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Lewes District Council
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Explore collected planning applications and decisions for Lewes District Council. Search an address, application reference or proposal to find a record.

Collected application statistics

Collected records · All available dates
5,268Searchable applications
144Recorded as pending
89%Approval rate · 4,666 approved or refused records
493Refused applications

4,173 approved · 493 refused · 103 withdrawn. Received dates in our records: 12 Oct 2018 to 5 Oct 2026. Most recent record check: 11 Oct 2026. Counts reflect the last collected status; some records may be out of date.

Local planning information

Council sources checked 14 Sept 2026

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Conservation areas and Article 4 directions

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Conservation areas15 mapped area records
Article 4 direction areasNo boundary records available in this collection

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More application records

  1. DecidedLW/20/0408

    Insertion of four dormers windows and first floor window

    Banks Farm Boast Lane Barcombe East Sussex BN8 5DY

    Received 3 Jul 2020
  2. DecidedLW/20/0409

    Demolition of existing outbuilding and construction of new outbuilding to be used as studio/workshop

    7 The Broyle Ringmer East Sussex BN8 5NP

    Received 16 Jun 2020
  3. DecidedLW/20/0410/CD

    Proposed discharge of Condition 15 (replacement facilities) relating to approval LW/20/0161

    Caburn Field Anchor Field Ringmer East Sussex

    Received 3 Jul 2020
  4. DecidedLW/20/0411

    Demolition of existing outbuilding and erection of replacement cafe/toilet block with associated change of use to A3 class

    Holmans Bridge Farm Town Littleworth Road Barcombe East Sussex BN8 4TD

    Received 3 Jul 2020
  5. DecidedLW/20/0412

    Demolition of existing conservatory, erection of ground floor extension and first floor extension above proposed garage, and cladding and re-fenestration to portion of existing building

    Roman Spring Farm Caveridge Lane South Chailey East Sussex BN8 4BA

    Received 3 Jul 2020
  6. DecidedLW/20/0413

    Partial change of use of existing barn (Class B1/B8) to a flexible campsite facility building and change of use and replacement of the existing shower block into 2no. class B1 studios and associated parking

    Brickyard Farm Town Littleworth Road Barcombe East Sussex BN8 4TD

    Received 3 Jul 2020
  7. DecidedLW/20/0414

    Replacement of existing concrete and steel framed bridge to the main entrance of the fort

    Newhaven Fort Fort Road Newhaven East Sussex BN9 9DL

    Received 3 Jul 2020
  8. DecidedLW/20/0415

    Revision of plot-19 from Type G house to Type D. Re-orientation of Plot 32. Plot 31 relocation of 1st floor rear window to side elevation. Following approval LW/18/0808

    Caburn Field Anchor Field Ringmer East Sussex

    Received 6 Jul 2020
  9. DecidedLW/20/0416

    Erection of a single storey front extension

    26 Hawth Crescent Seaford East Sussex BN25 2RR

    Received 6 Jul 2020
  10. DecidedLW/20/0417

    Variation of condition 1 (Landscaping), 4 (Number of Pitches), 5 (Car Parking) and 7 (Approved Plans) as attached to planning permission LW/11/1500 (incorporating subsequent amendments approved under LW/12/0917 and LW/13/0636) to allow for increase in number of pitches from 18 to 21 (including an additional 4 camping pods), additional car parking and landscaping/ecological enhancements.

