Planning authority
Lewes District Council
Adopted plan 10.4 years old; HDT 60%.
- Plan over 5 years old
- HDT below 75%
Adopted plan
| Plan | Lewes District Core Strategy: Local Plan Part 1 |
| Adopted | 11 May 2016 |
| Age | 10.4 years |
| Plan period | 2010–2030 |
| Housing requirement | 5,494 homes |
| Council's page | The adopted plan |
Plan in preparation
No plan in preparation on record.
From the national planning data platform, which can lag behind the council. Known gaps
Housing Delivery Test
| Measurement | 60% (2025) |
Applications
| Period | July 2025 to June 2026 |
| Received | 404 |
| Decided | 405 |
| Granted | 361 (89%; England 87%) |
| Refused | 44 |
| Major applications decided | 12, of which 10 granted |
| Quarter | Received | Decided | Granted | Refused |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| July to September 2025 | 100 | 118 | 110 | 8 |
| October to December 2025 | 86 | 95 | 85 | 10 |
| January to March 2026 | 101 | 80 | 64 | 16 |
| April to June 2026 | 117 | 112 | 102 | 10 |
Appeals
| Decided | 1 September 2021 to 28 August 2026 |
| Planning appeals | 91: 32 allowed, 0 split, 59 dismissed |
| Householder appeals | 33: 12 allowed, 1 split, 20 dismissed |
| Allowed in full or in part | 36% (England 32%) |
Latest planning appeals
| Decided | Site | Development | Procedure | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 August 2026 | 99 Allington Road, Newick, East Sussex, BN8 4NH Application LW/25/0503 | Minor Dwellings, 1 home | Written Representations | Dismissed |
| 6 August 2026 | Shortgate Industrial Park, The Broyle, Ringmer, East Sussex, BN8 6PH Application LW/25/0156 | Other minor developments, 1 home | Hearing | Dismissed |
| 30 July 2026 | Orchard House, Neaves Lane, Ringmer, East Sussex, BN8 5UA Application LW/25/0680 | Other minor developments | Written Representations | Allowed |
| 15 July 2026 | Land adjacent to Barley Cottage, Ringmer Road, Newhaven, East Sussex, BN9 9TN Application LW/25/0557 | Minor Dwellings, 2 homes | Written Representations | Dismissed |
| 10 July 2026 | 149 South Coast Road, Peacehaven, East Sussex, BN10 8NN Application LW/25/0603 | Minor retail and services | Written Representations | Allowed |
| 8 June 2026 | Land at 55 Allington Road, Newick, East Sussex, BN8 4NB Application LW/25/0138 | Minor Dwellings, 4 homes | Written Representations | Allowed |
| 5 May 2026 | Plumpton Racecourse, Plumpton, BN7 3AL Application LW/24/0240 | Minor Dwellings, 9 homes | Hearing | Dismissed |
| 29 April 2026 | Land South of Allington Road, Newick, East Sussex, BN8 4NH Application LW/24/0217 | Major dwellings, 27 homes | Written Representations | Allowed |
| 1 April 2026 | Burchetts, Station Road, North Chailey, East Sussex, BN8 4HE Application LW/25/0470 | Minor Dwellings, 1 home | Written Representations | Allowed |
| 31 March 2026 | 62 Meeching Road, Newhaven, East Sussex, BN9 9RH Application LW/25/0462 | Change of use, 3 homes | Written Representations | Dismissed |
Each outcome links to the case on the Planning Inspectorate's site, where the decision letter is published.
Changes recorded
No changes recorded since the tracker started.