Search Westmeston planning applications
10 applications on record · within 1 km of the centre of Westmeston · updated daily · Lewes District Council
Only 0 applications in the last 90 days, so this shows every one we hold.
- Wick Place Underhill Lane Westmeston East Sussex BN6 8XEAwaiting decisionRemoval and replacement of piggery with 2 car garage, carport and home office, removal of concrete track and replacement with shingle drivewayReceived 11 Aug 2026SDNP/26/03134/HOUS
- The Old School Lewes Road Westmeston East Sussex BN6 8RHAwaiting decisionChange to Condition 5 (Materials as per application particulars) of SDNP/24/05218/HOUS to reflect the materials used.Received 15 Jul 2026SDNP/26/02774/CND
- Tara Underhill Lane Westmeston East Sussex BN6 8XEApprovedDischarge of Conditions 7 (External Lighting) and 16 (Post Construction Stage Sustainable Cons) in relation to SDNP/23/05317/FULConditionsReceived 24 Jun 2026Decided 6 Aug 2026SDNP/26/02474/DCOND
- Stable View Underhill Lane Westmeston East Sussex BN6 8XGAwaiting decisionConversion of existing loft storage to habitable spaceFullReceived 8 Jun 2026SDNP/26/02244/HOUS
- South Downs View Beacon Road Ditchling East Sussex BN6 8XBApprovedUse of land as a campsite for up to 60 days between 3rd April 2026 and 3rd January 2027 (see documents for date schedule)Use of land as recreational campsiteReceived 5 Feb 2026Decided 18 Mar 2026SDNP/26/00552/24BC
Planning in Westmeston
Only 4 decisions near Westmeston in the last 2 years, too few to judge an approval rate.
Applications within 1 km of the centre of Westmeston in the last 24 months, from Lewes District Council's planning register.
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BN6 384 applications in the last 12 months
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About Westmeston
Westmeston is a village and civil parish located in the Lewes District of East Sussex, England. Positioned on the northern slopes of the South Downs, it lies four miles south-southeast of Burgess Hill and ten kilometers west of Lewes. The village relies on nearby Ditchling for essential amenities, making it an important consideration for planning applications in the area. The settlement has a population of approximately 290 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Lewes district.
Westmeston 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 Westmeston show an average sale price of £621,737, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry. There are currently no active flood warnings for the Westmeston 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 Westmeston a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.
The area around Westmeston has 9 nature designations nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Westmeston 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.
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To comment on or object to a planning application near Westmeston, 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, 9 planning applications were submitted near Westmeston.
The most common types were full planning applications (3), discharge of conditions (1).