Lewes ranks #126 out of 296 councils for householder decision speed. Only 25% of applications have the time limit extended, well below the 41% national average - the council usually decides on time. Householder applications are slightly more likely to be approved here (94%) than the national average (90%).

Rarely extends deadlines

decisions usually arrive on time

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Lewes decision performance

Based on MHCLG data, the year to March 2026

89%

Overall approval rate

Above avg (87%) #134 of 296

94%

Householder approved

Above avg (90%) #111 of 296

69%

Decided in 8 weeks

Above avg (63%) #126 of 296

25%

Extended time limit

Below avg (41%) #30 of 296

76%

Minor dwellings approved

63 decided (1-9 homes)

100%

Major dwellings approved

5 decided (10+ homes)

88%

Change of use approved

16 decided

394

Total decisions

42 refused in the year to March 2026