Lewes District Local Plan consultation
We have launched the 'Defining our policies and early site allocation proposals' consultation, which is part of the process toward the emerging Lewes District Local Plan. We are inviting comments until Friday 28 February 2025.
Online webinar - watch the recording
On Tuesday 14 January 2025 we held a webinar and Q&A session. The recording is now available to watch:
Watch the Local Plan webinar recording
What is a Local Plan?
Local plans set out where future development will take place, such as new homes and locations for business growth, as well the local policy requirements against which future planning applications will be judged.
Phase one of the consultation is on the detailed policies for the plan area and will consider sites within towns and a limited number of villages. The second phase will take place later in 2025 and have a greater emphasis on more rural parts of the district, while also re-evaluating areas considered during phase one.
For this current phase of consultation we are asking residents to focus their feedback on:
- Early site allocation proposals
- Themes and policies of the plan
Latest News
Please see our latest press release on the Local Plan consultation here:
- People urged to take part in 'crucial' Local Plan consultation
- Local Plan consultation set for New Year launch
Consultation drop-in events
Please note, residents from any part of the district are welcome to attend any of the sessions.
Wednesday 29 January 2025, from 4pm to 7pm
Ringmer Village Hall, Lewes Road, Ringmer, Lewes BN8 5QH
Thursday 30 January 2025 - 6pm to 9pm
The Downs Leisure Centre, Seaford, Sutton Road, Seaford BN25 4QW
Saturday 1 February 2025 - 10am to 1pm
Newick Village Hall, 2 Western Road, Newick, Lewes BN8 4LF
Monday 3 February 2025 - 4pm to 7pm
Community House, Meridian Centre, Meridian Way, Peacehaven, BN10 8BB
South Downs National Park consultation drop-in event - Wednesday 5 February 2025, 6.30pm to 8.30pm
Joint session with South Downs National Park Authority who are consulting on a revised Local Plan for the National Park.
Lewes Town Hall, High St, Lewes BN7 2QS
Thursday 6 February 2025 from 6.30pm to 9pm
Beechwood Hall, Beechwood Lane, Cooksbridge BN7 3QG
Saturday 8 February 2025, 10am to 1pm
The Marine Workshops, Railway Quay, Newhaven, East Sussex, BN9 0ER
Exhibition, Monday 3 to Friday 27 February 2025
An unstaffed exhibition will be on display at the Marine Workshops, Newhaven. This will be open from 9am to 4pm Mondays to Fridays, and 9am to 3pm on Saturdays.
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Previous Local Plan consultations
Details of the last consultation over the Lewes District Local Plan are available here: Towards a Lewes Local Plan: Spatial Strategy and Policy Directions
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