Outbuilding approval rate in Lewes & Eastbourne

Lewes & Eastbourne approved 86.2% of outbuilding applications, based on 123 decisions analysed.

Last updated: August 2026

86.2%

outbuilding approval rate

123

Outbuilding decisions

106

Approved

Refused

91.4%

Lewes & Eastbourne overall

Outbuilding applications are refused more often than the Lewes & Eastbourne average (91.4%), suggesting the council scrutinises these projects more closely.

How outbuilding compares in Lewes & Eastbourne

Outbuilding (123 decided)

86.2%

Lewes & Eastbourne all applications (2,308 decided)

91.4%

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