Newick, East Sussex Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Newick, East Sussex.
East Sussex · England · settlement
About Newick
Newick is a village and civil parish situated in the Lewes District of East Sussex, England, approximately six miles east of Haywards Heath along the A272 road. As an electoral ward, it offers various planning opportunities and is a key area for development within the region.
Population: 2,446 (2021) · Area: 7.8 km²
District: Lewes
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £1,596,908 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Lewes
- Parliamentary constituency: East Grinstead and Uckfield
- LSOA: Lewes 001C
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Newick.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Newick.
- 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 Newick based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
387 planning applications found near Newick.
- - 4 Godden Road Newick East Sussex BN8 4NE
Prior Notification under The Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) (England) Order 2015 (as amended) - Schedule 2, Part 1, Class A for a single storey rear extension to measure 4.0
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Lewes | Date: 2026-03-19
View full details - - 2 The Pagets Newick East Sussex BN8 4PW
T1 - Oak - Crown reduction by 2m to live secondary growth points - to ensure the tree is maintained to suit the enclosed surroundings, whilst carrying out sensitive works to ensure the longevity of th
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Lewes | Date: 2026-03-11
View full details - - 34A Allington Road Newick East Sussex BN8 4NB
T1 - Beech - dead wood and crown lift to the height of 7m, reduce end weight of the bottom long lateral branches by removing lowest branches towards shed and pendulous branches entangled in understory
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Lewes | Date: 2026-03-04
View full details - - 25 Western Road Newick East Sussex BN8 4LE
Demolition of detached garage and erection of a single-storey outbuilding to form an Artist Studio
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Lewes | Date: 2026-02-17
View full details - - 9 Allington Road Newick East Sussex BN8 4NA
T1 -T8 - Beech - Reduction to ground level - To reduce shading at adjacent properties and risk of failure
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Lewes | Date: 2026-02-16
View full details - - 10 High Street Newick East Sussex BN8 4LQ
G1 - Hollies and Portuguese Laurels - Reduction of trees to 4 m height to prevent shading to surrounding properties
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Lewes | Date: 2026-01-26
View full details - - 24 Western Road Newick East Sussex BN8 4LF
Erection of single-storey rear extension, replacement of existing conservatory including windows/doors and flat roof, alterations to fenestration to the main house
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Lewes | Date: 2026-01-23
View full details - - 6 Church Road Newick East Sussex BN8 4JU
T1 - Sycamore - Removal of tree to ground level - To prevent further structural damage
Status: Rejected | Type: Trees | Council: Lewes | Date: 2026-01-13
View full details - - 15 Western Road Newick East Sussex BN8 4LE
T1 - Fir - removal of tree to ground level - risk of structural failure due to excessive growth
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Lewes | Date: 2026-01-08
View full details - - 84 Allington Road Newick East Sussex BN8 4ND
T2 - Red Oak - removal due to early death by fugus infection - risk of falling limbs
Status: Rejected | Type: Trees | Council: Lewes | Date: 2025-12-18
View full details - - 4 Newick Drive Newick East Sussex BN8 4PA
Part retrospective application for conversion of garage into living space with raising of roof height, addition of 2no. rooflights, alterations to fenestration and front porch
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Lewes | Date: 2025-12-16
View full details - - New Cottage High Street Newick East Sussex BN8 4LG
T1 - Holly Tree - Removal of tallest trunk , Crown reduction by 2-3 m , Trimming side branches by 1 m to maintain shape
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Lewes | Date: 2025-12-02
View full details - - 1 Hunters View Western Road Newick East Sussex BN8 4LF
T4- Quercus Robur( English Oak) - Crown reduction by 2.5-3 m - To reduce the risk of branch failure and maintain health
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Lewes | Date: 2025-11-21
View full details - - 18 Newlands Park Way Newick East Sussex BN8 4PG
G1 - Group of 5 No. Sycamore stems and G2 - Group of 3 No. Sycamore stems- Coppice at approximately 70cm above ground level. To reduce decay and avoid collapse of the trees. ( Original 2 No. Sycamores
Status: Rejected | Type: Trees | Council: Lewes | Date: 2025-11-18
View full details - - New Cottage High Street Newick East Sussex BN8 4LG
T1 - Holly - Fell
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Lewes | Date: 2025-10-22
View full details - - The Old Forge 14 The Green Newick East Sussex BN8 4LB
T1 - Tulip - reduce back to old pruning points
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Lewes | Date: 2025-09-16
View full details - - 18 West Point Newick East Sussex BN8 4NU
T2 - Silver Birch - Fell to ground as tree had died
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Lewes | Date: 2025-09-08
View full details - - 3 Bannisters Field Newick East Sussex BN8 4JS
Erection of detached garage
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Lewes | Date: 2025-09-01
View full details - - 9 Allington Road Newick East Sussex BN8 4NA
T1-T8 - Beech trees - Reduce to ground level
Status: Rejected | Type: Trees | Council: Lewes | Date: 2025-08-07
View full details - - 5 Marbles Road Newick East Sussex BN8 4LR
Demolition of rear conservatory and replace with single storey extension
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Lewes | Date: 2025-07-22
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A brief summary of Newick in East Sussex
Newick is a village and civil parish situated in the Lewes District of East Sussex, England, approximately six miles east of Haywards Heath along the A272 road. As an electoral ward, it offers various planning opportunities and is a key area for development within the region. The settlement has a population of approximately 2,446 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Lewes district.
Newick covers an area of approximately 7.8 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 Newick show an average sale price of £1,596,908, 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 Newick a particularly low-crime area.
Newick has 2 conservation areas within its boundaries: Newick (Church Road), Newick (The Green). 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 Newick includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Chailey Common SSSI; 19 Ancient Woodland sites; 1 Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB): High Weald. 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, Newick 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.
Planning Activity in Newick
In the last 24 months, 104 planning applications were submitted near Newick. Of these, 89% were approved, with an average decision time of -104 days.
This is slightly above the national average of approximately 87%, indicating a broadly favourable planning environment near Newick.
The average decision time of -104 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Newick were tree works (42), full planning applications (26), discharge of conditions (22). The significant number of tree-related applications is typical for areas with mature tree cover or active tree preservation orders.
In terms of development scale, 1 large-scale (major) development, 9 medium-scale applications, 94 smaller schemes were submitted.
10 planning appeals were lodged, of which 4 were allowed and 6 were dismissed (40% success rate).
Application Outcomes
- Approved: 79 applications
- Refused: 9 applications
- Withdrawn: 1 application
- Awaiting decision: 15 applications
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