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Lewes planning applications
1,959 applications. 91% approved. 59 days to decide.
As of September 2026, PlanIndex holds 1,959 planning applications from Lewes. 659 were decided in the trailing 12 months, with 91% of clear-cut outcomes approved.
Lewes: 675 applications received in the last year, 659 decisions published.
Lewes takes a median of 62 days to decide a planning application. See how that compares.
All applications
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LW/26/0496 Awaiting decision
2 Ambleside Avenue Telscombe Cliffs East Sussex BN10 7LS
Demolition of existing 2no detached outbuildings, subdividing part of existing rear garden to erect 1no. single-storey dwelling with 2no parking spaces, a bike shed and associated hard and soft landscaping
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LW/26/0491 Awaiting decision
Land At 55 Allington Road Newick East Sussex BN8 4NB
Non-material amendment of application LW/25/0138 to relocate PV panels to rear elevation on all plots, revise porch design and add minor alterations to fenestration
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TW/26/0086/TCA Awaiting decision
Chailey Place Chailey Green Road Chailey Green East Sussex BN8 4DA
Red oak - Removal
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LW/26/0471 Granted
Ham Cottage Slugwash Lane Wivelsfield East Sussex RH17 7RG
Non-material amendment of application LW/26/0127 to use the approved weatherboarding on the west elevation, on all elevations
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LW/26/0460 Awaiting decision
Tanglewood Farm Jackies Lane Newick East Sussex BN8 4QX
Application under Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) (England) Order 2015 (as amended) - Schedule 2, Part 3, Class MA - to determine if prior approval is required for change of use from Commercial, Business and Service (Use Class E) to 1no dwellinghouses (Use Class C3)
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LW/26/0459 Awaiting decision
Northfields East Grinstead Road North Chailey East Sussex BN8 4JB
Erection of 2no. detached dwellings with all matters reserved except access
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LW/26/0465 Awaiting decision
Chailey Heritage Clinical Services Beggars Wood Road Chailey East Sussex BN8 4JN
Prior Notification Under The Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) (England) Order 2015 (as amended) - Schedule 2, Part 14, Class J for the installation of solar equipment across three roof spaces
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LW/26/0457 Awaiting decision
262 Arundel Road West Peacehaven East Sussex BN10 7PP
Prior Notification under The Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) (England) Order 2015 (as amended) - Schedule 2, Part 1, Class A for a single-storey rear extension to measure 5m total length, 2.7m eaves height and 2.8m total height
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TW/26/0078/TCA Awaiting decision
Mill House St Georges Mill Lane North Chailey East Sussex BN8 4DJ
T1 - Horse Chestnut - Fell to ground level - Poor state, dead wood, overhanging footpath
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TW/26/0073/TPO Awaiting decision
Sherwood Lower Station Road Newick East Sussex BN8 4HT
T1 - Oak - Crown lift over the driveway to provide 3 m clearance, removing or shortening obstructing secondary branches - To allow safe vehicle access while retaining natural shape T2 - Oak - Reduce the canopy towards the house by 1.5-2 m to maintain about 2 m clearance - To prevent branches contacting the roof, gutters and walls during strong winds T3 - Oak - Reduce the overall crown by up to 3.5 m and shorten lower branches - To manage canopy size, improve clearance and maintain a balanced tree T4 - Oak - Reduce branches towards the garage by 1.5-2 m and remove significant deadwood - To prevent damage and reduce the risk of falling branches T5 - Oak - Crown lift to 2.5 m above ground and remove significant, hanging or fractured deadwood - To improve garden access and reduce risk to occupants T6 - Oak - Remove significant deadwood over the garden, fractured or hanging branches - To reduce the risk of branches falling T7 - Oak - Lightly crown lift to provide 2.5 m clearance over garden and pedestrian areas - To improve access without significantly changing form T8 - Oak - Remove epicormic growth from the lower stem and main branch bases - To improve access and allow inspection of the stem and branch unions
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TW/26/0072/TPO Awaiting decision
Fox Hollow Chyngton Lane Seaford East Sussex BN25 4BT
T1 - Monterey Cypress - Removal of 3 overhanging limbs, reduction of upper northern crown by 1-1.5 m - To reduce end weight
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LW/26/0440 Awaiting decision
Grassington Farm Warren Lane North Chailey East Sussex BN8 4HW
Retention and use as ancillary garage/storage of an existing section of the agricultural building previously approved for demolition, in association with Unit 8
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LW/26/0443/CD Granted
West Pier Amusement Arcade Fort Road Newhaven East Sussex
Discharge of Conditions 2 (External Materials) and 19 (CEMP) in relation to approval of LW/24/0051
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LW/26/0442 Awaiting decision
Land At Bridgelands Barcombe Cross East Sussex
Non-material amendment of application LW/20/0245 to change internal layouts, external materials and fenestration of plots 1-6, and replace first floor balcony on plot 6 with juliette one
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LW/26/0441 Granted
West Pier Amusement Arcade Fort Road Newhaven East Sussex
