Peacehaven, East Sussex Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Peacehaven, East Sussex.
East Sussex · England · settlement
About Peacehaven
Peacehaven is a town and civil parish located in the Lewes district of East Sussex, England, positioned atop the chalk cliffs of the South Downs, approximately 6 miles east of Brighton city centre along the A259 road. Notably, it is where the Greenwich Meridian intersects the English south coast. Adjacent to Telscombe Cliffs, which forms a separate parish and town council, Peacehaven offers unique planning opportunities in a coastal setting.
Population: 15,436 (2021) · Area: 5.2 km²
District: Lewes
Website: http://www.peacehavencouncil.co.uk/
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £328,759 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Lewes
- Parliamentary constituency: Brighton Kemptown and Peacehaven
- LSOA: Lewes 010A
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Peacehaven.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Peacehaven.
- 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 Peacehaven based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
15 planning applications found near Peacehaven.
- - 14 Jason Close Peacehaven East Sussex BN10 8JZ
Single storey first floor side extension above existing attached garage
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Lewes | Date: 2026-03-31
View full details - - 12 Jason Close Peacehaven East Sussex BN10 8JZ
Single storey first floor side extension above existing attached garage
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Lewes | Date: 2026-03-31
View full details - - 111 Arundel Road Peacehaven East Sussex BN10 8HE
Discharge of Conditions: 2 (External Materials), 5 (Surface Water Drainage), 6 (Drainage Management and Maintenance), 7 (Foul Drainage), 9 (Parking Facilities), 10 (Cycle Parking and Bin Storage), 11
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Lewes | Date: 2026-02-17
View full details - - 129 Edith Avenue North Peacehaven East Sussex BN10 8EB
Demolition of existing detached garage and replacement with single-storey front/side extension
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Lewes | Date: 2026-01-27
View full details - - 80 Arundel Road Peacehaven East Sussex BN10 8RS
Replacement and repositioning/extending existing front fence, relocation of existing bin store and shed and associated landscaping
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Lewes | Date: 2026-01-16
View full details - - 8 Firle Road Peacehaven East Sussex BN10 8DD
Replacement of existing conservatory with a wrap-around side/rear single-storey extension to create a garage
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Lewes | Date: 2026-01-13
View full details - - 45 Southview Road Peacehaven East Sussex BN10 8EA
Demolition of side extension and erection of replacement side extension and roof extension
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Lewes | Date: 2026-01-09
View full details - - 52 Bolney Avenue Peacehaven East Sussex BN10 8HG
Roof extension to create 1no. rear dormer and addition of 3nos. rooflights at the front elevation
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Lewes | Date: 2026-01-07
View full details - - Peacehaven Youth Centre, Roderick Avenue, Peacehaven BN10 8BL
Non Material Amendment to planning permission LW/3520/CC for the addition of a fire escape door to northern elevation with a foot path to the rear.
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: East Sussex | Date: 2025-12-12
View full details - - 12 Jason Close Peacehaven East Sussex BN10 8JZ
Replacement of existing pitched roof with rooflights to front, 1no. dormer at rear and 1no. window at side elevation
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Lewes | Date: 2025-04-25
View full details - - 35 Horsham Avenue Peacehaven East Sussex BN10 8HX
Discharge of Conditions 8 (Hard and Soft Landscaping) and 9 (Construction Management Plan) in relation to the approval of LW/23/0398
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Lewes | Date: 2024-09-11
View full details - - Lower Hoddern Farm Hoddern Farm Lane Peacehaven East Sussex BN10 8AP
Discharge of Condition 11 (Archaeology) in relation to the approval of LW/17/0226
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Lewes | Date: 2024-06-13
View full details - - 35 Horsham Avenue Peacehaven East Sussex BN10 8HX
Discharge of Condition 11 (Archaeological Works) in relation to the approval of LW/23/0398
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Lewes | Date: 2024-03-08
View full details - - 17 Bramber Close Peacehaven East Sussex BN10 8DH
Addition of side dormer
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Lewes | Date: 2024-01-31
View full details - - Peacehaven Youth Centre Roderick Avenue Peacehaven East Sussex BN10 8BL
Remodelling of the existing youth centre to include an extension to the rear (east), a lift to the front (west), and other associated internal and external works - consultation by ESCC
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Lewes | Date: 2023-04-26
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A brief summary of Peacehaven in East Sussex
Peacehaven is a town and civil parish located in the Lewes district of East Sussex, England, positioned atop the chalk cliffs of the South Downs, approximately 6 miles east of Brighton city centre along the A259 road. Notably, it is where the Greenwich Meridian intersects the English south coast. Adjacent to Telscombe Cliffs, which forms a separate parish and town council, Peacehaven offers unique planning opportunities in a coastal setting. The settlement has a population of approximately 15,436 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Lewes district.
Peacehaven covers an area of approximately 5.2 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 Peacehaven show an average sale price of £328,759, 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 Peacehaven a particularly low-crime area.
Peacehaven has one conservation area within its boundaries: Telscombe Village. Planning applications within or near this conservation area 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 Peacehaven 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, Peacehaven planning applications can be searched by entering a local postcode above. Further local information can be found on the community website at http://www.peacehavencouncil.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 Peacehaven
In the last 24 months, 33 planning applications were submitted near Peacehaven. Of these, 90% were approved, with an average decision time of 66 days.
This is slightly above the national average of approximately 87%, indicating a broadly favourable planning environment near Peacehaven.
At 66 days on average, decisions near Peacehaven slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near Peacehaven were full planning applications (16), discharge of conditions (8), outline applications (6). Full planning applications account for 48% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 1 medium-scale application, 32 smaller schemes were submitted.
Nearby Towns
Explore planning applications in nearby areas:
- Telscombe Cliffs planning applications
- Peacehaven Heights planning applications
- Telscombe planning applications
- Harbour Heights planning applications
- Piddinghoe planning applications
- Rodmell planning applications
- Southease planning applications
- Newhaven 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.
- How Long Does Planning Permission Take? — Typical timelines for planning permission decisions in the UK, from submission to approval, and what can cause delays.