Lewes ranks #141 out of 282 councils for householder decision speed. Householder applications are slightly more likely to be approved here (95%) than the national average (90%).

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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

65%

Decided in 8 weeks

Above avg (64%) #141 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

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