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(Updated Sunday, December 7, 2008)
 
Selected planning applications submitted to Lewes District Council in Sussex are tracked on this page. Links to more detailed stories are offered to developers who subscribe to our service. For more details please use our Contact Us page or telephone 01825 760102.
 
 
Barcombe  

The Roundhouse Banks Farm Boast Lane

LW/08/1139

Change of use of redundant oast house and integral range of buildings from agricultural to residential and associated works. Applicant: Mrs G Wareen and Kleinwort Benson Trustees Limited. Registered week ending October 11, 2008. APPROVED: November 17, 2008.

Land rear of Bevern View Nursing Home, The Willows 

LW/08/0070

12 affordable homes (four apartments and eight houses). Registered week ending January 25, 2008. APPROVED: April 16, 2008.(Applicant: Hastoe Housing Association)
 Chailey 

Land at Gradwell End, South Chailey

LW/08/1038

Erection of three-storey building comprising 24 EMI rooms, 61 nursing home rooms and 74 close care flats with associated facilities together with landscaping and parking. Registered week ending August 30, 2008.
Iford  

Rise Farm, Cockshut Road

LW/08/0216 

Siting of a storage container to store pyrotechnics. Registered week ending May 2, 2008. REFUSED: June 24, 2008. (Applicant: Mr N. Quinn)
Kingston  

Ashcombe Windmill, Juggs Road and junction of Juggs Road and Ashcombe Lane

LW/07/0580 

Reconstruction of former windmill as corn mill and renewable energy generator with residential accommodation below together with adjustments. APPROVED February 12, 2008.
Ditchling  

Land adjacent to St Mary's Care Home, St George's Park, Ditchling Road

LW/08/1009

Change of use of agricultural land adjacent to nursing homes 2 and 3 to landscaped lawn and meadow land for the residents' amenity. Registered week ending August 23, 2008. APPROVED: October 7, 2008.

69 Lewes Road

LW/08/0133 

Three four-bedroom houses with integral garage following demolition of existing property. Registered week ending February 15, 2008. REFUSED: April 8, 2008. (Applicant: Mr M. Ireland) 
Firle 

The Old Dairy, Heighton Street,

LW/08/1109

LW/08/1105

Change of use from agricultural to recreational use/holiday let of redundant dairy buildings. Resubmission of listed building application LW/07/1458. Registered week ending September 27, 2008. LW/08/1105 is resubmission of planing application LW/07/1457. APPROVED November 18, 2008.
Lewes  

Land to rear of Old Lewes

Library, Albion Street

LW/08/0367

Ten studio flats. Registered week ending April 4, 2008. WITHDRAWN. (Applicant: Rees Elliott) 

Unit 3 Brooks Road,

LW/08/1298

Change of use from industrial unit to church. Registered week ending November 29, 2008.

Tesco Supermarket, Brooks Road

LW/08/1258

Proposed 10.6m high micro wind turbine and associated works for a temporary period of 15 years.Registered week ending November 22, 2008. WITHDRAWN.

Kingston House, Brooks Road 

LW/07/0905

Demolition of existing warehouse to build retail food store with office accommodation at first floor with associated car parking spaces and cycle spaces. (Applicant: Aldi) (Amended description advertised August 17, 2007)

Land east of Malling Industrial Estate, Brooks Road

LW/07/1608 

 
Seven units for business, general industrial and storage or distribution use, long stay car park with 70 spaces and landscaping. Registered week ending January 25, 2008. (Applicant: Terracotta Properties (Malling Brooks)

Harveys Brewery, 

Cliffe High Street

LW/08/0394 and LW/08/0478

1.8m high decorative borehole cover. Registered week ending May 2, 2008. APPROVED: June 18 & June 26, 2008. (Applicant: Harvey and Son)

Wenban Smith Timber Yard, The White House, Eastgate Wharf

LW/08/0099

Demolition of all structures at the site. (Conservation Area Consent Application). Registered week ending February 1, 2008. REFUSED: April 14, 2008. (Applicant: Barratt Southern Counties)

Lewes House site, land between Walwers Lane and Church Twitten and land rear of library between Church Twitten and Broomans Lane

LW/07/1241

Demolition of semi-detached houses and part of 'Ice House' and removal of concrete bases. APPROVED April 1, 2008. 

