How long do planning decisions take near Wannock?

The average planning decision time near Wannock is 70 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 Wannock?

The planning approval rate near Wannock is 88%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Wannock?

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

How can I track planning applications near Wannock?

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Wannock, East Sussex Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Wannock, East Sussex.

East Sussex · England · settlement

Planning applications in Wannock are administered by Wealden District Council. View the full Wealden District Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.

About Wannock

Willingdon and Jevington is a civil parish in the Wealden District of East Sussex, situated just one mile south of Polegate. The area encompasses the villages of Willingdon, which is integrated into the Eastbourne built-up area along the A22 road, and Jevington, located on a minor road to Friston. As of the 2011 census, the parish had a population of 7,440 and was officially formed on 1 April 1999, combining the former parishes of Jevington and Willingdon.

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Town Insights

Property Prices

Average property sale price: £325,007 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

Admin district: Wealden
Parliamentary constituency: Lewes
LSOA: Wealden 019C

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-05.

Keyword Scorecard

Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Wannock.

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 Wannock based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

28 planning applications found near Wannock.

- 63 WANNOCK AVENUE, LOWER WILLINGDON, BN20 9RH
ROOF AND DORMER EXTENSIONS TO FORM LOFT CONVERSION AND GROUND FLOOR EXTENSION TO FORM PORCH.
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Wealden | Date: 2026-03-09
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- 54 WANNOCK GARDENS, LOWER WILLINGDON, BN26 5PA
SINGLE STOREY SIDE EXTENSION AND LOFT CONVERSION TO A DETACHED BUNGALOW
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Wealden | Date: 2026-02-26
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- 3 CORNMILL GARDENS, WANNOCK, WILLINGDON, BN26 5NJ
PART RETROSPECTIVE SINGLE STOREY 3M DEEP REAR EXTENSION TO FORM NEW OPEN PLAN KITCHEN & UTILTY & NEW WC
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Wealden | Date: 2026-02-03
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- Land to The West of Wannock Road Polegate East Sussex
Reinstatement of and widening of an existing access with associated hard and soft landscaping.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: South Downs | Date: 2025-11-11
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- 21 MILLSTREAM GARDENS, POLEGATE. BN26 5PU
PROPOSED REAR SINGLE STOREY EXTENSION
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Wealden | Date: 2025-10-06
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- 6 PADDOCK GARDENS, POLEGATE, BN26 5PW
ERECTION OF SINGLE STOREY FRONT PORCH. DEMOLISH REAR CONSERVATORY AND PITCHED ROOF AND REPLACE WITH SINGLE STOREY EXTENSION. CONVERT LOFT AREA WITH A REAR DORMER AND REPLACE GARAGE ROOF. EXTEND CAR PO
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Wealden | Date: 2024-06-03
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- 3 MILLSTREAM GARDENS, POLEGATE, BN26 5PU
PRIOR APPROVAL FOR THE ERECTION OF A SINGLE STOREY REAR EXTENSION WHICH WOULD EXTEND BEYOND THE REAR WALL OF THE ORIGINAL HOUSE BY 5M, FOR WHICH THE MAXIMUM HEIGHT WOULD BE 3.15M, AND FOR WHICH THE HE
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Wealden | Date: 2024-02-13
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- 3 MILLSTREAM GARDENS, POLEGATE, BN26 5PU
PROPOSED SINGLE STOREY REAR EXTENSION
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Wealden | Date: 2023-12-13
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- 9 FARMLANDS AVENUE, POLEGATE, BN26 5LL
PROPOSED SINGLE STOREY REAR EXTENSION
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Wealden | Date: 2023-12-04
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- WILLINGDON COMMUNITY COLLEGE, BROAD ROAD, LOWER WILLINGDON, BN20 9QX
RETENTION OF 4 MODULAR CLASSROOMS FOR A FURTHER 5 YEARS UNTIL AUGUST 2026.
Status: Permitted | Type: Other | Council: Wealden | Date: 2021-03-31
