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Lewes District Council
Planning applications.
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 dates5,524Searchable applications
144Recorded as pending
89%Approval rate · 4,893 approved or refused records
517Refused applications
4,376 approved · 517 refused · 109 withdrawn. Received dates in our records: 16 Jul 2018 to 5 Oct 2026. Most recent record check: 12 Oct 2026. Counts reflect the last collected status; some records may be out of date.
Local planning information
Council sources checked 14 Sept 2026We haven’t verified direct planning guidance links for this authority yet. Use its official website in Council sources.
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
- DecidedLW/21/0553
erection to two storey rear extension and single storey side extension
6 Heathdown Close Peacehaven East Sussex BN10 7UN
Received 9 Jul 2021 - DecidedLW/21/0556
Change the windows so they are 3 panel triple glazed anthracite grey, insert small slim frosted window in the West elevation dormer for the bathroom, render front walls, fascia boards anthracite grey - relating to planning approval LW/20/0445
196 South Coast Road Peacehaven East Sussex BN10 8JL
Received 12 Jul 2021 - DecidedLW/21/0557
Refurbishment of an existing dairy building with timber clad roof and walls
Norlington Gate Farm Norlington Lane Ringmer East Sussex BN8 5SG
Received 13 Jul 2021 - DecidedLW/21/0562
demolition of existing conservatory and two-storey side extension, erection of single-storey rear and two-storey side extension, alterations to roof to fascilitate loft conversion, to include raising roof pitch with a dual pitch roof, front and rear dormers and roof terrace
49 Ashurst Avenue Saltdean East Sussex BN2 8DR
Received 13 Jul 2021 - DecidedLW/21/0565/CD
discharge of condition 3 (surface and foul water) of application LW/18/0790
The Cheyney Field Lewes Road Ringmer East Sussex
Received 12 Jul 2021 - DecidedLW/21/0567
erection of single-storey link extension between existing garage and house
12 Mantell Close Newick East Sussex BN8 4FA
Received 13 Jul 2021 - DecidedLW/21/0573
Demolish an existing bungalow and rebuild 4 new two bedroom cottages with off road parking concerning access and layout with remaining matters reserved - REVISED SITE LAYOUT
Two Ways Bevernbridge South Road South Common South Chailey East Sussex BN8 4QD
Received 4 Jun 2021 - DecidedLW/21/0575
demolition of existing conservatory and erection of single-storey rear extension
The Homestead Heighton Road South Heighton East Sussex BN9 0JJ
Received 9 Jun 2021 - DecidedLW/21/0576
two-storey side rear extension
14 Firle Grange Seaford East Sussex BN25 2HD
Received 15 Jul 2021 - DecidedLW/21/0577
single-storey rear extension with associated decking and steps
15 Kimberley Road Seaford East Sussex BN25 2QG
Received 15 Jul 2021 - DecidedLW/21/0578
first-floor side extension
268 Arundel Road West Peacehaven East Sussex BN10 7PP
Received 15 Jul 2021 - DecidedLW/21/0579
demolish existing conservatory and erection of single-story extension with flat roof
63 Cairo Avenue Peacehaven East Sussex BN10 7LA
Received 15 Jul 2021 - DecidedLW/21/0580
confirm of existing building being in situ and of the same use for over four years
Land At Wapsbourne Wood Scaynes Hill West Sussex
Received 15 Jul 2021 - DecidedLW/21/0581
notification of installation of an additional 30m underground LV cable and replacement of existing pole with a stub pole and pole mounted transformer
Beresford Manor Farm South Road Plumpton Green East Sussex BN8 4EA
Received 10 Jun 2021 - DecidedLW/21/0582
erection of rear conservatory
7 Oakmede Way Ringmer East Sussex BN8 5JL
Received 13 Jun 2021 - DecidedLW/21/0583
Creation of first floor on host property facilitated by a raise in ridge height
Roundells 12 High Hurst Close Newick East Sussex BN8 4NJ
Received 15 Jul 2021 - DecidedLW/21/0584
erection of single-storey detached annexe
40 Telscombe Cliffs Way Telscombe Cliffs East Sussex BN10 7DT
Received 16 Jul 2021 - DecidedLW/21/0585
To regularise employment, equestrian and storage use on the site, part change of use and with a new building to tidy up external storage
Land West Of Century Cottage Lewes Road Scaynes Hill East Sussex
Received 16 Jul 2021 - DecidedLW/21/0586
2 X Non-illuminated marketing banner signs to be displayed for a limited time period of 9 months or less
Land Opposite Junction Between Mill Lane And Gradwell End, South Chailey
Received 16 Jul 2021 - DecidedLW/21/0587
garage conversion to include; replacement of garage door with window, replacement of rear door with window and 2no rooflights
32 Coxwell Close Seaford East Sussex BN25 3FE
Received 20 Jul 2021 - DecidedLW/21/0588
replacement garage
Middle Burchetts Station Road North Chailey East Sussex BN8 4HE
Received 3 Jun 2021 - DecidedLW/21/0589/CD
discharge of conditions 2 (details of external window and door joinery), 3 (samples of technical details of rainwater goods), 4 (proposed materials) of application LW/21/0137
Ringmer Bowls Club Lewes Road Ringmer East Sussex BN8 5QA
Received 20 Jul 2021 - DecidedLW/21/0590
single-storey lower ground floor rear extension with extended balcony and conservatory above
50 Chichester Road Seaford East Sussex BN25 2DL
Received 20 Jul 2021 - DecidedLW/21/0592
construction of new dwelling on land at 4 Mayfield Avenue
The Lookout 4A Mayfield Avenue Peacehaven East Sussex BN10 8PB
Received 20 Jul 2021
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What these statistics cover
These figures describe applications collected by PlanningTrack for Lewes District Council, across all dates currently available. They are a partial dataset, rather than an authority-wide performance measure. The date range does not establish continuous historical coverage.
The approval percentage is approved records divided by approved plus refused records. Pending, withdrawn and unknown outcomes are excluded. No percentage is shown until there is an approved or refused record.
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