Representations made on planning applications following the meeting of the Planning Committee held on 7th May 2025

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Decisions: The following SDNPA decisions are available online:

SDNP/25/02973/FUL: Former Bus Station, Eastgate Street.  Demolition of existing buildings and construction of mixed-use development comprising 3 houses (Class C3), 32 self-contained flats (Class C3) and 198m2 of ground floor commercial space (Class E), with associated access alterations, landscaping and parking. (Amended plans and additional documents). Approved.

SDNP/25/04404/FUL: 99 Western Road. Alterations to and conversion of existing commercial building to 1×4 bedroom dwelling house and alterations to fenestration. Approved.

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New Planning Applications:-

SDNP/25/00011/FUL: Tescos Supermarket Brooks Road. Installation of Timpson Pod with steps for access and 8no Ramraid 1m high bollards.

The Friends of Lewes object to this proposal for the following reasons:-

(1) The siting of this proposed pod and associated bollards so close to the main entrance to the supermarket, which is located in a very congested area, with a combination of pedestrians, shopping trolleys, taxis and vehicles trying to park or to depart from the site.

(2) To the loss of car parking spaces so close to the main entrance to the supermarket.

(3) The ‘box like’ appearance of the proposed ‘pod’, with a blank rear façade facing the river Ouse, which would be clearly visible in the wider context.

(4) Furthermore, the Society considers that this use would be better accommodated within the supermarket.

(5) The Society is also concerned that if approved, this application could establish a precedent for further ‘pods’ to be proposed on other locations within the curtilage of the Tesco car park.

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The Committee examined the following applications and had no observations to make:

SDNP/25/00478/HOUS:  7 The Avenue	Replacement of 13no windows to front elevation from single glazed to double glazed sashes.
SDNP/25/00535/FUL: 5 Mount Harry Road	Change of use from Class E (a) Display or retail sale of goods, other than hot food to E (b) Sale of food and drink for consumption on the premises and installation of extractor fan to rear façade.
SDNP/25/00598/LIS & 00618/HOUS: 1 Little East Street	Erection of two storey rear extension and repairs and renovation of walls and roof.
SDNP/25/01263/HOUS: 8 Caburn Crescent	Erection of single storey garden studio at rear of garden.
SDNP/25/01291/HOUS: 32 Hayward Road	Single storey rear extension and addition of door to side elevation
SDNP/25/01337/HOUS: 15 Hereward Way	Creation of rear dormer and addition of 1no. rooflight to front and 1no. window to side elevation.
SDNP/25/01368/LDP: 23 Hereward Way	Erection of single-storey rear extension.
SDNP/25/01377/HOUS: 8 Churchill Road	Erection of single-storey rear extension, addition of 1no. rooflight to existing side extension, new canopy porch and permeable paving to the front.
SDNP/25/01378/LDP: 48 Highdown Road	Removal of conservatory and interior and exterior alterations such as replacement of front facing window and replacement of sliding patio doors with single door and window unit.
SDNP/25/01391/HOUS: 1 De Warrenne Road	Erection of single storey side and rear extension, pitch roof over existing garage and external alterations such as modifications to existing windows and installation of new windows
SDNP/25/01410/NMA: Fairview, 13 Hill Road	Non-Material Amendment to Planning Approval. Non-Material Amendment to Planning Approval SDNP/22/04181/FUL to include reduction in size of garage, amendment to front door design and increase in flue height.
SDNP/25/01462/LIS: 17 High Street	Removal of part of internal wall to form new access to room of existing corridor.
SDNP/25/01492/HOUS: 14 Keere Street	Replace existing rear first floor bay window with a triple-glazed casement window, an area of infill brick wall below and an external air source heat pump.
SDNP/25/01527/LIS: Lewes Railway Station, Station Road	Removal of the waiting shelters to the London End of Platforms 1 and 2 and replacement with new heritage style shelters.
SDNP/25/01538/HOUS & SDNP/25/01539/LIS: 26 Station Street	Erection of new rear sloped roof over existing structure, replacement ground floor front windows, rear roof lights and internal alterations.
SDNP/25/01583/NMA: 21 The Avenue	Non Material Amendment to Planning Approval SDNP/24/03215/HOUS to include installation of 3 centre casement windows in place of large glazed unit.
SDNP/25/01613/NMA: Knowlands, St Martin’s Lane	Non-Material Amendment to Planning Approval SDNP/24/02594/HOUS to include the demolition of chimney, installation of 2no chimney flues serving wood burners to north and south pitch roofs, reinstatement of north windows, rebuilding of parts of east and north boundary wall along with inserting timber courtyard doors between boundary walls.
SDNP/25/01614/CND:  Knowlands, St Martin’s Lane	Removal of Conditions 4 (no rooflights, windows etc to be added without permission) and 5 (no buildings, structures or works to be erected without permission) and variation of Condition 8 (obscure glazing to new window on easterly elevation and positioning and opening of this window) related to Planning Approval SDNP/24/02594/HOUS. Conditions 4 and 5 are covered by a previously submitted Non-Material Amendment application and C8 to be varied so that the window should be top hung as a single casement window with a limiting casement stay.
SDNP/25/01653/HOUS: 41 Hereward Way	Loft conversion including the installation of a rear dormer.
SDNP/25/01707/HOUS: 3 Pipe Passage	Erection of summer house in garden

