How long do planning decisions take near Winchelsea Beach?

The average planning decision time near Winchelsea Beach is 97 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 Winchelsea Beach?

The planning approval rate near Winchelsea Beach is 80%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Winchelsea Beach?

The most common type of planning application near Winchelsea Beach is full planning applications, with 5 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Winchelsea Beach?

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Winchelsea Beach, East Sussex Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Winchelsea Beach, East Sussex.

East Sussex · England · settlement

Planning applications in Winchelsea Beach are administered by Rother District Council. View the full Rother District Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.

About Winchelsea Beach

Winchelsea Beach is a charming seaside village situated in the parish of Icklesham within the Rother district of East Sussex. Located approximately ten miles east of Hastings and just 1.5 miles southeast of Winchelsea, this area is noteworthy for its coastal appeal and potential for planning applications related to residential and recreational development.

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Town Insights

Property Prices

Average property sale price: £782,958 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

Admin district: Rother
Parliamentary constituency: Hastings and Rye
LSOA: Rother 004A

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-05.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Winchelsea Beach.

Keyword Scorecard

Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Winchelsea Beach.

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 Beach based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

2 planning applications found near Winchelsea Beach.

- The Cot Old Harbour Farm Lane, Winchelsea Beach, Winchelsea, East Sussex, TN36 4JZ
Proposed single storey rear extension to dwelling. Conversion of garage into gym/ studio with front and side extensions and corridor link between.
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Full | Council: Rother | Date: 2025-12-20
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- TERN COTTAGE, 36 Willow Lane, Winchelsea Beach, Winchelsea, East Sussex, TN36 4LN
install fixed line broadband electronic communications apparatus at the above location .
Status: Permitted | Council: Rother | Date: 2025-10-27
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A brief summary of Winchelsea Beach in East Sussex

Property prices in Winchelsea Beach show an average sale price of £782,958, 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 Winchelsea Beach a particularly low-crime area.

Winchelsea Beach 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 Beach includes 2 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Hastings Cliffs to Pett Beach SSSI, Dungeness, Romney Marsh and Rye Bay SSSI; 2 Ancient Woodland sites; 1 Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB): High Weald; 3 Special Areas of Conservation (SAC): Dungeness; 1 Special Protection Areas (SPA): Dungeness, Romney Marsh and Rye Bay; 3 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.

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Planning Activity in Winchelsea Beach

In the last 24 months, 10 planning applications were submitted near Winchelsea Beach. Of these, 80% were approved, with an average decision time of 97 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 Winchelsea Beach.

With an average of 97 days, decisions near Winchelsea Beach 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 Beach were full planning applications (5), listed building and heritage (1), tree works (1). Full planning applications account for 50% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

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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