17 The Combe Eastbourne East Sussex BN20 9DB Data via plota.co.uk
Pending
260379
Description
T002,T004,T005&T012 Common Beech: reduce crown by 2m T003 Sycamore: reduce crown by 2m Data via plota.co.uk
Last checked
Decision outlook
Plota predicted a decision around 14 Sept 2026; it is now day 63.
Day 63, past the statutory target. 98% of tree and landscaping works in Eastbourne are decided within thirteen weeks, which runs to 12 Oct 2026; extensions of time are common, and the council need not decide on the day. Last seen undecided on 24 Aug 2026.
Day 637 days past the 56-day target
98%decided within 8 weeks
100%approved
43decided in the last year
Plota live figures for tree and landscaping works decided by Eastbourne in the last twelve months, from validation. Eastbourne decision record →
Site constraints 3
Habitat network: Network Enhancement Zone 2
Where habitat is joined up enough to work as a network. Context, not a constraint on its own.
Also on the record
Nature recovery project: Seaford to Eastbourne: Drink-in the Downs; Inside the Eastbourne 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.
Work with planning data?
About Plota's data serviceEvery application in Eastbourne - and every UK council - as a live feed, an API, or a bulk CSV export.
Other new applications on this street
Nearby new applications
24 Aug 2026Pending
65 Parkway Eastbourne East Sussex BN20 9DY
T1 Holly:reduce height by 3m T2 Cherry:reduce height by 2m,crown thin by 30% and...
31 Jul 2026Pending
66 Parkway Eastbourne East Sussex BN20 9DZ
Erection of single storey side extension
29 Jul 2026Pending
65 Parkway Eastbourne East Sussex BN20 9DY
A Holly:reduce height by 50% B Yew:remove several dead branches from lower secti...
Historical activity at this location
44 previous applications on record - archival context, not part of the live application.
This property
Previous applications at this address
2022
Decided
Adjoining Authority Consultation - Lewes and Eastbourne District Council (220641) - T13-C…
2022
Approved
T13-Common Beech:reduce the eastern aspect of the crowns by 2m, leaving a total branch le…
2022
Approved
T13-Common Beech:reduce the eastern aspect of the crowns by 2m, leaving a total branch le…
2020
Approved
T23 (W1 of the Order) Sycamore: Remove Deadwood T3 and T10 (W1 of the Order) 2 x Birch…
2020
Approved
T23 (W1 of the Order) Sycamore: Remove Deadwood T3 and T10 (W1 of the Order) 2 x Birch…
2019
Approved
1no Beech - 2.0-2.5m overall reduction and balance
2019
Approved
1no Beech - 2.0-2.5m overall reduction and balance
2018
Approved
1no. Beech - thin damaged and compromised secondary growth
2018
Approved
1no. Beech - thin damaged and compromised secondary growth
2018
Approved
1no Ash - Fell to ground, tree exhibiting die back
2018
Approved
1no Ash - Fell to ground, tree exhibiting die back
2018
Refused
T1. Ash exhibiting ash die back. Fell to ground level. TPO8.
2018
Refused
T1. Ash exhibiting ash die back. Fell to ground level. TPO8.
2018
Refused
T1. Beech. Fell in the interest of safety. T2. Beech. Reduce in height 2-2.5m and reduce…
2018
Refused
T1. Beech. Fell in the interest of safety. T2. Beech. Reduce in height 2-2.5m and reduce…
2017
Approved
2no. Ash to be felled to ground level.
2017
Approved
2no. Ash to be felled to ground level.