Non-material amendment of application LW/24/0051 to change vehicle/cycle parking layout, yard space, landscaping, play space, refuse storage, internal layout and placement of air source heat pump
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TW/26/0070/TCA Awaiting decision
17 Western Road Newick East Sussex BN8 4LE
T1 Ash, T2 Ash and T3 Maple - crown reduction by 2.5 metres
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TW/26/0069/TCA Awaiting decision
15 Western Road Newick East Sussex BN8 4LE
T1 Ash and T2 Maple - crown reduction by 2.5 metres
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TW/26/0071/TCA Granted
Orchard Cottage The Bridleway South Heighton East Sussex BN9 0JH
T1 - Walnut - Fell to ground - Growing towards house and roof structure
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LW/26/0436 Awaiting decision
Land West Of A275 South Road South Common South Chailey East Sussex
Non-material amendment of application LW/25/0050 to change house types/layout of 3 proposed plots to increase visual attractiveness and saleability
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LW/26/0432 Awaiting decision
42 Kingsmead Seaford East Sussex BN25 2HA
Erection of single storey side and rear extension, double storey rear extension and associated roof modifications
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LW/26/0435/CD Awaiting decision
Land West Of Oxbottom Lane Newick East Sussex
Discharge of Conditions 11 (Archaeological Investigation), 15 (Disposal of Sewage) and 24 (External Lighting) of Planning Appeal Decision APP/P1425/W/23/3330879 (Refused Application LW/21/1000)
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LW/26/0434 Awaiting decision
96 Bevendean Avenue Saltdean East Sussex BN2 8PE
Erection of a single-storey wraparound rear extension with an additional 1.0m rear projection, front porch, and loft conversion with hip-to-gable extensions, rear dormer, and raised ridge height
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LW/26/0430/CD Awaiting decision
Land East Of Ditchling Road Wivelsfield East Sussex
Discharge of Condition 6 (Allotment Parking) in relation to approval of LW/24/0178
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LW/26/0428/CD Awaiting decision
Church Farm Church Lane Chailey Green East Sussex BN8 4DA
Discharge of Condition 2 (Details of External Materials) in relation to approval of LW/25/0069
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LW/26/0429 Awaiting decision
5 Coppards Bridge Cinder Hill Chailey East Sussex BN8 4HS
Re-tiling front/rear roofs, addition of loft insulation and structural timber replacement
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LW/26/0427 Awaiting decision
9 Crocks Dean Peacehaven East Sussex BN10 8JD
Replacement and enlargement of existing garage to form a single-storey front extension, enlargement of existing driveway to accommodate 2no additional parking spaces
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LW/26/0431/CD Awaiting decision
Land West Of A275 South Road South Common South Chailey East Sussex
Discharge of Condition 9 (Sewage Pumping Station) in relation to approval of LW/25/0050
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LW/26/0424 Awaiting decision
Tye Chalet Tye Close Saltdean East Sussex BN2 8DY
Erection of single storey front/side extensions, addition of first floor to the existing dwelling, modifications to roof, alterations to fenestration and addition of slatted cladding
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LW/26/0425/CD Awaiting decision
Street Record Broyle Close Ringmer East Sussex
Discharge of Conditions 9 (Cycle Parking Area), 10 (Electric Charging Points), 15 (Landscaping), 19 (External Lighting) and 20 (Compensatory Parking) in relation to approval of LW/24/0562
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LW/26/0423 Awaiting decision
47 Broomfield Avenue Telscombe Cliffs East Sussex BN10 7AL
Replacement of existing conservatory with single-storey rear/side extension, addition of front porch and alterations to fenestration
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LW/26/0422 Awaiting decision
12 Clementine Avenue Seaford East Sussex BN25 2UU
Erection of 1no detached single-storey dwelling with associated soft and hard landscaping
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LW/26/0421 Awaiting decision
17 Kingston Close Seaford East Sussex BN25 4NF
Extension and conversion of existing garage into a single storey extension with addition of front porch
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TW/26/0068/TCA Awaiting decision
4 Church Lane Wivelsfield East Sussex RH17 7RD
T1- Honey Locust - Removal to ground level and clear all debris from site due to size/ location and difficulty in maintenance and upkeep
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LW/26/0419 Awaiting decision
Conkers South Road Wivelsfield Green East Sussex RH17 7QS
Replacement of wooden driveway gates with electrically-operated timber gates, timber pedestrian gate to the right side of the driveway entrance
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LW/26/0415 Awaiting decision
2 Broadlands Trinity Field Ringmer East Sussex BN8 5WR
Erection of a detached outbuilding in the rear garden
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LW/26/0420 Awaiting decision
28 The Cloisters Newhaven East Sussex BN9 9LW
Garage conversion to bedroom and storage area
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LW/26/0418/CD Awaiting decision
79 Vale Road Seaford East Sussex BN25 3HA
Discharge of Conditions 2 (Materials), 4 (Landscaping), 5 (Refuse Storage), 9 (WMP), 14 (Asbestos), 15 (Swift boxes) and 16 (NOx boiler details) in relation to approval of LW/26/0150
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LW/26/0417 Granted
