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From the council’s own planning register, read in full from 1948. One of the councils’ registers on one map in Town Planner Pro.
Town Planner Pro holds 57,784 planning applications from the planning register of Eastbourne, read in full from 1948 to 10 November 2026. Of the 52,312 approved or refused, 89% were approved. In the last twelve months 575 were approved or refused, 87% approved. Figures as at 12 November 2026; the register was last read on 11 November 2026.
57,784
applications held
89%
of those approved or refused, approved
575
approved or refused in the last 12 months, 87% approved
290
pending on the register
By year
By the year the council validated each application (received, where no date of validation is given). % approved is of those approved or refused.
| Year | Applications | Approved | Refused | Withdrawn | % approved |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 to date | 504 | 301 | 35 | 13 | 90% |
| 2025 | 653 | 479 | 53 | 15 | 90% |
| 2024 | 616 | 453 | 33 | 17 | 93% |
| 2023 | 633 | 484 | 26 | 19 | 95% |
| 2022 | 809 | 639 | 50 | 14 | 93% |
| 2021 | 865 | 630 | 71 | 24 | 90% |
| 2020 | 789 | 573 | 60 | 12 | 91% |
| 2019 | 840 | 583 | 86 | 31 | 87% |
| 2018 | 911 | 685 | 73 | 29 | 90% |
| 2017 | 1,068 | 795 | 85 | 31 | 90% |
| 2016 | 1,039 | 749 | 64 | 44 | 92% |
| 2015 | 994 | 776 | 74 | 33 | 91% |
| 2014 | 977 | 723 | 75 | 49 | 91% |
| 2013 | 877 | 675 | 60 | 42 | 92% |
| 2012 | 968 | 745 | 58 | 68 | 93% |
| 2011 | 1,014 | 745 | 96 | 36 | 89% |
| 2010 | 980 | 751 | 79 | 42 | 90% |
| 2009 | 1,044 | 857 | 59 | 24 | 94% |
| 2008 | 1,054 | 803 | 130 | 60 | 86% |
| 2007 | 1,132 | 860 | 132 | 69 | 87% |
| 2006 | 1,205 | 976 | 112 | 72 | 90% |
| 2005 | 1,116 | 929 | 88 | 59 | 91% |
| 2004 | 1,153 | 971 | 98 | 62 | 91% |
| 2003 | 992 | 873 | 56 | 31 | 94% |
| 2002 | 958 | 830 | 71 | 25 | 92% |
| 2001 | 918 | 819 | 54 | 20 | 94% |
| 2000 | 921 | 754 | 65 | 35 | 92% |
| 1999 | 783 | 686 | 51 | 22 | 93% |
| 1998 | 835 | 745 | 44 | 18 | 94% |
| 1997 | 805 | 727 | 44 | 14 | 94% |
| 1996 | 677 | 579 | 42 | 23 | 93% |
| 1995 | 620 | 520 | 48 | 22 | 92% |
| 1994 | 725 | 579 | 89 | 30 | 87% |
| 1993 | 607 | 475 | 86 | 21 | 85% |
| 1992 | 506 | 422 | 64 | 14 | 87% |
| 1991 | 558 | 437 | 77 | 31 | 85% |
| 1990 | 658 | 473 | 151 | 29 | 76% |
| 1989 | 814 | 590 | 161 | 47 | 79% |
| 1988 | 903 | 666 | 192 | 38 | 78% |
| 1987 | 741 | 545 | 153 | 38 | 78% |
| 1986 | 657 | 505 | 114 | 31 | 82% |
| 1985 | 642 | 513 | 95 | 31 | 84% |
| 1984 | 596 | 452 | 117 | 21 | 79% |
| 1983 | 607 | 473 | 98 | 26 | 83% |
| 1982 | 525 | 414 | 84 | 24 | 83% |
| 1981 | 641 | 487 | 112 | 38 | 81% |
| 1980 | 810 | 635 | 116 | 48 | 85% |
| 1979 | 735 | 609 | 87 | 26 | 88% |
| 1978 | 611 | 527 | 51 | 29 | 91% |
| 1977 | 570 | 505 | 35 | 27 | 94% |
| 1976 | 596 | 515 | 59 | 18 | 90% |
| 1975 | 546 | 453 | 69 | 24 | 87% |
| 1974 | 657 | 546 | 79 | 29 | 87% |
| 1973 | 969 | 749 | 173 | 40 | 81% |
| 1972 | 994 | 784 | 141 | 64 | 85% |
| 1971 | 806 | 689 | 90 | 24 | 88% |
| 1970 | 710 | 581 | 90 | 36 | 87% |
| 1969 | 648 | 547 | 74 | 24 | 88% |
| 1968 | 618 | 522 | 62 | 31 | 89% |
| 1967 | 679 | 588 | 59 | 32 | 91% |
| 1966 | 645 | 519 | 94 | 30 | 85% |
| 1965 | 678 | 556 | 85 | 36 | 87% |
| 1964 | 721 | 598 | 84 | 32 | 88% |
| 1963 | 611 | 532 | 57 | 20 | 90% |
| 1962 | 627 | 523 | 68 | 35 | 88% |
| 1961 | 662 | 548 | 68 | 33 | 89% |
| 1960 | 707 | 583 | 87 | 25 | 87% |
| 1959 | 598 | 521 | 45 | 17 | 92% |
| 1958 | 559 | 482 | 39 | 16 | 93% |
| 1957 | 487 | 406 | 45 | 27 | 90% |
| 1956 | 413 | 360 | 34 | 11 | 91% |
| 1955 | 444 | 388 | 34 | 12 | 92% |