Lewes House site, land

between Walwers Lane

and Church Twitten and land rear of library between

Church Twitten and Broomans Lane

LW/07/1258

Redevelopment for 59 homes, open space, car parking, access road and landscaping. APPROVED: April 24, 2008. (Applicant: Ash Mill Developments and Southern Housing Group.

Lewes House Site, Friars Walk

LW/07/1257

Creation of new openings in either side of walls to link new footpath from Walwers Lane to new public open space on Lewes House garden site. APPROVED April 1, 2008. (Applicant: Ash Mill Developments)

All Saints Centre, Friars Walk

LW/08/0590 

Refurbishment and minor alterations to wc, foyer and cafe/bar area to provide improved facilities for disabled users including new wc and creation of secure cash/ticket office and facilities for storage, preparation, vending and consumption of food and drink and refurbishment of electrical and plumbing systems, decorative finishes and fittings. Registered week ending May 30, 2008. APPROVED: July 24, 2008. (Applicant: Lewes Town Council) 

Broughton House,16 High Street 

LW/07/1399

Conversion of offices into boutique hotel, including single-storey rear extension. Advertised December 21, 2007. APPROVED January 30, 2008. (Applicant: Mr P. Richards) 

Thebes Annexe, Lewes House, 32 High Street

LW/071522 and LW/07/1523 

Change of use of part of building from art gallery to offices. APPROVED March 12, 2008. (Applicant: Lewes District Council) 

78-79 High Street 

LW/07/1251 and 1252

Alterations/conversion to form seven homes, including one live/work unit and two office unit (Applicant Medlock Build) (Advertised October, 2007). APPROVED: April 16, 2008.

Brooklands Yard, Southover High Street

LW/07/1567 

 
Eight two bedroom terraced houses and one studio flat and associated parking. Advertised February 1, 2008. APPROVED: August 1, 2008. (Applicant: Battle of Lewes (Developments) Ltd) 

St Pancras Church, Irelands Lane 

LW/07/1281

New community annex attached to church. New building to have a below ground level crypt. Existing priests and boys sacristy to be demolished. APPROVED: December 6, 2007. (Applicant: Diocese of Arundel and Brighton) 

Jireh Chapel,
Malling Street

LW/08/0360 and LW/08/361 

Change of use of church annexe into one two-bedroom home and construction of single storey side extension for toilet for church use. Registered week ending April 4, 2008. APPROVED: May 16, 2008.(Applicant: The Trustees of Jireh Chapel) 

Land to west of former Clayhill Nurseries, Malling Street

LW/07/0949 

33 homes and 2616 sq m light industrial development with access for residential from Malling Street and access for industrial development from Daveys Lane. WITHDRAWN. (Applicant: Blue Sonic) (Advertised August 17, 2007)

Market Tower, Market Street,

LW/08/1301

Conversion of yard to exhibition space including change of use to visitor centre and shop, removal of brickwork to form opening in 1872 infill wall, replacement of glazed central roof over yard, replacement of rear door and addition of handrail at front steps.  Applicant: Mr P. Myles. Registered week ending November 22, 2008.

21 Montacute Road

LW/07/0989 

 
Three homes following demolition of one. APPROVED January 29, 2008.  

Cliffe Campus,

Sussex Downs College

LW/08/0341

Part demolition and building of new extensions and alterations to college facilities and alterations to car parking. Registered week ending May 2, 2008. APPROVED: July 23, 2008. (Applicant: Sussex Downs College) 

Lewes Patterns Ltd South Street

LW/08/1199 

One detached two storey dwelling (demolition of light industrial building). Applicant: Mr N. Cuss. Registerd week ending October 18, 2008.

