Search Ditchling planning applications
23 applications received or decided in the last 90 days · within 1 km of the centre of Ditchling · updated daily · Lewes District Council
- 46 Church Mead Hassocks West Sussex BN6 8BWAwaiting decisionProposed rear extension to kitchen with garage conversion. Roof extension and loft conversion with roof light windows to front and rearReceived 9 Nov 2026DM/26/2777
- 14 North End Ditchling East Sussex BN6 8TFAwaiting decisionDischarge of Condition 4 (Written Scheme of Investigation) related to Planning Approval SDNP/26/02780/HOUSReceived 30 Oct 2026SDNP/26/04217/DCOND
- 24 West Street Ditchling East Sussex BN6 8TSAwaiting decisionVarious works to trees, see application form for detailsReceived 29 Oct 2026SDNP/26/04203/TCA
- 2 Damian Way Hassocks West Sussex BN6 8BHAwaiting decisionRemoval of existing conservatory and construct rear extension. Rooflight to front elevation and new door and additional window to side elevation.FullReceived 29 Oct 2026DM/26/2701
- 6 Lewes Road Ditchling East Sussex BN6 8TTAwaiting decisionG1 - Group of 4 x Silver Birch trees lifted to 4m from the ground and reduced by 2mReceived 20 Oct 2026SDNP/26/04047/TCA
Planning in Ditchling
- Approved
- 95%
- 90 of 93 decided
- Decision time
- about 10 weeks
- on average
Applications within 1 km of the centre of Ditchling in the last 24 months, from Lewes District Council's planning register.
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Around Ditchling
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BN6 384 applications in the last 12 months
Applications in each district in the last 12 months.
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Planning authority: Lewes District Council
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About Ditchling
Ditchling is a picturesque village and civil parish located in the Lewes District of East Sussex, England, nestled within the South Downs National Park. Notably, the order establishing the park was signed in Ditchling, highlighting the village's significance in the region's planning and conservation efforts. This unique setting may influence various planning applications, making it an important area for development considerations. The settlement has a population of approximately 2,264 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Lewes district.
Ditchling covers an area of approximately 15.5 km². The surrounding landscape and character of the area play an important role in how planning applications are assessed by the local authority.
There are currently no active flood warnings for the Ditchling area, indicating a relatively low flood risk at present. This is a positive factor for both existing residents and those considering property purchases or new developments.
In terms of safety, there were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period (September 2026). This makes Ditchling a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.
The area around Ditchling has 8 nature designations nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Ditchling 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 Ditchling, 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, 153 planning applications were submitted near Ditchling. Of these, 95% were approved, with an average decision time of 70 days.
The most common types were full planning applications (47), tree works (40), discharge of conditions (12).
2 planning appeals were lodged, of which 1 was allowed and 1 was dismissed (50% success rate).