St Marys Church Church Road Newick East Sussex

Awaiting decision TW/26/0026/TCA
Council
Date received
28 Apr 2026
Date validated
28 Apr 2026
Postcode
BN8 4JY

Description

T1 - Yew - Removal of dead, diseased wood T2 - Yew - Sever by 1 m around base G3 - Yew, Viburnum - Reduction and crown lifting by 1 m for ground clearance T4 - Yew - Cut back by 1 m for clearance T6 - Oak - Reduce single limb by 3 meters - overhanging church T7 - Yew - Fell to ground level, 200m stump below ground level - maintenance of church ground

6.6/10
Planning Authority Score
#67 of 282

Lewes ranks #158 out of 282 councils for householder decision speed. Householder applications are slightly more likely to be approved here (95%) than the national average (90%).

Lewes decision performance
Based on MHCLG data, 2025
91%
Overall approval rate
Above avg (87%) #98 of 282
95%
Householder approved
Above avg (90%) #73 of 282
68%
Decided in 8 weeks
Below avg (71%) #158 of 282
31%
Extended time limit
Below avg (40%) #60 of 282
76%
Minor dwellings approved
76 decided (1-9 homes)
83%
Major dwellings approved
6 decided (10+ homes)
91%
Change of use approved
11 decided
411
Total decisions
39 refused in 2025