Lewes, East Sussex Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Lewes, East Sussex.
East Sussex · England · Town
Planning applications in Lewes are administered by Lewes District Council. View the full Lewes District Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
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.
Population: 16,714 (2021) · Area: 11400000.0 km²
District: Lewes
Website: http://www.lewes.co.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 002D
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Lewes.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications 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 Lewes based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
1809 planning applications found near Lewes.
- - 1 Pelham Terrace Lewes East Sussex BN7 2DR
Prunus spp A1. Lift the crown by 1.5m and remove dead branches
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: South Downs | Date: 2026-07-07
View full details - - 199 High Street Lewes East Sussex BN7 2NS
Discharge of Conditions 8 (details of extension), 9 (New Dormer) and 12 (New details) for SDNP/25/04946/HOUS.
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: South Downs | Date: 2026-07-03
View full details - - 199 High Street Lewes East Sussex BN7 2NS
Discharge of Conditions 7 (Proposed extension), 8 (New dormer window) and 12 (Internal details) for SDNP/25/04947/LIS.
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: South Downs | Date: 2026-07-03
View full details - - 63 High Street Lewes East Sussex BN7 1XQ
Discharge of Conditions 4 (Privacy Shutters), 7 (Waste Management), 9 (Ecosystem Services) and 12 (contractors' vehicle parking and material storage) in relation to SDNP/26/01197/FUL
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: South Downs | Date: 2026-07-01
View full details - SDNP/26/02572/DCOND · Received: Wed 01 Jul 2026 · Validated: Wed 01 Jul 2026 - 63 High Street Lewes East Sussex BN7 1XQ
Discharge of Conditions 4 (Privacy Shutters), 7 (Waste Management), 9 (Ecosystem Services) and 12 (contractors' vehicle parking and material storage) in relation to SDNP/26/01197/FUL
Status: Undecided | Council: South Downs | Date: 2026-07-01 - SDNP/26/02391/NMA · Received: Thu 18 Jun 2026 · Validated: Thu 18 Jun 2026 - 190 High Street Lewes East Sussex BN7 2JP
Non Material Amendment to SDNP/24/05304/FUL for Minor layout alterations to Unit C (1st floor rear flat). Alternative floor finish in areas of the ground floor. Additional internal fire door at baseme
Status: Undecided | Council: South Downs | Date: 2026-06-18 - - 190 High Street Lewes East Sussex BN7 2JP
Non Material Amendment to SDNP/24/05304/FUL for Minor layout alterations to Unit C (1st floor rear flat). Alternative floor finish in areas of the ground floor. Additional internal fire door at baseme
Status: Undecided | Type: Amendment | Council: South Downs | Date: 2026-06-18
View full details - SDNP/26/02386/CND · Received: Wed 17 Jun 2026 · Validated: Wed 17 Jun 2026 - 190 High Street Lewes East Sussex BN7 2JP
Change to Condition 2 (Approved plans) for SDNP/24/05305/LIS.
Status: Undecided | Council: South Downs | Date: 2026-06-17 - - 190 High Street Lewes East Sussex BN7 2JP
Change to Condition 2 (Approved plans) for SDNP/24/05305/LIS.