| 1954 | 411 | 362 | 27 | 13 | 93% |
| 1953 | 386 | 328 | 22 | 18 | 94% |
| 1952 | 359 | 326 | 23 | 8 | 93% |
| 1951 | 326 | 289 | 21 | 9 | 93% |
| 1950 | 425 | 372 | 34 | 12 | 92% |
| 1949 | 533 | 464 | 43 | 18 | 92% |
| 1948 | 313 | 249 | 50 | 3 | 83% |
90% of the applications held are on the map, placed by the council’s own point or red line, the property, or the postcode. Outcomes are the register’s; an application whose outcome is not yet read counts in none of the three.
The appeals decided here are in the appeal record for Eastbourne Borough Council.
Newest applications in Eastbourne
The 40 most recently validated, newest first.
- Pendingvalid 10 November 2026· Approval of Condition260581
Serco Ltd Bedfordwell Road Eastbourne East Sussex BN22 8XD
Application for approval of details reserved by condition 3 (Scheduleof Works) in relation to planning permission 210248 granted on 14/03/2025
- Pendingvalid 10 November 2026· Planning Permission260564
Ellesmere Hotel 11 Wilmington Square Eastbourne East Sussex BN21 4EA
Replacement of existing uPVC windows, installation of a uPVC door providing access to the bay window balcony, installation of uPVC doorsand Juliet balconies to the rear elevation, installation of railings to the top of the front elevation bay, installation of railings to therear roof terrace and installation of roof windows
- Pendingvalid 10 November 2026· LD Certificate (proposed)260563
Ellesmere Hotel 11 Wilmington Square Eastbourne East Sussex BN21 4EA
Lawful Development Certificate for proposed internal works and continuing use as a hotel (Use Class C1)
- Pendingvalid 10 November 2026· Planning Permission260544
Oakwood Primary School Magnolia Drive Eastbourne East Sussex BN22 0SS
Alterations to roof comprising installation of external metal profile roof system
- Pendingvalid 6 November 2026· Planning Permission260572
Sea Cadet Corps Royal Parade Eastbourne East Sussex BN22 7LA
Subdivision and conversion of part of ground floor to form sauna and ice bath facility with associated ancillary facilities, external alterations including new windows and doors to ground floor, relocation of roller shutter to rear, external staircase with enclosure to side, AC Ventilation unit to side and installation of signage (Advertisement Consent 260582)
- Pendingvalid 6 November 2026· Advertisement260582
Sea Cadet Corps Royal Parade Eastbourne East Sussex BN22 7LA
Installation of 2no. non-illuminated wall mounted signs and 1no. externally illuminated fascia sign (Planning Permission 260572)
- Pendingvalid 6 November 2026· Planning Permission260525
Unit 10, Commercial Mews North 45a Commercial Road Eastbourne East Sussex BN21 3XF
Erection of first floor rear extension
- Pendingvalid 6 November 2026· Householder260542
9 Cook Avenue Eastbourne East Sussex BN23 6DX
Erection of 1no. single storey front infill extension, 1no. single storey side infill extension, 2no. single storey side extension, 1no. single storey rear infill extension, conversion of existing garage, erection of closed board fence with side access gate
- Pendingvalid 5 November 2026· Approval of Condition260571
Eastbourne Magistrates Court Old Orchard Road Eastbourne East Sussex BN21 1DD
Application for approval of details reserved by condition 14 (Foul Drainage Disposal) in relation to planning permission 240418 granted on 20/03/2026
- Pendingvalid 5 November 2026· Approval of Condition260569
Eastbourne Magistrates Court Old Orchard Road Eastbourne East Sussex BN21 1DD
Application for approval of details reserved by condition 25 (Ecological Design Strategy) in relation to planning permission 240418 granted on 20/03/2026
