Search Whitesmith planning applications
16 applications received or decided in the last 12 months · within 1 km of the centre of Whitesmith · updated daily · Wealden District Council
Only 9 applications in the last 90 days, so this shows the last 12 months.
- Burchetts Farm, Whitesmith Lane, Whitesmith, BN8 6HAAwaiting decisionDEMOLITION OF EXISTING DWELLING AND ERECTION OF REPLACEMENT SELF BUILD DWELLING AND DETACHED ANNEXE.Received 4 Nov 2026WD/2026/1822/F
- 1 Vert Cottages, Broomham Lane, BN8 6JQAwaiting decisionNEW FRONT PORCH TO REPLACE EXISTINGFullReceived 26 Oct 2026WD/2026/2081/F
- Randalls Farm, Whitesmith, Chiddingly, BN8 6JBRefusedVARIATION OF CONDITION 4 OF WD/2016/0139/F (*PROPOSED REPLACEMENT DWELLING*) **APPLYING FOR THE ONE MONTH TIME FRAME TO BE EXTENDED TO 12 MONTHS. THIS WILL ALLOW THE CURRENT OCCUPIER TO REMAIN IN THE OLD FARMHOUSE UNTIL THE NEW DEVELOPMENT IS COMPLETED **.Full - Non Compliance of ConditionReceived 10 Sep 2026Decided 27 Oct 2026WD/2026/1832/FA
- Fairlea, Whitesmith Lane, Whitesmith, BN8 6HARefusedFAIRLEA, WHITESMITH LANE, WHITESMITH, BN8 6HAReceived 7 Sep 2026Decided 28 Oct 2026WD/2026/1798/CD
- Oaklands, Whitesmith, Chiddingly, BN8 6JDApprovedOAKLANDS, WHITESMITH, CHIDDINGLY, BN8 6JDReceived 3 Sep 2026Decided 26 Oct 2026WD/2026/1468/F
Planning in Whitesmith
- Approved
- 54%
- 7 of 11 decided
- Decision time
- about 9 weeks
- on average
Applications within 1 km of the centre of Whitesmith in the last 24 months, from Wealden District Council's planning register.
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Around Whitesmith
Postcode districts
BN8 334 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 Whitesmith
Whitesmith is a village located within the civil parish of Chiddingly in the Wealden District of East Sussex. Situated approximately five miles northwest of Hailsham, this area is characterized by its rural charm, making it relevant for planning applications related to residential and community developments.
Property prices in Whitesmith show an average sale price of £500,182, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry. There are currently no active flood warnings for the Whitesmith area, indicating a relatively low flood risk at present. This is a positive factor for both existing residents and those considering property purchases or new developments.
In terms of safety, there were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period (May 2026). This makes Whitesmith a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.
The area around Whitesmith has 16 nature designations nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Whitesmith 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.
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To comment on or object to a planning application near Whitesmith, 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, 18 planning applications were submitted near Whitesmith. Of these, 54% were approved, with an average decision time of 63 days.
The most common types were full planning applications (6), discharge of conditions (3), amendments (2). 1 large-scale development was submitted during this period.