Denton, East Sussex Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Denton, East Sussex.
East Sussex · England · settlement
Planning applications in Denton are administered by Brighton And Hove City Council. View the full Brighton And Hove City Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Denton
Denton is a quaint village located within the civil parish of Newhaven in the Lewes district of East Sussex. Nestled against the picturesque South Downs, it is bordered by the villages of South Heighton and Mount Pleasant, making it an appealing area for potential development and planning applications.
District: Newhaven
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £324,579 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Lewes
- Parliamentary constituency: Lewes
- LSOA: Lewes 008A
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Denton.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Denton.
- Ecology & Wildlife Constraints (keywords: bats, bat survey, bat roost, great crested newt, GCN...)
- Trees & Landscape (keywords: tree preservation order, TPO, arboricultural, tree survey, root protection area...)
- Flood & Drainage (keywords: flood zone 2, flood zone 3, flood risk assessment, FRA, surface water...)
- Heritage & Conservation (keywords: listed building, grade II, grade II*, grade I, conservation area...)
- Green Belt (keywords: green belt, inappropriate development, very special circumstances, openness)
- Highways & Access (keywords: visibility splays, highway authority objection, access arrangement, parking provision, transport statement...)
- Refusal & Risk Indicators (keywords: refusal, delegated refusal, appeal dismissed, overdevelopment, character and appearance...)
- Planning Process & Appeals (keywords: appeal lodged, appeal allowed, appeal dismissed, public inquiry, inspector)
Planning Activity Summary
Approval rates, average decision times, and application type distribution for Denton based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
12 planning applications found near Denton.
- - 11 Vicarage Close Denton Newhaven East Sussex BN9 0RF
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
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Lewes | Date: 2026-04-15
View full details - - 6 Heighton Road Denton Newhaven East Sussex BN9 0RB
T1 - Cedar - Remove tree to ground level - To prevent damage to wall and existing phone lines
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Lewes | Date: 2026-02-23
View full details - - Land to The North of The Crescent Newhaven
Continued use of land as a private Gypsy/Traveller site, provision of landscaping and rearrangement of caravans (Resubmission of application SDNP/25/02709/FUL).
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: South Downs | Date: 2026-02-09
View full details - - 7 Thompson Road Denton Newhaven East Sussex BN9 0RS
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
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Lewes | Date: 2026-01-07
View full details - - Telecommunications Mast 3 Crest Road adjacent to The Crescent Newhaven East Sussex
Replacement of 6no antennas and addition of 3no antennas (9no. antennas in total)
Status: Permitted | Type: Telecoms | Council: South Downs | Date: 2025-12-30
View full details - - 45 Claremont Road Newhaven East Sussex BN9 0NG
Erection of a detached side garage in the garden
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Lewes | Date: 2025-10-02
View full details - - 1 Kings Avenue Denton Newhaven East Sussex BN9 0NA
Erection of a detached two-bedroom bungalow
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Lewes | Date: 2025-09-22
View full details - - Orchard Cottage The Bridleway South Heighton East Sussex BN9 0JH
Discharge of condition 4 (CEMP) and 5 (Asbestos Management Survey) relating to approval LW/25/0288
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Lewes | Date: 2025-07-30
View full details - - 45 Beresford Road Newhaven East Sussex BN9 0LY
Single storey first floor extension with roof extension and fenestration alterations
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Lewes | Date: 2025-04-28
View full details - - The Old Rectory Heighton Road South Heighton East Sussex BN9 0JT
T1 - Multistem Ash - prune back four lower limbs by up to 3m back to pruning points. T2 - Sycamore - remove two limbs in middle of crown to free up overhead cables running to The Old Rectory property.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Lewes | Date: 2024-04-19
View full details - - 20 Wellington Road Denton Newhaven East Sussex BN9 0RD
Demolition of attached side garage, single storey side extension
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Lewes | Date: 2023-12-20
View full details - - 2 St Leonards Close Denton Newhaven East Sussex
Adjoning Authority Consultation - Lewes and Eastbourne Councils (LW/23/0612) - Raising of roof pitch with erection of side dormer, installation of 2no. rooflights on each side elevation, with addition
Status: Referred | Type: Outline | Council: South Downs | Date: 2023-10-27
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A brief summary of Denton in East Sussex
Denton is a quaint village located within the civil parish of Newhaven in the Lewes district of East Sussex. Nestled against the picturesque South Downs, it is bordered by the villages of South Heighton and Mount Pleasant, making it an appealing area for potential development and planning applications. It sits within the Newhaven district.
Property prices in Denton show an average sale price of £324,579, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Denton a particularly low-crime area.
Denton has 3 conservation areas within its boundaries: South Heighton, Newhaven (Denton), Tarring Neville. Planning applications within or near these conservation areas are subject to additional scrutiny to preserve the architectural and historic character of the area. Homeowners and developers should be aware that permitted development rights may be restricted.
Ecology & Nature Designations
The area around Denton includes 1 National Parks: SOUTH DOWNS. These designations may affect planning decisions, as proposals near protected sites require environmental impact assessment and may face additional restrictions.
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Planning Activity in Denton
In the last 24 months, 12 planning applications were submitted near Denton. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 62 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Denton may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
At 62 days on average, decisions near Denton slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near Denton were full planning applications (6), tree works (3), outline applications (1). Full planning applications account for 50% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 1 medium-scale application, 11 smaller schemes were submitted.
Nearby Towns
Explore planning applications in nearby areas:
- South Heighton planning applications
- Mount Pleasant planning applications
- Newhaven planning applications
- Tarring Neville planning applications
- Piddinghoe planning applications
- Norton planning applications
- Bishopstone planning applications
- Harbour Heights planning applications
Related Planning Guides
- What Is Planning Permission in the UK? — Planning permission is the formal approval you need from your local council before making certain changes to a building or piece of land.
- What Is Permitted Development? — Permitted development rights allow certain building works and changes of use without the need to apply for planning permission.
- How Long Does Planning Permission Take? — Typical timelines for planning permission decisions in the UK, from submission to approval, and what can cause delays.