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Lewes planning applications
947 applications. 91% approved. 56 days to decide.
As of July 2026, PlanIndex holds 947 planning applications from Lewes. 576 were decided in the trailing 12 months, with 91% of clear-cut outcomes approved.
Latest applications
Data to July 2026
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LW/26/0387 Awaiting decision
36 Cairo Avenue Peacehaven East Sussex BN10 7PX
Variation of Condition 1 (Plans) in relation to approval LW/22/0347 to remove hipped end on front extension roof and replace with flat roof with dummy pitch to front elevation
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LW/26/0374 Awaiting decision
Land West Of Barcombe Mills Road Barcombe East Sussex
Non-material amendment of application LW/25/0272 to enable to phase the development for CIL purposes
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LW/26/0375 Awaiting decision
Jenners Farm Ashurst Lane Plumpton East Sussex BN7 3AL
Change of use from the existing agricultural building to a flexible use for storage and distribution
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LW/26/0368 Awaiting decision
Land East Of Ditchling Road Wivelsfield East Sussex
Non-material amendment of application LW/24/0178 to amend the front footpath, swap plot types and remove/reinstate extensions to specific plots
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LW/26/0366 Awaiting decision
Land To The East Of Downs Walk Peacehaven
Outline Planning Permission for the Erection of up to Six Custom Self-Build Dwellings, with all Matters Reserved Except Access
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LW/24/99999 Awaiting decision
Southover House Southover Road Lewes East Sussex BN7 1AB
EXACOM TEST CCF THIS IS A TESTN13.07.26
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LW/26/0359/CD Awaiting decision
Land North Of Lewes Road Ringmer East Sussex
Discharge of Condition 19 (Sustainability) in relation to approval of LW/25/0411
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LW/26/0357 Granted
Land To The South Of The Broyle Ringmer East Sussex
Non-material amendment relating to approval LW/22/0282 (Appeal: APP/P1425/W/23/3319706) - Relocation of sub-station
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LW/26/0364 Awaiting decision
Two Ways Bevernbridge South Road South Common South Chailey East Sussex BN8 4QD
Variation of Conditions 1 (Plans) and 8 (CEMP) in relation to approval LW/23/0119 to allow the development to be phased and amend the wording of condition 8 to that of a compliance condition
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LW/26/0351 Awaiting decision
Land West Of Oxbottom Lane Newick East Sussex
Non-material amendment of refused application LW/21/1000 (Appeal allowed: APP/P1425/W/23/33308879) to alter roof forms/pitch angles and external materials, remove rooflights, chimney stacks and garage windows on selected plots
Recent decisions
Data to July 2026
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LW/26/0307/CD Granted
81 - 83 South Coast Road Peacehaven East Sussex BN10 8QS
Discharge of Conditions 15 (Acoustics) and 16 (Bins) in relation to approval of LW/20/0825
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LW/26/0259 Granted
The Old Coalyard Lower Station Road Newick East Sussex BN8 4HU
Removal of Condition 3 (Facilities) in relation to approval LW/26/0016 as it is not considered necessary, enforceable or reasonable
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LW/26/0311 Granted
96 Bevendean Avenue Saltdean East Sussex BN2 8PE
Demolition of existing conservatory and lean-to extensions, erection of single storey wraparound rear extension, front porch extension, loft conversion with hip-to-gable roof extensions, 1no. full width rear dormer and increase in ridge height to create first floor living space
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LW/26/0316 Granted
16 Hill Rise Seaford East Sussex BN25 2UA
Single storey rear extension
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LW/26/0232/CD Granted
1 Norton Road Newhaven East Sussex BN9 0BP
Discharge of Conditions 3 (Cycle Store Details), 4(Bin Store Details), 7(Sustainability measures) and 9 (Landscaping Scheme) in relation to approval of LW/25/0336
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LW/26/0299 Granted
21 Rookery Way Bishopstone East Sussex BN25 2TD
First floor extension including raising of the roof pitch, 2No. front dormers, 1No. front Juliette balcony dormer, and 1No. rear dormer
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LW/26/0330/CD Granted
61 Downs Walk Peacehaven East Sussex BN10 7UD
Discharge of Condition 9 (Sustainability) in relation approval of LW/24/0766 (Variation of LW/23/0329)
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LW/26/0125 Granted
1 Sole Cottages High Street Barcombe East Sussex BN8 5BD
Replacement of existing detached flat roof garage with pitched roof structure as Studio/Workshop
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LW/26/0264 Granted
Highbury Farm Markstakes Lane Chailey East Sussex BN8 4BS
Reserved matters application for appearance and landscaping of plot 2 only, relating to Outline application LW/22/0089 - for the erection of 3no self-build dwellinghouses
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LW/26/0273 Granted
71 Arundel Road Peacehaven East Sussex BN10 8RG
Single storey side extension
The full record
Decisions between 2003 and 2026
PlanIndex holds 797 decisions from Lewes between 2003 and 2026, part of 947 applications on record. Over that period 89% of clear-cut outcomes were approvals, 687 granted against 82 refused. The busiest single year was 2026, with 386 applications recorded.
