Search Wivelsfield planning applications
20 applications received or decided in the last 12 months · within 1 km of the centre of Wivelsfield · updated daily · Lewes District Council
Only 3 applications in the last 90 days, so this shows the last 12 months.
- Ham Cottage Slugwash Lane Wivelsfield East Sussex RH17 7RGApprovedNon-material amendment of application LW/26/0127 to use the approved weatherboarding on the west elevation, on all elevationsReceived 8 Sep 2026Decided 11 Sep 2026LW/26/0471
- Land East Of Ditchling Road Wivelsfield East SussexAwaiting decisionDischarge of Condition 6 (Allotment Parking) in relation to approval of LW/24/0178Discharge Of Conditions ApplicationReceived 11 Aug 2026LW/26/0430/CD
- 4 Church Lane Wivelsfield East Sussex RH17 7RDAwaiting decisionT1- Honey Locust - Removal to ground level and clear all debris from site due to size/ location and difficulty in maintenance and upkeepWork to Trees (Conservation Area)Received 7 Aug 2026TW/26/0068/TCA
- 5 Pepper Close Ditchling Common Ditchling East Sussex RH15 0SJAwaiting decisionRear dormer extension and roof lights to existing front roof slopeHouseholder Planning PermissionReceived 4 Aug 2026LW/26/0412
- Baldocks Garage Ditchling Road Wivelsfield East Sussex RH17 7RFApprovedProvision of 2No. jet wash enclosures and associated worksReceived 13 Jul 2026LW/26/0336
Planning in Wivelsfield
- Approved
- 89%
- 16 of 18 decided
- Decision time
- about 15 weeks
- on average
Applications within 1 km of the centre of Wivelsfield in the last 24 months, from Lewes District Council's planning register.
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Around Wivelsfield
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RH17 435 applications in the last 12 monthsRH15 284 applications in the last 12 months
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Planning authority: Lewes District Council
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About Wivelsfield
Wivelsfield, located in the Lewes District of East Sussex, comprises the village of Wivelsfield and the larger adjacent village of Wivelsfield Green. Situated 9.3 miles (15 km) north of Brighton and Hove, this civil parish offers a blend of rural charm and accessibility, making it a strategic area for potential planning applications. The settlement has a population of approximately 2,960 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Lewes district.
Wivelsfield covers an area of approximately 10.8 km². The surrounding landscape and character of the area play an important role in how planning applications are assessed by the local authority.
There are currently no active flood warnings for the Wivelsfield 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 Wivelsfield a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.
The area around Wivelsfield has 21 nature designations nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Wivelsfield 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.wivelsfield.net/nfHome.asp?Section=Parish%20Council&ButtonPressed=Sadmin32105.
To comment on or object to a planning application near Wivelsfield, 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, 32 planning applications were submitted near Wivelsfield. Of these, 89% were approved, with an average decision time of 106 days.
The most common types were discharge of conditions (10), full planning applications (6), outline applications (3). 3 large-scale developments were submitted during this period.
1 planning appeal was lodged, of which 1 was allowed and 0 were dismissed (100% success rate).