    Brickyard Farm Town Littleworth Road Barcombe East Sussex BN8 4TD

    Received 6 Jul 2020
  11. DecidedTW/20/0051/TPO

    T1 Beech Trim back to reduce overshadowing

    53 Willow Drive Seaford East Sussex BN25 4BZ

    Received 25 Jun 2020
  12. DecidedLW/20/0418

    Proposed side conservatory replacement, alterations to rear conservatory, new rear and side conservatory, and front garage extension

    24 East View Fields Plumpton Green East Sussex BN7 3EE

    Received 24 Jun 2020
  13. DecidedLW/20/0419

    Remove existing flat roof over kitchen, and replace with hipped roof to tie in with existing roof

    27 Roderick Avenue Peacehaven East Sussex BN10 8JT

    Received 6 Jul 2020
  14. DecidedLW/20/0420

    Installation of two domestic air conditioning units to rear, south-facing elevation of property

    23 Downsview Road Seaford East Sussex BN25 4PU

    Received 6 Jul 2020
  15. DecidedLW/20/0421

    Ground floor infill extensions to front and rear, increased roof height forming first floor accommodation, change of external facing materials, and new driveway and vehicular access point

    37 First Avenue Newhaven East Sussex BN9 9HX

    Received 7 Jul 2020
  16. DecidedTW/20/0053/TPO

    T1 Lime - Crown lift to 6 metres as lower lateral branches contacting roof of adjacent garage block.T2 & T3 - Birch - Remove due to partial failure of lower trunk.

    Land North Of New Heritage Way North Chailey East Sussex

    Received 7 Jul 2020
  17. DecidedTW/20/0054/TPO

    T1 & T2 - Sycamore - Crown lift to 6 metres taking lower lateral branches away from roof of outbuilding.Carry out crown reduction of 4 metres to vertical branches and 4 metres to lateral branches overhanging outbuilding due to excessive shading of out building and garden.

    9 The Pagets Newick East Sussex BN8 4PW

    Received 7 Jul 2020
  18. DecidedLW/20/0422

    Conversion of detached garage to residential annexe (resubmission following LW/20/0134)

    Lakedene Theobalds Road Burgess Hill East Sussex RH15 0SX

    Received 7 Jul 2020
  19. DecidedTW/20/0055/TCA

    Conifers (T3-T8) - fell given excessive growth and concerns over stability. The felling of the conifers should also allow for more growth of the oak in the corner of the park. Ash (T9-10) - fell as have deadly ash dieback disease.Holly (T11) - reduce crown by 30% to bring under control. This should improve visibility on Church Road.

    Amberley 36 Church Road Newick East Sussex BN8 4JX

    Received 7 Jul 2020
  20. DecidedLW/20/0423

    Installation of timber cladding to property

    Kent House Streat Lane Streat East Sussex BN6 8SA

    Received 8 Jul 2020
  21. DecidedLW/20/0424

    1. Change internal door D11 to steel framed silding doors with fixed panel2. Change external door D12 to steel framed double glazed double doors3. Change external door D13 to steel framed double glazed sliding folding doors4. External windows W10 & W11 changed to steel framed double glazed windows in full height5. New paved path to east, west, and south side of the extension linking with front entrance path and rear terrace

    6 Church Road Newick East Sussex BN8 4JU

    Received 8 Jul 2020
  22. WithdrawnLW/20/0425

    Erection of a garden office and washing facility for ancillary stables within the curtilage of the dwelling

    Park Hill Hundred Acre Lane Wivelsfield East Sussex RH17 7RS

    Received 8 Jul 2020
  23. DecidedLW/20/0426

    Single storey rear extension to existing property

    12 Kingsmead Seaford East Sussex BN25 2EZ

    Received 8 Jul 2020
  24. DecidedTW/20/0056/TCA

    A) oak. FellLarge Oak tree which is in close proximity to the house, which could potentially cause structural damage. The growth of smaller trees and shrubs near by are being stunted and felling the oak would allow them to flourish. An oak sapling will be replanted further back in the garden away from the house. B) hornbeam. 40% reductionThe tree is multistemmed, with three large trunks. There is visible decay at he base of the tree where the stems separate with a potential risk of one or more of the stems failing. The tree is very close to the house, road and neighbouring property and could cause huge damage if it was to fail.

    Rivendell 8 Great Rough Newick East Sussex BN8 4HY

    Received 8 Jul 2020

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