Winchelsea, East Sussex Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Winchelsea, East Sussex.
East Sussex · England · settlement
About Winchelsea
Winchelsea, situated in East Sussex, England, lies between the High Weald and Romney Marsh, roughly two miles southwest of Rye and seven miles northeast of Hastings. Founded in 1288, it replaced the earlier settlement of Old Winchelsea, which succumbed to coastal erosion during the late medieval period. The town is part of the civil parish of Icklesham, making it a noteworthy location for potential planning applications and developments in the area.
Population: 600
District: Icklesham
Website: http://www.winchelsea.net/community/community.htm
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £828,298 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Rother
- Parliamentary constituency: Hastings and Rye
- LSOA: Rother 004A
Crime Statistics
3 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Crime Breakdown
- violent-crime: 2
- criminal-damage-arson: 1
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Winchelsea.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Winchelsea.
- 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 Winchelsea based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
20 planning applications found near Winchelsea.
- - 3, Hiham Cottages Higham Road, Winchelsea, East Sussex, TN36 4HE
Yew Tree - 3-4 metre reduction with proportional width reduction.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Rother | Date: 2026-03-03
View full details - - Hiham Plat Hiham Green, Winchelsea, East Sussex, TN36 4HD
Erection of single storey side extension, including removal of existing side extension and alterations to existing single garage.
Type: Full | Council: Rother | Date: 2026-02-10
View full details - - Cleveland House Rookery Lane, Winchelsea, East Sussex, TN36 4EE
Replacement of modern sheet roof covering on outbuilding with natural slate, removal of composite slate tiles to garage roof and replacement with plain clay tiles, alterations to existing and modern g
Type: Heritage | Council: Rother | Date: 2026-02-03
View full details - - Cleveland House Rookery Lane, Winchelsea, East Sussex, TN36 4EE
Replacement of modern sheet roof covering on outbuilding with natural slate, removal of composite slate tiles to garage roof and replacement with plain clay tiles, alterations to existing and modern g
Type: Full | Council: Rother | Date: 2026-02-03
View full details - - 2 Spring Steps, Winchelsea, East Sussex, TN36 4EH
Chamaecyparis Lawsoniana - Remove
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Rother | Date: 2026-01-29
View full details - - EVENS Rectory Lane, Winchelsea, East Sussex, TN36 4EY
Creation of a vent to the outside rear wall of the 20th century kitchen extension to Evens, for the purpose of installing a new gas boiler.
Type: Heritage | Council: Rother | Date: 2026-01-27
View full details - - The Cottage Hogtrough Lane, Winchelsea, East Sussex, TN36 4AF
Variation of condition 2 and 3 imposed on RR/2025/710/P
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Rother | Date: 2026-01-27
View full details - - GARAGE FLAT GREYFRIARS Friars Road, Winchelsea, East Sussex, TN36 4ED
T6 - Bay Tree - removal
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Rother | Date: 2026-01-26
View full details - - Chelsea Cottage Castle Street, Winchelsea, East Sussex, TN36 4HU
Proposed replacement of windows and minor increase in front and rear dormer height
Type: Full | Council: Rother | Date: 2026-01-12
View full details - - Kings Leap Castle Street, Winchelsea, East Sussex, TN36 4HU
T1,2,3 and 4 Cupressus Macrocarpa ( Monterey Cypress) Cut back branches overhanging garden by up to two-thirds.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Rother | Date: 2025-10-29
View full details - - Mill Farm House Mill Road, Winchelsea, East Sussex, TN36 4HH
Removal of several outbuildings (some dangerous structures); Extension and relaying of rear existing terrace; Provision of some new boundary fencing; Minor alterations to retained outbuilding.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Rother | Date: 2025-09-30
View full details - - Westaway Rectory Lane, Winchelsea, East Sussex, TN36 4EY
Erection of a single storey extension to the northern (side) elevation to form a utility room
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Rother | Date: 2025-09-05
View full details - - 1 White Close, German Street, Winchelsea, Icklesham TN36 4EN
Re-roofing of property, including re-using existing tiles and upgrading roof insulation.
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: Rother | Date: 2025-06-20
View full details - - Garage Flat, Friars Road, Winchelsea, Icklesham TN36 4ED
Certificate of lawfulness for the proposed hard landscaping to include surfacing of shingle drive and paving around property.
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Rother | Date: 2025-03-28
View full details - - Well House, Castle Street, Icklesham TN36 4EL
Works to a grade 2 listed building to include the relocation of Kitchen to Utility Room.
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: Rother | Date: 2024-07-22
View full details - - 2 Backfields, Rectory Lane, Winchelsea, Icklesham TN36 4AB
Demolition of existing conservatory and construction of new single storey rear orangery
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Rother | Date: 2024-07-11
View full details - - 2 Strand Plat, Rookery Lane, Winchelsea, Icklesham TN36 4EE
Works to a Grade 2* listed property to include the part-replacement of fenestration; roof repairs and replacement of internal staircase. In addition, new window to be inserted within the first floor s
Status: Rejected | Type: Heritage | Council: Rother | Date: 2024-04-26
View full details - - 2 Strand Plat, Rookery Lane, Winchelsea, Icklesham TN36 4EE
Works to a Grade 2* listed property to include the part-replacement of fenestration; roof repairs and replacement of internal staircase. In addition, new window to be inserted within the first floor s
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Rother | Date: 2024-04-26
View full details - - 5 Friars Road, Winchelsea, Icklesham TN36 4ED
Relocate bathroom from the ground floor to the first floor.
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Rother | Date: 2024-03-31
View full details - - 2 Barrack Square, Winchelsea, East Sussex, TN36 4EG
Installation of Electric Vehicle charging point inside the cellar of the property (not visible from the exterior of the property.)
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: Rother | Date: 2024-01-28
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A brief summary of Winchelsea in East Sussex
Winchelsea, situated in East Sussex, England, lies between the High Weald and Romney Marsh, roughly two miles southwest of Rye and seven miles northeast of Hastings. Founded in 1288, it replaced the earlier settlement of Old Winchelsea, which succumbed to coastal erosion during the late medieval period. The town is part of the civil parish of Icklesham, making it a noteworthy location for potential planning applications and developments in the area. The settlement has a population of approximately 600. It sits within the Icklesham district.
Property prices in Winchelsea show an average sale price of £828,298, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.
Neighbourhood safety in Winchelsea is generally good, with just 3 crimes reported in the most recent period.
Winchelsea 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 Winchelsea includes 2 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Winchelsea Cutting SSSI, Dungeness, Romney Marsh and Rye Bay SSSI; 7 Ancient Woodland sites; 1 Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB): High Weald; 1 Special Protection Areas (SPA): Dungeness, Romney Marsh and Rye Bay; 4 Ramsar Wetland Sites: Dungeness, Romney Marsh and Rye Bay. 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, Winchelsea planning applications can be searched by entering a local postcode above. Further local information can be found on the community website at http://www.winchelsea.net/community/community.htm. 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 Winchelsea
In the last 24 months, 17 planning applications were submitted near Winchelsea. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 97 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Winchelsea may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
With an average of 97 days, decisions near Winchelsea take longer than the statutory targets. Applicants should budget for a 4-month timeline and consider pre-application discussions to avoid delays.
The most common application types near Winchelsea were full planning applications (7), listed building and heritage (4), tree works (4). Full planning applications account for 41% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 3 medium-scale applications, 6 smaller schemes were submitted.
1 planning appeal was lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 1 was 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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