Southover Building,

Sussex Downs College,

Mountfield Road

LW/08/0294  

Sports facility for Sussex Downs College following demolition of building on Southover site. Registered week ending April 4, 2008. APPROVED: May 19, 2008. (Applicant: Sussex Downs College) 

14-15 North Street

LW/08/0156 

Ground floor extension under existing first floor showroom and internal and external alterations including front entrance and replacement windows. Registered week ending February 15, 2008. APPROVED: April 4, 2008. (Applicant: Brookgrade Ltd) 

The Kings Head 9 Southover High Street  

LW/08/0467

Section 73A retrospective application for the retention of a wooden pagoda-style smoking shelter in rear garden. Applicant: Pubs N Bars plc, Weir Road, Balham, London. Registered week ending October 18, 2008. APPROVED: December 2, 2008.

Hanover House, Timberyard Lane

LW/07/1007

Change of use of land to provide 55 car parking spaces and modified entrance gate. (Applicant: Medlock Build Ltd) (Advertised August 24, 2007). APPROVED: October 26, 2007.
Newhaven  

Tates, Avis Way

LW/08/0164 

Extension and external and internal alterations to showroom for Tate Brothers. Registered week ending February 29, 2008. (Applicant: Tate Brothers). APPROVED: April 18, 2008

Augustfields, Brighton Road

LW/07/1476 

140 homes and a retail unit with parking and public open space. Advertised December 14, 2007. (Applicant: Oakdene Homes) WITHDRAWN

Former Workhouse, Newhaven Downs Hospital, Church Hill 

LW/07/1351 and 1352

Revisions/alterations to plans to build four one-bedroom and six two-bedroom flats. Planning application and listed building application. APPROVED week ending February 22, 2008. (Applicant: Lewes Property Development)

Land adjoining former Workhouse, Newhaven Downs Hospital, Church Hill

LW/071419 

Eight houses, access and parking areas. APPROVED, March 12, 2008. (Applicant: Lewes Property Development) 

3-5 Denton Drive

LW/08/1151

Nine three-bedroom houses and four apartments (two two-bed and two one-bed) - resubmission of planning application. Registered week ending October 4, 2008.

Denton Island Training and Business Centre, Denton Island

LW/07/1404 

Single storey side extension and internal alterations to provide a new vocational centre for 14-16-year-olds. APPROVED February 12, 2008. (Applicant: Sussex Downs College)

Newhaven Marina, Fort Road

LW/07/1475 

321 apartments and 12 town houses in 11 blocks with car parking, commercial floorspace (including restaurant and/or marine related shops; marina facilities, including office, clubroom etc, boat/car park, berths and riverside walkway. Advertised, December 14, 2007. (Applicant: Oakdene Homes) 

54-58 High Street

LW/08/1371

Demotision of existing building and erection of three  one-bedroom flats and two two-bedroom flats (resubmission of planning application LW/08/0366). (Applicant: Mr Paul Beadle). Registered week ending Decemvber 6, 2008.

The Broadway, 36-38 High Street

LW/08/0130

Change of use of ground, first and second floors to 18 flats. Registered week ending February 15, 2008. (Applicant: The Chapman Group). WITHDRAWN.

Tideway Community School and Sixth Form, Southdown Road

LW/08/0959

Erection of a wind turbine on the roof of the Tideway Community School development. Registered: week ending August 9, 2008. (Applicant: East Sussex County Council). No objection raised - August 28, 2008.

Land at Valley Road,

LW/08/1318

Erection of 133 dwellings comprising one, two, three and four bed detached, semi-detached, terraced andflat units and a 180sqm retail unit (resubmission of planning application LW/07/1476). Applicant: Registered week ending November 22, 2008.
Newick  

Sharpsbridge Farm,

Sharpsbridge Lane,

LW/08/0336 

Business units following demolition of chicken sheds (amendment to planning approval LW/07/1037). Registered week ending April 4, 2008. (Applicant: Mr and Mrs Bone). APPROVED: June 19, 2008.
Peacehaven 

45 Bolney Avenue

LW/08/1075 

Demolition of existing bungalow and erection of a pair of semi-detached three-bedroom chalet bungalows. Registered week ending September 13, 2008. Applicant: Mr G. Price. REFUSED: November 3, 2008.