The trailing-year figures above track current activity. This record reaches back further, so a decision here may predate the online portal; each application still has its own page with the source link.
From the archive
Earliest records shown in full
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LW/03/1816 Granted
The Barn Collectors Market Church Lane Seaford East Sussex
Demolition of building and erection of a detached two storey building containing a pair of one bedroom flats
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LW/03/1883 Granted
Offham House The Street Offham East Sussex BN7 3QE
Removal of gates and replacement with new
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LW/03/1796 Split decision
Old Trailer Park Beach Road Newhaven East Sussex BN9 0BN
Erection of a steel framed building 12.4 x 12.4sqm, 6.2m high.
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LW/03/1996 Granted
Bungalow Grandstand Stables The Motor Road Old Racecourse Lewes East Sussex BN7 1UR
Single storey side extension to provide bedroom with en-suite bathroom
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LW/03/2097 Refused
Chestnuts Cornwell's Bank Newick East Sussex BN8 4SD
Erection of a barn for storage of hay and agricultural machinery.
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LW/03/2291 Refused
The Golf Course Farm South Road Wivelsfield Green East Sussex RH17 7QS
Extension to agricultural barn
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LW/03/2372 Granted
Dove Cottage Kingston Ridge Kingston East Sussex BN7 3JX
Extension to provide seven bedrooms and ancillary accommodation and demolition of three buildings
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LW/03/2539 Withdrawn
3 Folkestone Close Seaford East Sussex BN25 3LE
Single storey side extension comprising new garage, hall and bedroom with ensuite and pitched roof over existing extension
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LW/03/2543 Granted
Brownstone Cornwell's Bank Newick East Sussex BN8 4RJ
Erection of a detached double garage with pitch roof
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LW/04/0017 Granted
68 Denton Road Newhaven East Sussex BN9 0QD
Replacement rear extension with dormer addition
Decision speed
12 months to July 2026, where both dates are published
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Within 8 weeks the statutory target for most applications 288 50%
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8 to 13 weeks the target band for major development 191 33%
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Over 13 weeks often extended by agreement 97 17%
Common questions
How many planning applications does Lewes decide?
In the 12 months to July 2026, Lewes decided 576 planning applications. 91% of clear-cut outcomes were approvals.
How long does a planning decision take in Lewes?
The median time from a planning application being received to a decision was 56 days over the 12 months to July 2026. Individual cases vary with complexity and consultation responses.
How many Lewes decisions arrive within the eight week target?
Of the 576 decisions in the 12 months to July 2026 where both dates are published, 50% came within eight weeks of the application being received, and 83% within thirteen weeks.
How many planning applications has Lewes decided in total?
PlanIndex holds 797 decisions from Lewes between 2003 and 2026, out of 947 applications on record. Across that whole period 89% of clear-cut outcomes were approvals.
When is planning activity busiest in Lewes?
October 2025 was the busiest month across the 12 months to July 2026, with 72 applications recorded. The monthly pattern is listed on this page.
How do I find a planning application by its reference number?
Every application indexed here has its own page at a stable address. Look the reference up in a search engine together with the council name, or browse the latest applications below. Each page shows the description, address, dates and decision as the council published them.
Cite these figures
Lewes: 947 planning applications on record as of July 2026. Trailing 12 months: 576 decided, 91% approved, median 56 days to a decision. 702 new applications received in the same period. Decisions on record run between 2003 and 2026: 797 in total, 89% approved. Source: PlanIndex, planindex.co.uk.