Iford, East Sussex Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Iford, East Sussex.
East Sussex · England · settlement
Planning applications in Iford are administered by Lewes District Council. View the full Lewes District Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Iford
Iford is a charming village and civil parish situated in the Lewes District of East Sussex, just two miles south of Lewes. Nestled on the slopes of the picturesque South Downs, it is located in the scenic valley of the River Ouse, making it an appealing area for potential planning applications and developments.
Population: 177 (2021) · Area: 9.7 km²
District: Lewes
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Area Information
- Admin district: Lewes
- Parliamentary constituency: Lewes
- LSOA: Lewes 002E
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Iford.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Iford.
- 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 Iford based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
4 planning applications found near Iford.
- - Iford Manor Iford Manor Road Iford East Sussex BN7 3EU
Monolith 4 dead trees along the driveway of Iford Manor.
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: South Downs | Date: 2026-07-02
View full details - SDNP/26/02605/DDDT · Received: Thu 02 Jul 2026 · Validated: Thu 02 Jul 2026 - Iford Manor Iford Manor Road Iford East Sussex BN7 3EU
Monolith 4 dead trees along the driveway of Iford Manor.
Status: Undecided | Council: South Downs | Date: 2026-07-02 - - Flintwell Iford Manor Road Iford BN7 3EU
T1 - Silver Birch - fell - crown dead with cracks appearing in main stem T2 - Thuja (x9) - remove hedge - to allow restoration of building behind and to improve lawn area
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: South Downs | Date: 2023-11-15
View full details - - Overbrooks Swanborough Drove Swanborough East Sussex BN7 3PF
T1 - Lime - Lift crown to 6m removing only secondary branches and keeping wound size to a minimum, and thin crown by 20% keeping wound size to a minimum, removing any dead wood and crossing branches
Status: Conditions | Type: Trees | Council: South Downs | Date: 2023-04-14
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A brief summary of Iford in East Sussex
Iford is a charming village and civil parish situated in the Lewes District of East Sussex, just two miles south of Lewes. Nestled on the slopes of the picturesque South Downs, it is located in the scenic valley of the River Ouse, making it an appealing area for potential planning applications and developments. The settlement has a population of approximately 177 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Lewes district.
Iford covers an area of approximately 9.7 km². The surrounding landscape and character of the area play an important role in how planning applications are assessed by the local authority.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Iford a particularly low-crime area.
Iford has 2 conservation areas within its boundaries: Kingston, Iford. 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 Iford includes 2 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Kingston Escarpment & Iford Hill SSSI, Lewes Brooks SSSI; 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.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Iford 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.
Planning Activity in Iford
In the last 24 months, 6 planning applications were submitted near Iford.
The most common application types near Iford were full planning applications (1), listed building and heritage (1), tree works (1). Full planning applications account for 17% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
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