Planning Appeals in Lewes District Council
Lewes District Council has had 209 planning appeal decisions recorded, with a 34.8% success rate (appeals allowed or part-allowed). Data spans from 2016 to 2026.
Total Appeals
209
Success Rate
35%
Allowed, of decided appeals
Appeals Allowed
67
of 192 decided
Appeals Dismissed
125
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Across 192 decided appeals, Lewes District Council allows 35% — versus 30% nationally.
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| Appeal Type | Count | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Prior Approval | 48 | 23.0% |
| Full Planning | 22 | 10.5% |
| Minor Commercial | 7 | 3.3% |
| Hearing | 2 | 1.0% |
| Outline Planning | 1 | 0.5% |
About this data
This page shows aggregate statistics for planning appeals handled by Lewes District Council. Data is sourced from the Planning Inspectorate (PINS) and the Directorate for Planning and Environmental Appeals (DPEA). Success rate is calculated as the proportion of decided appeals (excluding withdrawn, invalid, or pending cases) that were allowed or part-allowed. Statistics are updated daily.
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