Search Seaford planning applications
16 applications received or decided in the last 90 days · within 1 km of the centre of Seaford · updated daily · Lewes District Council
- Flat 5 Blatchington Hill Flats Upper Belgrave Road Seaford East Sussex BN25 3AGAwaiting decision3No. new garages and 1 parking bay at the rearReceived 4 Nov 2026LW/26/0458
- 41 Steyne Road Seaford East Sussex BN25 1HUAwaiting decisionConversion of the existing first floor bedroom into a bathroom and installation of associated external drainage at side/rear elevationsReceived 3 Nov 2026LW/26/0494
- 11 Sherwood Road Seaford East Sussex BN25 3EHAwaiting decisionReplacement of the existing conservatory with a two storey rear extension and cladding replacement on the existing dormerReceived 2 Nov 2026LW/26/0489
- 39 Broad Street Seaford East Sussex BN25 1NGAwaiting decisionApplication 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 use from Commercial, Business and Service (Use Class E) to 2no dwellinghouses (Use Class C3)Received 9 Oct 2026LW/26/0520
- 31 Broad Street Seaford East Sussex BN25 1LSAwaiting decisionApplication 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 use of first floor from Commercial, Business and Service (Use Class E) to 2no dwellinghouses (Use Class C3)Received 1 Oct 2026LW/26/0461
Planning in Seaford
- Approved
- 95%
- 145 of 152 decided
- Decision time
- about 10 weeks
- on average
Applications within 1 km of the centre of Seaford in the last 24 months, from Lewes District Council's planning register.
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Around Seaford
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BN25 110 applications in the last 12 months
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Planning authority: Lewes District Council
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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. 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 £384,159, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry. There are currently no active flood warnings for the Seaford 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 Seaford a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.
The area around Seaford has 2 nature designations nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Seaford 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.seafordtowncouncil.gov.uk/.
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To comment on or object to a planning application near Seaford, 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, 168 planning applications were submitted near Seaford. Of these, 95% were approved, with an average decision time of 67 days.
The most common types were full planning applications (75), discharge of conditions (25), tree works (21). 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).