What percentage of planning applications does Lewes & Eastbourne approve?

Lewes & Eastbourne approves approximately 89% of planning applications, based on 1,248 decisions analysed by PlanningLens from the council's planning portal.

How many planning applications has Lewes & Eastbourne decided?

PlanningLens has analysed 1,248 planning decisions published by Lewes & Eastbourne.

What is the refusal rate for Lewes & Eastbourne planning applications?

Lewes & Eastbourne refuses approximately 11% of planning applications.

How long does a planning application take in Lewes & Eastbourne?

The typical planning application in Lewes & Eastbourne takes 8.0 weeks from validation to decision, which is within the statutory 8-week target for householder applications. That is the median of 2,308 applications decided since January 2020 with both dates on record. See how Lewes & Eastbourne compares in the UK ranking: How long does a planning application take in the UK?

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Recent planning decisions in Lewes & Eastbourne

4 weeks ago

Construction of 1no. dwelling with attached garage

LW/25/0178 · Wivelsfield

Approved

1 month ago

Single storey rear extension and two storey side extension

LW/26/0346 · Seaford Central

Approved

1 month ago

Erection of 2no. dwelling-houses with detached garages and associated landscapin

LW/25/0128 · Wivelsfield

Approved

1 month ago

Change of use from the existing agricultural building to a flexible use for stor

LW/26/0375 · Plumpton Streat E.Chiltington St John W

Approved

1 month ago

Erection of single-storey extension following demolition of existing extensions,

LW/26/0320 · Peacehaven East

Approved

1 month ago

Addition of 1 no. front dormer and modification to roof at front first floor lev

LW/26/0334 · Seaford North

Approved

1 month ago

Continuous use of the loft conversion with rear/side dormer for a period in exce

LW/26/0313 · Seaford North

Approved

1 month ago

Replacement of metal windows with UPVC in basement and ground floor, addition of

LW/26/0241 · Seaford Central

Approved

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This page analyses 1,248 planning decisions made by Lewes & Eastbourne, from September 2023 to September 2026. Data is sourced directly from the council’s planning portal. For the full approval rate breakdown, ward-level analysis, and extension-type approval patterns, see the Lewes & Eastbourne planning approval rates page.

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