Land To The South Of Markstakes Lane Chailey East Sussex

Awaiting decision LW/26/0089
Council
Date received
23 Feb 2026
Date validated
29 Mar 2026
Postcode
BN8 4BS

Description

Creation of a vehicular access to agricultural land

6.8/10
Planning Authority Score
#64 of 282

Council-wide context — figures cover all householder decisions across the authority, not this specific application.

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%).

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