Search Lewes planning applications
89 applications received or decided in the last 90 days · within 1 km of the centre of Lewes · updated daily · Lewes District Council
- 17 Grange Road Lewes East Sussex BN7 1TSAwaiting decisionT1- Sycamore - reduce elongated mid crown growth by approx 4m, rebalance upper & lower crown accordingly but not to reduce heightReceived 6 Nov 2026SDNP/26/04299/TCA
- Unit 5 Brooks Road Lewes East Sussex BN7 2BYAwaiting decisionProposed change of use to a mixed use comprising retail sales (Class E(a)), storage and distribution (Class B8), online retail operations and associated office accommodation, in connection with charitable retail activities.Received 2 Nov 2026SDNP/26/04241/FUL
- 19 Boughey Place Lewes East Sussex BN7 2ENAwaiting decisionRetrospective application for the retention of a single-storey timber garden shed in front gardenReceived 2 Nov 2026SDNP/26/04125/HOUS
- 18 Maisonette High Street Lewes East Sussex BN7 2LNAwaiting decisionFire safety improvements to include; replacement of rear lounge sash window with timber fire escape sash window, installation of steel escape walkway to rear flat roof, replacement of cellar grille, fire resisting lining to cellar stair enclosure and installation of fire doors to cellar and shop-to-flat doorReceived 30 Oct 2026SDNP/26/04206/FUL
- 18 Maisonette High Street Lewes East Sussex BN7 2LNAwaiting decisionFire safety improvements to include; replacement of rear lounge sash window with timber fire escape sash window, installation of steel escape walkway to rear flat roof, replacement of cellar grille, fire resisting lining to cellar stair enclosure and installation of fire doors to cellar and shop-to-flat doorReceived 30 Oct 2026SDNP/26/04207/LIS
Planning in Lewes
- Approved
- 92%
- 335 of 362 decided
- Decision time
- about 12 weeks
- on average
Applications within 1 km of the centre of Lewes in the last 24 months, from Lewes District Council's planning register.
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BN7 465 applications in the last 12 months
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About Lewes
Lewes, the county town of East Sussex, serves as the administrative hub for the district of the same name. Nestled along the River Ouse, the town is strategically positioned where the river flows through the picturesque South Downs, making it a significant location for planning applications in the area. The town has a population of approximately 16,714 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Lewes district.
Lewes covers an area of approximately 11400000.0 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 Lewes show an average sale price of £500,182, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry. There are currently no active flood warnings for the Lewes 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 (May 2026). This makes Lewes a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.
The area around Lewes has 7 nature designations nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, 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.lewes.co.uk.
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To comment on or object to a planning application 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, 586 planning applications were submitted near Lewes. Of these, 92% were approved, with an average decision time of 86 days.
The most common types were full planning applications (164), tree works (104), discharge of conditions (82). 7 large-scale developments were submitted during this period.
4 planning appeals were lodged, of which 1 was allowed and 3 were dismissed (25% success rate).