Upper Horsebridge, East Sussex Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Upper Horsebridge, East Sussex.
East Sussex · England · settlement
Planning applications in Upper Horsebridge are administered by Wealden District Council. View the full Wealden District Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £337,773 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Wealden
- Parliamentary constituency: Sussex Weald
- LSOA: Wealden 018J
Crime Statistics
51 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Crime Breakdown
- violent-crime: 26
- criminal-damage-arson: 8
- anti-social-behaviour: 6
- public-order: 6
- drugs: 2
- other-theft: 2
- vehicle-crime: 1
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Upper Horsebridge.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Upper Horsebridge.
- 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 Horsebridge based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
9 planning applications found near Upper Horsebridge.
- - 4 LITTLE HORSELUNGES, HAILSHAM, BN27 1GR
UP TO 1.5M CROWN REDUCTION TO 1X OAK (T1) WITHIN TREE PRESERVATION ORDER (HAILSHAM) TPO/2007/0009.
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Wealden | Date: 2026-04-21
View full details - - 5 UPPER HORSEBRIDGE, HAILSHAM, BN27 3BD
REPLACEMENT OF 3 UPVC WINDOWS AND 2 UPVC DOORS WITH PAINTED TIMBER FRAMES AND REPAINTING OF EXTERIOR WALLS
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: Wealden | Date: 2026-03-10
View full details - - 7 DUNNOCK LANE, HELLINGLY, BN27 1FR
WOODEN CARPORT ON PRIVATE DRIVEWAY.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Wealden | Date: 2026-02-16
View full details - - 3 SPARROW COURT, HELLINGLY, HAILSHAM, BN27 1GP
PROPOSED FENCE TO BE POSITIONED TO THE FRONT BOUNDARY GARDEN AND TO PART OF THE DRIVEWAY.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Wealden | Date: 2026-01-12
View full details - - MILL COTTAGE, 5 UPPER HORSEBRIDGE, HAILSHAM, BN27 3BD
APPLICATION FOR APPROVAL OF DETAILS RESERVED BY CONDITION 3 ATTACHED TO WD/2025/2012/LB
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Wealden | Date: 2026-01-08
View full details - - 9 UPPER HORSEBRIDGE ROAD, HAILSHAM, BN27 3BD
A GARAGE EXTENSION AND A NEW DORMER LINK.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Wealden | Date: 2026-01-05
View full details - - UPPER HORSELUNGES, PARK ROAD, HELLINGLY, BN27 1PA
ERECTION OF 2 SELF-BUILD DWELLINGS AND ASSOCIATED WORKS TO INCLUDE ACCESS
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Wealden | Date: 2025-12-23
View full details - - LAND AT SUSSEX PLANTS, PARK ROAD, HAILSHAM, BN27 1PB
APPLICATION FOR APPROVAL OF DETAILS RESERVED BY CONDITIONS 13 ATTACHED TO WD/2017/0470/MEA
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Wealden | Date: 2023-12-22
View full details - - 4 LITTLE HORSELUNGES, HAILSHAM, BN27 1GR
CROWN REDUCE 1X OAK BY 30% WITHIN TREE PRESERVATION ORDER (HAILSHAM) TPO/2007/0009
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Wealden | Date: 2023-07-20
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A brief summary of Upper Horsebridge in East Sussex
Upper Horsebridge is a settlement located in East Sussex, England.
Property prices in Upper Horsebridge show an average sale price of £337,773, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.
The Upper Horsebridge area recorded 51 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.
Upper Horsebridge has 2 conservation areas within its boundaries: Hellingly, Hailsham. Planning applications within or near these conservation areas 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 Horsebridge includes 18 Ancient Woodland sites. 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, Upper Horsebridge 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 Upper Horsebridge
In the last 24 months, 38 planning applications were submitted near Upper Horsebridge. Of these, 90% were approved, with an average decision time of 62 days.
This is slightly above the national average of approximately 87%, indicating a broadly favourable planning environment near Upper Horsebridge.
At 62 days on average, decisions near Upper Horsebridge slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near Upper Horsebridge were full planning applications (13), discharge of conditions (11), tree works (5). Full planning applications account for 34% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 5 large-scale (major) developments, 4 medium-scale applications, 29 smaller schemes were submitted. The high volume of major applications indicates significant development pressure in the area, which may interest property developers and investors.
1 planning appeal was lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 1 was dismissed (0% success rate). This low success rate indicates that the council's refusal decisions are generally upheld by the Planning Inspectorate.
Application Outcomes
- Approved: 19 applications
- Refused: 2 applications
- Awaiting decision: 17 applications
Nearby Towns
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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.