Not all planning applications are created equal. The gap between the highest and lowest approval project type in Lewes & Eastbourne is 26.1% — that's the difference between near-certainty and a coin flip. What you build matters as much as where you build it.
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| # | Type | Decisions | Approved | Refused | Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Conservatory | 80 | 78 | 2 | 97.5% |
| 2 | Hip-to-Gable Conversion | 39 | 38 | 1 | 97.4% |
| 3 | Loft Conversion | 95 | 91 | 4 | 95.8% |
| 4 | Dormer | 160 | 153 | 7 | 95.6% |
| 5 | Rear Extension | 318 | 303 | 15 | 95.3% |
| 6 | Extension (General) | 85 | 81 | 4 | 95.3% |
| 7 | Side Extension | 191 | 177 | 14 | 92.7% |
| 8 | Front Extension | 58 | 53 | 5 | 91.4% |
| 9 | Wraparound Extension | 22 | 20 | 2 | 90.9% |
| 10 | Garage / Parking | 364 | 326 | 38 | 89.6% |
| 11 | Outbuilding | 112 | 98 | 14 | 87.5% |
| 12 | Annex | 42 | 34 | 8 | 81.0% |
| 13 | New Build | 100 | 79 | 21 | 79.0% |
| 14 | Change of Use (Residential) | 77 | 55 | 22 | 71.4% |
A conservatory application has a 97.5% approval rate. Change of Use (Residential)? Just 71.4%.
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192 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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