Newhaven, East Sussex Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Newhaven, East Sussex.
East Sussex · England · Town
Planning applications in Newhaven are administered by Lewes District Council. View the full Lewes District Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Newhaven
Newhaven is a port town located in the Lewes district of East Sussex, England, situated at the estuary of the River Ouse. Its strategic coastal location may present various planning opportunities and considerations for development, infrastructure, and environmental management in the area.
Population: 12,691 (2021) · Area: 7.1 km²
District: Lewes
Website: https://www.newhaventowncouncil.gov.uk/
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £324,579 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Lewes
- Parliamentary constituency: Lewes
- LSOA: Lewes 009A
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Newhaven.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Newhaven.
- 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 Newhaven based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
16 planning applications found near Newhaven.
- - Marine Workshops Railway Approach Newhaven East Sussex BN9 0DF
Installation of Modular Container Store, 2no. Air Conditioning compressors and the installation of 2no. free standing and 1no. wall mounted electric vehicle charge points for EVs within the enclosed c
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: Lewes | Date: 2026-06-16
View full details - - Newhaven Plant North Quay Road Newhaven East Sussex BN9 0AB
Removal of condition 3 of planning permission LW/894/CM to enable the permanent retention of the Container Storage Area for storage and distribution uses Plots 6 & 7, North Quay Road, Newhaven, BN9 0A
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Lewes | Date: 2026-05-15
View full details - - 47 Marshall Lane Newhaven East Sussex
Use of the existing ground floor (47c) and first floor (47a and 47b) as three self-contained residential flats continuously for a period in excess of 10 years
Status: Undecided | Type: Amendment | Council: Lewes | Date: 2026-04-14
View full details - - Street Record High Street Newhaven East Sussex
Public realm improvements consisting of decluttering, locally new paving, new street furniture, trees, planting beds (including rain gardens) and lighting
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Lewes | Date: 2026-03-23
View full details - - 1 Hillcrest Road Newhaven East Sussex BN9 9EA
Replacement dilapidated single garage with a new double garage at the same height
Status: Rejected | Type: Outline | Council: Lewes | Date: 2025-12-09
View full details - - 29A High Street Newhaven East Sussex BN9 9PD
Change of use of retail unit from Class E premises (ground floor only) to Sui Generis with internal changes to the layout including addition of a bar and toilets for customer use
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Lewes | Date: 2025-11-28
View full details - - Railway Approach Newhaven East Sussex
Erection of gateway structures which highlight key public amenities including Newhaven Town Station, the Bus Interchange, the Ferry Port, entrances to The Sidings and Marine Workshops
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Lewes | Date: 2025-10-08
View full details - - 2D Meeching Road Newhaven East Sussex BN9 9QX
Non-material amendment of application LW/24/0435 to omit roof conversion and extend rear extension
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Lewes | Date: 2025-10-03
View full details - - Flat 27 Bridge Court Bridge Street Newhaven East Sussex BN9 9PJ
Conversion of internal car port to single storey infill extension
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Lewes | Date: 2025-09-01
View full details - - 52 Evelyn Avenue Newhaven East Sussex BN9 9SG
Replacement single storey rear extension and alterations to fenestration
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Lewes | Date: 2025-03-26
View full details - - 10 Newhaven Square Newhaven East Sussex BN9 9PN
Discharge of conditions 5 (Construction Management Plan) and 6 (Asbestos Survey) relating to approval LW/23/0179
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Lewes | Date: 2024-12-10
View full details - - Former Newhaven Household Waste Recycling Site Lewes Road Newhaven East Sussex
Change of use to a vehicle storage and EV charging depot, including creation of 16no. parking spaces for electric vehicles with individual EV chargers on existing hard standing, provision of a shippin
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Lewes | Date: 2024-10-30
View full details - - 50 Meeching Road Newhaven East Sussex BN9 9RH
Construction of rear garden access stairs and door
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Lewes | Date: 2024-08-07
View full details - - 14 Essex Mews Essex Place Newhaven East Sussex BN9 9BJ
Variation of Section 106 Agreement dated 25th June 1985 in relation to outline application LW/85/0325 - To amend the age of men eligable to buy the property from 65 to 60
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Lewes | Date: 2024-01-24
View full details - - Plots 6 & 7, North Quay Road, Newhaven, BN9 0AB
A height extension to the existing asphalt plant stack
Status: Permitted | Type: Other | Council: East Sussex | Date: 2024-01-09
View full details - - 88 Brighton Road Newhaven East Sussex BN9 9NS
Rendering of existing dwellinghouse from reconstructed stone to polymer render
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Lewes | Date: 2023-04-25
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A brief summary of Newhaven in East Sussex
Newhaven is a port town located in the Lewes district of East Sussex, England, situated at the estuary of the River Ouse. Its strategic coastal location may present various planning opportunities and considerations for development, infrastructure, and environmental management in the area. The Town has a population of approximately 12,691 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Lewes district.
Newhaven covers an area of approximately 7.1 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 Newhaven show an average sale price of £324,579, 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 Newhaven a particularly low-crime area.
Newhaven has 4 conservation areas within its boundaries: South Heighton, Piddinghoe, Newhaven (Denton), Newhaven (Church Hill). 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 Newhaven includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Brighton to Newhaven Cliffs 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, Newhaven planning applications can be searched by entering a local postcode above. Further local information can be found on the community website at https://www.newhaventowncouncil.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 Newhaven
In the last 24 months, 35 planning applications were submitted near Newhaven. Of these, 83% were approved, with an average decision time of 73 days.
This is broadly in line with the national average of approximately 87%. Newhaven maintains a standard approach to planning decisions.
The average decision period of 73 days exceeds the 8-week target for minor applications but falls within the 13-week target for major schemes. Applicants should plan for approximately 11 weeks from submission to decision.
The most common application types near Newhaven were full planning applications (17), outline applications (7), discharge of conditions (4). Full planning applications account for 49% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 6 medium-scale applications, 28 smaller schemes were submitted.
Application Outcomes
- Approved: 19 applications
- Refused: 3 applications
- Withdrawn: 1 application
- Awaiting decision: 12 applications
Nearby Towns
Explore planning applications in nearby areas:
- Harbour Heights planning applications
- South Heighton planning applications
- Mount Pleasant planning applications
- Denton planning applications
- Piddinghoe planning applications
- Tarring Neville planning applications
- Peacehaven Heights planning applications
- Bishopstone planning applications
Related Planning Guides
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- What Is Permitted Development? — Permitted development rights allow certain building works and changes of use without the need to apply for planning permission.
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