Whatlington, East Sussex Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Whatlington, East Sussex.
East Sussex · England · settlement
About Whatlington
Whatlington is a quaint village and civil parish located in the Rother district of East Sussex, England. Situated just seven miles north of Hastings and conveniently near the A21 road, it offers a blend of rural charm and accessibility that may influence local planning applications.
Population: 333 (2021) · Area: 6.0 km²
District: Rother
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £498,860 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Rother
- Parliamentary constituency: Bexhill and Battle
- LSOA: Rother 005A
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Whatlington.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Whatlington.
- 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 Whatlington based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
2 planning applications found near Whatlington.
- - MILL FARM Whatlington Road, Battle, East Sussex, TN33 0ND
Use of land as a holiday camping, caravanning and motorhome site with up to 30 pitches between 1 April and 31 October each year.
Type: Full | Council: Rother | Date: 2026-01-25
View full details - - The Nook, Whatlington Road, Whatlington TN33 0NB
Erection of single storey rear extension
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Rother | Date: 2025-01-26
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A brief summary of Whatlington in East Sussex
Whatlington is a quaint village and civil parish located in the Rother district of East Sussex, England. Situated just seven miles north of Hastings and conveniently near the A21 road, it offers a blend of rural charm and accessibility that may influence local planning applications. The settlement has a population of approximately 333 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Rother district.
Whatlington covers an area of approximately 6.0 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 Whatlington show an average sale price of £498,860, 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 Whatlington a particularly low-crime area.
Whatlington has one conservation area within its boundaries: No data available for publication by HE. 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 Whatlington includes 20 Ancient Woodland sites; 1 Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB): High Weald. 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, Whatlington 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 Whatlington
In the last 24 months, 12 planning applications were submitted near Whatlington. Of these, 50% were approved, with an average decision time of 75 days.
This is below the national average of approximately 87%, which may reflect stricter local policies, sensitivity of the area, or higher levels of speculative applications. Pre-application advice is particularly worthwhile near Whatlington.
The average decision period of 75 days exceeds the 8-week target for minor applications but falls within the 13-week target for major schemes. Applicants should plan for approximately 11 weeks from submission to decision.
The most common application types near Whatlington were full planning applications (8), outline applications (3), other applications (1). Full planning applications account for 67% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
2 planning appeals were lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 2 were dismissed (0% success rate). This low success rate indicates that the council's refusal decisions are generally upheld by the Planning Inspectorate.
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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.