2016
Approved
T1 Beech: Reduce growth by 30%. Crown raise over roof by 3m. Prune to closest suitable gr…
2016
Approved
T1 Beech: Reduce growth by 30%. Crown raise over roof by 3m. Prune to closest suitable gr…
Within ~100m
Nearby activity
2025
Decided
Fornells 21 The Combe Eastbourne East Sussex BN20 9DB
Adjoining Authority Consultation - Eastbourne Borough Council (250016) - Application for…
2024
Withdrawn
12 Linkway Eastbourne East Sussex BN20 9BX
Erection of two storey rear extension
2024
Withdrawn
12 Linkway Eastbourne East Sussex BN20 9BX
Erection of two storey rear extension
2024
Approved
Fornells 21 The Combe Eastbourne East Sussex BN20 9DB
Erection of a third storey upward extension to form one additional floor, a two storey ex…
2024
Approved
Fornells 21 The Combe Eastbourne East Sussex BN20 9DB
Erection of a third storey upward extension to form one additional floor, a two storey ex…
2023
Decided
Fornells, 21 The Combe, Eastbourne, East Sussex, BN20 9DB
Adjoining Authority Consultation - Eastbourne Borough Council (230354) - Erection of outb…
2023
Approved
Fornells 21 The Combe Eastbourne East Sussex BN20 9DB
Erection of outbuilding and raised decking
2023
Approved
Fornells 21 The Combe Eastbourne East Sussex BN20 9DB
Erection of outbuilding and raised decking
2023
Approved
Fornells 21 The Combe Eastbourne East Sussex BN20 9DB
T1 (Beech) - Crown reduction by approx 2-3m and T5 (Beech) Crown reduction by approx 2-4m
2023
Approved
Fornells 21 The Combe Eastbourne East Sussex BN20 9DB
T1 (Beech) - Crown reduction by approx 2-3m and T5 (Beech) Crown reduction by approx 2-4m
2022
Decided
Fornells 21 The Combe Eastbourne East Sussex BN20 9DB
Adjoining Authority Consultation - Lewes and Eastbourne (220934) - T1, beech remove to gr…
2022
Refused
Fornells 21 The Combe Eastbourne East Sussex BN20 9DB
T1 Beech-remove to ground level
2022
Refused
Fornells 21 The Combe Eastbourne East Sussex BN20 9DB
T1 Beech-remove to ground level
2022
Decided
17 The Combe Eastbourne BN20 9DB
ADJACENT AUTHORITY CONSULTATION - Lewes-Eastbourne DC - Tree works application Eastbourne…
2022
Decided
Fornells, 21 The Combe, Eastbourne, East Sussex, BN20 9DB
Adjoining Authority Consultation - Eastbourne Borough Council (220464) - T1-T3:Beech-Fell…
2022
Decided
Fornells 21 The Combe Eastbourne East Sussex BN20 9DB
T1-T3:Beech-Fell T4:Ash-Fell T5:Beech:FellT2a:Beech-Fell (outside fence line in woodland)…
2022
Decided
Fornells 21 The Combe Eastbourne East Sussex BN20 9DB
T1-T3:Beech-Fell T4:Ash-Fell T5:Beech:FellT2a:Beech-Fell (outside fence line in woodland)…
2022
Approved
19 The Combe Eastbourne East Sussex BN20 9DB
Lawful Development Certificate for proposed alterations to 2no. existing windows to front…
2022
Approved
19 The Combe Eastbourne East Sussex BN20 9DB
Lawful Development Certificate for proposed alterations to 2no. existing windows to front…
2021
Refused
Fornells 21 The Combe Eastbourne East Sussex BN20 9DB
No.3 T1-T3:Beech-fell Replacement planting 3xOak 8-10cm T4:Ash-fell Replacement planting…
2016
Withdrawn
19 The Combe Eastbourne East Sussex BN20 9DB
2no. ash - Reduce and Reshape by 25% to closest secondary growth points. 10no. Beach to r…
2016
Approved
Goscombe House 18 The Combe Eastbourne East Sussex BN20 9DB
7no. Cuprocyparis'Golden'Leylandii - Remove to ground level. 7no. Thuja Plicata, 1no. Ley…
2016
Approved
Goscombe House 18 The Combe Eastbourne East Sussex BN20 9DB
7no. Cuprocyparis'Golden'Leylandii - Remove to ground level. 7no. Thuja Plicata, 1no. Ley…
2016
Approved
57 Upper Ratton Drive Eastbourne East Sussex BN20 9DD
Single and two storey extensions to rear, plus enlargement of existingdetached garage.
2016
Approved
57 Upper Ratton Drive Eastbourne East Sussex BN20 9DD
Single and two storey extensions to rear, plus enlargement of existingdetached garage.
Eastbourne
Planning Authority Score
6.4/10
Average
#82 of 296 councils
Relevant to this application:
Householder decisions
Eastbourne ranks #160 out of 296 councils for householder decision speed. Only 30% of applications have the time limit extended, well below the 41% national average - the council usually decides on time. Householder applications are slightly more likely to be approved here (94%) than the national average (90%).
Rarely extends deadlines
decisions usually arrive on time
These figures are council-wide context, not a prediction for this application.
View full council performance
Eastbourne decision statistics
Based on MHCLG data, the year to March 2026
86%
Overall approval rate
Below avg (87%) #194 of 296
94%
Householder approved
Above avg (90%) #106 of 296
62%
Decided in 8 weeks
Below avg (63%) #160 of 296
30%
Extended time limit
Below avg (41%) #53 of 296
63%
Minor dwellings approved
32 decided (1-9 homes)
83%
Major dwellings approved
6 decided (10+ homes)
79%
Change of use approved
24 decided
325
Total decisions
46 refused in the year to March 2026