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From the council’s own planning register, read in full from 2006. One of the councils’ registers on one map in Town Planner Pro.
Town Planner Pro holds 23,919 planning applications from the planning register of Lewes, read in full from 2006 to 30 October 2026. Of the 14,574 approved or refused, 89% were approved. In the last twelve months 499 were approved or refused, 89% approved. Figures as at 11 November 2026; the register was last read on 10 November 2026.
23,919
applications held
89%
of those approved or refused, approved
499
approved or refused in the last 12 months, 89% approved
221
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| Year | Applications | Approved | Refused | Withdrawn | % approved |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 | 592 | 311 | 32 | 1 | 91% |
| 2025 | 796 | 532 | 40 | 18 | 93% |
| 2024 | 884 | 589 | 62 | 20 | 90% |
| 2023 | 860 | 603 | 69 | 17 | 90% |
| 2022 | 919 | 666 | 82 | 12 | 89% |
| 2021 | 1,034 | 731 | 92 | 23 | 89% |
| 2020 | 944 | 644 | 67 | 23 | 91% |
| 2019 | 982 | 670 | 82 | 33 | 89% |
| 2018 | 1,021 | 701 | 79 | 39 | 90% |
| 2017 | 1,120 | 768 | 65 | 54 | 92% |
| 2016 | 1,119 | 747 | 77 | 45 | 91% |
| 2015 | 1,046 | 706 | 61 | 43 | 92% |
| 2014 | 1,042 | 745 | 55 | 50 | 93% |
| 2013 | 939 | 269 | 28 | 33 | 91% |
| 2012 | 1,107 | 127 | 12 | 54 | 91% |
| 2011 | 1,705 | 188 | 23 | 51 | 89% |
| 2010 | 1,604 | 70 | 6 | 58 | 92% |
| 2009 | 1,354 | 618 | 69 | 88 | 90% |
| 2008 | 1,454 | 1,037 | 129 | 93 | 89% |
| 2007 | 1,614 | 1,044 | 165 | 104 | 86% |
| 2006 | 1,553 | 1,109 | 212 | 102 | 84% |
88% 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 Lewes District Council.
Newest applications in Lewes
The 40 most recently validated, newest first.
- Pendingvalid 30 October 2026LW/26/0361
41 Denton Road Newhaven East Sussex BN9 0PX
Demolition of existing rear side conservatory and Erection of single storey rear extension
The council’s page - Pendingvalid 29 October 2026LW/26/0498
Building Plot At Balneath Farm Town Littleworth Road Barcombe East Sussex
Change of use of agricultural building to a dwellinghouse (class C3) and associated operational development
The council’s page - Pendingvalid 29 October 2026TW/26/0082/TPO
Falkenstein 3 Great Rough Newick East Sussex BN8 4HY
T1 - Silver Birch - 2.5m - 3m reduction - To improve clearance and access and maintain tree form T2 - Silver Birch - 2.5m - 3m reduction removal of 1 no. lower stem - To improve clearance and access and maintain tree form
The council’s page - Pendingvalid 29 October 2026LW/26/0480
The Chapel St Georges Mill Lane North Chailey East Sussex BN8 4EG
Installation of 2 no. conservation roof lights to existing roof
The council’s page - Pendingvalid 28 October 2026LW/26/0475
4 Wellington Road Peacehaven East Sussex BN10 8QJ
Replacement of existing conservatory with a single storey rear extension
The council’s page - Pendingvalid 27 October 2026LW/26/0344
3 Mildmay Close Ringmer East Sussex BN8 5JQ
Use of the existing part of the property/garden as the ancillary use to facilitate dog grooming services
The council’s page - Pendingvalid 26 October 2026LW/26/0542
Land North Of Lewes Road Ringmer East Sussex
Non-material amendment of application LW/25/0411 to amend the location of plots 81-83 and 95 to accommodate necessary health and safety legislation and the requirements of UK Power Network
The council’s page - Decided, outcome being readvalid 26 October 2026LW/26/0543
Land Adjacent To Nolands Farm Station Road Plumpton Green East Sussex
Non-material amendment to vary the wording of Condition 22 of planning permission LW/21/0262 to allow the highway build-out facilities at the junction of the site access with Station Road to be completed following the cessation of construction works, rather than prior to occupation of the development.