- Pendingvalid 3 November 2026· Householder260557
Heronsmede 40 Upper Kings Drive Eastbourne East Sussex BN20 9AW
Erection of carport in front garden
- Pendingvalid 3 November 2026· Non-Material Change260556
23-24 Vicarage Drive Eastbourne East Sussex BN20 8AR
Non-material amendment application to amend the internal floor layout in relation to planning permission 260225 approved on 06/08/2026
- Pendingvalid 3 November 2026· Planning Permission260543
5-6 Southfields Road Eastbourne East Sussex BN21 1BU
Erection of single storey rear extension with sunken patio area
- Pendingvalid 3 November 2026· Listed Building Consent260485
Flat 1, The Old Manor House 33 The Goffs Eastbourne East Sussex BN21 1HF
Installation of driveway and single parking space, new vehicular crossover and drop kerb accessed from The Goffs, associated works including partial removal of the existing boundary wall, installation of a metal access gate, replacement and extension of paving with permeable Yorkstone, removal of steps and pathway and associated landscaping works including tree removal (Planning Permission 260336)
- Pendingvalid 3 November 2026· Planning Permission260336
Flat 1, The Old Manor House 33 The Goffs Eastbourne East Sussex BN21 1HF
Installation of driveway and single parking space, new vehicular crossover and drop kerb accessed from The Goffs, associated works including partial removal of the existing boundary wall, installation of a metal access gate, replacement and extension of paving with permeable Yorkstone, removal of steps and pathway and associated landscaping works including tree removal (Listed Building Consent 260485)
- Pendingvalid 2 November 2026· Tree Works - Conservation Area260515
The Garden Court 15 Devonshire Place Eastbourne East Sussex
T1 Mountain Ash: fell to ground level, T2 Cherry: reduce crown by 1m maximum, thin by removing secondary branches. Proposed replacement tree: Cherry (labelled as T3 on sketch plan)
- Pendingvalid 30 October 2026· Householder260546
8 Cornish Close Eastbourne East Sussex BN23 8HE
Erection of single storey side extension
- Pendingvalid 29 October 2026· Householder260527
Havenhurst 31 Upland Road Eastbourne East Sussex BN20 8ER
Erection of single storey front and side extension with installation of swimming pool and associated landscaping
- Pendingvalid 29 October 2026· Prior Approval Class MA260552
Window Designs Fort Road Eastbourne East Sussex BN22 7SE
Application to determine if Prior Approval is required for a proposedChange of use from Commercial, Business and Service (Use Class E) to Dwellinghouses (Use Class C3) to provide five self-contained residential flats. Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) (England) Order 2015 (as amended) - Schedule 2, Part 3, Class MA
- Pendingvalid 29 October 2026· Tree Works - Tree Preservation Orders260549
21 Westfield Road Eastbourne East Sussex BN21 2QT
T2 Ash: Fell smaller stem, reduce main stem to 12m and lateral reduction to 3m, T3 Ash: reduce height to 14m and lateral reduction to3m, T4 Ash: reduce height to 16m and lateral reduction to 2m, T5 Ash: fell to ground level
- Pendingvalid 29 October 2026· Planning Permission260434
30 Pevensey Road Eastbourne East Sussex BN21 3HP
Installation of 1no. extraction unit and flue to rear elevation
- Pendingvalid 28 October 2026· Planning Permission260548
The Pilot 89 Meads Street Eastbourne East Sussex BN20 7RW
Erection of rear extension and reconfiguration of steps to lower patioarea
- Pendingvalid 28 October 2026· Listed Building Consent260547
Eastbourne Railway Station Terminus Road Eastbourne East Sussex BN21 3QJ