Environment Agency Marine Parade Seaford East Sussex BN25 2QR
Non-material amendment of application LW/25/0690 to increase the height of the building above ground level by 400mm
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LW/26/0413 Awaiting decision
11 Linnet Crescent Peacehaven East Sussex BN10 8FN
Loft conversion and addition of 5 no. roof lights
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LW/26/0414 Granted
81 - 83 South Coast Road Peacehaven East Sussex BN10 8QS
Non-material amendment of application LW/20/0825 to amend ground floor fenestration on front elevation
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LW/26/0412 Awaiting decision
5 Pepper Close Ditchling Common Ditchling East Sussex RH15 0SJ
Rear dormer extension and roof lights to existing front roof slope
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LW/26/0409 Awaiting decision
Flat 1 Crossways Haywards Heath Road North Chailey East Sussex BN8 4ET
Single storey front extension
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LW/26/0408 Awaiting decision
5 Woodlands Close Peacehaven East Sussex BN10 7SF
Single storey rear extension
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LW/26/0410 Awaiting decision
Upper Furzefield Fragbarrow Lane Ditchling East Sussex BN6 8TP
Removal of Condition 1 in relation to approval LW/77/1767 as it is deemed to be no longer necessary, relevant or reasonable
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LW/26/0406 Awaiting decision
Chailey Heritage School Haywards Heath Road North Chailey East Sussex BN8 4EF
Removal of existing kitchen fixtures and fittings and addition of internal partition/door to form a store/office, removal of existing partitions in a trike/food store
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LW/26/0403 Awaiting decision
Peaceways The Broyle Ringmer East Sussex BN8 5AJ
Replacement and/or infilling of existing door and windows at all elevations and internal alterations
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LW/26/0404/CD Awaiting decision
1 Sole Cottages High Street Barcombe East Sussex BN8 5BD
Discharge of Condition 2 (Window Details) in relation to approval of LW/26/0125
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LW/26/0411 Awaiting decision
2 Flint Cottages South Street South Chailey East Sussex BN8 4BQ
Detached 3 bay garage with 1 bay as secure store, office accommodation in roof space
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LW/26/0400 Awaiting decision
Little Wildings Markstakes Lane Chailey East Sussex BN8 4BS
Installation of a row of ground-mounted solar photovoltaic panels with associated infrastructure
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LW/26/0402 Awaiting decision
51 Fairlight Avenue Telscombe Cliffs East Sussex BN10 7BS
Hip to gable roof conversion, addition of 1 no. rear dormer and extension at first floor level, addition of 4 no. roof lights at front, removal of existing dormer at front side and associated internal modifications
Recent decisions
Data to September 2026
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LW/26/0310 Refused
50 Cornwall Avenue Peacehaven East Sussex BN10 8SG
Erection of 1no double garage
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LW/26/0384 Granted
87 Allington Road Newick East Sussex BN8 4ND
Removal of existing detached single garage and replacement with detached triple garage
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LW/26/0329 Granted
72 Tudor Close Seaford East Sussex BN25 2LY
Section 73a retrospective application for erection of a detached outbuilding in rear garden
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LW/26/0391 Granted
15 Mayfield Avenue Peacehaven East Sussex BN10 8PB
Replacement of existing rear conservatory with single-storey rear extension; erection of an entrance porch; increase in the height of the main roof and hip-to-gable loft conversion, installation of rooflights and 1no. side dormer and alterations to fenestration
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LW/26/0441 Granted
West Pier Amusement Arcade Fort Road Newhaven East Sussex
Non-material amendment of application LW/24/0051 to change vehicle/cycle parking layout, yard space, landscaping, play space, refuse storage, internal layout and placement of air source heat pump
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LW/26/0443/CD Granted
West Pier Amusement Arcade Fort Road Newhaven East Sussex
Discharge of Conditions 2 (External Materials) and 19 (CEMP) in relation to approval of LW/24/0051
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LW/26/0390 Granted
6 Rough Brow Seaford East Sussex BN25 3QS
Demolition of existing shed and erection of double storey side extension
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LW/26/0349 Granted
Land North Of Grassington East Grinstead Road North Chailey East Sussex
Permission in Principle for 2-4no. dwellings
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LW/26/0387 Granted
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/26/0252/CD Granted
Balneath Barn Farm Balneath Manor Lane South Chailey East Sussex BN8 4AP
Discharge of Condition 8 (Biodiversity Net Gain Exemption) in relation to approval of LW/25/0631
The full record
Decisions between 1982 and 2026
PlanIndex holds 1,806 decisions from Lewes between 1982 and 2026, part of 1,959 applications on record. Over that period 90% of clear-cut outcomes were approvals, 1,556 granted against 173 refused. The busiest single year was 2026, with 492 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/82/0002 Granted
Tudor Barn Church Road Newick East Sussex BN8 4JZ
Planning Permission for conversion of barn to dwellinghouse. Planning Permission Approved Conditionally. Restrictive Planning Condition.