The council’s page - Pendingvalid 22 October 2026LW/26/0451
33 Arundel Road Peacehaven East Sussex BN10 8RY
Single storey first floor extension
The council’s page - Pendingvalid 21 October 2026LW/26/0466
327 South Coast Road Peacehaven East Sussex BN10 7HP
Removal of existing dwelling and replacement with 2No. dwellings
The council’s page - Pendingvalid 21 October 2026TW/26/0091/TCA
75 Church Road Newick East Sussex BN8 4JZ
T1 - Silver Birch - To Fell - Leaning stems, damaged trunk, possible risk to fence and electric wire
The council’s page - Approvedvalid 20 October 2026LW/26/0533
153 Chyngton Cottages Chyngton Lane Seaford East Sussex BN25 4BS
Non-material amendment of application LW/25/0424 to add new sewer connection to the public sewer
The council’s page - Pendingvalid 20 October 2026LW/26/0472
Land West Of 53 Rosemead Harbour View Road Newhaven East Sussex
Erection of 2no. semi-detached two-storey dwellings with 6no. car/4no. bike parking spaces and associated soft/hard landscaping
The council’s page - Pendingvalid 16 October 2026LW/26/0454
18 Springett Avenue Ringmer East Sussex BN8 5HE
Erection of garden workshop as an extension to existing garage
The council’s page - Approvedvalid 15 October 2026LW/26/0524
Environment Agency Marine Parade Seaford East Sussex BN25 2QR
Non-material amendment of application LW/25/0690 to reposition the proposed office and welfare building to maintain a 1100mm separation from the existing depot building
The council’s page - Pendingvalid 14 October 2026LW/26/0354
8 Downsview Drive Wivelsfield East Sussex RH17 7RW
Construction of an outbuilding and replacement fences with associated landscaping
The council’s page - Pendingvalid 14 October 2026LW/26/0453
9 Phyllis Avenue Peacehaven East Sussex BN10 7HY
Demolition of existing single storey commercial building and erection of 1no two-storey building of mixed commercial and residential use
The council’s page - Pendingvalid 14 October 2026LW/26/0464
40 Wicklands Avenue Saltdean East Sussex BN2 8EP
Hip to gable loft conversion into habitable space, addition of 1 no. rear dormer, addition of 8 no. roof lights, side extension and associated internal modifications
The council’s page - Pendingvalid 12 October 2026LW/26/0439
7 Romney Close Seaford East Sussex BN25 3TR
Change of use of existing garden outbuilding from dog grooming business to short-term holiday accommodation
The council’s page - Pendingvalid 12 October 2026LW/26/0527
Street Record Barcombe Mills Road Barcombe East Sussex
Installation of 2no. new stay wires
The council’s page - Pendingvalid 9 October 2026LW/26/0426
Winchmore Cooksbridge Road Barcombe East Sussex BN8 5TJ
Extension of the existing dropped kerb
The council’s page - Pendingvalid 9 October 2026LW/26/0444
2 South View Terrace Heighton Road South Heighton East Sussex BN9 0JL
Replacement of the existing detached outbuilding in the rear garden with a single-storey outbuilding to be used for holiday let use
The council’s page - Pendingvalid 9 October 2026LW/26/0448
29 South Coast Road Peacehaven East Sussex BN10 8SZ
Conversion of the existing ground-floor shop into a flat, erection of a single-storey side extension and 2no. semi-detached two-storey dwellinghouses with associated hard and soft landscaping following the demolition of existing 4no. detached garages
The council’s page - Pendingvalid 9 October 2026LW/26/0519
13 Northdown Road Newhaven East Sussex BN9 9JB
Prior Notification under The Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) (England) Order 2015 (as amended) - Schedule 2, Part 1, Class A for a single-storey rear extension to measure 4.27m total length, 2.87m eaves height and 2.87m total height
The council’s page - Pendingvalid 9 October 2026LW/26/0520
39 Broad Street Seaford East Sussex BN25 1NG
Application under Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) (England) Order 2015 (as amended) - Schedule 2, Part 3, Class MA - to determine if prior approval is required for change of use from Commercial, Business and Service (Use Class E) to 2no dwellinghouses (Use Class C3)
The council’s page - Pendingvalid 8 October 2026LW/26/0528
Street Record Hemsleys Lane Streat East Sussex
Upgrade existing overhead line from 1 phase to 3 phase
The council’s page - Pendingvalid 8 October 2026LW/26/0437
98 Arundel Road Peacehaven East Sussex BN10 8RG
Replacement of existing structure with single storey side extension, conversion of existing garage into habitable space and alterations to fenestration
The council’s page - Approvedvalid 8 October 2026LW/26/0449
