News & Insights
New Site Acquired – Wealden DC
June 2026
We have unconditionally exchanged and completed on a new 28 acre strategic site situated in Ninfield, East Sussex.
Planning Application Submitted – Wealden DC
June 2026
Rurban Estates submits planning for 57 homes and supporting infrastructure in Heathfield, East Sussex.
House Builder Federation 2026 AGM & Annual Lunch
May 2026
Rurban Estates attends the HBF's AGM & Annual Lunch
Public Consultation Launched – Wealden DC
April 2026
Rurban Estates, in collaboration with Esquire Homes, has launched a public consultation on proposals for the development of in the region of 56 homes in Heathfield.
Planning Application Submitted – Rother DC
April 2026
Rurban Estates, in partnership with Catesby Estates, submits planning for 335 homes together with supporting infrastructure and public open space at North Bexhill.
Land, Planning and Development Federation Annual Lunch
March 2026
Rurban Estates were pleased to attend the LPDF Annual Lunch.
Public Consultation Launched – Rother DC
March 2026
Rurban Estates, in collaboration with Catesby Estates, has launched a public consultation on proposals for a new sustainable extension to North Bexhill.
New Site Acquired – Wealden DC
February 2026
We are pleased to have completed on the acquisition of a new 15 acre site situated in Heathfield, East Sussex.
Draft Allocation Secured, Hastings Borough Council
January 2026
A draft allocation has been secured as part of a wider cross-boundary allocation.
Draft Allocations Secured, Rother District Council
January 2026
Draft allocations across six sites secured providing in excess of 1,000 new homes together with supporting infrastructure and community benefits.
Draft Allocation Secured, Lewes District Council
December 2025
A draft allocation has been secured as part of Lewes District Council’s Draft Local Plan.
Planning Permission Granted, Rother District Council
July 2025
Rurban Estates has secured planning for the development of a brownfield site within the High Weald National Landscape.
New Site Secured – Rother DC
July 2025
Rurban Estates have secured 14 acres of land on the southern edge of Battle, East Sussex.
Resolution to Grant, Rother District Council
June 2025
Resolution to Grant planning permission for 340 new homes and a community/retail facility in West Bexhill.
New Site Acquired – Hastings BC/Rother DC
May 2025
We have completed on the acquisition of a new 22 acre site in East Sussex to promote through Local Plan processes.
New Site Secured – Rother District Council
April 2025
Rurban has expanded an adjacent land assembly by a further 12 acres in North Bexhill.
Planning Application Submitted – Lewes DC and Mid-Sussex DC
January 2025
Rurban Estates has submitted a planning application for 130 new homes and a community facility on the Southern edge of Haywards Heath.
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