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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
5,617Searchable applications
144Recorded as pending
89%Approval rate · 4,975 approved or refused records
527Refused applications

4,448 approved · 527 refused · 109 withdrawn. Received dates in our records: 16 Jul 2018 to 5 Oct 2026. Most recent record check: 13 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 Counts reflect the last collected status; some records may be out of date.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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  1. DecidedLW/22/0452

    Single storey rear extension

    102 Bevendean Avenue Saltdean East Sussex BN2 8PE

    Received 5 Jul 2022
  2. DecidedLW/22/0453

    Variation of Condition 1 (Plans) in relation to approval LW/19/0927 for alterations to roof design and to fenestration on all elevations

    2 Cowden Road Saltdean East Sussex BN2 8DD

    Received 5 Jul 2022
  3. DecidedLW/22/0454

    Non-material amendment to approval LW/18/0826 for the amendment to landscaping behind plots 109-121 to retain existing landscaping

    52 Railway Road Newhaven East Sussex

    Received 5 Jul 2022
  4. DecidedLW/22/0455/CD

    Discharge of Conditions 8 (Noise Mitigation Measures), 11 (Facilities) and 12 (Cycle Parking) in relation to approval LW/22/0120

    Land On The North West Side Of Cinder Hill Chailey East Sussex

    Received 29 Jun 2022
  5. DecidedTW/22/0052/TCA

    Hawthorne (T1), 6 Meters tall. Currently overhanging public highway. Proposing to trim and prune the tree to promote the health of the treeand to avoid overhanging onto the public highway.Hawthorne (T2), 6 Meters tall. Currently overhanging public highway. Proposing to trim and prune the tree to promote the health of the treeand to avoid overhanging onto the public highway.Apple Tree (T3), 5 Meters tall. Currently overhanging neighbouring property and blocking evening sun. Proposing to prune the canopy by 20%to help to preserve and promote the health of the tree and to avoid overhanging into neighbouring property.Lime Tree (T4), 12 Meters tall. Overhanging neighbouring properties and blocking out natural light to the rear property on Harvard Road.Propose to lift the crown up to 2.5m from ground level whilst undertaking a crown reduction/thinning by 20%, this will help to avoidoverhanging into neighbouring property.Lime Tree (T5), 12 Meters tall. Overhanging neighbouring properties and blocking out natural light to the rear property on Harvard Road.Propose to lift the crown up to 2.5m from ground level whilst undertaking a crown reduction/thinning by 20%, this will help to avoidoverhanging into neighbouring property.Prunus Tree (T6), 9 Meters tall. Overhanging neighbouring properties and blocking out natural light to the rear property on Harvard Road.Propose reduction/thinning of the crown by 15%, this will help to avoid overhanging into the neighbouring property.

    Lynchetts Lewes Road Ringmer East Sussex BN8 5ET

    Received 15 Jun 2022
  6. DecidedLW/22/0456

    Outline application with all matters reserved except access for the erection of up to 30 dwellings (including 40 % affordable)

    Land At The Telephone Exchange Goldbridge Road Newick East Sussex

    Received 7 Jul 2022
  7. DecidedLW/22/0458/CD

    Discharge of Conditions 4 (Flood Exceedance) 6 (Maintenance Plan) 7 (Drainage System Photos) 11 (Asbestos) 13 (Contamination verification) and 17 (Archaeology) in relation to approval LW/16/0704

    Diplocks Yard Bishops Lane Ringmer East Sussex BN8 5LD

    Received 8 Jul 2022
  8. DecidedLW/22/0459

    Outline application with all matters reserved except access for the erection of up to 70 dwellings (including 40% affordable housing), public open space, landscaping, and sustainable drainage systems (SuDS) and vehicular access point

    Land West Of Barcombe Mills Road Barcombe East Sussex

    Received 8 Jul 2022
  9. DecidedLW/22/0460

    Variation of condition 1 (Plans) relating to approval LW/21/0710 - 1. Relocate roller shutter to outside of building envelope to glazed door on south elevation and clad roller shuttermechanism in timber to match main elevations.2. Omit glazed sliding door on west elevation, add horizontal window with timber shutters.3. Omit security shutter (and associated structure) to north window, add timber shutters.4. Omit canopy over glazed doors to west and south elevation.5. Omit eaves overhang (over wc doors) and form raking parapet.6. Omit roof access hatch.7. Rationalise flat roof design.8. Omit serving hatch to south elevation.