Refurbishment and internal reconfiguration of the existing locker roomand kitchen facilities
- Pendingvalid 28 October 2026· Tree Works - Conservation Area260537
Osbourne House 63a Carlisle Road Eastbourne East Sussex BN20 7BS
T1 Bay: height reduction 2m maximum, T2 Sycamore: fell to ground level
- Pendingvalid 27 October 2026· Advertisement260545
51-53 Terminus Road Eastbourne East Sussex BN21 3QP
Retention of 2no. internally illuminated fascia signs, existing projecting sign to be refurbished with new grey backing panel and replacement of 1no. internally illuminated digital window poster
- Pendingvalid 27 October 2026· Householder260540
105 Lindfield Road Eastbourne East Sussex BN22 0AH
Erection of single storey rear extension
- Pendingvalid 27 October 2026· Householder260459
14 Magdalen Close Eastbourne East Sussex BN23 8JF
Erection of single storey side extension
- Pendingvalid 26 October 2026· Planning Permission260541
51-53 Terminus Road Eastbourne East Sussex BN21 3QP
Replacement of digital window poster, application of new solar film tofirst floor windows, and respray of existing projecting sign, fascia, front glazing, stall riser and sliding door
- Pendingvalid 26 October 2026· Householder260488
12 Quantock Close Eastbourne East Sussex BN23 8EU
Erection of first floor side extension
- Pendingvalid 23 October 2026· Tree Works - Tree Preservation Orders260513
Ilex End 11 Upper Carlisle Road Eastbourne East Sussex BN20 7TN
T1-T9 Holm Oaks: Reduce lateral overhang to neighbouring property by 2m back to boundary line, height reduction of 2m and lateral reductionwithin property grounds by 1.5 metres. T10 Holm Oak: fell to ground level
- Pendingvalid 23 October 2026· Householder260530
Longside 34 Hobart Quay Eastbourne East Sussex BN23 5PB
Replace and enlarge existing balcony to front elevation
- Pendingvalid 21 October 2026· Non-Material Change260539
Prince Albert 9 High Street Eastbourne East Sussex BN21 1HG
Non-material amendment application to alter AC condensers, terrace, rear extension parapets, main roof, rear tile hanging materials, eastern boundary treatment, internal arrangements, omission of a window, partial removal of wall and erection of new retaining wall to west and creation of additional parking and waste provision in relation to planning permission 250711 granted on 23/02/2026
- Pendingvalid 21 October 2026· Householder260535
230 Willingdon Road Eastbourne East Sussex BN21 1XS
Removal of existing garage, erection of home office and alterations toexisting rear boundary fence
- Pendingvalid 20 October 2026· Tree Works - Planning Condition260478
Compton Grange 63 Silverdale Road Eastbourne East Sussex
T1 Bay tree: Fell main stems at 2 m height to redevelop as a controlled bush T2 Sycamore: crown reduce by 2m
- Pendingvalid 20 October 2026· Householder260534
21 Constable Road Eastbourne East Sussex BN23 7NN
Erection of single storey rear extension
- Pendingvalid 20 October 2026· Householder260489
10 Elmwood Gardens Eastbourne East Sussex BN23 8JH
Conversion of the existing integral garage and utility room to form self contained annex ancillary to the existing dwelling
- Pendingvalid 19 October 2026· Advertisement260538
147-149 Terminus Road Eastbourne East Sussex BN21 3NU
Installation of 2no. halo illuminated fascia signs, 1 no. non illuminated fascia sign, 1 no. externally illuminated projecting hanging sign, 1no. awning advertisement and 1no. fabric barrier (Planning Permission 260532)
- Pendingvalid 19 October 2026· Tree Works - Conservation Area260526
18 Denton Road Eastbourne East Sussex BN20 7ST
T1 Walnut: Height reduction 4m maximum, T2 Beech: height reduction 3mmaximum and bough removed from shared wall
