Search South Heighton planning applications
21 applications received or decided in the last 12 months · within 1 km of the centre of South Heighton · updated daily · Lewes District Council
Only 6 applications in the last 90 days, so this shows the last 12 months.
- 71 Denton Road Newhaven East Sussex BN9 0QBAwaiting decisionT1 - Ash - Removal - Prevention from property damageReceived 9 Nov 2026TW/26/0067/TCA
- 41 Denton Road Newhaven East Sussex BN9 0PXAwaiting decisionDemolition of existing rear side conservatory and Erection of single storey rear extensionReceived 30 Oct 2026LW/26/0361
- 2 South View Terrace Heighton Road South Heighton East Sussex BN9 0JLAwaiting decisionReplacement of existing detached outbuilding in the rear garden with a single-storey outbuilding to be used for holiday let useReceived 9 Oct 2026LW/26/0444
- 10 Vicarage Close Denton Newhaven East Sussex BN9 0RFRefusedT5 - Beech - Sectional dismantle and complete felling tree to ground level, grind out the stump and main surface roots to a depth of approximately 300mm below ground levelReceived 7 Sep 2026Decided 5 Nov 2026TW/26/0080/TPO
- Bus Shelter Near Industrial Estate Drove Road Newhaven East SussexApprovedInstallation of illuminated double-sided digital panels as part of the bus stop advertisementAdvertisement Consent ApplicationReceived 18 Aug 2026Decided 6 Nov 2026LW/26/0446
Planning in South Heighton
- Approved
- 95%
- 18 of 19 decided
- Decision time
- about 10 weeks
- on average
Applications within 1 km of the centre of South Heighton in the last 24 months, from Lewes District Council's planning register.
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Around South Heighton
Postcode districts
BN9 53 applications in the last 12 months
Applications in each district in the last 12 months.
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Planning authority: Lewes District Council
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About South Heighton
South Heighton is a village and civil parish located in the Lewes District of East Sussex, approximately seven miles south of Lewes. The village experienced significant growth in the 1890s, with its population increasing from under 100 to over 500 due to the establishment of a nearby cement manufacturing plant. Today, South Heighton is closely linked to the urbanised area of Newhaven, making it an important consideration for planning applications in the region. The settlement has a population of approximately 1,015 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Lewes district.
South Heighton covers an area of approximately 8.5 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 South Heighton show an average sale price of £324,579, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.
In terms of safety, there were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period (May 2026). This makes South Heighton a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.
The area around South Heighton has 1 nature designation nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, South Heighton 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.southheighton.org/.
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To comment on or object to a planning application near South Heighton, 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, 28 planning applications were submitted near South Heighton. Of these, 95% were approved, with an average decision time of 68 days.
The most common types were full planning applications (8), tree works (3), outline applications (2). 1 large-scale development was submitted during this period.