Change of Use (Residential) approval rate in Lewes & Eastbourne

Lewes & Eastbourne approved 73.8% of change of use (residential) applications, based on 65 decisions analysed.

Last updated: March 2026

73.8%

change of use (residential) approval rate

Change of Use (Residential) decisions

Approved

Refused

91.5%

Lewes & Eastbourne overall

Change of Use (Residential) applications are refused more often than the Lewes & Eastbourne average (91.5%), suggesting the council scrutinises these projects more closely.

How change of use (residential) compares in Lewes & Eastbourne

Change of Use (Residential) (65 decided)

73.8%

Lewes & Eastbourne all applications (1,948 decided)

91.5%

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