Planning application
215 High Street Lewes East Sussex BN7 2AF
Works: Windows or glazing
Still open. Anyone can comment while the consultation period runs, and comments go to the council rather than to us.
Proposal
Replacement and increase in height of the existing shopfront with associated alterations.
As published by the council, reference SDNP/26/03707/FUL
Application record
- Reference
- SDNP/26/03707/FUL
- Category
- Full applications
- Status
- Application in Progress
- Received
- 25 Sep 2026
- Validated
- 2 Oct 2026
- Postcode
- BN7 2AF
Site history
Applications at this address on the South Downs National Park register
This site has had 2 applications since 2026.
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SDNP/26/03708/ADV Awaiting decision
215 High Street Lewes East Sussex BN7 2AF
Proposed installation of two non-illuminated flat-cut aluminium fascia signs to the existing shopfront fascia.
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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25 Sep 2026
Received by South Downs National Park
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2 Oct 2026
Validated
Checked as complete and ready for consideration.
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19 Oct 2026
Added to PlanIndex
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Decision
Awaiting decision
Decision expected by 27 November 2026, 8 weeks from validation under the statutory target for most applications. Extensions of time are common and are agreed case by case.
South Downs National Park took a median of 56 days over the applications it decided in the last year.
What happens while it is decided
This application is with South Downs National Park for determination, against a statutory target of eight weeks. Over the last year South Downs National Park decided full applications in a median of 70 days. More in our guide to how long planning decisions take.
About full applications
A full application seeks permission for a complete, detailed proposal in one go, with siting, design, access and landscaping all fixed at this stage. More in our guide to planning application types.
Nearby applications
Within 0.3 miles
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215 High Street Lewes East Sussex BN7 2AF
91% historically approved · decision due ~27 Nov
Proposed installation of two non-illuminated flat-cut aluminium fascia signs to the existing shopfront fascia.
Awaiting decision Advertising Windows or glazing -
215 High Street Lewes East Sussex BN7 2AF
Section 73A Retrospective application for the retention of radiant heaters on the fascia of the building
Refused Full applications -
Safeway Eastgate Street Lewes East Sussex
Advertisement application for internally illuminated ATM signage with integrated fascia sign and an internally illuminated projecting sign
Split decision Advertising -
Waitrose Eastgate Street Lewes East Sussex BN7 2LP
Replace exit swing door with sliding door, install new window fan & wall grille on west elevation
Granted Full applications Windows or glazing -
Pannetts Building Railway Lane Lewes East Sussex BN7 2AQ
78% historically approved · decision due ~8 May
Extensions and alterations to provide E Class (Commercial, Business, and Service) use at ground floor and conversion of other areas to provide 2 x Studio flats, 2 x 1 bed flats, 4 x 2 bed flats and 1 x 3 bed duplex flat with external terrace and alteration to existing roof (Amended Scheme)
Decided Full applications New dwelling Extension -
20 - 21 High Street Lewes East Sussex BN7 2LN
91% historically approved · decision due ~16 Nov
1x non-internally illuminated fascia sign and 1x non-internally illuminated projecting sign
Awaiting decision Advertising
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