Newhaven Downs House Church Hill Newhaven East Sussex BN9 9HH
Replacement of existing doors and windows
The council’s page - Pendingvalid 5 October 2026TW/26/0090/TCA
36 Second Avenue Newhaven East Sussex BN9 9HN
T1 - Beech - Prune branches back from property by 3 to 4 m - To clear property T2 - Sycamore - Crown raise low canopy by 4 m - To clear garage
The council’s page - Pendingvalid 2 October 2026LW/26/0433
Annexe Berrymead Spatham Lane Westmeston East Sussex BN6 8XL
Extension to the existing building to create 1no. two-bedroom dwellinghouse (Class C3), creation of driveway and domestic curtilage
The council’s page - Pendingvalid 1 October 2026LW/26/0502
Bridge Farm Barcombe Mills Road Barcombe East Sussex BN8 5BX
Variation of Condition 4 (Hours of Operation) in relation to application LW/19/0923 to extend the opening hours of units 34-36 and 45-47 (Saturday afternoon, Sunday and Bank Holidays) to allow more flexibility
The council’s page - Pendingvalid 1 October 2026LW/26/0461
31 Broad Street Seaford East Sussex BN25 1LS
Application under Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) (England) Order 2015 (as amended) - Schedule 2, Part 3, Class MA - to determine if prior approval is required for change of use of first floor from Commercial, Business and Service (Use Class E) to 2no dwellinghouses (Use Class C3)
The council’s page - Pendingvalid 30 September 2026LW/26/0500/CD
Street Record Goldbridge Road Newick East Sussex
Discharge of Condition 3 (Landscaping) in relation to approval of LW/25/0412
The council’s page - Pendingvalid 29 September 2026LW/26/0508/CD
Street Record Cliff Gardens Seaford East Sussex
Discharge of Condition 2 (RSA) in relation to approved application LW/22/0796
The council’s page - Pendingvalid 29 September 2026LW/26/0398
72 Telscombe Cliffs Way Telscombe Cliffs East Sussex BN10 7DE
Erection of 1no. detached single-storey dwelling at the rear of the existing houses with 2no. car parking spaces and associated soft/hard landscaping
The council’s page - Pendingvalid 29 September 2026LW/26/0497
Rafters Chiltington Lane East Chiltington East Sussex BN7 3QU
Variation of Condition 1 (Plans) in relation to approval LW/26/0080 to relocate the approved WC and external entrance to improve the functionality of the space
The council’s page - Approvedvalid 29 September 2026LW/26/0496
2 Ambleside Avenue Telscombe Cliffs East Sussex BN10 7LS
Demolition of existing 2no detached outbuildings, subdividing part of existing rear garden to erect 1no. single-storey dwelling with 2no parking spaces, a bike shed and associated hard and soft landscaping
The council’s page - Pendingvalid 28 September 2026TW/26/0088/TPO
15 Langham Close Ringmer East Sussex BN8 5HL
T1 - Ash - Removal of 2 no. large lower branches and cutting back up to 25 % - Routine pruning for maintenance
The council’s page - Pendingvalid 28 September 2026LW/26/0495
Rafters Chiltington Lane East Chiltington East Sussex BN7 3QU
Installation of underfloor heating within the approved kitchen area
The council’s page - Pendingvalid 25 September 2026LW/26/0429
5 Coppards Bridge Cinder Hill Chailey East Sussex BN8 4HS
Re-tiling front/rear roofs, addition of loft insulation and structural timber replacement
The council’s page
Latest decisions in Lewes
- Refuseddecided 4 November 2026LW/26/0459
Northfields East Grinstead Road North Chailey East Sussex BN8 4JB
Erection of 2no. detached dwellings with all matters reserved except access
The council’s page - Approveddecided 4 November 2026LW/26/0217
East Lodge Church Lane Wivelsfield East Sussex RH17 7RD
Replacement of existing single storey extension, provision of a gable end above the existing two storey flat roof, and alterations to fenestration
The council’s page - Approveddecided 3 November 2026LW/26/0496
2 Ambleside Avenue Telscombe Cliffs East Sussex BN10 7LS
Demolition of existing 2no detached outbuildings, subdividing part of existing rear garden to erect 1no. single-storey dwelling with 2no parking spaces, a bike shed and associated hard and soft landscaping
The council’s page - Approveddecided 30 October 2026TW/26/0044/TPO
Mill House St Georges Mill Lane North Chailey East Sussex BN8 4DJ
T1 - Horse Chestnut - Fell to ground - Poor state, dead wood, overhanging footpath
The council’s page - Approveddecided 30 October 2026LW/26/0397
Oakwood House 6 Warrenwood North Chailey East Sussex BN8 4JR
Erection of a detached double garage
The council’s page - Approveddecided 30 October 2026LW/26/0400
