Upperton, East Sussex Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Upperton, East Sussex.
East Sussex · England · settlement
Planning applications in Upperton are administered by Eastbourne Borough Council. View the full Eastbourne Borough Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
District: Eastbourne
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £259,721 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Eastbourne
- Parliamentary constituency: Eastbourne
- LSOA: Eastbourne 011A
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Upperton.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Upperton.
- 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 Upperton based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
7 planning applications found near Upperton.
- - Land and Buildings at Cleadon Lane Industrial Estate, Cleadon Lane, East Boldon
Application under Section 73 of the Town & Country Planning Act 1990 concerning previous planning permission reference ST/1109/21/FUL granted on appeal for the demolition of existing buildings and the
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: South Tyneside | Date: 2026-03-10
View full details - - Fortuna House 47a Prideaux Road Eastbourne East Sussex BN21 2NB
T1 - Horse chestnut - Crown reduction by up to 3 metres.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Eastbourne | Date: 2024-12-02
View full details - - 111 Burton Road Eastbourne East Sussex BN21 2RN
Part Retrospective Application for Erection of single storey side extension and single storey rear extension
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Eastbourne | Date: 2024-11-08
View full details - - 33 Kings Avenue Eastbourne East Sussex BN21 2PE
TA - Ash - Crown reduction by up to 5 metres. TB - Ash - Crown reduction by up to 5 metres. TC - Ash - Crown reduction by up to 5 metres.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Eastbourne | Date: 2024-10-23
View full details - - Bilbury Mews 21 Mill Gap Road Eastbourne East Sussex
T1 - Robinia - Remove to ground level. T6 - Tulip Tree - Crown raise to 3 metres. T7 - Cherry - Crown raise to maximum of 2 metres. T8 - Crab Apple - Crown raise to maximum of 2 metres. T9 - Lilac - R
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Eastbourne | Date: 2024-02-18
View full details - - Brackley Lodge 32 Kings Avenue Eastbourne East Sussex BN21 2PF
Erection of single storey rear/side extension
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Eastbourne | Date: 2023-11-22
View full details - - 127 Burton Road Eastbourne East Sussex BN21 2RU
T1 (Sycamore) to T4 (Sycamore) - Removal of major dead wood in excessof 30mm that pose a threat of fall and injuries T8 (Sycamore) - Removal of 1no. limb at 2.7 metres above ground levelto the north-w
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Eastbourne | Date: 2022-12-31
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A brief summary of Upperton in East Sussex
Upperton is a settlement located in East Sussex, England. It sits within the Eastbourne district.
Property prices in Upperton show an average sale price of £259,721, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Upperton a particularly low-crime area.
Upperton has 7 conservation areas within its boundaries: Old Town, Saffrons, Upperton, South Lynn Drive, Park Close, Torfield, Town Centre and Seafront. 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 Upperton includes 3 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.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Upperton 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 Upperton
In the last 24 months, 19 planning applications were submitted near Upperton. Of these, 83% were approved, with an average decision time of 5 days.
This is broadly in line with the national average of approximately 87%. Upperton maintains a standard approach to planning decisions.
The average decision time of 5 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Upperton were full planning applications (8), outline applications (5), tree works (5). Full planning applications account for 42% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 1 large-scale (major) development, 17 smaller schemes were submitted.
1 planning appeal was lodged, of which 1 was allowed and 0 were dismissed (100% success rate). This relatively high appeal success rate suggests that the local authority may be refusing some applications that the Planning Inspectorate considers acceptable.
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Related Planning Guides
- What Is Planning Permission in the UK? — Planning permission is the formal approval you need from your local council before making certain changes to a building or piece of land.
- 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.