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Planning applications in BN7

We hold 4,253 planning applications for the BN7 postcode area, 384 of them submitted in the past year. 93% of decided applications here were approved. A decision typically takes 55 days. The area is covered by South Downs, Lewes, Wealden.

4,253
applications held
384
in the past year
93%
approved
55 days
median decision

Councils covering BN7

South Downs (3,316)Lewes (928)Wealden (7)East Sussex (2)

Recent applications in BN7

Pending
11 Sept 2026SDNP/26/03540/TCA · Received: Fri 11 Sep 2026 · Validated: Fri 11 Sep 2026
2 South Street Lewes East Sussex BN7 2BPSouth Downs

Holly tree in front courtyard, to remove epicormic growth to crown break and reduce the crown by 1m

Pending
9 Sept 2026SDNP/26/03499/DCOND
4-6 The Bridge Wharf Brewery Cliffe High Street Lewes East Sussex BN7 2AHSouth Downs

Discharge of Condition 6 (Management Plan) for SDNP/25/00929/FUL.

Pending
8 Sept 2026SDNP/26/03486/TCA · Received: Tue 08 Sep 2026 · Validated: Tue 08 Sep 2026
Southover Grange Gardens Eastport Lane Lewes East Sussex BN7 1TLSouth Downs

Bay - 02DS - coppice the tree back to ground near level

Pending
8 Sept 2026SDNP/26/03486/TCA · Received: Tue 08 Sep 2026 · Validated: Tue 08 Sep 2026
Southover Grange Gardens Eastport Lane Lewes East Sussex BN7 1TLSouth Downs

Bay - 02DS - coppice the tree back to ground near level

Pending
8 Sept 2026SDNP/26/03491/FUL
Saxondown Farm Church Lane Kingston East Sussex BN7 3LNSouth Downs

Alterations to existing property with extensions to create an additional dwelling.

Pending
7 Sept 2026SDNP/26/03550/LIC · Received: Mon 07 Sep 2026 · Validated: Mon 07 Sep 2026
The Lewes Arms 1 Mount Place Lewes East Sussex BN7 1YHSouth Downs

Premises Licence Review - Lewes Arms

Pending
7 Sept 2026SDNP/26/03550/LIC · Received: Mon 07 Sep 2026 · Validated: Mon 07 Sep 2026
The Lewes Arms 1 Mount Place Lewes East Sussex BN7 1YHSouth Downs

Premises Licence Review - Lewes Arms

Pending
7 Sept 2026SDNP/26/03465/TCA · Received: Mon 07 Sep 2026 · Validated: Mon 07 Sep 2026
33 High Street Lewes East Sussex BN7 2LUSouth Downs

02DU & 02DV - Two mature Honey locusts (Gleditsia triacanthos). Crown lift the canopies over the lane to provide 5 metres? clearance. Crown lift the low branches over the access drive to the car park to provide 4 metres? clearance. Prune the canopies to provide 3 metres? clearance from the adjacent properties. Remove all deadwood. 02DT - Mature Weeping ash (Fraxinus excelsior Pendula). Consent is sought for the following: Reducing the crown to a simple structural framework to reduce mechanical loading upon the decayed areas. Retaining viable secondary growth and as much of the existing canopy as reasonably practicable where suitable opportunities arise during the work.

Pending
7 Sept 2026SDNP/26/03465/TCA · Received: Mon 07 Sep 2026 · Validated: Mon 07 Sep 2026
33 High Street Lewes East Sussex BN7 2LUSouth Downs

02DU & 02DV - Two mature Honey locusts (Gleditsia triacanthos). Crown lift the canopies over the lane to provide 5 metres? clearance. Crown lift the low branches over the access drive to the car park to provide 4 metres? clearance. Prune the canopies to provide 3 metres? clearance from the adjacent properties. Remove all deadwood. 02DT - Mature Weeping ash (Fraxinus excelsior Pendula). Consent is sought for the following: Reducing the crown to a simple structural framework to reduce mechanical loading upon the decayed areas. Retaining viable secondary growth and as much of the existing canopy as reasonably practicable where suitable opportunities arise during the work.

