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Planning applications in BN9

We hold 63 planning applications for the BN9 postcode area, 27 of them submitted in the past year. 93% of decided applications here were approved. A decision typically takes 54 days. The area is covered by Lewes, South Downs, East Sussex.

63
applications held
27
in the past year
93%
approved
54 days
median decision

Councils covering BN9

Lewes (41)South Downs (19)East Sussex (1)Tandridge (1)Wealden (1)

Recent applications in BN9

Pending
17 Sept 2026LW/26/0420
28 The Cloisters Newhaven East Sussex BN9 9LWLewes

Garage conversion to bedroom and storage area

Permitted
18 Jun 2026SDNP/26/02393/TCA
Riverside Village Green Piddinghoe East Sussex BN9 9APSouth Downs

Horse Chestnut (T1) - Reduce crown by 2/3m back to growth points from top and sides

Pending
Small
Listed Building Consent Application
16 Jun 2026LW/26/0325
Marine Workshops Railway Approach Newhaven East Sussex BN9 0DFLewes

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

Permitted
Small
Trees
15 Jun 2026SDNP/26/02347/TCA
3 Cedarwell Close Piddinghoe East Sussex BN9 9AFSouth Downs

T1 - Thuja - fell to ground level

Pending
Small
Tree Preservation Order
28 May 2026SDNP/26/02086/TPO
11 Piddinghoe Mead Newhaven East Sussex BN9 9RNSouth Downs

T1 - Sycamore - Crown Reduction by 2 meters T2 - Sycamore - Crown Reduction by 2 meters T3 Sycamore - Crown Reduction by 3 meters

Pending
Small
Consultation by ESCC
15 May 2026LW/26/0268
Newhaven Plant North Quay Road Newhaven East Sussex BN9 0ABLewes

Removal of condition 3 of planning permission LW/894/CM to enable the permanent retention of the Container Storage Area for storage and distribution uses Plots 6 & 7, North Quay Road, Newhaven, BN9 0AB - 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

Pending
Small
Work to Trees (Conservation Area)
8 May 2026TW/26/0033/TCA
South Heighton Pottery Heighton Road South Heighton East Sussex BN9 0HLLewes

T1 - Sycamore - Complete removal - Growing towards powerlines

Pending
Small
Work to Trees (TPO)
15 Apr 2026TW/26/0023/TPO
11 Vicarage Close Denton Newhaven East Sussex BN9 0RFLewes

T1 - Beech - Reduction of height by 6 m, reduction of crown to growth points by 30% - General maintenance of size and volume, reduce risk of failure

Pending
Small
Certificate of Lawful Use/Dev (Proposed)
23 Mar 2026LW/26/0145
Street Record High Street Newhaven East SussexLewes

Public realm improvements consisting of decluttering, locally new paving, new street furniture, trees, planting beds (including rain gardens) and lighting

Pending
Small
Tree Preservation Order
4 Mar 2026SDNP/26/00858/TPO
2 Piddinghoe Mead Newhaven East Sussex BN9 9RNSouth Downs

T1-Lime Tree to be crown reduced by 4 meters to maintain the tree size and to help reduce deadwood on the road below.

Pending
Small
Approval of Detail reserved by Condition
25 Feb 2026SDNP/26/00758/DCOND
Homestead Lewes Road Newhaven East Sussex BN9 9AASouth Downs

Discharge of Conditions 12 (details of external materials) and 15 (landscaping scheme) related to Planning Approval SDNP/25/00585/FUL

Pending
Small
Work to Trees (Conservation Area)
23 Feb 2026TW/26/0016/TCA
6 Heighton Road Denton Newhaven East Sussex BN9 0RBLewes

T1 - Cedar - Remove tree to ground level - To prevent damage to wall and existing phone lines

Pending
Small
Work to Trees (Conservation Area)
23 Feb 2026TW/26/0015/TCA
2 Pond Cottages Manor Farm Lane Tarring Neville East Sussex BN9 0JALewes

T1 - Bay - Reduce down to 30 cm above ground level to promote regrowth and damage to flint wall and lawn due to heavy shading

Permitted
Small
Certificate of Lawful Use/Dev (Proposed)
13 Feb 2026LW/26/0068
7 Norton Terrace Newhaven East Sussex BN9 0BTLewes

Addition of 1no. rear dormer and 2no. front roof lights to create a habitable space

Pending
Small
Planning Application
11 Feb 2026LW/26/0060
The Old Port Offices Beach Road Newhaven East Sussex BN9 0BGLewes

Section 73A Retrospective approval for use of existing building as a sui generis house in multiple occupation (HMO) relating to previous approval for temporary permission LW/16/0484

Permitted
Small
Tree Preservation Order
19 Jan 2026SDNP/26/00202/TPO
1 Piddinghoe Mead Newhaven East Sussex BN9 9RNSouth Downs

T1 - Sycamore - repollard to previous pollard points

Permitted
Small
Householder Planning Permission
7 Jan 2026LW/26/0002
7 Thompson Road Denton Newhaven East Sussex BN9 0RSLewes