Land at the rear of 53 Cissbury Avenue

LW/08/1158

Five dwellings comprising of one detached four bedroom two storey house and two pairs of three bedroom semi-detached chalet bungalows. Registered week ending October 11, 2008. APPROVED: Decembr 3, 2008.

57 South Coast Road

LW/07/1598 

14 three and four-bedroom houses following demolition of existing homes. REFUSED March 12, 2008. 

111 Firle Road

LW/08/1078

Demolition of existing bungalow and erection of a pair of semi-detached two-bedroomed bungalows. Registered week ending September 13, 2008. (Applicant: Mr B. Marshall.) REFUSED: October 14, 2008.

Hoyle Road to Bolney Avenue

LW/08/0196 

Construction of link road (renewal of planning permission LW/02/2221) Registered week ending February 29, 2008. (Applicant: Philip Farrington Properties). APPROVED: May 19, 2008.

Land at Hoyle Road

LW/08/0006

24 industrial units in two phases with temporary access to first phase from Hoyle Road and permanent access from proposed link road. Registered week ending January 25, 2008. (Applicant: Philip Farrington Properties). APPROVED: April 29, 2008.

325 South Coast Road

LW/08/1200

 

Two 2/3 bed semi-detached dwellings andone 3/4 bed detached dwelling (Demolition of existing dwelling) - resubmission of planning application LW/08/0153. Applicant: Mr L Cooper, 325 South Coast Road, Peacehaven. Registered week ending October 18, 2008.

57 South Coast Road

LW/07/1598 

Five flats following demolition of house. Registered week ending January 4, 2008. (Applicant: Exceptional Investments). APPROVED: March 6, 2008.

131 South Coast Road

LW/08/0662 

Addition of first and second floors comprising six offices (two existing in roof space) - resubmission of applicaton LW/07/1388. Registered week ending June 13, 2008. (Applicant: Welch and Sons). APPROVED: August 8, 2008.

243 South Coast Road

LW/08/0274 

Two new retail units with two one-bedroom flats above following demolition of existing retail unit. Registered week ending March 21, 2008. (Applicant: Ms N. Mutawa). WITHDRAWN

37 Steyning Avenue

LW/08/1000

Demolition of existing dwelling and construction of four two-bedroom chalet bungalows. REFUSED: October 13, 2008.

Westview Close

LW/08/1185

 

Seven two-bedroom dwellings. Applicant: Mr B. Calderwood, The Manor House, North Ash Road, New Ash Green, Longfield. Registered week ending October 18, 2008
Ringmer  

Land adjacent Anchor Field

LW/08/0073 

Reserved Matters application - build doctor's surgery following outline permission LW/04/2433. Registered week ending January 25, 2008. . (Applicant: Carisbrooke Medical Centres). APPROVED: March 11, 2008.

Ringmer Business Centre Chamberlaines Lane

LW/08/1175

 

Renewal of planning approval LW/03/2032 for the erection of three industrial buildings for B1, B2 and B8 use. Applicant: Mr D. Collins. Registered week ending October 11, 2008.

Nought Church Hill

LW/07/0881

 
14 flats, following demolition of dwelling. (Applicant: Rees Elliott Ltd). WITHDRAWN.

Raystede, The Broyle,

LW/08/1131

Erection of dog runs to replace existing facilities and equine centre to replace existing barn. Registered week ending September 27, 2008. APPROVED: November 14, 2008.

Merlins, Uckfield Road

LW/07/0891

Change of use and extensions from nursery outlet to premises for restoration of classic and vintage cars. (Applicant: Mrs E. Hemingway). APPROVED: October 11, 2007.

