Wilmington, East Sussex Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Wilmington, East Sussex.
East Sussex · England · settlement
Planning applications in Wilmington are administered by Brighton And Hove City Council. View the full Brighton And Hove City Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Wilmington
Long Man is a civil parish in the Wealden District of East Sussex, encompassing the villages of Wilmington, Milton Street, and Folkington. It is named after the iconic Long Man of Wilmington, a striking 69.2-metre chalk figure that attracts visitors and adds to the area's historical significance. For those researching planning applications, this picturesque parish offers a blend of rural charm and a unique cultural landscape.
District: Long Man
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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 018B
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Wilmington.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Wilmington.
- 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 Wilmington based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
5 planning applications found near Wilmington.
- - Priory Farm House The Street Wilmington East Sussex BN26 5SL
T1 - Laurel - Fell T2 - Hazel - Fell T3 - Ash - Fell
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: South Downs | Date: 2026-04-13
View full details - - Annexe Priory Barn The Street Wilmington East Sussex BN26 5SL
Single dwellinghouse
Status: Undecided | Type: Amendment | Council: South Downs | Date: 2026-02-20
View full details - - Long Man Gardens Lewes Road Wilmington East Sussex BN26 5RS
Non-Material Amendment to SDNP/19/04752/HOUS - Removal of the proposed covered log store to increase size of shower room and bedroom inclusive of the repositioning of bathroom windows on west elevatio
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: South Downs | Date: 2024-10-04
View full details - - The Giants Rest The Street Wilmington East Sussex BN26 5SQ
Siting of one shepherd's hut for use for customer dining, reconfiguration of car park and a secure bicycle storage, with associated landscaping (part retrospective)
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: South Downs | Date: 2023-08-23
View full details - - The Vicarage The Street Wilmington Polegate East Sussex BN26 5SL
Ash-T1. Fell to leave high stump, at approx 3m height. Tree has dieback and basal decay. It is also situated over the grounds of the village hall, which are used frequently for events. Immediate remov
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: South Downs | Date: 2023-03-31
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A brief summary of Wilmington in East Sussex
Long Man is a civil parish in the Wealden District of East Sussex, encompassing the villages of Wilmington, Milton Street, and Folkington. It is named after the iconic Long Man of Wilmington, a striking 69.2-metre chalk figure that attracts visitors and adds to the area's historical significance. For those researching planning applications, this picturesque parish offers a blend of rural charm and a unique cultural landscape. It sits within the Long Man district.
Property prices in Wilmington 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 Wilmington a particularly low-crime area.
Wilmington has one conservation area within its boundaries: Wilmington. 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 Wilmington includes 2 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Milton Gate Marsh SSSI, Wilmington Downs SSSI; 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.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Wilmington 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 Wilmington
In the last 24 months, 4 planning applications were submitted near Wilmington. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 24 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Wilmington may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
The average decision time of 24 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Wilmington were amendments (2), full planning applications (1), tree works (1).
Nearby Towns
Explore planning applications in nearby areas:
- Milton Street planning applications
- Wilmington Green planning applications
- Folkington planning applications
- Winton planning applications
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- Wannock planning applications
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