Windmill Hill, East Sussex Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Windmill Hill, East Sussex.
East Sussex · England · settlement
Planning applications in Windmill Hill 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 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.
District: Herstmonceux
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £327,930 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Wealden
- Parliamentary constituency: Sussex Weald
- LSOA: Wealden 015A
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Windmill Hill.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Windmill Hill.
- 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 Windmill Hill based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
17 planning applications found near Windmill Hill.
- - 5 POSEY GREEN, WINDMILL HILL ROAD, WINDMILL HILL, HERSTMONCEUX, BN27 4RX
PROPOSED REPLACEMENT WINDOW (2NO.) AND DOOR TO THE REAR ELEVATION ONLY. EXISTING UPVC JOINERY TO BE REPLACED USING TIMBER TO MATCH THE EXISTING.
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: Wealden | Date: 2026-06-10
View full details - - ORCHARD VIEW PARK, WINDMILL HILL, HERSTMONCEUX, BN27 4SY
APPLICATION FOR APPROVAL OF DETAILS RESERVED BY CONDITIONS 5 (TREES - ABORICULTURAL METHOD STATEMENT),6(PARKING, GARAGES & CYCLES - PARKING PROVISION AND TURNING SPACE - OUTLINE (A)), 8 (LANDSCAPING -
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Wealden | Date: 2026-03-02
View full details - - ORCHARD VIEW PARK, WINDMILL HILL, HERSTMONCEUX, BN27 4SY
APPLICATION FOR APPROVAL OF DETAILS RESERVED BY CONDITION 3 ATTACHED TO WD/2018/0871/F
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Wealden | Date: 2026-01-16
View full details - - 4 ELM COTTAGES, WINDMILL HILL ROAD, WINDMILL HILL, HERSTMONCEUX, BN27 4RT
APPLICATION FOR APPROVAL OF DETAILS RESERVED BY CONDITIONS 2, 3, 5, 6, 7 and 8 ATTACHED TO WD/2023/1373/LBR
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Wealden | Date: 2025-12-22
View full details - - STRAWBERRY OR COMPERS FIELD, LAND TO THE SOUTH OF GARDNER STREET, WINDMILL HILL, BN27 4ST
VARIATION OF CONDITIONS 4, 13 AND 21 OF WD/2023/0748/F (9 NEW DWELLINGS WITH NEW ACCESS ROAD AND ASSOCIATED HARD AND SOFT LANDSCAPING, INCLUDING NEW TREES, HEDGEROWS AND OTHER PLANTING) TO ENABLE REDU
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Wealden | Date: 2025-10-20
View full details - - STRAWBERRY OR COMPERS FIELD, LAND TO THE SOUTH OF GARDNER STREET, WINDMILL HILL, BN27 4ST
VARIATION OF CONDITIONS 8, 13 AND 21 ATTACHED TO WD/2023/0749/F (8 NEW DWELLINGS WITH NEW ACCESS ROAD AND ASSOCIATED HARD AND SOFT LANDSCAPING, INCLUDING NEW TREES, HEDGEROWS AND OTHER PLANTING) TO EN
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Wealden | Date: 2025-10-20
View full details - - ALLFREY HOUSE, WINDMILL HILL ROAD, WINDMILL HILL, HERSTMONCEUX, BN27 4RS
APPLICATION FOR APPROVAL OF DETAILS RESERVED BY CONDITIONS 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 AND 9 ATTACHED TO WD/2024/1080/LB
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Wealden | Date: 2025-07-18
View full details - - 17 NURSERY LANE, WINDMILL HILL, BN27 4TP
ERECTION OF SINGLE STOREY REAR EXTENSION.
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Wealden | Date: 2024-11-08
View full details - - HORMES HOUSE, WINDMILL HILL, HERSTMONCEUX BN27 4RS
REPLACEMENT TIMBER WINDOWS AND DOOR.
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: Wealden | Date: 2024-11-01
View full details - - HORMES HOUSE, WINDMILL HILL, BN27 4RS
REFURBISHMENT AND MINOR ALTERATION TO EXISTING BUILDING & DEMOLITION OF A DETACHED GARAGE BLOCK AND ERECTION OF A DETACHED DOUBLE GARAGE
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Full | Council: Wealden | Date: 2024-08-30
View full details - - HORMES HOUSE, WINDMILL HILL, BN27 4RS
REFURBISHMENT AND MINOR ALTERATION DEMOLITION OF A DETACHED GARAGE BLOCK AND ERECTION OF A DETACHED DOUBLE GARAGE
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Heritage | Council: Wealden | Date: 2024-08-30
View full details - - JONVANTY, VICTORIA ROAD, WINDMILL HILL, HERSTMONCEUX, BN27 4SZ
SINGLE STOREY EXTENSION TO THE REAR ELEVATION
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Wealden | Date: 2023-09-20
View full details - - JONVANTY, VICTORIA ROAD, WINDMILL HILL, HERSTMONCEUX, BN27 4SZ
SINGLE STOREY EXTENSION TO THE REAR ELEVATION
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Wealden | Date: 2023-09-06
View full details - - 4 ELM COTTAGES, WINDMILL HILL ROAD, WINDMILL HILL, HERSTMONCEUX, BN27 4RT
PROPOSED PORCH TO GRADE 2 LISTED DWELLING, WITH SOME MINOR INTERNAL WORKS INCLUDING A NEW ATTIC STAIR. PROPOSED PEDESTRIAN GATE AND FENCING TO FRONT GARDEN AND CONSERVATION ROOF LIGHT
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: Wealden | Date: 2023-05-24
View full details - - 4 ELM COTTAGES, WINDMILL HILL ROAD, WINDMILL HILL, HERSTMONCEUX, BN27 4RT
PROPOSED PORCH TO GRADE 2 LISTED DWELLING, WITH SOME MINOR INTERNAL WORKS INCLUDING A NEW ATTIC STAIR. PROPOSED PEDESTRIAN GATE AND FENCING TO FRONT GARDEN AND CONSERVATION ROOF LIGHT
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Wealden | Date: 2023-05-24
View full details - - STRAWBERRY OR COMPERS FIELD, LAND TO THE SOUTH OF GARDNER STREET, WINDMILL HILL
8 NEW DWELLINGS WITH NEW ACCESS ROAD AND ASSOCIATED HARD AND SOFT LANDSCAPING, INCLUDING NEW TREES, HEDGEROWS AND OTHER PLANTING.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Wealden | Date: 2023-03-17
View full details - - STRAWBERRY OR COMPERS FIELD, LAND TO THE SOUTH OF GARDNER STREET, WINDMILL HILL
9 NEW DWELLINGS WITH NEW ACCESS ROAD AND ASSOCIATED HARD AND SOFT LANDSCAPING, INCLUDING NEW TREES, HEDGEROWS AND OTHER PLANTING.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Wealden | Date: 2023-03-17
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A brief summary of Windmill Hill in East Sussex
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.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Windmill Hill a particularly low-crime area.
Ecology & Nature Designations
The area around Windmill Hill includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Herstmonceux Park SSSI; 20 Ancient Woodland sites; 1 Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB): High Weald. 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, 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.
Planning Activity in Windmill Hill
In the last 24 months, 35 planning applications were submitted near Windmill Hill. Of these, 79% were approved, with an average decision time of 47 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 Windmill Hill.
The average decision time of 47 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Windmill Hill were discharge of conditions (26), full planning applications (3), listed building and heritage (3).
In terms of development scale, 4 large-scale (major) developments, 2 medium-scale applications, 27 smaller schemes were submitted.
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