The Orchards 

LW/07/1538

Organic farm shop and restaurant following demolition of existing shop. Registered week ending January 4, 2008. APPROVED February 28, 2008. (Applicant: Mr M. Tebbutt)
Rodmell  

Rodmell C of E Primary School, The Street 

LW/08/0346

Safe play area. Registered week ending April 4, 2008. (Applicant: Rodmell CE School) . APPROVED: May 20. 2008.
St Ann  

The Newmarket

LW/07/1289 

Ten bedroom hotel including managers flat and staff accommodation (resubmission of LW/06/1241) (Applicant: Chapman Group). APPROVED: July 1, 2008.
Saltdean  

2 Walesbeech Road

LW/08/0446 

Block of six two-bedroom flats following demolition of bungalow. Registered week ending May 2, 2008. (Applicant: Mr N. Rose). REFUSED: June 23, 2008.
Seaford  

Land est of Barn Close, Cradle Hill Road

LW/08/0866

Variation of section 106 agreement dated May 26, 2006, to remove requirement that the affordable housing dwellings be occupied soley on shared equity lease terms. Registered: week ending July 26, 2008.(Applicant: Mr R. Clark). APPROVED: September 26, 2008.

Land adjacent to parish church of St Peter, Belgrave Road

LW/08/1104

Installation of ten metre telegraph pole with shrouded antennae and one equipment cabinet. Registered: week ending September 20, 2008. REFUSED: October 24, 2008.

Land adjacent to parish church of St Peter, Belgrave Road

LW/08/0849

Installation of ten metre telegraph pole with shrouded antennae and one equipment cabinet. Registered: week ending July 26, 2008. WITHDRAWN.

51-53 Blatchington Road

LW/08/0969

Erection of nine two-bedroom houses with access roadway and car parking. Re-submission of planning application LW/07/1547. Application registered week ending August 23, 2008. (Applicant: Mr G. Ori)

Seaford Town Football Club, Bramber Road

LW/08/0349 

Football stand following demolition of existing. Registered week ending April 4, 2008. (Applicant: Seaford Town Football Club). APPROVED: May 20, 2008.

 10 Claremont Road

 LW/08/0953

Demolition of showroom and motor repair garage and erection of a three storey block of flats. (Appicant: Mr T. Jermyn). Regisetered week ending November 29, 2008. Not proceeded with.

Mardon, Claremont Road,

LW/08/1055

Fourteen flats (ten one-bedroom and four two-bedroom and demolition of existing dwelling. Registered week ending September 20, 2008. WITHDRAWN

23 Claremont Road 

LW/08/0127

Change of use from retail to retail and restaurant. Registered week ending February 15, 2008. (Applicant: Mr K. Hindocha). APPROVED: April 9, 2008.

Holmes Lodge, 72 Claremont Road 

LW/07/0834

12 two-bedroom flats with garages, car parking and landscaping. (Applicant: Mr M. Parr).

Ellenbank/The Tempest,

Cliff Road 

LW/08/0464

Three storey block of nine two-bedroom flats and four three-bed maisonettes plus underground parking area. Registered week ending May 2, 2008. (Applicant: Cliff Road Developments). APPROVED: June 14, 2008.

Ellenbank/The Tempest, Cliff Road 

LW/07/0694

 
15 flats following demolition of two homes. (Applicant: Cliff Road Developments (Seaford). REFUSED: September 11, 2007.

Land rear of 1 to 3 Cornfield Close

LW/08/1031

Eight two bedroomed houses on land with access from Mercread Road to include six terraced cottages and two semi-detached bungalows with chalet roofs. Application registered week ending Spetember 13, 2008. Applicant: Mr C. Popora. REFUSED: November 5, 2008.

The Beachcomber Hotel,

Dane Road

LW/07/1609 

Redevelopment to form 66 apartments and 22 affordable housing units for the frail elderly. REFUSED, March 10, 2008. Appeal dismissed on June 23, 2008.