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LW/89/0002 Granted
Hoddern Farm Hoddern Farm Lane Peacehaven East Sussex BN10 8AR
Planning permission for demolition of outbuildings at rear of Building No. 5. and Planning Application for conversion of four buildings into six residential units and ancillary accommodation. Restrictive Planning Condition No. 2. (linked to LW/89/0492)
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LW/02/1064 Granted
33 Shirleys Ditchling East Sussex BN6 8UD
Erection of a two storey front extension
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LW/02/1090 Granted
Greystone Quarry Southerham Lane Southerham East Sussex BN8 6JN
Operation of mobile plant for processing of waste refrigerators including construction of hardstanding and ancillary vehicle parking
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LW/02/1054 Granted
Newhaven Railway Club Railway Approach Newhaven East Sussex BN9 0DF
Erection of a single storey rear extension
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LW/02/1081 Granted
50 Allington Road Newick East Sussex BN8 4NB
Erection of a single storey front extension and first floor side extension
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LW/02/1052 Granted
36A Headland Avenue Seaford East Sussex BN25 4PZ
Erection of a first floor extension and internal alterations, conversion of garage to utility room and family room and erection of a garage/store
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LW/02/1080 Granted
44 The Rough Newick East Sussex BN8 4NS
Erection of a single storey extension incorporating garage and demolition of existing garage
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LW/02/1083 Granted
The Old Lodge Ridgelands Lane Newick East Sussex BN8 4RS
Change of use from agricultural land to residential garden
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LW/02/1071 Granted
Streat Hill Farm House Streat Hill Streat East Sussex BN6 8RP
Erection of extensions and alterations including dormers
Decision speed
12 months to September 2026, where both dates are published
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Within 8 weeks the statutory target for most applications 295 45%
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8 to 13 weeks the target band for major development 228 35%
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Over 13 weeks often extended by agreement 136 21%
Planning agents in Lewes
The firms named as agent on the most applications on this register. Company information only.
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DARREN MOORE ARCHITECTURAL SERVICES 91% granted overall 69
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Light Design Services 94% granted overall 33
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G3 Architecture 97% granted overall 33
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Treewise Tree Services Ltd 89% granted overall 23
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Lightbox Architecture Limited 90% granted overall 18
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R W Green Limited 94% granted overall 17
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Belmont Designs Practice Ltd 90% granted overall 17
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Parker Dann Ltd. 68% granted overall 16
Browse by ward
Applications by ward in Lewes
- Chailey, Barcombe & Hamsey 338
- Ditchling & Westmeston 26
- East Saltdean & Telscombe Cliffs 148
- Newhaven North 58
- Newhaven South 88
- Newick 161
- Ouse Valley & Ringmer 247
- Peacehaven East 61
- Peacehaven North 62
- Peacehaven West 73
- Plumpton Streat E.Chiltington St John W 87
- Seaford Central 90
- Seaford East 73
- Seaford North 85
- Seaford South 93
- Seaford West 65
- Wivelsfield 111
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Common questions
How many planning applications does Lewes decide?
In the 12 months to September 2026, Lewes decided 659 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 59 days over the 12 months to September 2026. Individual cases vary with complexity and consultation responses.
How many Lewes decisions arrive within the eight week target?
Of the 659 decisions in the 12 months to September 2026 where both dates are published, 45% came within eight weeks of the application being received, and 79% within thirteen weeks.
How many planning applications has Lewes decided in total?
PlanIndex holds 1806 decisions from Lewes between 1982 and 2026, out of 1,959 applications on record. Across that whole period 90% of clear-cut outcomes were approvals.
When is planning activity busiest in Lewes?
May 2026 was the busiest month across the 12 months to September 2026, with 73 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.
Where can I see the full documents for an application?
Plans, drawings and officer reports stay on Lewes's own planning portal. Every application page here links straight to the source record.
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Lewes: 1,959 planning applications on record as of September 2026. Trailing 12 months: 659 decided, 91% approved, median 59 days to a decision. 675 new applications received in the same period. Decisions on record run between 1982 and 2026: 1,806 in total, 90% approved. Source: PlanIndex, planindex.co.uk.
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