- Pendingvalid 19 October 2026· Planning Permission260533
Flat 4 20 Denton Road Eastbourne East Sussex BN20 7ST
Replace 3no. timber windows with UPVC double glazing to rear elevation
- Pendingvalid 19 October 2026· Planning Permission260532
147-149 Terminus Road Eastbourne East Sussex BN21 3NU
Alterations to existing shop front (Advertisement Consent 260538)
Latest decisions in Eastbourne
- Approveddecided 11 November 2026· Approval of Condition260523
Serco Ltd Bedfordwell Road Eastbourne East Sussex BN22 8XD
Application for approval of details reserved by condition 22 (WrittenScheme of Investigation) in relation to planning permission 210247 granted on 14/03/2025
- Approveddecided 11 November 2026· Tree Works - Tree Preservation Orders260463
March House 312 Kings Drive Eastbourne East Sussex BN21 2YB
T1 Ash:pollard at approx.8m from the ground approx.12m height reduction
- Approveddecided 11 November 2026· Tree Works - Tree Preservation Orders260451
Penhallow 12 Salisbury Road Eastbourne East Sussex BN20 7UB
T1-T4 Beech:reduce overall crown by approx.2-3m.Tuck in and shorten extended lateral branches that project beyond the main crown profile, particularly those extending by up to approx.3m or more.Lightly thin crowns by approx.10%.Crown lift by removing selected lower branches raising the canopy to create 1-1.5m higher clearance from the ground
- Approveddecided 11 November 2026· Planning Permission260469
Flat 1 24 Denton Road Eastbourne East Sussex BN20 7ST
Erection of rear conservatory with access steps
- Approveddecided 11 November 2026· Tree Works - Tree Preservation Orders260474
19 The Combe Eastbourne East Sussex BN20 9DB
See tree attached reports for full listing of all trees requiring work
- Approveddecided 11 November 2026· Tree Works - Tree Preservation Orders260254
Penhallow 12 Salisbury Road Eastbourne East Sussex BN20 7UB
T1 - Holly - Fell to ground level T2 - Cedar - Fell to ground level T3 - Bay - Height reduction in crown by up to 4.5 metres
- Approveddecided 11 November 2026· Planning Permission260285
Sherwood Hotel 7 Lascelles Terrace Eastbourne East Sussex BN21 4BJ
Change of use from hotel (Class C1) to 1no. 1 x bedroom flat, 3no. 2 bedroom flats and 2no holiday lets (Class C3) (amended scheme)
- Approveddecided 5 November 2026· Planning Permission240559
Martello Tower 66
Proposed residential use as a holiday home to include an upward extension to create an additional floor
- Issueddecided 4 November 2026· LD Certificate (proposed)260411
Centenary House, Avenue House 1a The Avenue Eastbourne East Sussex
Lawful development Certificate (proposed) for the replacement of uPVCdouble glazed casement windows and doors to all elevations
- Issueddecided 4 November 2026· LD Certificate (existing)260481
Ranworth Hotel 86-88 Pevensey Road Eastbourne East Sussex BN22 8AE
Lawful Development Certificate for existing use as an 18 x bedroom HMO(Sui Generis)
- Approveddecided 4 November 2026· Advertisement260497
2 Hampden Retail Park, Unit 1 Marshall Road Eastbourne East Sussex BN23 6QU
Installation of 2no. internally illuminated fascia signs to front and side elevation, installation of 3no. vinyl signs and 1no. poster to front elevation and 2no.internally illuminated vinyl signs to existingtotem sign
- Approveddecided 4 November 2026· Householder260477
10 Ratton Drive Eastbourne East Sussex BN20 9BJ
Demolition of the existing side extension and the erection of single-storey side and rear extensions; formation of a rear terrace with ancillary accommodation at lower ground floor level; together with all associated works.
