Planning permission in Rother

We don't yet have enough recent decisions in Rother to show a reliable approval rate. The figures below cover all application types on record.

Across all application types, 87.1% of 2,840 applications decided were approved. Based on Rother's public planning register. Data last updated: 6 May 2026.

3,452Total applications

2,840Decided

87.1%Approval rate (of decided)

2,474 Approved+366 Refused+131 Withdrawn+0 Pending+481 Outcome not determined=3,452 Total

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By Development Category

All applications on record, not only the last 12 months.

Category	Decided	Approved	Refused	Approval rate
Full planning applications	1,521	1,332	189	87.6%
Tree works in a conservation area	268	257	11	95.9%
Listed Building Consent	241	221	20	91.7%
Certificate of lawfulness (confirming permitted development)	222	160	62	72.1%
Changing a planning condition (S73)	126	119	7	94.4%
Home extensions and alterations (householder)	102	97	5	95.1%
Phone masts and telecoms	74	70	4	94.6%
Certificate of lawfulness (existing use)	63	43	20	68.3%
TN3 28 Days - Regs 2003	33	31	2	93.9%
Permission in Principle	30	15	15	50.0%
Advertisement Consent	26	23	3	88.5%
Outline Planning	24	10	14	41.7%
Neighbouring Authority Consultation	23	21	2	91.3%
Other*	87	75	12	mixed types

* Other combines smaller categories: Prior Notification Part 6/7 (10), Class E to C3 Residential (10), East Sussex County Council Consultation (10), Sch2 Part 1 Notice (9), Modify Section 106 (8), County Matters Consultation (6), Prior approval (permitted development) (4), Reserved matters (detail after outline approval) (4), Sch 2 Part 14 Notice (4), Sch2, Part 3 Notice (4), Modify Section 106 with 5 years (3), Barn to home conversion (prior approval, Class Q) (3), Agricultural to flexible use (3), Overhead Line (2), TN2 - 56 Day Notice (2), Hedgerow Removal (2), Prior not (Schedule 2, Pt 14, Class J) (1), CC Minor Amendment (1), PN Householder additional storey (1).

Quarterly Trend

The most recent three years. Earlier decisions are included in the totals above but not in this chart.

Quarter	Decided	Approved	Approval rate
No trend data available

By Ward

All wards, across all years.

Among wards with at least 20 decided applications, approval rates range from 76.8% in Sidley to 95.2% in Collington, a gap of 18.4 percentage points.

Ward	Decided	Approved	Refused	Approval rate
	2,190	1,892	298	86.4%
St Marks	138	123	15	89.1%
Central	85	75	10	88.2%
Kewhurst	70	61	9	87.1%
St Stephens	69	65	4	94.2%
Collington	63	60	3	95.2%
Old Town / Worsham	60	56	4	93.3%
Pebsham / St Michaels	58	52	6	89.7%
Sidley	56	43	13	76.8%
Sackville	50	46	4	92.0%
Sidley / St Stephens	1	1	0	sample too small

Frequently asked questions

What is the planning approval rate in Rother?

Across all application types, 87.1% of 2,840 applications decided in Rother were approved.

Do I need planning permission in Rother?

It depends on the project and the property. Many home projects fall under permitted development rights, but constraints such as conservation areas, listed buildings and Article 4 directions change what needs permission at a specific address. See our guides to permitted development rights and Article 4 directions.

Do I need a planning consultant in Rother?

Many home projects do not need one. A straightforward extension on an unconstrained property is often handled directly with the council, or with an architect or agent preparing the drawings. A consultant is more likely to earn their fee where the site is constrained, the council has refused similar schemes, or an appeal is in prospect. Understanding your property's constraints and the council's recent decisions first makes any conversation with a professional a better-informed one.

Planning guides

Not sure what you can build without planning permission? See our guides to permitted development rights, Article 4 directions and planning costs.

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