed).
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Rother | Date: 2023-10-02
View full details - - Cock & Hen, Cackle Street, Brightling TN32 5HS
Erection of a side extension link to garage and conversion of existing garage to create home office, gym and utility room.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Rother | Date: 2023-06-26
View full details - - 1 Twelve Oaks Cottages, Cackle Street, Brightling TN32 5HS
Application for Prior Approval for the install solar panels on the roof of stables/outbuildings to the south of 1 Twelve Oaks Cottages
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Outline | Council: Rother | Date: 2023-06-13
View full details - - 3 TWELVE OAKS COTTAGES, CACKLE STREET, BRIGHTLING TN32 5HS
ALTERATIONS TO COTTAGE AND CHANGE OF USE OF GARAGE.
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: Rother | Date: 2013-04-19
View full details - - 3 TWELVE OAKS COTTAGES, CACKLE STREET, BRIGHTLING TN32 5HS
ALTERATIONS TO COTTAGE AND CHANGE OF USE OF GARAGE.
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Rother | Date: 2013-04-19
View full details - - 4 & 3 TWELVE OAKS COTTAGES, BRIGHTLING ROAD, BRIGHTLING TN32 5HS
REINSTATEMENT OF SEPARATING WALL TO GROUND FLOOR OF NO. 3 & 4 TWELVE OAKS COTTAGES AS APPROVED UNDER RR/2006/2590/L.
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: Rother | Date: 2009-05-13
View full details - - 1 TWELVE OAKS COTTAGES, BRIGHTLING TN32 5HS
DEMOLITION OF EXISTING FRONT PORCH AND SINGLE STOREY REAR EXTENSION, ERECTION OF TWO STOREY REAR EXTENSION
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Rother | Date: 2009-03-30
View full details - - 1 TWELVE OAKS COTTAGES, BRIGHTLING TN32 5HS
DEMOLITION OF EXISTING FRONT PORCH AND SINGLE STOREY REAR EXTENSION, ERECTION OF TWO STOREY REAR EXTENSION TO FORM DINING ROOM WITH BEDROOM OVER.
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: Rother | Date: 2007-08-08
View full details - - 3 & 4 TWELVE OAKS COTTAGES, BRIGHTLING TN32 5HS
INTERNAL ALTERATION TO LINK GROUND FLOOR TO NOS 3 & 4, REMOVAL OF A TIMBER STUD PARTITION BETWEEN LIVING ROOM
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: Rother | Date: 2006-09-18
View full details - - 3 TWELVE OAKS, BRIGHTLING TN32 5HS
CONVERSION OF DETACHED OUTBUILDING TO PROVIDE A RECREATIONAL AREA FOR DOMESTIC USE.
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: Rother | Date: 2006-08-03
View full details - - 3 TWELVE OAKS, BRIGHTLING TN32 5HS
CONVERSION OF OUTBUILDING TO FORM RECREATION ROOM. REPLACEMENT OF GARAGE DOORS.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Rother | Date: 2006-07-28
View full details - - 1 TWELVE OAKS COTTAGES, BRIGHTLING TN32 5HS
ERECTION OF BUILDING TO FORM TWO STABLES AND TACK ROOM AND ASSOCIATED CONCRETE YARD SPACE FOR PRIVATE USE
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Rother | Date: 2005-05-09
View full details - - 4 TWELVE OAKS COTTAGES, HOLLINGROVE LANE, BRIGHTLING TN32 5HS
RETENTION OF GARDEN ROOM EXTENSION WITHOUT COMPLYING WITH CONDITION 3 IMPOSED UPON RR/2002/2797/P RELATING TO THE WINDOW FRAMES AND EXTERNAL DOORS.
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: Rother | Date: 2004-04-28
View full details - - 4 TWELVE OAKS COTTAGES, HOLLINGROVE LANE, BRIGHTLING TN32 5HS
RETENTION OF GARDEN ROOM EXTENSION WITHOUT COMPLYING WITH CONDITION 3 IMPOSED UPON RR/2002/2797/P RELATING TO THE WINDOW FRAMES AND DOORS.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Rother | Date: 2004-04-28
View full details - - 1 TWELVE OAKS, BRIGHTLING, TN32 5HS
ENCLOSURE OF FRONT AND SIDE OF EXISTING PORCH.
Status: Rejected | Type: Heritage | Council: Rother | Date: 2003-02-14
View full details - - 4 TWELVE OAKS COTTAGES, BRIGHTLING TN32 5HS
FORMING OF PERSONNEL DOOR TO REAR OF EXISTING OUTBUILDING
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: Rother | Date: 2003-02-06
View full details - - 4 TWELVE OAKS COTTAGES, HOLLINGROVE LANE, BRIGHTLING TN32 5HS
ERECTION OF TIMBER FRAMED AND CLAD GARAGE, ALTERATIONS TO EXISTING SMALL OUT BUILDING AND INSTALLATION OF OIL STORAGE TANK.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Rother | Date: 2003-02-05
View full details - - 4 TWELVE OAKS, HOLLINGROVE LANE, BRIGHTLING TN32 5HS
MOBILE HOME.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Rother | Date: 2002-12-11
View full details - - 4 TWELVE OAKS COTTAGE, HOLLINGROVE LANE, BRIGHTLING TN32 5HS
ERECTION OF GARDEN ROOM EXTENSION
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Rother | Date: 2002-11-08
View full details - - 4 TWELVE OAKS COTTAGE, HOLLINGROVE LANE, BRIGHTLING TN32 5HS
ERECTION OF GARDEN ROOM EXTENSION
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: Rother | Date: 2002-11-08
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A brief summary of Twelve Oaks in East Sussex
Twelve Oaks, located in East Sussex, is an area that draws inspiration from the charm of historic architecture and natural beauty. Named for its surrounding oak trees, it features a stunning white-columned home reminiscent of classic Greek temples. The location has connections to the renowned novel "Gone with the Wind," with its fictional Twelve Oaks modeled after a real antebellum mansion. Today, the site has been transformed into a bed and breakfast and event facility, appealing to visitors and potential developers interested in the region's unique character.
Property prices in Twelve Oaks show an average sale price of £534,317, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.
Neighbourhood safety in Twelve Oaks is generally good, with just 1 crimes reported in the most recent period.
Twelve Oaks 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 Twelve Oaks 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, Twelve Oaks 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 Twelve Oaks
In the last 24 months, 4 planning applications were submitted near Twelve Oaks. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 77 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Twelve Oaks may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
The average decision period of 77 days exceeds the 8-week target for minor applications but falls within the 13-week target for major schemes. Applicants should plan for approximately 11 weeks from submission to decision.
The most common application types near Twelve Oaks were full planning applications (2), outline applications (1), listed building and heritage (1). Full planning applications account for 50% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
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Related Planning Guides
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- 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.