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: South Downs | Date: 2026-06-17
View full details - - 2 Cliffe High Street Lewes East Sussex BN7 2AH
Discharge of Condition 3 (Schedule of Works) for SDNP/25/00904/LIS
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: South Downs | Date: 2026-06-09
View full details - - 2 Cliffe High Street Lewes East Sussex BN7 2AH
Discharge of Conditions 5 (CEMP), 11 (Sustainable Construction), 12 (Landscaping), 13 (External lighting), 14 ( Dark Skies Mitigation), 15 (Cycle Parking) and Partial Discharge of Condition 9 (i, ii,
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: South Downs | Date: 2026-06-09
View full details - SDNP/26/02217/TCA · Received: Thu 04 Jun 2026 · Validated: Thu 04 Jun 2026 - 32 High Street Lewes East Sussex BN7 2LX
Full removal of the following trees; Sycamore (Tree No. 0432), Sycamore (Tree No. 0448), Holly (Tree No. 0464) and Untagged Holly Management works to Sycamore 0473: Reduce the crown by up to 4 metres,
Status: Undecided | Council: South Downs | Date: 2026-06-04 - - 32 High Street Lewes East Sussex BN7 2LX
Full removal of the following trees; Sycamore (Tree No. 0432), Sycamore (Tree No. 0448), Holly (Tree No. 0464) and Untagged Holly Management works to Sycamore 0473: Reduce the crown by up to 4 metres,
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: South Downs | Date: 2026-06-04
View full details - - 53-54A Cliffe High Street Lewes East Sussex BN7 2AN
Attachment of CCTV unit to the front wall on the left bracket of the shop front sign.
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: South Downs | Date: 2026-06-03
View full details - - The Brewery Shop The Bridge Wharf Brewery 4 - 6 Cliffe High Street Lewes East Sussex BN7 2AH
Non-Material Amendment to Planning Approval SDNP/25/00929/FUL to include change of use of part of ground floor and upper floors from ancillary office and staff accommodation to Visitor Accommodation/U
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: South Downs | Date: 2026-05-27
View full details - - 9 Cliffe High Street Lewes East Sussex BN7 2AH
Retrospective replacement of shopfront sign (resubmission of SDNP/25/03083/LIS) (amendments to SDNP/26/00783/LIS)
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: South Downs | Date: 2026-05-27
View full details - - 4-6 The Bridge Wharf Brewery, The Brewery Shop Cliffe High Street Lewes East Sussex BN7 2AH
Erection of timber side entrance porch canopy and installation of non-illuminated advertising sign to ground floor side elevation
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: South Downs | Date: 2026-05-11
View full details - - 4-6 The Bridge Wharf Brewery Cliffe High Street Lewes East Sussex BN7 2AH
Erection of timber side entrance porch canopy and installation of non-illuminated advertising sign to ground floor side elevation
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: South Downs | Date: 2026-05-11
View full details - - 21 New Road Lewes East Sussex BN7 1YW
Loft conversion and construction of 1no. rear facing dormer and 2no. front facing rooflights
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: South Downs | Date: 2026-05-11
View full details - - The Friars High Street Lewes East Sussex BN7 2AD
Installation of a non illuminated timber fascia sign with individual letters and a non illuminated timber blade sign
Status: Permitted | Type: Advertising | Council: South Downs | Date: 2026-05-08
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A brief summary of Lewes in East Sussex
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 were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Lewes a particularly low-crime area.
Lewes has 2 conservation areas within its boundaries: Lewes (Malling Deanery), Lewes. 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 Lewes includes 5 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Southerham Grey Pit SSSI, Southerham Works Pit SSSI, Lewes Brooks SSSI and 2 more; 1 Special Areas of Conservation (SAC): Lewes Downs; 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, 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.lewes.co.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 Lewes
In the last 24 months, 597 planning applications were submitted near Lewes. Of these, 91% were approved, with an average decision time of 84 days.
This is slightly above the national average of approximately 87%, indicating a broadly favourable planning environment near Lewes.
The average decision period of 84 days exceeds the 8-week target for minor applications but falls within the 13-week target for major schemes. Applicants should plan for approximately 12 weeks from submission to decision.
The most common application types near Lewes were full planning applications (203), tree works (138), discharge of conditions (95). Full planning applications account for 34% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 7 large-scale (major) developments, 4 medium-scale applications, 567 smaller schemes were submitted. The high volume of major applications indicates significant development pressure in the area, which may interest property developers and investors.
11 planning appeals were lodged, of which 3 were allowed and 8 were dismissed (27% success rate).
Application Outcomes
- Approved: 382 applications
- Refused: 35 applications
- Withdrawn: 5 applications
- Awaiting decision: 175 applications
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