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- 29 FARMLANDS AVENUE, POLEGATE, BN26 5LL
SINGLE STOREY EXTENSION TO REAR, CONVERSION OF ROOF SPACE WITH HIP TO GABLE
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Wealden | Date: 2019-02-18
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- 24 FARMLANDS AVENUE, POLEGATE, BN26 5LL
TO INCREASE THE EXISTING EXTENSION TO THE REAR OF THE PROPERTY. TO CREATE A LOFT CONVERSION BY ADDING A FRONT AND REAR DORMER TO THE PROPERTY AND LIFT THE HIP TO A GABLE ROOF.
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Wealden | Date: 2019-01-21
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- REAR OF 20-34 THE MILLRACE, WANNOCK, NR. POLEGATE, BN26 5LP.
NEW PURPOSE-BUILT TWO/THREE-BEDROOM DETACHED BUNGALOW WITH INTEGRAL GARAGE AND TWO ADDITIONAL PARKING SPACES.
Status: Unresolved | Type: Full | Council: Wealden | Date: 2006-02-21
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- 39 FARMLANDS WAY, POLEGATE.
CHANGE OF USE OF LAND TO ACCOMMODATE STORAGE PALLETS.
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Wealden | Date: 2005-08-16
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- 31 FARMLANDS AVENUE, POLEGATE.
FRONT DORMER.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Wealden | Date: 2005-08-05
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- 16 MILLSTREAM GARDENS, WANNOCK, NR. POLEGATE.
CONSERVATORY AT REAR.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Wealden | Date: 2005-04-20
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- WILLINGDON COMMUNITY SCHOOL, BROAD ROAD, LOWER WILLINGDON.
EXTENSION TO EXISTING STAFF ROOM AND STAFF TOILET FACILITIES.
Status: Permitted | Type: Other | Council: Wealden | Date: 2004-12-17
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- 40 FARMLANDS WAY, POLEGATE.
WOOD CLOSE-BOARD BROWN FENCE WITH CONCRETE POSTS AND CONCRETE GROUND PLINTH 1.83M HIGH.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Wealden | Date: 2004-04-26
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- 39 FARMLANDS WAY, POLEGATE
AMENDMENT TO WD/02/0480/F FOR SINGLE-STOREY EXTENSION AT REAR TO FORM OFFICE AND RETENTION OF PREFABRICATED GARAGE BUILDING FOR USE AS STORE. REMOVAL OF CONTAINER TO FORM PARKING AND TURNING AREA.
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Wealden | Date: 2003-09-25
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- WILLINGDON COMMUNITY SCHOOL, BROAD ROAD, LOWER WILLINGDON.
DEPOSIT OF CLAY SPOIL TO FORM LANDSCAPED EARTH BERM.
Status: Permitted | Type: Other | Council: Wealden | Date: 2003-08-14
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A brief summary of Wannock in East Sussex

Property prices in Wannock show an average sale price of £325,007, 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 Wannock a particularly low-crime area.

Wannock has one conservation area within its boundaries: Jevington. 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 Wannock includes 2 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Willingdon Down SSSI, Folkington Reservoir SSSI; 8 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 Wannock

In the last 24 months, 58 planning applications were submitted near Wannock. Of these, 88% were approved, with an average decision time of 70 days.

This is slightly above the national average of approximately 87%, indicating a broadly favourable planning environment near Wannock.

At 70 days on average, decisions near Wannock slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.

The most common application types near Wannock were full planning applications (24), discharge of conditions (17), outline applications (13). Full planning applications account for 41% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

In terms of development scale, 13 large-scale (major) developments, 7 medium-scale applications, 38 smaller schemes were submitted. The high volume of major applications indicates significant development pressure in the area, which may interest property developers and investors.

2 planning appeals were lodged, of which 1 was allowed and 1 was dismissed (50% success rate). This relatively high appeal success rate suggests that the local authority may be refusing some applications that the Planning Inspectorate considers acceptable.

Application Outcomes

Approved: 37 applications
Refused: 5 applications
Awaiting decision: 14 applications

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