Planning policy
Guidance and advice on planning policy in the Lewes district and borough of Eastbourne.
This page covers services for both councils. If you have chosen to access information from your own council only, selecting one of the services below will take you to information for that council.
Lewes Development Plan
- Lewes Core Strategy: Local Plan Part 1
- Lewes Local Plan Part 2: Site allocations and development management policies
- Neighbourhood planning
- Lewes Local Plan Part 2 (LPP2) examination
- Emerging Lewes Local Plan
- Lewes evidence base
- Previous Lewes Local Plan
- Lewes District Local Plan 2003 saved policies
Statement of Community Involvement
The Statement of Community Involvement (SCI) sets the standard and approach we take to involve stakeholders and the community in consulting on planning matters.
Local Development Scheme
The Local Development Scheme (LDS) is the three-year work programme for producing planning policy documents.
Employment Land Review
The Employment Land Review (ELR) is a technical evidence document that will be used, along with other evidence, to inform the preparation of planning policy.
Strategic Flood Risk Assessment
Strategic Flood Risk Assessments (SFRA) are used as a tool for assessing flood risk from various sources of flooding.
Habitats regulations
Habitats regulations requires us to ensure no significant harm comes to any protected European site.
Supplementary Planning Guidance and Supplementary Planning Documents
Supplementary Planning Guidance and Documents for Lewes and Eastbourne.
Land Availability Assessment
A detailed document that identifies and assesses all land for Lewes district and Eastbourne's residential and employment development potential.