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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

6,071Searchable applications

141Recorded as pending

89%Approval rate · 5,377 approved or refused records

565Refused applications

4,812 approved · 565 refused · 127 withdrawn.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 Counts reflect the last collected status; some records may be out of date.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/25/0147
Installation of 1no. internally illuminated fascia sign, 1no. externally illuminated projecting sign and window manifestations to shopfront elevation
34 Broad Street Seaford East Sussex BN25 1NF
Received 21 Mar 2025
DecidedLW/25/0148
Phased outline development for up to 250 new homes (including 40% affordable), access, landscaping, open space and other associated infrastructure with all matters reserved except site access
Land At Goldbridge Farm Goldbridge Road Newick East Sussex BN8 4QP
Received 21 Mar 2025
DecidedLW/25/0149/CD
Discharge of Condition 7 (External Materials) related to Planning Approval LW/24/0401
Land At Broyle Gate Farm Lewes Road Ringmer East Sussex
Received 21 Mar 2025
DecidedLW/25/0150
Single storey first floor rear extension
3 Southdown Road Seaford East Sussex BN25 4PA
Received 21 Mar 2025
DecidedLW/25/0151
Demolition of former Newhaven Social Club and erection of 2 and 3 storey building comprising 6no. 2 bedroomed flats(C3) on first and second floors and 5no. business units on ground floor for Class E uses - Resubmission of LW/22/0152 (approved)
2 Chapel Street Newhaven East Sussex BN9 9PN
Received 24 Mar 2025
DecidedLW/25/0152
Erection of two-storey side extension and single-storey rear extension
82A Arundel Road Peacehaven East Sussex BN10 8RS
Received 24 Mar 2025
DecidedLW/25/0153
Erection of 1no. 3 storey dwelling-house
81 Lincoln Avenue Peacehaven East Sussex BN10 7JU
Received 24 Mar 2025
DecidedLW/25/0154
Erection of a detached outbuilding
Land Rear Of 15 Mill Road Ringmer East Sussex
Received 24 Mar 2025
DecidedTW/25/0029/TPO
T5 - Beech - Canopy reduction of a maximum of 2 metres.
10 Vicarage Close Denton Newhaven East Sussex BN9 0RF
Received 24 Mar 2025
DecidedLW/25/0155
Extension of existing driveway and dropped kerb
Flat 1 7 First Avenue Newhaven East Sussex BN9 9HT
Received 25 Mar 2025
DecidedTW/25/0030/TCA
T1 - Sycamore - Pollard main stem at 4-5m above ground level, removal of main scaffold limbs to de-crown; reducing height of main stem in sections to regenerate from existing epicormic growth on main stem (prune epicormic away from road)
South Heighton Farm Heighton Road South Heighton East Sussex BN9 0JH
Received 25 Mar 2025
DecidedLW/25/0156
Erection of rural workers dwelling and storage building incorporating areas of habitat creation (resubmission of LW/23/0443)
Land Adjacent To Shortgate Industrial Park The Broyle Ringmer East Sussex BN8 6PH
Received 25 Mar 2025
DecidedLW/25/0157
Non-material amendment of application LW/23/0074 to increase depth of existing rear extension by 1m, omit rear Juliet balcony, install single sliding door and omit window at the rear, amend roof design and install 1no. rooflight at existing rear extension
6 Coxs Cottages Station Road Plumpton Green East Sussex BN7 3BZ
Received 25 Mar 2025
DecidedLW/25/0158
Section 73A retrospective application to retain bin store, bike store and boundary fence to North-East boundary
10 Salisbury Road Seaford East Sussex BN25 2DD
Received 25 Mar 2025
DecidedLW/25/0159
Hip to gable side extension at first-floor level, addition of 1no. rear dormer including alterations to fenestration to front and rear
227 Arundel Road West Peacehaven East Sussex BN10 7PP
Received 24 Mar 2025
DecidedLW/25/0160
Erection of single-storey rear extension following the demolition of existing rear lean-to
23 Harmers Hill Newick East Sussex BN8 4QU
Received 25 Mar 2025
DecidedTW/25/0031/TCA
T1- Yew - Reduce to ground level.T2- Yew - Reduce crown by shortening branch lengths up to 3m
1 Durrants Chailey Green Road Chailey Green East Sussex BN8 4DA
Received 25 Mar 2025
DecidedTW/25/0032/TCA
T1 - Tulip - Reduce crown by shortening branch lengths by up to 4m
14 The Green Newick East Sussex BN8 4LB
Received 25 Mar 2025
DecidedLW/25/0161
Removal of detached side outbuilding followed by erection of single-storey side/rear wraparound extension including alterations to fenestration at all elevations
1 Beacon Road Seaford East Sussex BN25 2NH
Received 26 Mar 2025
DecidedLW/25/0162
Replacement single storey rear extension and alterations to fenestration
52 Evelyn Avenue Newhaven East Sussex BN9 9SG
Received 26 Mar 2025
DecidedLW/25/0163
Demolition of existing rear conservatory, rear infill, existing extension to the west and brick outbuilding. Single storey west side extension, infill extension to the north and internal alterations to a Grade II Listed Building with associated landscaping and fenestration alterations to cottage and engine room
Lower Burrells Chiltington Lane East Chiltington East Sussex BN7 3QU
Received 26 Mar 2025
DecidedLW/25/0164
Demolition of existing rear conservatory, rear infill, existing extension to the west and brick outbuilding. Single storey west side extension, infill extension to the north and internal alterations to a Grade II Listed Building with associated landscaping and fenestration alterations to cottage and engine room
Lower Burrells Chiltington Lane East Chiltington East Sussex BN7 3QU
Received 26 Mar 2025
WithdrawnLW/25/0165
Erection of 1no. dwellinghouse with detached garage, associated access and landscaping
Brook Lodge Theobalds Road Burgess Hill East Sussex RH15 0SX
Received 26 Mar 2025
DecidedLW/25/0166
Replacement of existing porch/canopy and single-storey front infill extension
Oakwood House Novington Lane East Chiltington East Sussex BN7 3QS
Received 26 Mar 2025

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What these statistics cover

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