Flat 6, Highfield Hilltop Drive, Rye, East Sussex, TN31 7HT
Pending
RR/2026/0427/LDE - Lawful Development Certificate Existing
Description
Certificate of lawfulness for existing use of the associated kitchen layout and all windows within the flat
Nearby new applications
Land North Of Springfield Cottages Rye Road, Playden, East Sussex, TN31 7UL
Permission in Principle for erection of dwelling served by existing access
Beauly, 2 Love Lane, Rye, East Sussex, TN31 7NE
Proposed side extension and minor alterations to existing elevations
Outside Of Fenced Area Of Rye Hill Water Tower, ., TN31 7NL
T1 - Oak - Crown reduction approximately between 2-3m
Historical activity at this location
25 nearby applications on record - archival context, not part of the live application.
Within ~100m
Nearby activity
2025
With conditions
Land To The South Of Old School Place, Rye, East Sussex, TN31 7HR
Proposed four bedroom dwelling with outbuilding (plant room), new access, driveway, vehic…
2025
With conditions
Land To The South Of Old School Place, Rye, East Sussex, TN31 7HR
Proposed four bedroom dwelling with outbuilding (plant room), new access, driveway, vehic…
2025
Highfields, Flat 3, Hilltop Drive, Rye Foreign TN31 7HT
Replacement of all windows and doors, changing one window into patio doors
2025
Highfields, Flat 3, Hilltop Drive, Rye Foreign TN31 7HT
Replacement of all windows and doors, changing one window into patio doors
2024
Approved
5 Highfields, Hill Top Drive, Rye Foreign TN31 7HT
T1 - Oak - pollard the upper crown down to 10 metres and remove dead and decayed elements.
2024
Approved
5 Highfields, Hill Top Drive, Rye Foreign TN31 7HT
T1 - Oak - pollard the upper crown down to 10 metres and remove dead and decayed elements.
2023
With conditions
Highfields - Flat 5, Hill Top Drive, Rye Foreign Tn31 7ht,
Alterations to interior and conversion of loft space. Replacement of windows and doors in…
2023
With conditions
Highfields - Flat 5, Hill Top Drive, Rye Foreign Tn31 7ht,
Alterations to interior and conversion of loft space. Replacement of windows and doors in…
2020
Approved
4-20 Hilltop Drive, Rye Foreign TN31 7HT
Internal and external works commensurate with the repair, maintenance and renovation of t…
2020
Approved
4-20 Hilltop Drive, Rye Foreign TN31 7HT
Internal and external works commensurate with the repair, maintenance and renovation of t…
2021
Approved
Rye Water Tower- Off Rye Road, Rye Tn31 7hp,
Installation of replacement antenna, ancillary radio equipment and GPS node to rooftop, u…
2020
Approved
Rye Water, Off Rye Road, Rye Tn31 7hp,
Upgrade existing telecommunications installation.
2020
Approved
Rye Water, Off Rye Road, Rye Tn31 7hp,
Upgrade existing telecommunications installation.
2020
With conditions
33 Hilltop Drive, Rye TN31 7HT
Rear single storey extension.
2020
With conditions
33 Hilltop Drive, Rye TN31 7HT
Rear single storey extension.
2019
Approved
35 Hilltop Drive, Rye Hill, Rye Foreign TN31 7HT
Removal of branches.
2019
Approved
35 Hilltop Drive, Rye Hill, Rye Foreign TN31 7HT
Removal of branches.
2019
With conditions
14 Hillcrest, Rye Foreign TN31 7HP
Single storey pitched roof side extension for annexe and decking.
2019
With conditions
14 Hillcrest, Rye Foreign TN31 7HP
Single storey pitched roof side extension for annexe and decking.
2018
With conditions
29 Hilltop Drive, Rye Foreign TN31 7HT
Erection of 1no. two storey two bed dwelling.
2017
Refused
Hilltop Drive - Land to the west of, Rye Foreign TN31 7HP
Outline: Residential development.
2016
Refused
1 - 20 Hilltop Drive, Rye Foreign TN31 7HT
Repairs to external render and re-pointing of ridge tiles to roof. (Retrospective)
2016
Refused
1 - 20 Hilltop Drive, Rye Foreign TN31 7HT
Repairs to external render and re-pointing of ridge tiles to roof. (Retrospective)
2016
Approved
Rye Water Tower, Off Rye Road, Rye TN31 7HP
Installation of telecommunications apparatus (2 Cabinets.)
2016
Approved
Rye Water Tower, Off Rye Road, Rye TN31 7HP
Installation of telecommunications apparatus (2 Cabinets.)
Rother
Planning Authority Score
2.5/10
Poor
#251 of 292 councils
Relevant to this application:
Householder decisions
Rother is one of the slowest councils in England for householder decisions, ranking #269 out of 292. The council extends the time limit on 63% 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 (94%) than the national average (90%).
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Rother decision performance
Based on MHCLG data, 2025
88%
Overall approval rate
Above avg (87%) #155 of 292
94%
Householder approved
Above avg (90%) #113 of 292
39%
Decided in 8 weeks
Below avg (64%) #269 of 292
63%
Extended time limit
Above avg (40%) #274 of 292
70%
Minor dwellings approved
139 decided (1-9 homes)
92%
Major dwellings approved
12 decided (10+ homes)
84%
Change of use approved
32 decided
780
Total decisions
92 refused in 2025