Lewes Bridge Ward planning approval rate
Lewes Bridge Ward ward in South Downs has a 89.6% approval rate based on 309 planning decisions. South Downs overall: 93.2%.
Last updated: August 2026
89.6%
ward approval rate
309
Decisions
277
Approved
32
Refused
93.2%
South Downs average
Lewes Bridge Ward is 3.6 percentage points below the South Downs average, suggesting slightly tighter scrutiny in this ward. Preparation matters more here.
How Lewes Bridge Ward compares
Lewes Bridge Ward ward
89.6%
South Downs overall
93.2%
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Recent decisions in Lewes Bridge Ward
Retrospective replacement of shopfront sign (resubmission of SDNP/25/03083/LIS) · Thu 13 Aug 2026
Alterations & refurbishment of existing workshop (resubmission of previous refus · Thu 30 Jul 2026
Alterations & refurbishment of existing workshop (resubmission of previous refus · Thu 30 Jul 2026
Erection of single storey rear and side extension · Tue 21 Jul 2026
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Other wards in South Downs
Upper Meon Valley Ward (98.7%)
Fittleworth Ward CH (92.2%)
Fernhurst Ward CH (88.6%)
Lewes Priory Ward (91.1%)
Harting Ward CH (94.1%)
Midhurst Ward CH (92.7%)
Liss Ward (95.0%)
Central Meon Valley Ward (97.5%)
Binsted, Bentley & Selborne Ward (94.2%)
Petworth Ward CH (88.9%)
Easebourne Ward CH (91.0%)
Lewes Castle Ward (90.3%)