Fernlea, Albany andFairfield Eastbourne Road

LW/08/1270

Demolition of three bungalows and erection of four three-bedroomed houses and 10 two-bedroomed cottages, access road and 18 car spaces including two integral garages (resubmission of LW/08/0312). Applicants: Mr S Samtani, Mrs I Tarrant and Mr W Garrett Registered week ending November 8, 2008.

Tudor Manor Hotel, Eastbourne Road

LW/07/1584 

Reserved matters application - 14 homes, access and car parking,  following demolition of existing buildings. Registered week ending May 30, 2008. (Applicant: Mr and Mrs A. Fowler). APPROVED: June 26, 2008.

Fairfield, Albany and Fernlea, Eastbourne Rd

LW/08/0312 

Nine two-bedroom and five three-bedroom houses following demolition of existing homes. Registered week ending April 4, 2008. (Applicant: Mr S. Samtani, Mrs I. Tarrant and Mr and Mrs W. Garrett). REFUSED: May 29, 2008.

Seaview Court,

Pelham Road,

LW/08/0365 

Eight flats with car parking. Registered week ending April 4, 2008. (Applicant: Mr M. Row). REFUSED: May 21, 2008.

Land north east of Surrey Road 

LW/08/0029

Formation of an ecology park including new crossover, entrance, car park, hardstanding and timber hide/shelter. Registered week ending January 25, 2008. REFUSED, March 3, 2008. (Applicant: Rigden Group)  

Land east of Surrey Road

LW/08/0030 

16 houses, nine flats and associated garages, access road and car parking. Advertised February 1, 2008. (Applicant: Rigden Group) WITHDRAWN.

Land at Surrey Road 

LW/08/0031

Three blocks of seven flats, four garage blocks with flats above and associated access road, car parking and landscaping. Advertised, February 1, 2008. REFUSED, March 20, 2008.(Applicant: Rigden Group) 

Newlands Court, Sutton Avenue

LW/07/1264 

54 self-contained flats with provision for 54 car parking spaces in a change of use and conversion of existing school buildings including demolition of north east building to be replaced with new. Resubmission of LW/07/0724 (Applicant: Solway (Sussex)

Sutton Avenue and Eastbourne Road

LW/08/0960

10m telegraph pole with shrouded antennas and equipment cabinet and ancillary equipment assocated with telecoms base station. Registered: week ending August 16, 2008. APPROVED: September 18.

Former Caffyns Site, Sutton Park Road

LW/07/1432 

Amendments to approved scheme to change use and extend former car showroom to retail development: convenience store on ground floor and build one two-bedroom flat at roof level. (Western Ridge Holdings (Seaford). APPROVED: December 19, 2007.
 Swanborough 

Swanborough Farm Airstrip and Associated buildings, Swanborough Farm, Newhaven Road

LW/08/0814

Use of land as farm airstrip catering for light aircraft and microlights. Use of agricultural building for light aircraft storage in association with the farm airstrip. Use of a second agricultural building for light aircraft storage in association with the farm airstrip. Registered: week ending: July 19, 2008.  (Applicant: Mr W. Greenwood)
 South Heighton 

The Old Rectory, Heighton Road

LW/08/0996

Demolition of existing building, provision of two one-bedroom flats, ten two-bedroom flats, access, parking, bin/cycle/recycling store and associated works. Registered week ending August 23, 2008.
 Westmeston 

Swanyard Farm, Spatham Lane

LW/08/1008

Change of use from redundant milking parlour to office/studio. Registered week ending August 30, 2008. (Applicant: Mr T. Cozzi)
Wivelsfield  

Land at Medway Gardens, Valebridge Road, Burgess Hill

LW/07/1410

Four detached houses on site of former nurseries. Advertised, December 14, 2007. (Applicant: Mr P. Austin). REFUSED: January 30, 2008.

1-6 Woods Ground, Eastern Road

LW/08/0100

Eight houses following demolition of six. Also construction of bat loft to rear gardens of plots 7 and 8. Registered week ending February 1, 2008. APPROVED February 29, 2008.(Applicant: Hastoe Housing Association)