Change of use applications in Lewes

There were 33 change of use applications in Lewes in the last 12 months. Of the 29 decided so far, 21 were approved. Change of use covers conversions between planning use classes: shops to flats, offices to homes, houses to HMOs or care homes.

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2 Sept 2026 Awaiting decision LW/26/0460

Tanglewood Farm Jackies Lane Newick East Sussex BN8 4QX

Application under Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) (England) Order 2015 (as amended) - Schedule 2, Part 3, Class MA - to dete...

Prior Approval from Office to Dwelling Lewes
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16 Jul 2026 Approved 25 Aug LW/26/0375

Jenners Farm Ashurst Lane Plumpton East Sussex BN7 3AL

Change of use from the existing agricultural building to a flexible use for storage and distribution

Prior Approval from AGR to Flexible Lewes
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Frequently asked questions

Do you need planning permission to run an HMO?
A small HMO (3-6 unrelated tenants, Class C4) usually doesn't need planning permission unless the area has an Article 4 direction. Larger HMOs (7+ tenants, 'sui generis') almost always need a full planning application.
What is Class E in planning?
Class E is the flexible commercial use class introduced in September 2020. It covers shops, offices, cafes, restaurants, gyms, clinics, nurseries and light industry. You can change uses freely within Class E without planning permission.
Can you convert offices to flats without planning permission?
Class MA permitted development rights let you convert Class E premises (including offices) to residential (Class C3) via a prior-approval application rather than full planning permission. Limits apply: max 1,500m², not in conservation areas or AONBs without additional consent.
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