Wivelsfield, East Sussex Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Wivelsfield, East Sussex.
East Sussex · England · settlement
About Wivelsfield
Wivelsfield, located in the Lewes District of East Sussex, comprises the village of Wivelsfield and the larger adjacent village of Wivelsfield Green. Situated 9.3 miles (15 km) north of Brighton and Hove, this civil parish offers a blend of rural charm and accessibility, making it a strategic area for potential planning applications.
Population: 2,960 (2021) · Area: 10.8 km²
District: Lewes
Website: http://www.wivelsfield.net/nfHome.asp?Section=Parish%20Council&ButtonPressed=Sadmin32105
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £492,826 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Mid Sussex
- Parliamentary constituency: East Grinstead and Uckfield
- LSOA: Mid Sussex 007E
Crime Statistics
8 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Crime Breakdown
- anti-social-behaviour: 3
- violent-crime: 3
- public-order: 1
- other-crime: 1
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Wivelsfield.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Wivelsfield.
- 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 Wivelsfield based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
7 planning applications found near Wivelsfield.
- - Land East Of Ditchling Road Wivelsfield East Sussex
Non-material amendment of application LW/24/0178 to omit previously proposed single-storey rear extension from 4 house types
Status: Undecided | Type: Amendment | Council: Lewes | Date: 2026-04-21
View full details - - Land East Of Ditchling Road Wivelsfield East Sussex
Discharge of Condition 8 (Play Areas) in relation to approval LW/24/0178
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Lewes | Date: 2026-02-11
View full details - - Land East Of Ditchling Road Wivelsfield East Sussex
Discharge of Conditions: 9 (Drainage Maintenance) and 10 (Drainage Completion) of Planning Appeal Decision APP/P1425/W/22/3305946 (Refused Application LW/21/0729)
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Lewes | Date: 2026-01-23
View full details - - Land East Of Ditchling Road Wivelsfield East Sussex
Discharge of condition 15 (Contamination Remediation Report) relating to approval LW/21/0729
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Lewes | Date: 2025-09-30
View full details - - Land East Of Ditchling Road Wivelsfield East Sussex
Discharge of conditions 2 (External Materials), 7 (Landscaping) and 11 (Secured by Design) relating to approval LW/24/0178
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Lewes | Date: 2025-09-30
View full details - - Springbank Slugwash Lane Wivelsfield East Sussex RH17 7RG
Hipped to gable roof extension with raising of roof pitch, addition of two storey side extension and alterations to existing rear fenestration
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Lewes | Date: 2024-11-12
View full details - - Land East Of Ditchling Road And North Of Green Road More House Farm Ditchling Road Wivelsfield East Sussex RH17 7RE
Retrospective application for formation of two lakes and their use for recreational fishing, together with associated landscaping (FURTHER DETAILS RECEIVED 28/03/2025)
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Lewes | Date: 2024-09-16
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A brief summary of Wivelsfield in East Sussex
Wivelsfield, located in the Lewes District of East Sussex, comprises the village of Wivelsfield and the larger adjacent village of Wivelsfield Green. Situated 9.3 miles (15 km) north of Brighton and Hove, this civil parish offers a blend of rural charm and accessibility, making it a strategic area for potential planning applications. The settlement has a population of approximately 2,960 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Lewes district.
Wivelsfield covers an area of approximately 10.8 km². The surrounding landscape and character of the area play an important role in how planning applications are assessed by the local authority.
Property prices in Wivelsfield show an average sale price of £492,826, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.
There were 8 crimes reported in the Wivelsfield area during the most recent period, a moderate level that is broadly in line with similar-sized settlements.
Wivelsfield has one conservation area within its boundaries: Wivelsfield. 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 Wivelsfield includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Ditchling Common SSSI; 20 Ancient Woodland sites. 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, Wivelsfield planning applications can be searched by entering a local postcode above. Further local information can be found on the community website at http://www.wivelsfield.net/nfHome.asp?Section=Parish%20Council&ButtonPressed=Sadmin32105. 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 Wivelsfield
In the last 24 months, 11 planning applications were submitted near Wivelsfield. Of these, 50% were approved, with an average decision time of 60 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 Wivelsfield.
At 60 days on average, decisions near Wivelsfield slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near Wivelsfield were discharge of conditions (6), full planning applications (2), outline applications (2).
In terms of development scale, 2 large-scale (major) developments, 1 medium-scale application, 8 smaller schemes were submitted.
1 planning appeal was lodged, of which 1 was allowed and 0 were dismissed (100% success rate). This relatively high appeal success rate suggests that the local authority may be refusing some applications that the Planning Inspectorate considers acceptable.
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