Upper Wellingham, East Sussex Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Upper Wellingham, East Sussex.
East Sussex · England · settlement
About Upper Wellingham
Upper Wellingham is a small settlement within the civil parish of Ringmer, located in the Lewes District of East Sussex, England. Positioned approximately 3 miles east of Lewes, it is part of a diverse community that includes other nearby settlements such as Ashton Green, Broyle Side, Norlington, Little Norlington, and Shortgate. This area may be of interest for those researching planning applications due to its proximity to larger urban centers and its unique local character.
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Area Information
- Admin district: Lewes
- Parliamentary constituency: Lewes
- LSOA: Lewes 004B
Crime Statistics
3 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Crime Breakdown
- violent-crime: 2
- other-theft: 1
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Upper Wellingham.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Upper Wellingham.
- 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 Wellingham based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
5 planning applications found near Upper Wellingham.
- - Land Near Junction Old Uckfield Road Ringmer East Sussex
Installation of subterranean electricity cable between NGR points TQ440134 and TQ438133 associated with planning approval LW/22/0254
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Lewes | Date: 2026-01-22
View full details - - Lower Barn Farmhouse Old Uckfield Road Ringmer East Sussex BN8 5RW
Discharge of conditions 3 (Samples/details of materials) and 6 (Planting) relating to approval LW/19/0250
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Lewes | Date: 2025-07-18
View full details - - Upper Wellingham Farm Wellingham Lane Wellingham Ringmer East Sussex BN8 5SN
Convert Agricultural Building into 2no. residential dwellings
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Lewes | Date: 2025-05-07
View full details - - Park Gate Old Uckfield Road Ringmer East Sussex BN8 5RW
Discharge of Condition 3 (Landscaping Scheme) in relation to approval LW/24/0443
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Lewes | Date: 2025-02-20
View full details - - Lower Barn Farmhouse Old Uckfield Road Ringmer East Sussex BN8 5RW
Variation of condition 1 (Plans) relating to approval LW/19/0250 - Amendments to windows PV layout and roof angles, additional rooflight
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Lewes | Date: 2025-02-20
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A brief summary of Upper Wellingham in East Sussex
Upper Wellingham is a small settlement within the civil parish of Ringmer, located in the Lewes District of East Sussex, England. Positioned approximately 3 miles east of Lewes, it is part of a diverse community that includes other nearby settlements such as Ashton Green, Broyle Side, Norlington, Little Norlington, and Shortgate. This area may be of interest for those researching planning applications due to its proximity to larger urban centers and its unique local character.
Neighbourhood safety in Upper Wellingham is generally good, with just 3 crimes reported in the most recent period.
Upper Wellingham has one conservation area within its boundaries: Ringmer. 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 Wellingham includes 2 Ancient Woodland sites; 1 National Parks: SOUTH DOWNS. 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 Wellingham
In the last 24 months, 11 planning applications were submitted near Upper Wellingham. Of these, 88% were approved, with an average decision time of 58 days.
This is slightly above the national average of approximately 87%, indicating a broadly favourable planning environment near Upper Wellingham.
At 58 days on average, decisions near Upper Wellingham slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near Upper Wellingham were discharge of conditions (5), full planning applications (3), other applications (2).
Nearby Towns
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