    Public Conveniences Esplanade Seaford East Sussex

    Received 11 Jul 2022
  10. DecidedLW/22/0461

    Extension of detached single storey garage with front electric car charge point and alterations to fenestration and erection of front porch

    1 Corsica Road Seaford East Sussex BN25 1BB

    Received 11 Jul 2022
  11. DecidedLW/22/0462

    Variation of condition 14 (existing dwelling) relating to previous approval LW/21/0702 - to use the former stables as a holiday let on completion of the new development

    The Stable Yard Lower Lodge Farm Laughton Road Ringmer East Sussex BN8 5NQ

    Received 11 Jul 2022
  12. DecidedLW/22/0463

    Site to be used for office administration, training, meeting space and equipment storage in relation to the emergency service

    The Old Dairy Railway Lane Sheffield Park North Chailey East Sussex TN22 3HQ

    Received 11 Jul 2022
  13. DecidedLW/22/0464

    Construction of a pool house to rear with associated hard and soft landscaping

    Hurstbourne Cottage Cornwell's Bank Newick East Sussex BN8 4RJ

    Received 12 Jul 2022
  14. DecidedLW/22/0465

    Construction of a pool house to rear with associated hard and soft landscaping

    Hurstbourne Cottage Cornwell's Bank Newick East Sussex BN8 4RJ

    Received 12 Jul 2022
  15. DecidedLW/22/0466

    Conversion of detached rear garage into residential single storey annex ancillary to the main dwelling

    21 Slindon Avenue Peacehaven East Sussex BN10 8NJ

    Received 12 Jul 2022
  16. DecidedTW/22/0055/TPO

    T1- Acer, Reduce by 0.5m to 1m to shape, to enable space between tree and property.

    4 Acerlands Newick East Sussex BN8 4LU

    Received 12 Jul 2022
  17. DecidedLW/22/0467/CD

    Discharge of Conditions 6 (Landscaping), 7 (Electric Vehicle Charging Points), 8 (Cycle Parking Spaces) and 9 (Refuse Storage) in relation to approval LW/20/0852

    Bybuckle Court Marine Parade Seaford East Sussex BN25 2PZ

    Received 12 Jul 2022
  18. DecidedLW/22/0468

    We are seeking to make the following minor amendments to the approved scheme: - Changes to the balustrade material of the balconies from black metal railing to frameless glass - Addition of frosted glass screen to the return sides of the upper floor balconies on the rear elevation

    Windy Gap Marine Parade Seaford East Sussex BN25 2PZ

    Received 13 Jul 2022
  19. DecidedLW/22/0469

    Conversion of single-storey outbuilding to rear to create annex ancillary to the main dwelling

    High View Lodge The Highway Newhaven East Sussex BN9 9UD

    Received 13 Jul 2022
  20. DecidedLW/22/0471

    Hip to gable rear roof extension with 2no. side dormers and rear Juliette balcony, single storey side infill extension and alterations to the fenestration on all elevations and raised decking to rear

    42 Nutley Avenue Saltdean East Sussex BN2 8EB

    Received 14 Jul 2022
  21. DecidedLW/22/0472

    Outline application with all matters reserved except for access for the demolition of an existing residential property and erection of up to 75 residential dwellings including affordable housing with the provision of vehicular access onto Harrisons Lane and pedestrian and cycle access onto Potato Lane alongside public open spaces, biodiversity enhancement, sustainable urban drainage systems, landscaping, infrastructure and earthworks

    Land East Of Harrisons Lane Ringmer East Sussex

    Received 14 Jul 2022
  22. DecidedLW/22/0473

    Conversion of outbuilding into a home office with associated works including replacement door and window and the installation of 4no roof lights

    Lower Barn Farmhouse Lewes Road Ringmer East Sussex BN8 5NB

    Received 15 Jul 2022
  23. DecidedLW/22/0474

    Erection of Detached House (Resubmission of previous approval LW/19/0723)

    Sharpsbridge Farm Sharpsbridge Lane Newick East Sussex TN22 3XG

    Received 15 Jul 2022
  24. DecidedLW/22/0475

    Retrospective erection of rear raised steps

    104 Wicklands Avenue Saltdean East Sussex BN2 8EP

    Received 15 Jul 2022

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