Pending
2 Sept 2026SDNP/26/03513/TEL
Southern Water Authority Ham Lane Lewes East Sussex BN7 3PSSouth Downs

Proposed to lay new pole.

Pending
2 Sept 2026SDNP/26/03403/FUL
21G South Way Lewes East Sussex BN7 1LXSouth Downs

Demolition of existing bungalow and erection of 2 storey house over existing building footprint and associated landscaping works.

Pending
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Conditions
1 Sept 2026SDNP/26/03391/DCOND
2 Cliffe High Street Lewes East Sussex BN7 2AHSouth Downs

Discharge of condition 8 (Ecological Design Strategy) relating to planning approval SDNP/25/00928/FUL

Pending
1 Sept 2026SDNP/26/03391/DCOND · Received: Tue 01 Sep 2026 · Validated: Tue 01 Sep 2026
2 Cliffe High Street Lewes East Sussex BN7 2AHSouth Downs

Discharge of condition 8 (Ecological Design Strategy) relating to planning approval SDNP/25/00928/FUL

Pending
28 Aug 2026SDNP/26/03376/FUL · Received: Fri 28 Aug 2026 · Validated: Fri 28 Aug 2026
Plumpton College Ditchling Road Plumpton East Sussex BN7 3AESouth Downs

Retention of 3nr single storey Portakabin classroom buildings for a period of 5 years.

Pending
28 Aug 2026SDNP/26/03376/FUL · Received: Fri 28 Aug 2026 · Validated: Fri 28 Aug 2026
Plumpton College Ditchling Road Plumpton East Sussex BN7 3AESouth Downs

Retention of 3nr single storey Portakabin classroom buildings for a period of 5 years.

Pending
24 Aug 2026SDNP/26/03306/DCOND · Received: Mon 24 Aug 2026 · Validated: Mon 24 Aug 2026
Castelmer Fruit Farm Ashcombe Lane Kingston East Sussex BN7 3JZSouth Downs

Discharge of Condition 17 - Sustainable construction (completion) for SDNP/22/05983/FUL

Pending
24 Aug 2026SDNP/26/03306/DCOND
Castelmer Fruit Farm Ashcombe Lane Kingston East Sussex BN7 3JZSouth Downs

Discharge of Condition 17 - Sustainable construction (completion) for SDNP/22/05983/FUL

Pending
19 Aug 2026SDNP/26/03243/DCOND
Allington Farm Allington Lane East Chiltington East Sussex BN7 3QLSouth Downs

Discharge of Conditions 3 (External materials and finishes), 6 (Bat and Bird boxes), 10 (Biodiversity Gain Plan) and 11 (Habitat Management and Monitoring Plan) for SDNP/25/03693/FUL.

Pending
18 Aug 2026SDNP/26/03222/DCOND
1 De Warrenne Road Lewes East Sussex BN7 1BPSouth Downs

Discharge of Conition 5 (Brick Information) of SDNP/25/01391/HOUS.

Pending
17 Aug 2026SDNP/26/03326/DCOND
The Thatched Cottage Church Lane Southease East Sussex BN7 3HXSouth Downs

Discharge of Condition 3 (Heritage 1) for SDNP/23/04356/LIS.

Pending
17 Aug 2026SDNP/26/03203/DCOND
The Thatched Cottage Church Lane Southease East Sussex BN7 3HXSouth Downs

Discharge of Condition 3 (Heritage 1) for SDNP/23/04355/HOUS.

Pending
17 Aug 2026SDNP/26/03297/HOUS
15 Bradford Road Lewes East Sussex BN7 1RBSouth Downs

Single storey rear extension, like-for-like window replacement, and roof-mounted solar panels.

Pending
14 Aug 2026SDNP/26/03191/FUL
Spring Hayes Ashcombe Lane Kingston East Sussex BN7 3JZSouth Downs

Demolition of existing garage and erection of replacement building with a garage at ground floor and a holiday let provided within the roof accommodation. Change of use from paddock to residential curtilage.

