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Planning in Westham

Approved
92%
12 of 12 decided
Decision time
about 7 weeks
on average

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

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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. The settlement has a population of approximately 7,795 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Wealden district.

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.

The area around Westham has 3 nature designations nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Westham 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.westhamparishcouncil.co.uk/.

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To comment on or object to a planning application near Westham, 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, 20 planning applications were submitted near Westham. Of these, 92% were approved, with an average decision time of 49 days.

The most common types were outline applications (4), discharge of conditions (4), full planning applications (3). 1 large-scale development was submitted during this period.

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Westham?
In the last 24 months, 20 planning applications were submitted near Westham. The approval rate is 92%.
How long do planning decisions take near Westham?
The average planning decision time near Westham is 49 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 87%.
What types of planning applications are most common near Westham?
The most common type of planning application near Westham is outline applications, with 4 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Westham?
You can search and track planning applications near Westham on Planning Signal. Create a free account to save searches, watch specific applications, and receive email alerts when new plans are submitted nearby.