Addition of 1no. side dormer, installation of cladding to front elevation at first floor level and to existing side dormer, increase of roof overhang and barge board

Permitted
18 Dec 2025SDNP/25/05030/DCOND
Court Farm Lewes Road Piddinghoe East Sussex BN9 9AGSouth Downs

Discharge of Conditions 6 (parking) and 8 (vehicle turning) in relation to the approval of SDNP/25/04232/PA3R

Permitted
Small
Householder Planning Permission
12 Dec 2025LW/25/0723
59 Court Farm Road Newhaven East Sussex BN9 9DHLewes

Single storey rear extension to replace conservatory, single storey extension to front porch, part conversion of garage to create living space, and alterations to rear fenestration

Refused
Small
Certificate of Lawful Use/Dev (Proposed)
9 Dec 2025LW/25/0715
1 Hillcrest Road Newhaven East Sussex BN9 9EALewes

Replacement dilapidated single garage with a new double garage at the same height

Permitted
Small
Planning Application
28 Nov 2025LW/25/0694
29A High Street Newhaven East Sussex BN9 9PDLewes

Change of use of retail unit from Class E premises (ground floor only) to Sui Generis with internal changes to the layout including addition of a bar and toilets for customer use

Permitted
Small
Prior Approval CoU Agric to Flexi
21 Oct 2025SDNP/25/04232/PA3R
Court Farm Lewes Road Piddinghoe East Sussex BN9 9AGSouth Downs

Change of use of part of an agricultural building to Use Classes B2 (storage) and B8 (vehicle repair/restoration).

Permitted
Small
Non-Material Amendment
3 Oct 2025LW/25/0606
2D Meeching Road Newhaven East Sussex BN9 9QXLewes

Non-material amendment of application LW/24/0435 to omit roof conversion and extend rear extension

Permitted
Small
Householder Planning Permission
2 Oct 2025LW/25/0586
45 Claremont Road Newhaven East Sussex BN9 0NGLewes

Erection of a detached side garage in the garden

Permitted
Small
Prior Approval CoU Agric to Flexi
1 Oct 2025SDNP/25/04152/PA3R
Court Farm Lewes Road Piddinghoe East Sussex BN9 9AGSouth Downs

Change of use from agricultural buildings to flexible commercial use (storage)

Pending
Small
Planning Application
30 Sept 2025LW/25/0579
Homestead Brighton Road Newhaven East Sussex BN9 9UHLewes

Retrospective log cabin use as a residential dwelling

Permitted
Small
Approval of Detail reserved by Condition
26 Sept 2025SDNP/25/03908/DCOND
1 Harping Hill Piddinghoe East Sussex BN9 9AJSouth Downs

Dischange of condition 5 (Schedule of works) relating to approval SDNP/25/02897/LIS

Permitted
Small
Planning Application
22 Sept 2025LW/25/0554
1 Kings Avenue Denton Newhaven East Sussex BN9 0NALewes

Erection of a detached two-bedroom bungalow

Permitted
Small
Planning Application
1 Sept 2025LW/25/0525
Flat 27 Bridge Court Bridge Street Newhaven East Sussex BN9 9PJLewes

Conversion of internal car port to single storey infill extension

Permitted
Small
Discharge Of Conditions Application
30 Jul 2025LW/25/0464/CD
Orchard Cottage The Bridleway South Heighton East Sussex BN9 0JHLewes

Discharge of condition 4 (CEMP) and 5 (Asbestos Management Survey) relating to approval LW/25/0288

Permitted
Small
Householder Planning Permission
28 May 2025LW/25/0310
21 Eastbridge Road Newhaven East Sussex BN9 0BULewes

Section 73a retrospective single storey front porch extension

Permitted
Small
Discharge Of Conditions Application
2 May 2025LW/25/0258/CD
1 Norton Road Newhaven East Sussex BN9 0BPLewes

Discharge of Conditions: 3 (Sustainability), 4 (External Materials) and 5 (Cycle and Bin Storage) in relation to approval LW/24/0663

Permitted
Small
Approval of Detail reserved by Condition
29 Apr 2025SDNP/25/01821/DCOND
Sheepfold Barn 10 Bush Road Newhaven East Sussex BN9 9ABSouth Downs

Discharge of Condition 6 (details of additional ecosystems mitigation measures) related to Planning Approval SDNP/25/00428/HOUS

Permitted
Small
Householder Planning Permission
28 Apr 2025LW/25/0247
45 Beresford Road Newhaven East Sussex BN9 0LYLewes

Single storey first floor extension with roof extension and fenestration alterations

Permitted
Medium
Householder Planning Permission
26 Mar 2025LW/25/0162
52 Evelyn Avenue Newhaven East Sussex BN9 9SGLewes

Replacement single storey rear extension and alterations to fenestration

Permitted
Medium
Householder Planning Permission
5 Mar 2025LW/25/0107
3 Second Avenue Newhaven East Sussex BN9 9HRLewes

