4 Church Lane Wivelsfield East Sussex RH17 7RD

1. 7 Aug 2026

   Received by Lewes

2. 22 Sep 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

3. Decision

   Awaiting decision

   Decision expected by 2 October 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 tree works applications in a median of 52 days. More in our guide to how long planning decisions take.

Applications for works to trees cover protected trees: consent under a tree preservation order, or six weeks notice for trees in a conservation area. More in our guide to planning application types.

• St Peter And St John The Baptist Church Church Lane Wivelsfield East Sussex

  TW/24/0097/TCA Submitted 4 Oct 2024 50 yards away

  T1- Yew - Removal of lower branches T2- Yew - Crown reduction/trimming by 4m

  Granted Trees 7 docs

• Wivelsfield Vicarage Church Lane Wivelsfield East Sussex RH17 7RD

  TW/24/0079/TCA Submitted 19 Aug 2024 50 yards away

  T4 - Ash - fell - Ash Die Back diseased T5 - Corkscrew Willow - dying - fell. T6 - Ash - multi stemmed - remove 2 No. small thin stems, remaining 2 No. stems - crown lift away from building by 3 metres ( by 2.5-3.0 metres) T7 - Holly - prune away from building by 1 metre (1.5 to 2.0 metres). T8 - Thorn - prune away from building by 1 metre (1.5 to 2.0 metres).

  Granted Trees 8 docs

• Wivelsfield Vicarage Church Lane Wivelsfield East Sussex RH17 7RD

  LW/21/0263 Submitted 12 Apr 2021 50 yards away

  erection of log cabin summer house in rear garden

  Granted Full applications 9 docs

• Wyndham Cottage 8 Church Lane Wivelsfield East Sussex RH17 7RD

  TW/26/0042/TCA Submitted 2 Jun 2026 50 yards away

  T1 - Bay - Removal - Garden area size restriction

  Granted Trees 5 docs

• East Lodge Church Lane Wivelsfield East Sussex RH17 7RD

  LW/26/0217 Submitted 22 Apr 2026 100 yards away

  95% historically approved · decision due ~10 Jul

  Replacement of existing single storey extension, provision of a gable end above the existing two storey flat roof, and alterations to fenestration

  Awaiting decision Householder Extension Windows or glazing 21 docs
  Small domestic

• The Old Rectory Church Lane Wivelsfield East Sussex RH17 7RD

  TW/26/0039/TCA Submitted 26 May 2026 150 yards away

  T1 - Oak - Reduction of canopy by 50% - To reduce risk of falling branches

  Granted Trees 7 docs

• TW/26/0061/TPO Granted

  Street Record Westdown Road Seaford East Sussex

  T1 & T2 - Corsica pines - Removal of 2 broken limbs - Safety

  Received 20 Jul, published by the council 22 Aug 2026 Trees
• TW/26/0059/TPO Granted

  70B Telscombe Road Peacehaven East Sussex BN10 7UH

  T1 - Ash - Reduction in height by 3.5m, Reduction of lateral branches by approx 2.5m - To reduce leaf fall and minimise light obstruction

  Received 15 Jul, published by the council 22 Aug 2026 Trees
• TW/26/0062/TPO Refused

  5 St Marys Close Seaford East Sussex BN25 2DS

  T1 & T2 - Sycamore - Removal to the ground - To reduce shading and create space for outbuilding

  Received 24 Jul, published by the council 25 Aug 2026 Trees
• 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

  Received 14 Aug, published by the council 8 Sep 2026 Trees
• TW/26/0057/TPO Granted

  2 Willow Drive Seaford East Sussex BN25 4BZ

  T1, T2, T3 - Holm Oak - Reduction of crown by 3-4m - To maintain tree health and prevent possible damage to property

  Received 13 Jul, published by the council 11 Aug 2026 Trees