- Approveddecided 4 November 2026· Planning Permission260464
Hydro Hotel Mount Road Eastbourne East Sussex BN20 7HZ
Landscaping works comprising new garden footpaths, terrace patio, seating area, and planting
- Approveddecided 4 November 2026· Planning Permission260407
132 Ashford Road Eastbourne East Sussex BN21 3TP
Change of Use from Class C3 (dwelling houses) to Class C2 (residentialinstitutions) to provide assisted living home for children
- Approveddecided 3 November 2026· Approval of Condition260501
The David Lloyd Centre Broadwater Way Eastbourne East Sussex BN22 9PZ
Application to discharge Biodiversity Gain Plan condition attached to 250622
- Approveddecided 3 November 2026· Planning Permission260362
77 Croxden Way Eastbourne East Sussex BN22 0UH
Erection of 1no. 3 x bedroom dwelling
- Approveddecided 2 November 2026· Planning Permission260491
15 Langney Shopping Centre 64 Kingfisher Drive Eastbourne East Sussex BN23 7RT
Change of use from retail unit (Class E) to Launderette (Sui Generis)
- Approveddecided 30 October 2026· Approval of Condition260430
Site 7a Pacific Drive Eastbourne East Sussex
Application for approval of details reserved by condition 12 (Remediation Verification) in relation to planning permission 220850 granted on 22/08/2024
- Approveddecided 28 October 2026· Householder260494
18 Ruskin Road Eastbourne East Sussex BN20 9AY
Erection of single storey rear extension
- Approveddecided 28 October 2026· Listed Building Consent260429
Town Hall Grove Road Eastbourne East Sussex BN21 4UG
Installation of cabin platform lift within ground floor stairwell, servicing first and second floors
- Refuseddecided 28 October 2026· Planning Permission260405
340 Seaside Eastbourne East Sussex BN22 7RJ
Change of Use from Class E (commercial, business and service) to create 2no. 2 x bedroom ground floor flats Class C3 (dwelling houses)
- Approveddecided 28 October 2026· Householder260408
2 Edmund Close Eastbourne East Sussex BN23 6TX
Erection of garden building
- Refuseddecided 28 October 2026· Planning Permission260256
Flat 3 48 Blackwater Road Eastbourne East Sussex BN20 7DH
Replace existing 7no. timber sliding sash windows and 1no. timber casement window with upvc slimline double glazed sliding sash windows
- Refuseddecided 28 October 2026· Planning Permission260171
Flat 2 45 Blackwater Road Eastbourne East Sussex BN20 7DH
Replace existing 1no. timber casement window, 7no.timber sliding sash windows and 1no. timber door with UPVC
- Approveddecided 27 October 2026· Planning Permission260436
7 Redoubt Road Eastbourne East Sussex BN22 7DL
Change of use from C4 (HMO) to Sui-Generis HMO (8 letting rooms) with alterations to existing garage
From the planning register of Eastbourne, read by Town Planner Pro. Descriptions are the council’s own words; some registers cut them short in their lists. No applicant’s or agent’s details are kept, and a personal name within a description is shown as [name]. The council’s register is the record: check its own page before relying on an entry. This page is research, not advice.