How long do planning decisions take near Westham?

The average planning decision time near Westham is 46 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 Westham?

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

What types of planning applications are most common near Westham?

The most common type of planning application near Westham is outline applications, with 6 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Westham?

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Westham, East Sussex Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Westham, East Sussex.

East Sussex · England · settlement

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

About Westham

Westham, a large village and civil parish in the Wealden District of East Sussex, is located five miles northeast of Eastbourne, adjacent to Pevensey. It encompasses three settlements: Westham, Stone Cross, and Hankham. As part of the expanding Greater Eastbourne conurbation, Westham has seen significant population growth and development, making it an area of interest for planning applications.

Population: 7,795 (2021) · Area: 14.2 km²

District: Wealden

Website: http://www.westhamparishcouncil.co.uk/

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Town Insights

Property Prices

Average property sale price: £366,202 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

Admin district: Wealden
Parliamentary constituency: Bexhill and Battle
LSOA: Wealden 020A

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-05.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Westham.

Keyword Scorecard

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

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 Westham based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

7 planning applications found near Westham.

- KETCHAM, GALLOWS LANE, WESTHAM, BN24 5AA
SINGLE STOREY REAR EXTENSION REPLACING CONSERVATORY AND FIRST FLOOR DORMER EXTENSION TO ROOF.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Wealden | Date: 2026-03-23
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- 41 RATTLE ROAD, WESTHAM, BN24 5DG
SINGLE STOREY REAR EXTENSION
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Wealden | Date: 2026-02-13
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- 12 HIGH STREET, WESTHAM, BN24 5LY
PROPOSED CHANGE OF USE OF DWELLINGHOUSE (USE CLASS C3(a)) TO A RESIDENTIAL CARE HOME FOR UP TO THREE CHILDREN (USE CLASS C2).
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Wealden | Date: 2026-01-29
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- WEST MILL, PEELINGS LANE, WESTHAM, BN24 5HE
PRIOR APPROVAL FOR THE ERECTION OF A SINGLE STOREY PITCHED ROOF EXTENSION WHICH WOULD EXTEND BEYOND THE REAR WALL OF THE ORIGINAL HOUSE BY 5.00M, FOR WHICH THE MAXIMUM HEIGHT WOULD BE 3.90M, AND FOR W
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Wealden | Date: 2025-09-03
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- 42 PEVENSEY PARK ROAD, WESTHAM, BN24 5HW
PROPSED GARDEN ROOM/HOME OFFICE.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Wealden | Date: 2024-03-15
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- 31 PELHAM CLOSE, WESTHAM, BN24 5NL
TO REPLACE EXISTING CLOSED BOARD GATES WITH LOWER SOFTWOOD GATES
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Wealden | Date: 2024-01-31
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- 23 PEVENSEY PARK ROAD, WESTHAM, BN24 5HW
LOFT CONVERSION INCLUDING ROOF EXTENSION AND ENLARGED REAR DORMER
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Wealden | Date: 2023-03-17
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A brief summary of Westham in East Sussex

Westham covers an area of approximately 14.2 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 Westham show an average sale price of £366,202, 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 Westham a particularly low-crime area.

Westham has one conservation area within its boundaries: Pevensey and Westham. 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 Westham includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Pevensey Levels SSSI; 1 Special Areas of Conservation (SAC): Pevensey Levels; 1 Ramsar Wetland Sites: Pevensey Levels. 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, Westham planning applications can be searched by entering a local postcode above. Further local information can be found on the community website at http://www.westhamparishcouncil.co.uk/. 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 Westham

In the last 24 months, 16 planning applications were submitted near Westham. Of these, 92% were approved, with an average decision time of 46 days.

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

The average decision time of 46 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.

The most common application types near Westham were outline applications (6), full planning applications (3), discharge of conditions (3).

In terms of development scale, 1 large-scale (major) development, 1 medium-scale application, 14 smaller schemes were submitted.

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