Little Wildings Markstakes Lane Chailey East Sussex BN8 4BS
Installation of a row of ground-mounted solar photovoltaic panels with associated infrastructure
The council’s page - Approveddecided 30 October 2026LW/26/0406
Chailey Heritage School Haywards Heath Road North Chailey East Sussex BN8 4EF
Removal of existing kitchen fixtures and fittings, addition of internal partition/door to form a store/office, removal of existing partitions in a trike/food store and installation of AC unit to the West elevation at first floor level
The council’s page - Approveddecided 30 October 2026LW/26/0408
5 Woodlands Close Peacehaven East Sussex BN10 7SF
Single storey rear extension
The council’s page - Approveddecided 30 October 2026LW/26/0415
2 Broadlands Trinity Field Ringmer East Sussex BN8 5WR
Erection of a detached outbuilding in the rear garden
The council’s page - Approveddecided 30 October 2026LW/26/0420
28 The Cloisters Newhaven East Sussex BN9 9LW
Garage conversion to bedroom and storage area
The council’s page - Refuseddecided 30 October 2026LW/26/0424
Tye Chalet Tye Close Saltdean East Sussex BN2 8DY
Erection of single storey front/side extensions, addition of first floor to the existing dwelling, modifications to roof, alterations to fenestration and addition of slatted cladding
The council’s page - Refuseddecided 30 October 2026LW/26/0427
9 Crocks Dean Peacehaven East Sussex BN10 8JD
Replacement and enlargement of existing garage to form a single-storey front extension, enlargement of existing driveway to accommodate 2no additional parking spaces
The council’s page - Approveddecided 30 October 2026LW/26/0434
96 Bevendean Avenue Saltdean East Sussex BN2 8PE
Erection of a single-storey wraparound rear extension with an additional 1.0m rear projection, front porch, and loft conversion with hip-to-gable extensions, rear dormer, and raised ridge height
The council’s page - Not requireddecided 30 October 2026TW/26/0077/TCA
21 Blatchington Hill Seaford East Sussex BN25 2AH
T1- Cherry Tree, Dying/Diseased to be felled to ground level
The council’s page - Approveddecided 30 October 2026LW/26/0524
Environment Agency Marine Parade Seaford East Sussex BN25 2QR
Non-material amendment of application LW/25/0690 to reposition the proposed office and welfare building to maintain a 1100mm separation from the existing depot building
The council’s page - Approveddecided 29 October 2026LW/26/0533
153 Chyngton Cottages Chyngton Lane Seaford East Sussex BN25 4BS
Non-material amendment of application LW/25/0424 to add new sewer connection to the public sewer
The council’s page - Approveddecided 29 October 2026LW/26/0491
Land At 55 Allington Road Newick East Sussex
Non-material amendment of application LW/25/0138 to relocate PV panels to rear elevation on all plots, revise porch design and add minor alterations to fenestration
The council’s page - Approveddecided 26 October 2026LW/26/0423
47 Broomfield Avenue Telscombe Cliffs East Sussex BN10 7AL
Replacement of existing conservatory with single-storey rear/side extension, addition of front porch and alterations to fenestration
The council’s page - Approveddecided 26 October 2026LW/26/0421
17 Kingston Close Seaford East Sussex BN25 4NF
Extension and conversion of existing garage into a single storey extension with addition of front porch
The council’s page - Refuseddecided 23 October 2026TW/26/0058/TPO
1 Newlands Park Way Newick East Sussex BN8 4PG
T1 - Oak - Removal of branches by 3m - Overhanging and allowing access to roof
The council’s page - Approveddecided 23 October 2026LW/26/0409
Flat 1 Crossways Haywards Heath Road North Chailey East Sussex BN8 4ET
Single storey front extension
The council’s page - Not requireddecided 23 October 2026TW/26/0069/TCA
15 Western Road Newick East Sussex BN8 4LE
T1 Ash and T2 Maple - crown reduction by 2.5 metres
The council’s page - Not requireddecided 23 October 2026TW/26/0070/TCA
17 Western Road Newick East Sussex BN8 4LE
T1 Ash, T2 Ash and T3 Maple - crown reduction by 2.5 metres
The council’s page - Approveddecided 23 October 2026TW/26/0072/TPO
Fox Hollow Chyngton Lane Seaford East Sussex BN25 4BT
T1 - Monterey Cypress - Removal of 3 overhanging limbs, reduction of upper northern crown by 1-1.5 m - To reduce end weight
The council’s page - Approveddecided 23 October 2026LW/26/0449
Newhaven Downs House Church Hill Newhaven East Sussex BN9 9HH
Replacement of existing doors and windows
The council’s page
From the planning register of Lewes, 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.