Plumpton Racecourse Ashurst Lane Plumpton East Sussex BN7 3AL
Awaiting decision
LW/26/0028
Description
Change of use of existing driver training school to sports centre for padel courts and associated infrastructure
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