Kingston near Lewes, East Sussex Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Kingston near Lewes, East Sussex.
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Planning applications in Kingston near Lewes are administered by Lewes District Council. View the full Lewes District Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Kingston near Lewes
Kingston near Lewes is a historic village and civil parish in the Lewes District of East Sussex, situated just two miles south of Lewes within the picturesque South Downs. Notably mentioned in the Domesday Book, the area is enriched by its proximity to two Sites of Special Scientific Interest: the Lewes Brooks and Kingston Escarpment and Iford Hill, making it a region of both ecological and historical significance for planning applications.
Population: 817 (2021) · Area: 5.7 km²
District: Lewes
Website: http://www.kingston-lewes-pc.gov.uk/
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £500,182 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Lewes
- Parliamentary constituency: Lewes
- LSOA: Lewes 005E
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Kingston near Lewes.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Kingston near Lewes.
- 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 Kingston near Lewes based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
25 planning applications found near Kingston near Lewes.
- - 17 Monckton Way Kingston East Sussex BN7 3LD
Erection of single storey rear kitchen extension
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: South Downs | Date: 2026-07-07
View full details - - Castelmer Fruit Farm Ashcombe Lane Kingston East Sussex BN7 3JZ
Change to conditions 2 (Approved plans) and 3 (Materials as per application particulars) for SDNP/23/05116/FUL.
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: South Downs | Date: 2026-06-02
View full details - - Castelmer Fruit Farm Ashcombe Lane Kingston East Sussex BN7 3JZ
Discharge of Conditions 30 (Visibility Splay) and 32 (Cycle Parking) for SDNP/22/05983/FUL.
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: South Downs | Date: 2026-05-28
View full details - - Hyde Manor East The Street Kingston East Sussex BN7 3PB
Discharge of Condition 3 (Prior to the commencement) in relation to SDNP/25/03794/LIS
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: South Downs | Date: 2026-05-28
View full details - SDNP/26/02093/DCOND · Received: Thu 28 May 2026 · Validated: Thu 28 May 2026 - Castelmer Fruit Farm Ashcombe Lane Kingston East Sussex BN7 3JZ
Discharge of Conditions 30 (Visibility Splay) and 32 (Cycle Parking) for SDNP/22/05983/FUL.
Status: Undecided | Council: South Downs | Date: 2026-05-28 - - Orchard House Wellgreen Lane Kingston East Sussex BN7 3NP
Removal and replacement of existing dormers and erection of side extension to garage building
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: South Downs | Date: 2026-05-19
View full details - SDNP/26/01956/HOUS · Received: Tue 19 May 2026 · Validated: Tue 19 May 2026 - Orchard House Wellgreen Lane Kingston East Sussex BN7 3NP
Removal and replacement of existing dormers and erection of side extension to garage building
Status: Undecided | Council: South Downs | Date: 2026-05-19 - SDNP/26/01703/FUL · Received: Thu 30 Apr 2026 · Validated: Thu 30 Apr 2026 - Lattens The Street Kingston East Sussex BN7 3PB
Demolition and replacement of the existing dwelling, external alterations to existing garage, hard and soft landscaping including works to trees in a conservation area and associated works
Status: Undecided | Council: South Downs | Date: 2026-04-30 - - Spring Hayes Ashcombe Lane Kingston East Sussex BN7 3JZ
Change of use from paddock to domestic curtilage to formalise use as part of the existing garden
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: South Downs | Date: 2026-04-24
View full details - - Castelmer Fruit Farm Ashcombe Lane Kingston East Sussex BN7 3JZ
Discharge of Condition 9 (Verification Report) for SDNP/22/05983/FUL.
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: South Downs | Date: 2026-03-09
View full details - - 8 St Pancras Green Kingston East Sussex BN7 3LH
Discharge of Conditions 8 (ecosystems services statement) and 9 (details of proposed balcony) related to Planning Approval SDNP/25/00639/HOUS
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: South Downs | Date: 2026-02-10
View full details - - 2 Hollowdown Cottages The Street Kingston East Sussex BN7 3NU
Re-tiling and repairing of roof including replacement rafters and replacement of insulation (amended description)
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: South Downs | Date: 2025-11-25
View full details - - Rough Down The Street Kingston East Sussex BN7 3NT
Demolition of existing carport, widening of access to existing driveway with reconstruction of existing flint curved wall and provision of additional parking space. Retention of and enhancement of exi
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: South Downs | Date: 2025-10-24
View full details - - 2 Hollowdown Cottages The Street Kingston East Sussex BN7 3NU
Installation of rear roof light
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: South Downs | Date: 2025-07-16
View full details - - Spring Hayes Ashcombe Lane Kingston East Sussex BN7 3JZ
Removal of existing extensions and erection of single storey side extension and first floor rear extension and demolition and replacement of garage
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: South Downs | Date: 2025-06-16
View full details - - 2 Hollowdown Cottages The Street Kingston East Sussex BN7 3NU
Blast cleaning of all painted beams to restore natural appearance
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: South Downs | Date: 2025-04-28
View full details - - 8 St Pancras Green Kingston East Sussex BN7 3LH
Single storey front extension with first floor balcony, two storey side extension, addition of conservatory to rear, addition of 2no. rooflights to existing side roof, and alterations to existing fene
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: South Downs | Date: 2025-02-14
View full details - - Shepherds Rest Ashcombe Lane Kingston East Sussex BN7 3JZ
Erection of Car Port to rear
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: South Downs | Date: 2025-02-11
View full details - - Spring Hayes Ashcombe Lane Kingston East Sussex BN7 3JZ
Change of use from paddock to domestic curtilage to formalise use as part of the existing garden
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: South Downs | Date: 2024-12-02
View full details - - Kingston Manor The Street Kingston East Sussex BN7 3PD
Discharge of Conditions 3 (schedule of works) and 4 (joinery details) related Planning Approval SDNP/24/01962/LIS
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: South Downs | Date: 2024-09-13
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A brief summary of Kingston near Lewes in East Sussex
Kingston near Lewes is a historic village and civil parish in the Lewes District of East Sussex, situated just two miles south of Lewes within the picturesque South Downs. Notably mentioned in the Domesday Book, the area is enriched by its proximity to two Sites of Special Scientific Interest: the Lewes Brooks and Kingston Escarpment and Iford Hill, making it a region of both ecological and historical significance for planning applications. The settlement has a population of approximately 817 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Lewes district.
Kingston near Lewes covers an area of approximately 5.7 km². The surrounding landscape and character of the area play an important role in how planning applications are assessed by the local authority.
Property prices in Kingston near Lewes show an average sale price of £500,182, 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 Kingston near Lewes a particularly low-crime area.
Kingston near Lewes has 3 conservation areas within its boundaries: Lewes, 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 Kingston near Lewes 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, Kingston near Lewes planning applications can be searched by entering a local postcode above. Further local information can be found on the community website at http://www.kingston-lewes-pc.gov.uk/. 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 Kingston near Lewes
In the last 24 months, 29 planning applications were submitted near Kingston near Lewes. Of these, 89% were approved, with an average decision time of 93 days.
This is slightly above the national average of approximately 87%, indicating a broadly favourable planning environment near Kingston near Lewes.
With an average of 93 days, decisions near Kingston near Lewes take longer than the statutory targets. Applicants should budget for a 4-month timeline and consider pre-application discussions to avoid delays.
The most common application types near Kingston near Lewes were discharge of conditions (10), full planning applications (8), listed building and heritage (4).
1 planning appeal was lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 1 was dismissed (0% success rate). This low success rate indicates that the council's refusal decisions are generally upheld by the Planning Inspectorate.
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