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Planning in Denton

Approved
95%
19 of 20 decided
Decision time
about 10 weeks
on average

Applications within 1 km of the centre of Denton in the last 24 months, from Lewes District Council's planning register.

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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. It sits within the Newhaven district.

The area around Denton has 1 nature designation nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Denton planning applications can be searched by entering a local postcode above. Results include full application details, decision status, and the ability to track applications over time and set planning alerts to help you monitor and review pending planning applications.

To comment on or object to a planning application near Denton, open it in the list above: each one links to the council's own page for it and shows any comment deadline.

In the last 24 months, 28 planning applications were submitted near Denton. Of these, 95% were approved, with an average decision time of 67 days.

The most common types were full planning applications (8), tree works (3), outline applications (2). 1 large-scale development was submitted during this period.

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Denton?
In the last 24 months, 28 planning applications were submitted near Denton. The approval rate is 95%.
How long do planning decisions take near Denton?
The average planning decision time near Denton is 67 days. The statutory target is 8 weeks (56 days) for minor applications and 13 weeks for major applications.
What is the planning approval rate near Denton?
The planning approval rate near Denton is 95%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.
What types of planning applications are most common near Denton?
The most common type of planning application near Denton is full planning applications, with 8 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Denton?
You can search and track planning applications near Denton on Planning Signal. Create a free account to save searches, watch specific applications, and receive email alerts when new plans are submitted nearby.