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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

5,972Searchable applications

141Recorded as pending

90%Approval rate · 5,292 approved or refused records

554Refused applications

4,738 approved · 554 refused · 123 withdrawn. Received dates in our records: 16 Jul 2018 to 5 Oct 2026. Most recent record check: 15 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 Counts reflect the last collected status; some records may be out of date.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

DecidedLW/24/0008
Part single storey part 2 storey rear extension
2 Woodfield Cottages Rushey Green Ringmer East Sussex BN8 5JB
Received 29 Dec 2023
DecidedLW/24/0009
Variation of condition 2 of planning permission LW/3475/CC to reduce the scale and height of the extension, changes to the external building materials and window arrangements - Consultation by ESCC
Peacehaven Youth Centre Roderick Avenue Peacehaven East Sussex BN10 8BL
Received 20 Dec 2023
DecidedLW/24/0010
Part demolition of existing Car Dealership and rebuild of Car Showroom
351 South Coast Road Telscombe Cliffs East Sussex BN10 7HH
Received 10 Jan 2024
WithdrawnLW/24/0011
Removal of condition 25 (Blinds/shutters for rooflights) relating to approval LW/22/0840 - Condition 25 serves no useful purpose
Bridge Farm Barcombe Mills Road Barcombe East Sussex BN8 5BX
Received 12 Jan 2024
DecidedLW/24/0012/CD
Discharge of Conditions: 3 (CMP), 5 (Roads), 10 (Drainage) and 19 (Archaeological Remains) in relation to approval of LW/21/0700
Land At The Telephone Exchange Goldbridge Road Newick East Sussex
Received 12 Jan 2024
DecidedLW/24/0024
Single storey rear extension and conversion of garage into habitable living space
23 Bishopstone Road Bishopstone East Sussex BN25 2UB
Received 16 Jan 2024
DecidedLW/24/0031
Non-material amendment relating to approval LW/22/0315 - 2No. rooflights to side extension, omission of front window of garage extension, removal of rear 2 storey window and replacement ground floor window, change composite cladding to vertical tiling
Colonnade House Font Hill Newick East Sussex BN8 4RT
Received 18 Dec 2023
DecidedLW/24/0059
Section 73A retrospective application for an equestrian menage and associated works
Clayhill Woods Isfield Road Ringmer East Sussex
Received 25 Jan 2024
DecidedLW/24/0097
Re-amalgamation of two flats into one dwelling, ground floor single storey front and side extensions, first floor single storey rear extension with 2no. rooflights and Juliet balcony to rear elevation, and alterations to existing front and rear fenestration.
29 The Esplanade Telscombe Cliffs East Sussex BN10 7EY
Received 9 Feb 2024
DecidedLW/24/0115
Outline planning application with all matters reserved except access for the demolition of existing conservatory and erection of detached chalet style bungalow
31 Slindon Avenue Peacehaven East Sussex BN10 8ET
Received 15 Feb 2024
Awaiting decisionLW/24/0120
Application for Outline Planning Permission with all matters reserved - Replacement of nine garages with five new dwelling houses to match design of adjacent houses
Street Record Dane Close Seaford East Sussex
Received 20 Feb 2024
DecidedLW/24/0121
Installation of front driveway with associated landscaping, creation of dropped kerb, addition of brick wall to both sides of the driveway and removal of brick wall to front elevation
4 Holmstreau Villas Fort Road Newhaven East Sussex BN9 9EL
Received 20 Feb 2024
DecidedLW/24/0141/CD
Discharge of Conditions: 3 (CEMP), 7 (Landscape and Boundary), 8 (Materials), 10 (Electric Car Charging Points) and 12 (Details of Car Parking) in relation to approval LW/22/0089 for Plot 2
Highbury Farm Markstakes Lane Chailey East Sussex BN8 4BS
Received 27 Feb 2024
DecidedLW/24/0150/CD
Discharge of Condition 5 (Landscaping) in relation to approval LW/23/0288
Land Opposite South Cottage South Road Wivelsfield Green East Sussex
Received 28 Feb 2024
Awaiting decisionLW/24/0154
Demolition of existing dwelling (5 Geneva Road), and erection of two detached dwellings with relocation of boundary at 7 Geneva Road - Resubmission of LW/23/0525
5 To 7 Geneva Road Newhaven East Sussex BN9 9DP
Received 28 Feb 2024
DecidedLW/24/0171/CD
Discharge of Condition 2 (Listed Building Protection) in relation to approval LW/23/0495
The Bridge Inn High Street Newhaven East Sussex BN9 9PG
Received 5 Mar 2024
DecidedLW/24/0173
Demolition of existing bungalow with construction of 2no. detached two storey dwellings
72 Telscombe Cliffs Way Telscombe Cliffs East Sussex BN10 7DE
Received 5 Mar 2024
DecidedLW/24/0178
Approval of Reserved Matters following Outline Planning Permission (LW/21/0729) relating to the layout, scale, appearance and landscaping for the erection of 96 new dwellings (including 40% affordable) and on-site play area provision
Land East Of Ditchling Road Wivelsfield East Sussex
Received 7 Mar 2024
DecidedLW/24/0186
Re cladding and alterations of external openings to existing Shakespeare Hall building (and alterations to internal partitions); Re cladding (including roof replacement) and alterations of external openings to existing cricket pavilion building (and alterations to internal partitions); New build storage shed for cricket equipment storage; Re cladding and alterations of external openings to existing public toilets; General landscaping.
Fort Road Recreation Ground Fort Road Newhaven East Sussex BN9 9DL
Received 11 Mar 2024
DecidedLW/24/0188/CD
Discharge of Condition 4 (CEMP) in relation to the approval of LW/22/0255
Land Between The Broyle And Round House Road Ringmer East Sussex
Received 12 Mar 2024
DecidedLW/24/0189/CD
Discharge of Conditions 3 (Constructional, Surfacing and Drainage details) and 13 (Drainage Maintenance & Management Plan) in relation to the approval of LW/22/0255
Land Between The Broyle And Round House Road Ringmer East Sussex
Received 12 Mar 2024
DecidedLW/24/0192/CD
Discharge of Condition 19 (Energy Statement) in relation to the approval of LW/22/0255
Land Between The Broyle And Round House Road Ringmer East Sussex
Received 12 Mar 2024
DecidedLW/24/0195
Erection of 12ft gateway in the hedgerow from Lot 9 to enable ease of access
Highbury Farm Markstakes Lane Chailey East Sussex BN8 4BS
Received 12 Mar 2024
DecidedLW/24/0197
Installation of 2no. green storage containers
The Cheyney Field Lewes Road Ringmer East Sussex
Received 13 Mar 2024

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