Search Peacehaven planning applications
42 applications received or decided in the last 12 months · within 1 km of the centre of Peacehaven · updated daily · Lewes District Council
Only 7 applications in the last 90 days, so this shows the last 12 months.
- 33 Arundel Road Peacehaven East Sussex BN10 8RYAwaiting decisionSingle storey first floor extensionReceived 22 Oct 2026LW/26/0451
- 98 Arundel Road Peacehaven East Sussex BN10 8RGAwaiting decisionReplacement of existing structure with single storey side extension, conversion of existing garage into habitable space and alterations to fenestrationReceived 8 Oct 2026LW/26/0437
- 5 Woodlands Close Peacehaven East Sussex BN10 7SFApprovedSingle storey rear extensionReceived 16 Sep 2026Decided 30 Oct 2026LW/26/0408
- Land to The East of Downs Walk PeacehavenAwaiting decisionAdjoining Authority Consultation - Eastbourne Borough and Lewes District Councils (LW/26/0366) - Outline Planning Permission for the Erection of up to Six Custom SelfBuild Dwellings, with all Matters Reserved Except AccessReceived 7 Sep 2026SDNP/26/03566/ADJAUT
- 262 Arundel Road West Peacehaven East Sussex BN10 7PPApprovedPrior 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 5m total length, 2.7m eaves height and 2.8m total heightReceived 7 Sep 2026Decided 13 Oct 2026LW/26/0457
Planning in Peacehaven
- Approved
- 91%
- 40 of 44 decided
- Decision time
- about 8 weeks
- on average
Applications within 1 km of the centre of Peacehaven in the last 24 months, from Lewes District Council's planning register.
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Around Peacehaven
Postcode districts
BN10 86 applications in the last 12 months
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Planning authority: Lewes District Council
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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. 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 £321,509, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry. There are currently no active flood warnings for the Peacehaven area, indicating a relatively low flood risk at present. This is a positive factor for both existing residents and those considering property purchases or new developments.
In terms of safety, there were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period (May 2026). This makes Peacehaven a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.
The area around Peacehaven has 2 nature designations nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Peacehaven 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 http://www.peacehavencouncil.co.uk/.
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To comment on or object to a planning application near Peacehaven, 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, 57 planning applications were submitted near Peacehaven. Of these, 91% were approved, with an average decision time of 57 days.
The most common types were full planning applications (18), outline applications (7), discharge of conditions (6). 1 large-scale development was submitted during this period.
1 planning appeal was lodged, of which 1 was allowed and 0 were dismissed (100% success rate).