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Planning in Kingston near Lewes

Approved
76%
22 of 25 decided
Decision time
about 12 weeks
on average

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

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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. 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.

The area around Kingston near Lewes has 3 nature designations nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.

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. 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. Further local information can be found on the community website at http://www.kingston-lewes-pc.gov.uk/.

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To comment on or object to a planning application near Kingston near Lewes, 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, 53 planning applications were submitted near Kingston near Lewes. Of these, 76% were approved, with an average decision time of 82 days.

The most common types were discharge of conditions (11), 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).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Kingston near Lewes?
In the last 24 months, 53 planning applications were submitted near Kingston near Lewes. The approval rate is 76%.
How long do planning decisions take near Kingston near Lewes?
The average planning decision time near Kingston near Lewes is 82 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 Kingston near Lewes?
The planning approval rate near Kingston near Lewes is 76%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.
What types of planning applications are most common near Kingston near Lewes?
The most common type of planning application near Kingston near Lewes is discharge of conditions, with 11 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Kingston near Lewes?
You can search and track planning applications near Kingston near Lewes on Planning Signal. Create a free account to save searches, watch specific applications, and receive email alerts when new plans are submitted nearby.