Upper Hartfield, East Sussex Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Upper Hartfield, East Sussex.
East Sussex · England · settlement
About Upper Hartfield
Upper Hartfield is a quaint village located just west of Hartfield in East Sussex, England. Notably, it is home to the Tudor house "Apedroc," which was once the residence of film producer Sir Michael Balcon and later owned by musician Alan Parsons. This charming village offers a unique blend of historical significance and contemporary cultural connections, making it a noteworthy area for planning applications.
District: Wealden
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £871,730 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Wealden
- Parliamentary constituency: Sussex Weald
- LSOA: Wealden 007C
Crime Statistics
5 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Crime Breakdown
- vehicle-crime: 2
- burglary: 1
- criminal-damage-arson: 1
- violent-crime: 1
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Upper Hartfield.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Upper Hartfield.
- 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 Upper Hartfield based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
239 planning applications found near Upper Hartfield.
- - FRITH HOUSE, CAT STREET, UPPER HARTFIELD, TN7 4DX
APPLICATION FOR APPROVAL OF DETAILS RESERVED BY CONDITIONS 6 (LANDSCAPING) AND 7 (BIODIVERSITY ENHANCEMENTS) ATTACHED TO WD/2020/2542/F
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Wealden | Date: 2026-04-24
View full details - - TOLLBAR COTTAGE, CAT STREET, UPPER HARTFIELD, TN7 4DP
APPLICATION FOR PERMISSION IN PRINCIPLE FOR ERECTION OF ONE DETACHED DWELLING AND ASSOCIATED LANDSCAPING WITH ALTERATIONS TO EXISTING ACCESS
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Wealden | Date: 2026-01-30
View full details - - ORCHARD COTTAGE, CAT STREET, HARTFIELD, TN7 4DP
PROPOSED SELF BUILD DETACHED DWELLING UTILISING EXISTING ACCESS
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Wealden | Date: 2026-01-12
View full details - - THE GROVE, PARROCK LANE, UPPER HARTFIELD, TN7 4AS
CONVERSION OF GARAGE TO ANNEXE ACCOMMODATION WITH ASSOCIATED EXTERNAL ALTERATIONS.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Wealden | Date: 2025-12-02
View full details - - CAT STREET HOUSE, CAT STREET, HARTFIELD,TN7 4DP
TRADITIONAL WOODEN SIGN ON TRADITIONAL STYLE BLACK METAL BRACKET ATTACHED TO TREE AT ENTRANCE TO DRIVEWAY (OR ATTACHED TO POST INSTALLED ON DRIVEWAY/GRASS BANK).
Status: Permitted | Type: Advertising | Council: Wealden | Date: 2025-11-06
View full details - - TOLLBAR COTTAGE, CAT STREET, UPPER HARTFIELD, TN7 4DP
ONE DETACHED DWELLING AND ASSOCIATED LANDSCAPING WITH ALTERATIONS TO EXISTING ACCESS
Status: Rejected | Type: Outline | Council: Wealden | Date: 2025-10-15
View full details - - GROVE END, PARROCK LANE, HARTFIELD, TN7 4AP
PROPOSED RECONSTRUCTION AND EXTENSION TO EXISTING SINGLE STOREY REAR EXTENSION. CONVERSION AND REAR EXTENSION TO EXISTING GARAGE TO CREATE A HABITABLE ROOM.
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Wealden | Date: 2025-09-19
View full details - - HATHAWAY, PARROCK LANE, HARTFIELD, TN7 4AP
SINGLE STOREY REAR EXTENSION, SINGLE STOREY PORCH EXTENSION, PARTIAL CONVERSION OF EXISTING DETACHED GARAGE INCLUDING RAISING ROOF, FENESTRATION ALTERATIONS INCLUDING JULIET BALCONY TO REAR DORMER, AS
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Wealden | Date: 2025-09-18
View full details - - LAND WEST OF LITTLE TYE, CAT STREET, UPPER HARTFIELD, TN7 4DX
APPLICATION FOR APPROVAL OF DETAILS RESERVED BY CONDITION 4 ATTACHED TO WD/2020/2542/F (APPEAL REF: APP/C1435/W/21/3283342).
