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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

6,397Searchable applications

142Recorded as pending

89%Approval rate · 5,674 approved or refused records

603Refused applications

5,071 approved · 603 refused · 138 withdrawn. Received dates in our records: 16 May 2017 to 5 Oct 2026. Most recent record check: 16 Oct 2026. Counts reflect the last collected status; some records may be out of date.

Local planning information

Council sources checked 14 Sept 2026

We 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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Data downloaded 14 Sept 2026. Display boundaries are simplified and indicative. Map record counts are not a complete count of designations or directions.

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More application records

DecidedLW/26/0080
Change of use from agricultural barn to commercial studio (Class E) with associated landscaping to provide access
Rafters Chiltington Lane East Chiltington East Sussex BN7 3QU
Received 17 Feb 2026
DecidedLW/26/0089
Creation of a vehicular access to agricultural land, with associated gates and hardstanding
Land To The South Of Markstakes Lane Chailey East Sussex
Received 23 Feb 2026
Awaiting decisionESCC/2025/001/CB
CONSULTATION REQUEST FROM ESCC FOR LEWES DISTRICT COUNCIL - COMMENTS NEED TO BE SUBMITTED TO ESCC DIRECTLY AS COMMENTS WILL NOT BE FORWARDED TO ESCC BY LEWES DISTRICT COUNCIL: The restoration of intertidal habitat at Chyngton Brooks through the managed breaching of the tidal flood embankment and associated minor earthworks to improve hydraulic functioning and biodiversity.
Chyngton Brooks Eastbourne Road Seaford East Sussex
Received 20 Feb 2026
DecidedLW/26/0125
Replacement of existing detached flat roof garage with pitched roof structure as Studio/Workshop
1 Sole Cottages High Street Barcombe East Sussex BN8 5BD
Received 10 Mar 2026
DecidedLW/26/0127
Change of use from existing stables into single-storey habitable space including external and fenestration alterations
Ham Cottage Slugwash Lane Wivelsfield East Sussex RH17 7RG
Received 11 Mar 2026
DecidedLW/26/0137
Erection of 1no. detached dwelling with associated parking
1 Lapierre Road Newhaven East Sussex BN9 9XN
Received 18 Mar 2026
DecidedLW/26/0140
Erection of 1no. attached dwelling with associated parking provision
99 Allington Road Newick East Sussex BN8 4NH
Received 19 Mar 2026
DecidedLW/26/0143
Continuous use of detached outbuilding as self-contained dwellinghouse with independent access and associated garden/curtilage
Maycroft Eastbourne Road Seaford East Sussex BN25 4BB
Received 23 Mar 2026
DecidedLW/26/0145
Public realm improvements consisting of decluttering, locally new paving, new street furniture, trees, planting beds (including rain gardens) and lighting
Street Record High Street Newhaven East Sussex
Received 23 Mar 2026
DecidedLW/26/0146
Section 73A Part retrospective construction of a single storey detached garage/boathouse in rear garden
128 Chapel Street Newhaven East Sussex BN9 9QD
Received 24 Mar 2026
DecidedLW/26/0150
Demolition of existing dwelling and erection of 3no. terraced dwellings
79 Vale Road Seaford East Sussex BN25 3HA
Received 25 Mar 2026
DecidedLW/26/0159
Installation of Modular Container Store, 2no. Air Conditioning compressors and the installation of 2no. free standing and 1no. wall mounted electric vehicle charge points for EVs within the enclosed courtyard
Marine Workshops Railway Approach Newhaven East Sussex BN9 0DF
Received 27 Mar 2026
DecidedLW/26/0161/CD
Discharge of Conditions 2 (Materials), 3 (Drainage), 6 (Ecological Enhancements and Landscaping), 11 (Sustainability), 12 (EVCP), 13 (Parking) in relation to approval LW/24/0309
1 Swan Cottages Balneath Manor Lane South Chailey East Sussex BN8 4AR
Received 30 Mar 2026
DecidedLW/26/0163
Single storey first floor side extension with addition of first floor terrace
East Crink Barcombe Mills Road Barcombe East Sussex BN8 5BL
Received 30 Mar 2026
DecidedLW/26/0169/CD
Discharge of Condition 2 (CEMP) in relation to approval of LW/22/0672
The Creamery Plumpton Lane Plumpton East Sussex BN7 3AB
Received 1 Apr 2026
DecidedLW/26/0183
Use of existing garage as storage for food items and the ancillary use of the domestic kitchen for food preparation, in connection with an established online food delivery business
1 Avis Close Newhaven East Sussex BN9 0DN
Received 2 Apr 2026
DecidedLW/26/0184/CD
Discharge of Conditions: 4 (Landscaping), 10 (Drainage 1 SuDS) and 11 (Drainage 2 Foul Water) in relation to approval LW/25/0263
Upper Wellingham Farm Wellingham Lane Wellingham Ringmer East Sussex BN8 5SN
Received 31 Mar 2026
DecidedLW/26/0186
Erection of football stand and covered standing area, installation of advertisement boards to picket fence immediately adjacent to the clubhouse and fascia signage to the clubhouse/football stand
Seaford Football Club Bramber Road Seaford East Sussex
Received 2 Apr 2026
DecidedLW/26/0204
Installation of internally illuminated double-sided digital panels as part of the bus stop advertisement
Advertising Right 2405 0005 Opposite 4 Sutton Park Road Seaford East Sussex
Received 17 Apr 2026
DecidedLW/26/0205
Installation of internally illuminated double-sided digital panels as part of the bus stop advertisement
Advertising Right 2405 0008 On Bus Shelter Buckle Bypass Seaford East Sussex
Received 17 Apr 2026
DecidedLW/26/0206
Installation of internally illuminated double-sided digital panels as part of the bus stop advertisement
Bus Shelter Nearby Waste Depot New Road Industrial Area Newhaven East Sussex
Received 17 Apr 2026
DecidedLW/26/0207
Installation of internally illuminated double-sided digital panels as part of the bus stop advertisement
Advertising Right 2405 0017 Adjacent West Quay South Way Newhaven East Sussex
Received 17 Apr 2026
DecidedLW/26/0208
Installation of internally illuminated double-sided digital panels as part of the bus stop advertisement
Advertising Right 2405 0025 Opposite 21A South Coast Road Peacehaven East Sussex
Received 17 Apr 2026
DecidedLW/26/0209
Installation of internally illuminated double-sided digital panels as part of the bus stop advertisement
Advertising Rights Opposite 2405 0022 190 South Coast Road Peacehaven East Sussex
Received 17 Apr 2026

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Published 13 Aug 2026Updated 13 Sept 2026

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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