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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

6,046Searchable applications

141Recorded as pending

89%Approval rate · 5,358 approved or refused records

565Refused applications

4,793 approved · 565 refused · 126 withdrawn.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 Counts reflect the last collected status; some records may be out of date.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/24/0805/CD
Discharge of Conditions 3 (external materials), 4 (landscaping) and 5 (surface water) of Planning Appeal Decision APP/P1425/D/24/3350061 (Refused Application LW/23/0699)
Fieldings 18 Firle Road Seaford East Sussex BN25 2HJ
Received 20 Dec 2024
DecidedTW/24/0131/TPO
T1 - Group of 5no. Sycamore - Reduction in height by 3-4 metres to bring slightly lower than recently reduced group behind reduce lateral spread by approx 2-3 metres, and removal of low epicormic growthT2 - Sycamore - Reduce height by 3-4 metres and laterally by 2-3 metres.T3 - Sycamore - Reduce height by 3-4 metres and laterally by 2-3 metres.
4 New Heritage Way North Chailey East Sussex BN8 4GD
Received 20 Dec 2024
DecidedLW/24/0806
Part retrospective replacement of roof with addition of lead capping to chimney stacks and repairs to roof slopes
Manor House Deadmantree Hill Barcombe East Sussex BN8 4SS
Received 17 Dec 2024
DecidedLW/24/0807
Single storey infill extension to front/side elevation and increase rear dormer, with associated internal alterations. Hard/soft landscaping works to front boundary and driveway, to include erection of new boundary fences and driveway gates, with mature hedging
Two Ways The Highway Newhaven East Sussex BN9 9UD
Received 20 Dec 2024
DecidedLW/24/0808
Extension of existing single-storey rear extension, erection of two-bay car port adjacent to existing detached single garage, addition of rear rooflight, addition of glazing to loft stair balustrades, associated landscaping
1 Coppards Bridge Cinder Hill Chailey East Sussex BN8 4HS
Received 20 Dec 2024
DecidedLW/24/0809
Extension of existing single-storey rear extension, erection of two-bay car port adjacent to existing detached single garage, addition of rear rooflight, addition of glazing to loft stair balustrades, associated landscaping
1 Coppards Bridge Cinder Hill Chailey East Sussex BN8 4HS
Received 20 Dec 2024
DecidedLW/24/0810
Non-material amendment relating to approval LW/23/0719 - Alterations to fenestration to northwest elevation
Unit 9 Pine Estate Pine Close Newhaven East Sussex BN9 0DH
Received 20 Dec 2024
DecidedLW/24/0811
Installation of 1no. pole, 7no. new stays and replacement of 7no. poles of increased height (between 9-11m)
Land Adjacent To Laylands Cottages Haywards Heath Road BN8 4DP
Received 17 Dec 2024
DecidedLW/24/0812
Section 73a Retrospective application for the installation of 2 no. refrigerant condenser units to rear elevation
1 Old Tree Parade Broad Street Seaford East Sussex BN25 1LT
Received 23 Dec 2024
DecidedTW/24/0132/TCA
T1 - Norway Maple - Reduce crown by shortening branch lengths by up to 4m
30 The Green Newick East Sussex BN8 4LB
Received 23 Dec 2024
DecidedLW/24/0813
Loft conversion with front/rear hip to gable roof, addition of side dormers and alterations to fenestration
75 Brambletyne Avenue Saltdean East Sussex BN2 8EL
Received 23 Dec 2024
DecidedLW/24/0814/CD
Discharge of Condition 5 (Archaeology) in relation to approval LW/22/0254
Land East Of Uckfield Road (A26) Ringmer East Sussex
Received 23 Dec 2024
DecidedLW/24/0815
Conversion of existing spa including removal of internal partitions, fittings and linings in spa/plant room and WC areas, levelling of existing floor, installation of new windows and structural beam, re-opening of internal window openings, infill existing doorway to WC, new plasterboard to ceiling, thermal upgrade of external wall and associated surface finishes and kitchen fittings
Chailey Heritage School Haywards Heath Road North Chailey East Sussex BN8 4EF
Received 23 Dec 2024
DecidedLW/24/0816/CD
Discharge of Conditions 8a (Surface Water Drainage) and 9a (Foul Water Discharge) of Planning Appeal Decision APP/P1425/W/22/3298993 (No Determination Application LW/21/0937)
Broyle Gate Farm Lewes Road Ringmer East Sussex
Received 23 Dec 2024
DecidedLW/24/0817
Outline application for the demolition of existing garages/workshops, erection of 5 no. two bed & 1 no. one bed terraced houses, and conversion/redevelopment of 51-53 Blatchington Road to form two 2 bed houses and one 1 bed house.
51 - 53 Blatchington Road Seaford East Sussex BN25 2AF
Received 24 Dec 2024
DecidedLW/24/0818
Demolition of existing cottage and ancillary summer house, erection of 1no. dwelling with detached double garage and associated landscaping
Plum Tree Cottage Beggars Wood Road Chailey East Sussex BN8 4DY
Received 24 Dec 2024
Awaiting decisionLW/24/0820
Outline application for the erection of up to 150 dwellings, with associated works, parking, landscaping, publicly accessible open space, land for education or community use, with access from Green Road and Eastern Road
Land South Of Green Road Wivelsfield Green East Sussex
Received 27 Dec 2024
DecidedLW/24/0821
Change of external materials from hanging tiles to cladding and addition of 2no. rooflights at the first floor
144 The Promenade Peacehaven East Sussex BN10 7HN
Received 30 Dec 2024
DecidedLW/24/0822
Demolish rear conservatory and replace with rear bay, first floor side dormer, installation of roof light and associated landscaping
Hillhead Palmerston Road Newhaven East Sussex BN9 0NT
Received 31 Dec 2024
WithdrawnLW/24/0823
Dropped kerb with access over pavement
Resting Oak Hill Cottage Resting Oak Hill Cooksbridge East Sussex BN8 4PS
Received 31 Dec 2024
Awaiting decisionLW/24/0824
Screening Opinion under Regulation 6 for Requirement for EIA in relation to a solar photovoltaic (PV) farm development, including fencing, internal service tracks and associated infrastructure such as inverters, transformer stations, cabling, CCTV, landscaping, substations and ancillary cabins
Land South-East Of Harveys Lane Ringmer East Sussex
Received 19 Dec 2024
DecidedLW/24/0825
Part retrospective replacement of roof, with addition of lead capping to chimney stacks and repairs to roof slopes
Manor House Deadmantree Hill Barcombe East Sussex BN8 4SS
Received 20 Dec 2024
WithdrawnLW/25/0001
Change of use from Sui Generis (Takeaway) to C3 (Dwellinghouse) creating 1no. 1 bedroom flat to the rear and change of use from class E (shop) to Sui Generis (Takeaway) relocating existing takeaway kitchen to unit 30a with new extractor unit to rear elevation
30 High Street Newhaven East Sussex BN9 9PD
Received 6 Jan 2025
Awaiting decisionTW/25/0001/TCA
T1 - Cedar - Remove broken branch overhanging the car parkT4 - Holly - Fell completely in sections, using lowering ropes where necessary
St Marys Church Church Road Newick East Sussex
Received 7 Jan 2025

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