Pending
14 Aug 2026SDNP/26/03188/DCOND
Aldi House Brooks Road Lewes East Sussex BN7 2BYSouth Downs

Discharge of conditions 10 (Soil Sample Test), 18 iv. (Seed mix, Soil test analysis), 18 v. (Planting specification for the 'green roof'), 24. (Details of the 'brown roof') & 28. (Staff cycle parking) for SDNP/25/02551/FUL

Pending
14 Aug 2026SDNP/26/03189/DCOND
Aldi House Brooks Road Lewes East Sussex BN7 2BYSouth Downs

Discharge of the statutory Biodiversity Gain Plan condition and 30 (HMMP) for SDNP/25/02551/FUL

Pending
13 Aug 2026SDNP/26/03173/DCOND
Pells Church of England Primary School Landport Road Lewes East Sussex BN7 2SUSouth Downs

Discharge of Condition 21 (SUDS STRATEGY) for SDNP/23/02033/CND

Pending
13 Aug 2026SDNP/26/03177/HOUS
7 The Fosse Lancaster Street Lewes East Sussex BN7 2PZSouth Downs

Installation of five all-black solar PV panels inset into the south-facing roof

Pending
12 Aug 2026SDNP/26/03158/DCOND
Aldi House Brooks Road Lewes East Sussex BN7 2BYSouth Downs

Discharge of Condition 20 (Sustainable Construction Report) for SDNP/25/02551/FUL.

Pending
11 Aug 2026SDNP/26/03142/TCA · Received: Tue 11 Aug 2026 · Validated: Tue 11 Aug 2026
6 Juggs Close Lewes East Sussex BN7 1QPSouth Downs

Sycamore (T1) - Crown reduce on all aspects by 2 meters, selective crown thin, crown lift to 5 meters

Withdrawn
11 Aug 2026SDNP/26/03142/TCA
6 Juggs Close Lewes East Sussex BN7 1QPSouth Downs

Sycamore (T1) - Crown reduce on all aspects by 2 meters, selective crown thin, crown lift to 5 meters

Pending
6 Aug 2026SDNP/26/03056/LDP
8 Lee Road Lewes East Sussex BN7 2SFSouth Downs

Single storey rear extension

Pending
6 Aug 2026SDNP/26/03066/FUL
1 Cockshut Road Lewes East Sussex BN7 1JHSouth Downs

Extending existing first floor flat to complete first floor area, installation of air source heat pump and solar panels.

Pending
5 Aug 2026SDNP/26/03087/DDDT · Received: Wed 05 Aug 2026 · Validated: Wed 05 Aug 2026
The Studio Forge The Street Offham East Sussex BN7 3QDSouth Downs

Undertake a crown reduction of approximately 3-4 metres, concentrating on the extended lateral limbs that are contributing excessive leverage and loading.

Pending
5 Aug 2026SDNP/26/03039/DCOND · Received: Wed 05 Aug 2026 · Validated: Wed 05 Aug 2026
Castelmer Fruit Farm Ashcombe Lane Kingston East Sussex BN7 3JZSouth Downs

Discharge of Condition 22 (Evidence Of Suds Construction) of SDNP/22/05983/FUL.

Pending
5 Aug 2026SDNP/26/03039/DCOND
Castelmer Fruit Farm Ashcombe Lane Kingston East Sussex BN7 3JZSouth Downs

Discharge of Condition 22 (Evidence Of Suds Construction) of SDNP/22/05983/FUL.

Pending
5 Aug 2026SDNP/26/03043/FUL
The Grain Store Old Brighton Road Lewes East Sussex BN7 3JLSouth Downs

Retrospective application for the change of use of the land adjacent to The Grain Store, from agricultural land to Holiday Accommodation (Use Class C1), to extend the curtilage of The Grain Store

Refused
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Trees
5 Aug 2026SDNP/26/03087/DDDT
The Studio Forge The Street Offham East Sussex BN7 3QDSouth Downs

Undertake a crown reduction of approximately 3-4 metres, concentrating on the extended lateral limbs that are contributing excessive leverage and loading.

