39 Oaklands Avenue Saltdean East Sussex BN2 8PB

Awaiting decision LW/26/0099
Council
Date received
25 Feb 2026
Date validated
25 Feb 2026
Postcode
BN2 8PB

Description

Demolition of existing side and rear extensions and addition of side/rear wrap-around extension; extension to front of existing garage and extension of existing roof ridge over; loft conversion including 3no. front dormers and 1no. rear dormer to create first floor living space; 1.8m height boundary fence to South and West boundary with brick piers and timber infill panels and associated landscaping to create 2no. parking spaces; addition of front porch

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