Search Wadhurst planning applications

20 applications received or decided in the last 12 months · within 1 km of the centre of Wadhurst · updated daily · Wealden District Council

Only 7 applications in the last 90 days, so this shows the last 12 months.

Showing 1 to 5 of 20 · received or decided in the last 12 months

2 Green Square, Wadhurst, TN5 6BUAwaiting decisionTHREE SOLAR PANELS TO THE REAR EXTENSION AND SIX SOLAR PANELS TO THE FRONT FACING ROOF.FullReceived 16 Sep 2026WD/2026/1475/F
Wadhurst Post Office, High Street, Wadhurst, TN5 6AAAwaiting decisionWADHURST POST OFFICE, HIGH STREET, WADHURST, TN5 6AAReceived 3 Sep 2026WD/2026/0718/CD
Church Of St Peter And St Paul, Church Street, Wadhurst, TN5 6ARApprovedTHE TREE LOCATION OF THE TREE IS IDENTIFIED ON THE ATTACHED PLAN AND IS APPROXIMATELY 20 WEST OF THE CHURCH. THE TREE IS A CYPRESS CONIFER APPROXIMATELY 6M TALL X 3M WIDE. IT IS ADJACENT TO A LARGE LIME TREE AND A YEW AND IS OUT OF KEEPING WITH ALL THE INDIGENOUS TREES IN THE CHURCHYARD. IT ALSO OCCUPIES VALUABLE SPACE IN OUR CHURCHYARD WHICH IS VERY NEARLY FULL AND SO WE WISH TO BE ABLE TO USE THIS SPACE FOR BURIALS FOR PARISH RESIDENTS RATHER THAN FACE IMMINENT CLOSURE OF THE CHURCHYARD.Trees in Conservation AreaReceived 13 Aug 2026Decided 23 Sep 2026TM/2026/0172/TCA
Wadhurst Fire Station, High Street, Wadhurst, TN5 6BXApprovedREPLACEMENT OF 3 NO. EXISTING ANTENNAS WITH 6 NO. NEW ANTENNAS, THE INSTALLATION OF 15 NO. ERS AND 2 NO. DISHES, AND ANCILLARY DEVELOPMENT THERETO.FullReceived 13 Aug 2026Decided 20 Oct 2026WD/2026/1559/F
Sunnyside, Lower High Street, Wadhurst, TN5 6ATApprovedRETROSPECTIVE APPLICATION FOR EXTERNAL WORKS INCLUDING THE PROVISION OF NEW IRON SAFETY RAILINGS AND GATE AROUND THE RAISED FRONT ENTRANCE PATH, REPLACEMENT OF THREE WINDOWS WITH HERITAGE WOODEN WINDOWS AND EMERGENCY REPAIRS TO EXTERNAL WALL.Received 17 Jul 2026Decided 14 Oct 2026WD/2026/0774/FR

Planning in Wadhurst

Approved: 92%; 33 of 34 decided
Decision time: about 9 weeks; on average

Applications within 1 km of the centre of Wadhurst in the last 24 months, from Wealden District Council's planning register.

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Around Wadhurst

Postcode districts

TN5 116 applications in the last 12 monthsRH18 64 applications in the last 12 monthsTN2 405 applications in the last 12 monthsTN6 209 applications in the last 12 months

Applications in each district in the last 12 months.

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Planning authority: Wealden District Council

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About Wadhurst

Wadhurst is a charming market town located in East Sussex, England, serving as the focal point of the civil parish of Wadhurst, which encompasses the hamlets of Cousley Wood and Tidebrook. The town's community ties extend internationally through its twinning with Aubers in France, making it a unique area for potential planning applications that reflect both local heritage and community development. The settlement has a population of approximately 4,915 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Wealden district.

Wadhurst covers an area of approximately 40.1 km². The surrounding landscape and character of the area play an important role in how planning applications are assessed by the local authority.

Property prices in Wadhurst show an average sale price of £601,872, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.

In terms of safety, there were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period (May 2026). This makes Wadhurst a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.

The area around Wadhurst has 21 nature designations nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Wadhurst 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. Further local information can be found on the community website at http://www.wadhurst.info/.

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To comment on or object to a planning application near Wadhurst, open it in the list above: each one links to the council's own page for it and shows any comment deadline.

In the last 24 months, 40 planning applications were submitted near Wadhurst. Of these, 92% were approved, with an average decision time of 65 days.

The most common types were full planning applications (14), discharge of conditions (7), listed building and heritage (6).

1 planning appeal was lodged, of which 1 was allowed and 0 were dismissed (100% success rate).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Wadhurst?

In the last 24 months, 40 planning applications were submitted near Wadhurst. The approval rate is 92%.

How long do planning decisions take near Wadhurst?

The average planning decision time near Wadhurst is 65 days. The statutory target is 8 weeks (56 days) for minor applications and 13 weeks for major applications.

What is the planning approval rate near Wadhurst?

The planning approval rate near Wadhurst is 92%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Wadhurst?

The most common type of planning application near Wadhurst is full planning applications, with 14 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Wadhurst?

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