Pending
4 Aug 2026SDNP/26/03161/FUL
5 Mount Harry Road Lewes East Sussex BN7 1NSSouth Downs

Ancillary to Class E(b) - Storage use that is strictly subordinate and ancillary to the primary restaurant andresidential flat above for operators.

Pending
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Full
31 Jul 2026SDNP/26/03000/HOUS
6 Fitzroy Road Lewes East Sussex BN7 2UASouth Downs

Loft conversion with rear dormer

Pending
30 Jul 2026SDNP/26/02980/TPO
6 Lodge Close Lewes East Sussex BN7 1ARSouth Downs

T2 - Beech - crown lift towards house by up to 7 meters, prune back 4 No. low limbs by up to 3 meters, crown thin by 10% approximately and remove

Pending
30 Jul 2026SDNP/26/02968/LIS
3 Hollowdown Cottages The Street Kingston East Sussex BN7 3NUSouth Downs

Fix covering of clay tiles, including: breaking out side renderwork (on north-east side of front of house), removing all existing hanging tiles, installation of new breathable membrane, installation of tanalized counter battens and tanalized battens, re-tiling by intermingling reusable tiles and replacement tiles of a similar nature. Finish off with leadwork as necessary.

Pending
29 Jul 2026SDNP/26/02964/ADV
16A High Street Lewes East Sussex BN7 2LNSouth Downs

Installation of 1no viynl graphic to door, 1no viynl graphic to window, hand painted sign to wall and protruding sign

Pending
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Conditions
28 Jul 2026SDNP/26/02938/DCOND
Lattens The Street Kingston East Sussex BN7 3PBSouth Downs

Discharge of Condition 6 (Construction Environment Management Plan) related to Planning Approval SDNP/26/01703/FUL

Pending
28 Jul 2026SDNP/26/02936/LIS
Lattens and Part of Field to South East of Manor Barn The Street Kingston East Sussex BN7 3PBSouth Downs

Temporary demolition of a 3.5-metre section of the existing boundary wall to provide construction access for the duration of works to implement planning permission SDNP/26/01703/FUL, followed by reinstatement of the wall to match the existing boundary treatment. (SDNP/26/02935/FUL).

Pending
28 Jul 2026SDNP/26/02934/HOUS
Paston Cottage Ashcombe Lane Kingston East Sussex BN7 3JZSouth Downs

Replacing existing side and rear additions with newer wrap-around extension. Upgrade the roof with two new dormers and two velux windows

Pending
28 Jul 2026SDNP/26/02938/DCOND · Received: Tue 28 Jul 2026 · Validated: Tue 28 Jul 2026
Lattens The Street Kingston East Sussex BN7 3PBSouth Downs

Discharge of Condition 6 (Construction Environment Management Plan) related to Planning Approval SDNP/26/01703/FUL

Pending
28 Jul 2026SDNP/26/02935/FUL
Lattens and Part of Field to South East of Manor Barn The Street Kingston East Sussex BN7 3PBSouth Downs

Temporary demolition of a 3.5-metre section of the existing boundary wall to provide construction access for the duration of works to implement planning permission SDNP/26/01703/FUL, followed by reinstatement of the wall to match the existing boundary treatment. (SDNP/26/02936/LIS).

Pending
27 Jul 2026SDNP/26/02932/HOUS · Received: Mon 27 Jul 2026 · Validated: Mon 27 Jul 2026
7 Houndean Rise Lewes East Sussex BN7 1EGSouth Downs

Alterations to existing 2 storey detached dwelling house. Existing single storey part of house to be demolished and replaced with enlarged single storey extension. Ground floor alterations within original house.

Pending
27 Jul 2026SDNP/26/02932/HOUS
7 Houndean Rise Lewes East Sussex BN7 1EGSouth Downs

Alterations to existing 2 storey detached dwelling house. Existing single storey part of house to be demolished and replaced with enlarged single storey extension. Ground floor alterations within original house.

Application Not Required - Prior Notific
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24 Jul 2026SDNP/26/02914/APNB
Spring Barn Farm Kingston Road Lewes East Sussex BN7 3NDSouth Downs

Storage barn