Raising section of existing patio and ramp to provide level access to property, alteration to fenestration to rear elevation

Pending
Small
Full Application
21 Feb 2025SDNP/25/00744/FUL
Lewes Road Cemetery Lewes Road Newhaven East Sussex BN9 9ADSouth Downs

Readjustment of toilets and extension of entrance gates

Pending
Small
Full Application
12 Feb 2025SDNP/25/00585/FUL
Homestead Lewes Road Newhaven East Sussex BN9 9AASouth Downs

Demolishment and relocation of dwelling and alterations to the vehicular access to the site, including a permeable driveway and tree and hedge planting

Withdrawn
Small
Planning Application
5 Feb 2025LW/25/0047
15 West Quay Newhaven East Sussex BN9 9DQLewes

Change of use from a dwellinghouse (C3) to a children's care home (C2)

Pending
Small
Lawful Development Cert (Proposed)
4 Feb 2025SDNP/25/00458/LDP
Kiln Cottage, Flat 3 Lewes Road Piddinghoe East Sussex BN9 9AHSouth Downs

Use of flat for short term letting with no material changes

Refused
Small
Certificate of Lawful Use/Dev (Proposed)
15 Jan 2025LW/25/0014
Llawnroc Wilmington Road Newhaven East Sussex BN9 9TSLewes

Change of use from existing family home (C3) to children's care home (C2)

Permitted
Small
Lawful Development Cert (Existing)
10 Dec 2024SDNP/24/05099/LDE
Riverside Farm Lewes Road Piddinghoe East Sussex BN9 9AHSouth Downs

Certificate of Lawfulness to confirm that the use of central internal area of building as part of existing dwelling house and use of outbuilding solely for ancillary annexe purposes related to existing dwellinghouse since 2020 is lawful

Permitted
Small
Discharge Of Conditions Application
10 Dec 2024LW/24/0777/CD
10 Newhaven Square Newhaven East Sussex BN9 9PNLewes

Discharge of conditions 5 (Construction Management Plan) and 6 (Asbestos Survey) relating to approval LW/23/0179

Permitted
Small
Certificate of Lawful Use/Dev (Proposed)
10 Dec 2024LW/24/0770
Fort Road Recreation Ground Fort Road Newhaven East Sussex BN9 9DLLewes

Demolition and Rebuild of public toilet block

Permitted
Medium
Planning Application
3 Oct 2024LW/24/0627
Garage Compound Valley Road Newhaven East Sussex BN9 9XFLewes

Demolition of existing garages and replacement with 3no. dwellings

Refused
Small
Householder Planning Permission
21 Aug 2024LW/24/0549
28 Haven Way Newhaven East Sussex BN9 9TDLewes

Erection of single-storey infill extension to front of existing garage to provide habitable space, addition of permeable hardstanding to front garden area, including minor fenestration alterations to existing garage at rear elevation

Permitted
Small
Tree in a Conservation Area
9 Aug 2024SDNP/24/03337/TCA
Ladacre The Street Piddinghoe East Sussex BN9 9AYSouth Downs

T1 - Weeping Silver Birch - Crown Reduction up to 2m - In overhead powerline T2 - Apple - Crown Reduction up to 1.5m - In overhead powerline T3 - Apple - Seasonal Pruning and Removal of Dead Limbs T4 - Laburnum - Fell to Ground - Tree is weak and an overhead powerline runs through it T5 - Silver Birch - Crown Reduction up to 2m T6 - Holly - Crown Reduction up to 2m & Crown Thinning - Tree is intergrown with T8 T7 - Fruiting Cherry - Crown Reduction up to 3m T8 - Scotts Pine - Crown Reduction up to 2m & Crown Thinning Tree is intergrown with T6 T9 - Pear - Crown Reduction up to 2m - seasonal pruning T10 - Pear - Crown Reduction up to 2m - seasonal pruning T11 - Apple - Crown Thinning up to 1m & - seasonal pruning T12 - Maple Crown Reduction up to 3m & Crown Thinning T13 - Sycamore - Crown Reduction up to 3m & Crown Thinning, Overhanging Limb Removal T14 - Apple - Crown Thinning up to 1.5m - seasonal pruning

Permitted
Small
Planning Application
7 Aug 2024LW/24/0513
50 Meeching Road Newhaven East Sussex BN9 9RHLewes

Construction of rear garden access stairs and door

Permitted
Medium
Planning Application
31 Jul 2024LW/24/0501
47 Court Farm Road Newhaven East Sussex BN9 9DHLewes

Convert existing dwelling into two, front roof extension, two dormers to the rear and fenestration alterations

Permitted
Small
Consultation by ESCC
10 May 2024LW/24/0538
High Cliff Academy Southdown Road Newhaven East Sussex BN9 9FDLewes

ERECTION OF TEMPORARY SCHOOL BUILDINGS WITH SITE COMPOUND