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Allowed11 November 20253366325

5 North Street, Lewes, East Sussex, BN7 2PA

Planning appeal 3366325 at 5 North Street, Lewes, East Sussex, BN7 2PA (South Downs) was allowed on 11 November 2025 by Inspector Steen A, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the proposal on the supply of small or medium sized housing.

the conversion of shop with flat above into one single dwelling house

Authority
South Downs
Appeal type
minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
residential · Change of use
Inspector
Steen A
Postcode
BN7 2PA

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • the effect of the proposal on the supply of small or medium sized housing
  • whether prospective and neighbouring occupiers would enjoy satisfactory living conditions, having particular regard to the external amenity area
  • whether the loss of the commercial premises would affect the supply of employment space in the area
  • whether the development would affect ecology and biodiversity in the area or climate change
  • whether the proposal would preserve or enhance the significance of Lewes Conservation Area and the Grade II listed building at 5 North Street

What decided it

The provision of a viable use for this heritage asset that does not affect its significance, supported by unsuccessful marketing over 40 months, outweighed the conflict with housing mix policy.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
SD27SD25SD26PL1APL2SD5SD4SD35HC4SD1SD2SD48LE1PL4SD13SD15
National Planning Policy Framework
Paragraph 210

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