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Planning in Windmill Hill

Approved
76%
26 of 33 decided
Decision time
about 9 weeks
on average

Applications within 1 km of the centre of Windmill Hill in the last 24 months, from Wealden District Council's planning register.

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About Windmill Hill

Windmill Hill is a charming village located within the civil parish of Herstmonceux in East Sussex's Wealden district. As of 2020, the village had an estimated population of 585, making it a small but vibrant community that may be of interest for those researching planning applications in the area. It sits within the Herstmonceux district.

Property prices in Windmill Hill show an average sale price of £327,930, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.

The area around Windmill Hill has 22 nature designations nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Windmill Hill 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 Windmill Hill, 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, 43 planning applications were submitted near Windmill Hill. Of these, 76% were approved, with an average decision time of 60 days.

The most common types were discharge of conditions (27), full planning applications (4), amendments (2). 4 large-scale developments were submitted during this period.

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Windmill Hill?
In the last 24 months, 43 planning applications were submitted near Windmill Hill. The approval rate is 76%.
How long do planning decisions take near Windmill Hill?
The average planning decision time near Windmill Hill is 60 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 Windmill Hill?
The planning approval rate near Windmill Hill is 76%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.
What types of planning applications are most common near Windmill Hill?
The most common type of planning application near Windmill Hill is discharge of conditions, with 27 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Windmill Hill?
You can search and track planning applications near Windmill Hill on Planning Signal. Create a free account to save searches, watch specific applications, and receive email alerts when new plans are submitted nearby.