Sutton, East Sussex Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Sutton, East Sussex.
East Sussex · England · settlement
Planning applications in Sutton are administered by Lewes District Council. View the full Lewes District Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £436,423 (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 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Sutton.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Sutton.
- 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 Sutton based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
179 planning applications found near Sutton.
- - 10 Richington Way Seaford East Sussex BN25 3HU
Demolition and replacement of existing timber shed with a single storey outbuilding in rear garden
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Lewes | Date: 2026-03-26
View full details - - 79 Vale Road Seaford East Sussex BN25 3HA
Demolition of existing dwelling and erection of 3no. terraced dwellings
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Lewes | Date: 2026-03-25
View full details - - Sutton Corner Garage Eastbourne Road Seaford East Sussex BN25 4QR
Discharge of Conditions 2 (External Materials), 3 (Landscaping Materials), 4 (Construction Management Plan) and 5 (Drainage Report) in relation to approval LW/23/0677
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Lewes | Date: 2026-01-19
View full details - - 3 Meadow Way Seaford East Sussex BN25 4QT
Single storey first floor rear extension, replacement of existing conservatory with two storey rear extension, and alterations to existing fenestration
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Lewes | Date: 2026-01-12
View full details - - 77 Sutton Road Seaford East Sussex BN25 4QH
Section 73A retrospective application for additional vehicular access; alterations to front boundary wall and addition of entrance pedestrian gate
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Lewes | Date: 2025-12-05
View full details - - 7 Roedean Close Seaford East Sussex BN25 3PF
G5 - 8 No. Sycamores - Crown reduction by 2 metres - General maintenance to reduce growth towards highway
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Lewes | Date: 2025-11-21
View full details - - 89 Sutton Drove Seaford East Sussex BN25 3NN
Addition of 1no. front and 1no. rear dormer
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Lewes | Date: 2025-11-13
View full details - - 7 Hartfield Road Seaford East Sussex BN25 4PJ
Replacement of existing conservatory with single-storey rear extension
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Lewes | Date: 2025-11-03
View full details - - 24 Southdown Road Seaford East Sussex BN25 4PE
Discharge of Conditions: 2 (Details of Materials), 3 (Bin Store Details), 4 (Details of Cycle Parking/Storage), 6 (Landscaping Scheme) and 9 (Site Waste Management Plan) in relation to approval LW/25/
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Lewes | Date: 2025-10-15
View full details - - 14 Manor Road North Seaford East Sussex BN25 3RB
T1 - Sycamore - Crown lift lower secondary branches by up to 6.5 metres, thin crown by 15%, remove major deadwood, crossing branches and epicormic growth. Reduce and reshape crown by approximately 2.5
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Lewes | Date: 2025-09-24
View full details - - 24 Downsview Road Seaford East Sussex BN25 4PT
Replacement of existing conservatory with single and two-storey rear extensions, erection of detached single-storey outbuilding at the back garden, replacement of existing front porch, extension of dr
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Lewes | Date: 2025-09-15
View full details - - 2 Sandore Road Seaford East Sussex BN25 3PP
Demolish existing conservatory and replace with single storey rear extension and alterations to rear window
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Lewes | Date: 2025-09-05
View full details - - 24 Southdown Road Seaford East Sussex BN25 4PE
Detached dwelling to rear (east) fronting Headland Avenue
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Lewes | Date: 2025-08-07
View full details - - 9 East Dean Rise Seaford East Sussex BN25 3HL
Detached residential annexe
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Lewes | Date: 2025-08-07
View full details - - Sutton House Eastbourne Road Seaford East Sussex BN25 3PJ
Discharge of Condition 2 (Planting of Replacement Trees) in relation to the split decision of TW/23/0117/TPO
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Lewes | Date: 2025-07-22
View full details - - The Seven Sisters Alfriston Road Seaford East Sussex BN25 3PY
Discharge of condition 19 (Noise Levels) relating to approval LW/22/0629
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Lewes | Date: 2025-06-12
View full details - - The Seven Sisters Alfriston Road Seaford East Sussex BN25 3PY
Discharge Of Condition 3 (Access and Street Works Implementation) relating to approval LW/22/0629
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Lewes | Date: 2025-06-12
View full details - - The Seven Sisters Alfriston Road Seaford East Sussex BN25 3PY
Discharge of Condition 16 (Completion of Drainage Works) in relation to the approval of LW/22/0629
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Lewes | Date: 2025-06-12
View full details - - The Seven Sisters Alfriston Road Seaford East Sussex BN25 3PY
Discharge of condition 7 (Landscaping) relating to approval LW/22/0629
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Lewes | Date: 2025-06-12
View full details - - 17 Headland Avenue Seaford East Sussex BN25 4PZ
Non-Material Amendment to Planning Approval LW/24/0144 to include reduction in size of rear extension, joining of rear dormers and replacement of roof tiles with slate
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Lewes | Date: 2025-04-23
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A brief summary of Sutton in East Sussex
Sutton is a settlement located in East Sussex, England.
Property prices in Sutton show an average sale price of £436,423, 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 Sutton a particularly low-crime area.
Sutton has 3 conservation areas within its boundaries: Seaford (Town Centre), Seaford (Chyngton Lane), Seaford (East Blatchington). 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 Sutton 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, Sutton 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.
Planning Activity in Sutton
In the last 24 months, 95 planning applications were submitted near Sutton. Of these, 95% were approved, with an average decision time of 65 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Sutton may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
At 65 days on average, decisions near Sutton slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near Sutton were full planning applications (51), tree works (17), discharge of conditions (16). Full planning applications account for 54% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 6 medium-scale applications, 89 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.
8 planning appeals were lodged, of which 2 were allowed and 6 were dismissed (25% success rate).
Application Outcomes
- Approved: 78 applications
- Refused: 4 applications
- Awaiting decision: 13 applications
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