METHODIST CHURCH Sackville Road, Bexhill, Bexhill-on-sea, East Sussex, TN39 3JB Data via plota.co.uk

Pending RR/2026/0207/TPO - Works to Trees
Trees & landscaping
Council
Rother 2.5/10
Date received
23 Apr 2026
Postcode
TN39 3JB
Type
Works to Trees

Description

Pear Tree - Crown Reduction by 30% Data via plota.co.uk

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Decision outlook

Plota predicted a decision around 14 Sept 2026; it is now day 144.

Day 144, past the statutory target. 92% of tree works in Rother are decided within thirteen weeks; extensions of time are common, and the council need not decide on the day. Last seen undecided on 24 Aug 2026.

Day 14488 days past the 56-day target
50%decided within 8 weeks
83%approved
12decided in the last year

Plota live figures for tree works decided by Rother in the last twelve months, from validation. Rother decision record →

Site constraints 3

Bexhill Town Centre conservation area
Demolition needs planning permission and permitted development is restricted.
The council must give weight to preserving or enhancing the area's character and appearance. Not every council has published its boundaries as open data.
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Article 4 direction
Rother District Council (Houses in Multiple Occupation, Bexhill, East Sussex) Article 4 Direction, 2011. Named permitted development rights are withdrawn here.
An Article 4 direction withdraws particular permitted development rights, so work that would normally need no application needs one here. Not every council has published its directions.
Also on the record
Inside the Bexhill-on-Sea built-up area.
Not affected
Outside flood zones 2 and 3 · Not green belt · No scheduled monument at the site

Checked on 11 September 2026. Historic England, the Environment Agency, Natural England and council datasets, Open Government Licence. A boundary can run through a site and the council holds the definitive record: confirm with the council before relying on this.

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Historical activity at this location

25 nearby applications on record - archival context, not part of the live application.

Within ~100m

Nearby activity

2025 Refused
77a Western Road, Bexhill-on-sea, TN40 1DT
Conversion part of a retail ground floor unit with roof terrace extension to accommodate…
RR/2025/1616/P
2025 Refused
77a Western Road, Bexhill-on-sea, TN40 1DT
Conversion part of a retail ground floor unit with roof terrace extension to accommodate…
RR/2025/1616/P
2023 Approved
26 Sackville Road, Bexhill TN39 3JL
Partial change of use of the ground floor from Use Class E (Commercial, Business and Serv…
RR/2023/332/P
2023 Approved
26 Sackville Road, Bexhill TN39 3JL
Partial change of use of the ground floor from Use Class E (Commercial, Business and Serv…
RR/2023/332/P
2022 Approved
34 Western Road Bexhill Tn40 1dy,
Change of use from beauty shop with (Class E) to Sui Generis for purpose of beauty treatm…
RR/2022/1903/P
2022 Approved
34 Western Road Bexhill Tn40 1dy,
Change of use from beauty shop with (Class E) to Sui Generis for purpose of beauty treatm…
RR/2022/1903/P
2022 Approved
34a Parkhurst Road, Bexhill, Bexhill-on-sea, East Sussex, TN40 1DE
To replace existing White P.v.c.u. casement bay window and associated windows with window…
RR/2022/1867/P
2022 Approved
34a Parkhurst Road, Bexhill, Bexhill-on-sea, East Sussex, TN40 1DE
To replace existing White P.v.c.u. casement bay window and associated windows with window…
RR/2022/1867/P
2022 Approved
15 Wickham Avenue, Bexhill Tn39 3ep,
Change of use from clothing boutique (Class E) to retail with wine bar area (Sui Generis).
RR/2022/1293/P
2022 Approved
15 Wickham Avenue, Bexhill Tn39 3ep,
Change of use from clothing boutique (Class E) to retail with wine bar area (Sui Generis).
RR/2022/1293/P
2022 Approved
46 Western Road, Bexhill, Bexhill-on-sea, East Sussex, TN40 1DY
Conversion of the rear storage area/existing flat to create an additional 1 bedroom flat.
RR/2022/832/P
2022 Approved
46 Western Road, Bexhill, Bexhill-on-sea, East Sussex, TN40 1DY
Conversion of the rear storage area/existing flat to create an additional 1 bedroom flat.
RR/2022/832/P
2022 Refused
34A Parkhurst Road, Bexhill TN40 1DE
Replace existing white PVCU casement bay window and associated windows and installation o…
RR/2022/246/P
2022 Refused
34A Parkhurst Road, Bexhill TN40 1DE
Replace existing white PVCU casement bay window and associated windows and installation o…
RR/2022/246/P
2020 Approved
38 Western Road, The Picture Playhouse, Bexhill Tn40 1dy,
Proposal for new drinks hoist located to the rear of the back bar (ground floor).
RR/2020/1751/P
2020 Approved
38 Western Road, The Picture Playhouse, Bexhill Tn40 1dy,
Proposal for new drinks hoist located to the rear of the back bar (ground floor).
RR/2020/1751/P
2020 Approved
2A Sackville Road, Bexhill TN39 3JA
Erection of a four-storey combined commercial & residential development to accommodate an…
RR/2020/155/P
2020 Approved
2A Sackville Road, Bexhill TN39 3JA
Erection of a four-storey combined commercial & residential development to accommodate an…
RR/2020/155/P
2019 Approved
8 Sackville Road, Bexhill TN39 3JA
Change of use to A3 cafe.
RR/2019/1902/P
2019 Approved
8 Sackville Road, Bexhill TN39 3JA
Change of use to A3 cafe.
RR/2019/1902/P
2016 Approved
52 Western Road, Bexhill TN40 1DY
New shop front and private access to flat above.
RR/2016/2383/P
2016 Approved
57 Western Road, Bexhill TN40 1DT
Proposed extension to the existing retail premises.
RR/2016/1964/P
2016 Approved
57 Western Road, Bexhill TN40 1DT
Proposed extension to the existing retail premises.
RR/2016/1964/P
2016 Withdrawn
52 Western Road, Bexhill TN40 1DY
Provision of wc/washroom facilities. Alteration of shop front and division of shop floor…
RR/2016/328/P
2016 Withdrawn
52 Western Road, Bexhill TN40 1DY
Provision of wc/washroom facilities. Alteration of shop front and division of shop floor…
RR/2016/328/P
Rother
Planning Authority Score
2.5/10
Poor
#252 of 296 councils
Relevant to this application:
Householder decisions

Rother is one of the slowest councils in England for householder decisions, ranking #292 out of 296. The council extends the time limit on 71% of applications - one of the highest rates in England. Expect your application to take longer than the standard deadline. Householder applications are slightly more likely to be approved here (95%) than the national average (90%).

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Rother decision statistics
Based on MHCLG data, the year to March 2026
89%
Overall approval rate
Above avg (87%) #141 of 296
95%
Householder approved
Above avg (90%) #88 of 296
25%
Decided in 8 weeks
Below avg (63%) #292 of 296
71%
Extended time limit
Above avg (41%) #287 of 296
72%
Minor dwellings approved
127 decided (1-9 homes)
89%
Major dwellings approved
9 decided (10+ homes)
86%
Change of use approved
36 decided
739
Total decisions
84 refused in the year to March 2026
Source: MHCLG planning statistics · See full council rankings