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Wealden | Date: 2025-03-03
View full details - - HOMEWOOD WEST, COTCHFORD LANE, HARTFIELD, TN7 4DJ
APPLICATION FOR A NON-MATERIAL AMENDMENT TO WD/2023/2365/F (EXISTING OUTBUILDINGS DEMOLISHED AND PROPOSED TWO STOREY SIDE ADDITION. SINGLE STOREY SIDE ADDITION. EXISTING GARAGE DEMOLISHED AND RE-BUILT
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Wealden | Date: 2025-02-19
View full details - - WHITESHAW HOUSE, CAT STREET, HARTFIELD TN7 4DT
REMOVAL OF 8 ASH TREES WITHIN TREE PRESERVATION ORDER NO 39, 2002
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Wealden | Date: 2024-12-09
View full details - - TILLINGHAM HOLT, CAT STREET, UPPER HARTFIELD, HARTFIELD, TN7 4DU
RETROSPECTIVE APPLICATION FOR CHANGE OF USE OF ANCILLARY ACCOMMODATION TO A HOLIDAY LET
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Wealden | Date: 2024-11-11
View full details - - LITTLEWOOD, CAT STREET, HARTFIELD, TN7 4DX
ERECTION OF A 2 METRE HIGH FENCE
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Wealden | Date: 2024-05-08
View full details - - THISTLEDEW, GALLIOT HILL, UPPER HARTFIELD, EAST SUSSEX, TN7 4AN
PROPOSED GARDEN ROOM.
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Wealden | Date: 2024-04-29
View full details - - ORCHARD COTTAGE, CAT STREET, UPPER HARTFIELD, HARTFIELD, TN7 4DP
PROPOSED SELF BUILD DETACHED DWELLING UTILISING EXISTING ACCESS
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Wealden | Date: 2024-03-28
View full details - - LAND WEST OF LITTLE TYE, CAT STREET, UPPER HARTFIELD, TN7 4DX
APPLICATION FOR APPROVAL OF DETAILS RESERVED BY CONDITION 3 ATTACHED TO WD/2020/2542/F
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Wealden | Date: 2024-03-28
View full details - - WROTH TYES COTTAGE, CAT STREET, HARTFIELD, TN7 4DU
CONVERSION AND EXTENSION OF AN EXISTING DOUBLE GARAGE TO CREATE AN ANNEXE, ALTERATIONS TO EXISTING SINGLE GARAGE INCLUDING REPLACEMENT OF FLAT ROOF WITH PITCHED ROOF, CREATION OF NEW VEHICULAR ACCESS
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Wealden | Date: 2024-02-16
View full details - - HOMEWOOD WEST, COTCHFORD LANE, HARTFIELD, TN7 4DJ
EXISTING OUTBUILDINGS DEMOLISHED AND PROPOSED TWO STOREY SIDE ADDITION. SINGLE STOREY SIDE ADDITION. EXISTING GARAGE DEMOLISHED AND RE-BUILT OVER ENLARGED FOOTPRINT
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Wealden | Date: 2023-09-22
View full details - - LITTLEWOOD, CAT STREET, HARTFIELD, TN7 4DX
DETACHED DOUBLE GARAGE WITH STORAGE ABOVE
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Wealden | Date: 2023-09-21
View full details - - GLENWOOD, CAT STREET, HARTFIELD, TN7 4DP
OUTLINE PLANNING APPLICATION FOR A NEW RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT OF 5 DWELLINGS
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Wealden | Date: 2023-07-04
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A brief summary of Upper Hartfield in East Sussex
Upper Hartfield is a quaint village located just west of Hartfield in East Sussex, England. Notably, it is home to the Tudor house "Apedroc," which was once the residence of film producer Sir Michael Balcon and later owned by musician Alan Parsons. This charming village offers a unique blend of historical significance and contemporary cultural connections, making it a noteworthy area for planning applications. It sits within the Wealden district.
Property prices in Upper Hartfield show an average sale price of £871,730, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.
Neighbourhood safety in Upper Hartfield is generally good, with just 5 crimes reported in the most recent period.
Upper Hartfield has one conservation area within its boundaries: Hartfield. 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 Upper Hartfield includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Ashdown Forest SSSI; 20 Ancient Woodland sites; 1 Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB): High Weald; 1 Special Areas of Conservation (SAC): Ashdown Forest; 1 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 Upper Hartfield
In the last 24 months, 14 planning applications were submitted near Upper Hartfield. Of these, 82% were approved, with an average decision time of 87 days.
This is below the national average of approximately 87%, which may reflect stricter local policies, sensitivity of the area, or higher levels of speculative applications. Pre-application advice is particularly worthwhile near Upper Hartfield.
The average decision period of 87 days exceeds the 8-week target for minor applications but falls within the 13-week target for major schemes. Applicants should plan for approximately 13 weeks from submission to decision.
The most common application types near Upper Hartfield were full planning applications (5), outline applications (3), discharge of conditions (2). Full planning applications account for 36% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 4 medium-scale applications, 10 smaller schemes were submitted.
4 planning appeals were lodged, of which 1 was allowed and 3 were dismissed (25% success rate).
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