Seaford, East Sussex Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Seaford, East Sussex.
East Sussex · England · Town
About Seaford
Seaford is a coastal town in East Sussex, England, strategically located between Newhaven to the west and Eastbourne to the east. Its position along the coastline makes it a key area for potential planning applications, particularly in residential and commercial developments.
Population: 23,864 (2021) · Area: 17.2 km²
District: Lewes
Website: http://www.seafordtowncouncil.gov.uk/
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £402,389 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Lewes
- Parliamentary constituency: Lewes
- LSOA: Lewes 012E
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Seaford.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Seaford.
- 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 Seaford based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
548 planning applications found near Seaford.
- - Street Record Glebe Drive Seaford East Sussex
T1,T2,T3 - Sycamores - Reduction of lower branches of crowns - overhanging on pond T4 - Elder - Removal of overhanging growth of branches
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Lewes | Date: 2026-04-21
View full details - - 76 Stafford Road Seaford East Sussex BN25 1UA
First floor rear extension and replacement of existing ground floor kitchen roof with a flat roof and 1no. skylight
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Lewes | Date: 2026-03-31
View full details - - 31 Broad Street Seaford East Sussex BN25 1LS
Roof extension to create second floor living space containing 3no. flats
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Lewes | Date: 2026-03-19
View full details - - 13 Sherwood Road Seaford East Sussex BN25 3EH
Addition of 2 nos. rear balconies at lower and ground floor level, replacement of existing rear window with sliding door at ground floor level
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Lewes | Date: 2026-03-18
View full details - - 2 Blatchington Hill Seaford East Sussex BN25 2AQ
Erection of single-storey side extension, replacement of existing single-storey rear extension, removal of rear chimney, hard landscaping and alterations to fenestration at all elevations
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Lewes | Date: 2026-03-12
View full details - - 37 Stafford Road Seaford East Sussex BN25 1UE
Application under Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) (England) Order 2015 (as amended) - Schedule 2, Part 3, Class MA - to determine if prior approval is required for change of
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Lewes | Date: 2026-02-26
View full details - - Robin Post 17 Firle Road Seaford East Sussex BN25 2HJ
T1 - Sycamore - bifurcated stem up to 1.5 metres - weak fork to base - crown reduce by approximately 2.5 to 3.0 metres - causing damage to boundary wall and lifting paving by conservatory T2 - Sycamor
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Lewes | Date: 2026-02-20
View full details - - Robin Post 17 Firle Road Seaford East Sussex BN25 2HJ
T1 - Sycamore - Reduce to ground level - causing damage to boundary wall and paving T2 - Sycamore - Reduce to ground level - causing damage to boundary wall and garage roof
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Lewes | Date: 2026-02-20
View full details - - 9 Highlands Road Seaford East Sussex BN25 1SL
Hip to gable roof extension and addition of rear dormer
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Lewes | Date: 2026-02-18
View full details - - 3 Sutton Park Road Seaford East Sussex BN25 1QY
Change of use of part ground floor from financial services Class E(c)(i) to retail Class E(a), and part ground and first floor from financial services Class E(c)(i) to dwellings Class C3 to provide 3n
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Lewes | Date: 2026-02-16
View full details - - 33 Sherwood Road Seaford East Sussex BN25 3EH
Change of use from single family dwelling to two self-contained flats
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Lewes | Date: 2026-02-11
View full details - - 15 Mercread Road Seaford East Sussex BN25 1AB
Demolition of existing single story side and rear extension and the erection of a single storey side and rear extension and front porch
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Lewes | Date: 2026-02-10
View full details - - Sussex Cottage Upper Belgrave Road Seaford East Sussex BN25 3AD
G1 - 8 Nos. - Acer Trees - Re-pollard to previous points - To prevent overhanging on driveway and neighbour's private garden
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Lewes | Date: 2026-01-13
View full details - - 9A Sutton Park Road Seaford East Sussex BN25 1QX
Second floor roof conversion from pitched roof to mansard roof to form additional bedroom/bathroom
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Lewes | Date: 2025-12-19
View full details - - 9 Sutton Park Road Seaford East Sussex BN25 1QX
Single storey rear ground floor parapet walled extension to form a new cafe/bar premises
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Lewes | Date: 2025-12-18
View full details - - 45 Sutton Road Seaford East Sussex BN25 1SS
Discharge of Conditions 3 (Details of Materials), 6 (CMP) and 10 (Sustainability) in relation to approval LW/24/0242
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Lewes | Date: 2025-12-10
View full details - - 51 - 53 Blatchington Road Seaford East Sussex BN25 2AF
Approval of Reserved Matters application for details of Landscaping relating to Outline approval LW/24/0817 for 9nos. dwellings
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Lewes | Date: 2025-12-05
View full details - - 10 Blatchington Hill Seaford East Sussex BN25 2AH
T2 - Italian Plum - Crown reduction and reshape by up to 2.0-2.5 m T3 - Red Horse Chestnut - Crown reduction and reshape by up to 2.5-3.0 m to growth points - Remove deadwood and stubs in crown
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Lewes | Date: 2025-11-24
View full details - - 10 Cornfield Road Seaford East Sussex BN25 1SW
Raising of existing side boundary brick wall with wooden fencing to 2m, and erection of 1m sleeper wall to front/side boundaries
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Lewes | Date: 2025-11-18
View full details - - 1 Chapel Close Seaford East Sussex BN25 2JJ
T5 - Beech - Reduce secondary growth by 25% at the front; lift smaller growth on North side to approx. 6m; and reduce branch length by up to 4m (13ft) - to reduce overshadowing and provide better bala
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Lewes | Date: 2025-10-21
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A brief summary of Seaford in East Sussex
Seaford is a coastal town in East Sussex, England, strategically located between Newhaven to the west and Eastbourne to the east. Its position along the coastline makes it a key area for potential planning applications, particularly in residential and commercial developments. The Town has a population of approximately 23,864 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Lewes district.
Seaford covers an area of approximately 17.2 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 Seaford show an average sale price of £402,389, 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 Seaford a particularly low-crime area.
Seaford has 3 conservation areas within its boundaries: Seaford (Town Centre), Seaford (East Blatchington), Seaford (Bishopstone). 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 Seaford includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Seaford to Beachy Head 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, Seaford planning applications can be searched by entering a local postcode above. Further local information can be found on the community website at http://www.seafordtowncouncil.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 Seaford
In the last 24 months, 193 planning applications were submitted near Seaford. Of these, 95% were approved, with an average decision time of 69 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Seaford may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
At 69 days on average, decisions near Seaford slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near Seaford were full planning applications (98), discharge of conditions (39), tree works (25). Full planning applications account for 51% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 20 medium-scale applications, 172 smaller schemes were submitted. The absence of major applications suggests the area is primarily characterised by smaller-scale improvements and extensions rather than large new developments.
13 planning appeals were lodged, of which 4 were allowed and 9 were dismissed (31% success rate).
Application Outcomes
- Approved: 165 applications
- Refused: 6 applications
- Withdrawn: 2 applications
- Awaiting decision: 20 applications
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