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Planning in Newhaven

Approved
91%
42 of 45 decided
Decision time
about 10 weeks
on average

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

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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. 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.

The area around Newhaven has 2 nature designations nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Newhaven 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 https://www.newhaventowncouncil.gov.uk/.

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To comment on or object to a planning application near Newhaven, 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, 58 planning applications were submitted near Newhaven. Of these, 91% were approved, with an average decision time of 67 days.

The most common types were full planning applications (13), outline applications (9), discharge of conditions (4). 1 large-scale development was submitted during this period.

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Newhaven?
In the last 24 months, 58 planning applications were submitted near Newhaven. The approval rate is 91%.
How long do planning decisions take near Newhaven?
The average planning decision time near Newhaven is 67 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 Newhaven?
The planning approval rate near Newhaven is 91%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.
What types of planning applications are most common near Newhaven?
The most common type of planning application near Newhaven is full planning applications, with 13 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Newhaven?
You can search and track planning applications near Newhaven on Planning Signal. Create a free account to save searches, watch specific applications, and receive email alerts when new plans are submitted nearby.