East Saltdean & Telscombe Cliffs planning approval rate
East Saltdean & Telscombe Cliffs ward in Lewes & Eastbourne has a 88.2% approval rate based on 161 planning decisions. Lewes & Eastbourne overall: 88.9%.
Last updated: September 2026
88.2%
ward approval rate
161
Decisions
142
Approved
19
Refused
88.9%
Lewes & Eastbourne average
East Saltdean & Telscombe Cliffs is broadly in line with the Lewes & Eastbourne average, neither notably strict nor notably permissive.
How East Saltdean & Telscombe Cliffs compares
East Saltdean & Telscombe Cliffs ward
88.2%
Lewes & Eastbourne overall
88.9%
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Recent decisions in East Saltdean & Telscombe Cliffs
Demolition of existing conservatory and lean-to extensions, erection of single s · Mon 27 Jul 2026
Loft conversion to expand first floor living space with gable end roof, 2no. fro · Wed 01 Jul 2026
Single storey rear extension, roof extension including hipped to gable roof with · Wed 01 Jul 2026
Section 73a retrospective application to replace existing raised decking with ne · Mon 08 Jun 2026
Extension to existing front porch and alteration to front window · Tue 02 Jun 2026
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