2 Flint Cottages South Street South Chailey East Sussex BN8 4BQ

1. 30 Jul 2026

   Received by Lewes

2. 16 Sep 2026

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

3. 25 Sep 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

4. Decision

   Awaiting decision

   Decision expected by 11 November 2026, 8 weeks from validation under the statutory target for most applications. Extensions of time are common and are agreed case by case.

   Lewes took a median of 58 days over the applications it decided in the last year.

This application is with Lewes for determination, against a statutory target of eight weeks. Over the last year Lewes decided householder applications in a median of 58 days. More in our guide to how long planning decisions take.

Householder applications cover work to an existing house and its garden, such as extensions, lofts and outbuildings, and cannot create a separate dwelling or change what the building is used for. More in our guide to planning application types.

• Highbury Farm Markstakes Lane Chailey East Sussex BN8 4BS

  LW/26/0345 Submitted 30 Jun 2026 100 yards away

  Non-material amendment of application LW/23/0400 to change configuration of front parking/pedestrian path to include moving visitor parking space, adding 1no. parking space and replacing the fence with brick wall

  Refused Amendments 6 docs
  Small domestic

• Highbury Farm Markstakes Lane Chailey East Sussex BN8 4BS

  LW/26/0264 Submitted 18 May 2026 100 yards away

  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

  Granted Reserved matters New dwelling 19 docs

• Highbury Farm Markstakes Lane Chailey East Sussex BN8 4BS

  LW/24/0572 Submitted 8 Aug 2024 100 yards away

  Reserved matters application for appearance, landscaping, and scale relating to Outline application LW/22/0089 - for the erection of 3no self-build dwellinghouses plot 3 only

  Granted Reserved matters New dwelling 21 docs

• Land To The South Of Markstakes Lane Chailey East Sussex

  LW/26/0089 Submitted 23 Feb 2026 300 yards away

  Creation of a vehicular access to agricultural land, with associated gates and hardstanding

  Granted Full applications 24 docs

• Horns Lodge South Street South Chailey East Sussex BN8 4BD

  LW/26/0024 Submitted 15 Jan 2026 300 yards away

  Replacement of existing outbuildings to form 2no. end of terrace cottages

  Granted Full applications 32 docs

• Land North Of The Phylton Green Lane Chailey East Sussex BN8 4BT

  LW/23/0147 Submitted 9 Mar 2023 300 yards away

  Demolition of garages and the erection of 1no 2 bed dwellinghouse (Resubmission of LW/22/0429)

  Granted Full applications Demolition 18 docs
  Domestic

• LW/26/0360 Granted

  1 Downsview Drive Wivelsfield East Sussex RH17 7RN

  Demolition of existing rear side conservatory, erection of two-storey side extension, single storey rear extension and modifications to roof at front elevation

  Received 9 Jul, published by the council 11 Aug 2026 Householder
• LW/26/0379 Granted

  40 Heighton Crescent South Heighton East Sussex BN9 0QT

  Erection of single-storey front infill extension, addition of 1no rear dormer and 2no rooflights to front elevation

  Received 21 Jul, published by the council 22 Aug 2026 Householder
• LW/26/0380 Granted

  5 Kingsway Seaford East Sussex BN25 2NE

  Single storey rear extension

  Received 21 Jul, published by the council 22 Aug 2026 Householder
• LW/26/0363 Granted

  92 Hawth Park Road Seaford East Sussex BN25 2RJ

  Demolition of existing garage and single-storey rear side extension

  Received 13 Jul, published by the council 22 Aug 2026 Householder
• LW/26/0386 Granted

  86A Brighton Road Newhaven East Sussex BN9 9NS

  Creation of vehicle crossover and dropped kerb to existing hardstand

  Received 22 Jul, published by the council 22 Aug 2026 Householder