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98 in the last 90 days15 in the last 302 in the last 1494% approveddecisions typically take 35 days

Source: Lewes District Council planning register · updated daily

Showing 1 to 5 of 109 · received or decided in the last 90 days

153 Chyngton Cottages Chyngton Lane Seaford East Sussex BN25 4BS
Non-material amendment of application LW/25/0424 to add new sewer connection to the public sewer
PendingNon-Material AmendmentReceived 20 Oct 2026LW/26/0533
9 Phyllis Avenue Peacehaven East Sussex BN10 7HY
Demolition of existing single storey commercial building and erection of 1no two-storey building of mixed commercial and residential use
PendingReceived 14 Oct 2026LW/26/0453
13 Northdown Road Newhaven East Sussex BN9 9JB
Prior Notification under The Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) (England) Order 2015 (as amended) - Schedule 2, Part 1, Class A for a single-storey rear extension to measure 4.27m total length, 2.87m eaves height and 2.87m total height
PendingReceived 9 Oct 2026LW/26/0519
Winchmore Cooksbridge Road Barcombe East Sussex BN8 5TJ
Extension of the existing dropped kerb
PendingReceived 9 Oct 2026LW/26/0426
2 South View Terrace Heighton Road South Heighton East Sussex BN9 0JL
Replacement of existing detached outbuilding in the rear garden with a single-storey outbuilding to be used for holiday let use
PendingReceived 9 Oct 2026LW/26/0444

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Frequently asked questions

How many planning applications has Lewes District Council received?

Lewes District Council received 954 planning applications in the last 24 months. The approval rate is 94%.

How long does Lewes District Council take to decide applications?

Lewes District Council takes an average of 35 days to decide planning applications. The statutory target is 8 weeks (56 days) for householder and minor applications, and 13 weeks for major applications.

What is the planning approval rate for Lewes District Council?

Lewes District Council approves 94% of planning applications, against 87% nationally.

How do I object to a planning application in Lewes District Council?

Submit your representation to Lewes District Council during the public consultation period, typically 21 days from when the application was publicised. Planning Signal shows the consultation deadline for each application and links directly to the Lewes District Council planning portal.

Can I appeal a Lewes District Council planning decision?

Yes. If Lewes District Council refuses your application, you can appeal to the Planning Inspectorate. 265 appeals were lodged against Lewes District Council decisions in the last 24 months, with a 33% success rate.

Planning data sourced from Lewes District Council planning portal · Statistics based on the last 24 months

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About Lewes District Council Planning Authority

Track every planning application and planning permission decision in the Lewes District Council area. View live status, browse proposals by postcode, and get free email alerts for new developments. Updated daily from the council planning portal.

Lewes District Council oversees a diverse area in East Sussex, England, named after its largest town, Lewes. The council is headquartered in Newhaven and encompasses the coastal town of Seaford, along with the towns of Peacehaven and Telscombe, as well as several villages and picturesque rural landscapes. This vibrant district offers a range of planning applications that cater to both urban and rural development needs.

The council area encompasses 64 towns and villages, including Lewes, Newhaven and Seaford. Use the planning application search above to find proposals across these communities by postcode.

In the last 24 months, Lewes District Council received 954 planning applications. Of these, 94% were approved, with an average decision time of 35 days.

The most common types were full planning applications (269), discharge of conditions (153), tree works (108). 16 large-scale developments were submitted during this period.

265 planning appeals were lodged against Lewes District Council decisions, of which 81 were allowed and 166 were dismissed (33% success rate).

Residents and developers can search all planning permission and permitted development applications for Lewes District Council above. To comment or object to a live application, visit the Lewes District Council planning portal directly. Planning Signal links to the original submission for every application listed.