Planning outcomes in Lewes & Eastbourne are highly localised. The gap between the most and least permissive wards is 9.5% — that's not noise, it's a fundamentally different planning environment depending on where you live.
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| # | Ward | Decisions | Approved | Refused | Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Seaford North | 85 | 82 | 3 | 96.5% |
| 2 | Seaford South | 123 | 118 | 5 | 95.9% |
| 3 | Seaford Central | 108 | 103 | 5 | 95.4% |
| 4 | Seaford West | 62 | 59 | 3 | 95.2% |
| 5 | Ouse Valley & Ringmer | 336 | 314 | 22 | 93.5% |
| 6 | Kingston | 15 | 14 | 1 | 93.3% |
| 7 | Peacehaven West | 85 | 79 | 6 | 92.9% |
| 8 | Plumpton Streat E.Chiltington St John W | 112 | 103 | 9 | 92.0% |
| 9 | Chailey, Barcombe & Hamsey | 397 | 364 | 33 | 91.7% |
| 10 | Newhaven North | 78 | 71 | 7 | 91.0% |
| 11 | Seaford East | 99 | 90 | 9 | 90.9% |
| 12 | Newick | 199 | 179 | 20 | 89.9% |
| 13 | Peacehaven East | 70 | 62 | 8 | 88.6% |
| 14 | Newhaven South | 129 | 114 | 15 | 88.4% |
| 15 | East Saltdean & Telscombe Cliffs | 161 | 142 | 19 | 88.2% |
| 16 | Ditchling & Westmeston | 25 | 22 | 3 | 88.0% |
| 17 | Wivelsfield | 130 | 114 | 16 | 87.7% |
| 18 | Peacehaven North | 77 | 67 | 10 | 87.0% |
An extension might sail through in Seaford North but face serious resistance in Peacehaven North.
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139 planning applications in Lewes & Eastbourne have been refused since 2020. Many of those homeowners had already paid for drawings and application fees. A free, property-specific report shows you what gets approved — and what gets refused — near your property.
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