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Representations made on planning applications following the meeting of the Planning Committee held on 2nd April 2025

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Decisions:- The following SDNPA decision is available online:

SDNP/25/02594/HOUS:  Knowlands, St. Martin’s Lane.

Additions comprising part two storey part three storey extension to side (east) and rear (south) elevations, roof outshot over rear/side entrance, raised terrace/balcony to the rear (south) elevation at ground floor level (note this appears as first floor level due to lower level of St Martins Lane), partly wrapping around the side (west) elevation. Demolition of garage in front courtyard (fronting Stewards Inn Lane) and construction of a flat roof garage/bike store, with a sliding timber door at the front, together with internal alterations. (Amended Plans).   Approved.

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New Planning Applications:-

SDNP/25/00928/FUL & 00904/LIS: 1-2 Cliffe High Street: Change of use of the ground floor of Nos. 1 & 2 to a Sui Generis public house, replacement of rear extension to No.1, new dormer and single storey rear extension to No.2, foundation stabilisation works to Nos.1 and 2 and repairs to river wall.

The Friends of Lewes consider this location to be most suitable for a change of use as a bar and restaurant, with accommodation for visitors on the first and second floors, as a means of promoting the profile of the Harvey’s Brewery as part of its ‘Campus Plan’.

The Society supports, in principle, extending the Listed Building to the rear and taking advantage of the river frontage. However, to be acceptable, the proposed rear extension would need to be very carefully designed and the Society recommends that a more detailed proposal, at a larger scale, needs to be prepared before this extension to a significant Listed Building can be supported.

The Society has these further suggestions:-

(1) That the outside beer garden should be enlarged, if at all possible, taking full advantage of the river frontage.

(2) Whilst it is important to maximise the fenestration / daylight on the west elevation, there may be a risk of too much sun glare in the summer, which may require control measures to limit its impact.

(3) That there should be a relationship between the proposed extension and the Harveys yard as an integral part of the proposed ‘Campus Plan’.

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SDNP/25/00511/FUL: Spring Barn Farm, Kingston Road: Installation of 2no shepherds huts for holiday accommodation.

The Friends of Lewes consider this proposal to be an interesting alternative to pitching tents as a form of holiday accommodation at this location. However, the Society is concerned that this proposal should not be considered as a precedent for a larger development on this site and would strongly recommend that should this proposal be supported, that a Planning Condition be imposed limiting the number of shepherds huts to two units.

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SDNP/00766/HOUS: 30 Cross Way: Loft conversion to rear.

The Friends of Lewes object to the proposed full width rear dormer, as it does not comply with the agreed Design Guidance for constructing new dormers within existing roofs.

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SDNP/25/00630/FUL: 78 High Street: Change of use of lower ground floor unit from financial and professional services use (Class E(c)(ii), to a 1 bed residential flat (Class C3).

The Friends of Lewes object to this proposal, as the lower ground floor is unable to benefit from sufficient daylight to be suitable for a residential conversion.

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The Committee examined the following applications and had no observations to make:

SDNP/25/01159/HOUS: 3 Cross Way Lewes East Sussex BN7 1NE	Erection of single storey front elevation to replace porch and alterations to rear including the addition of glazed doors to dining area and the installation of raised terrace.
SDNP/25/01146/LIS: 144 High Street Lewes East Sussex BN7 1XT	Repair and restoration of 26.no windows on south and west elevations.
SDNP/25/01128/HOUS: 32 The Avenue Lewes East Sussex BN7 1QU	Installation of 7no solar panels to roof.
SDNP/25/01161/DCOND: 37 Cliffe High Street Lewes East Sussex BN7 2AN	Discharge of Condition 7 (photographic record of what is revealed under gypsum plaster) related to Planning Approval SDNP/24/04717/LIS.
SDNP/25/01069/CND:  44 Houndean Rise Lewes East Sussex BN7 1EQ	Variation of Condition 2 (plans) related to Planning Approval SDNP/24/04966/HOUS to include removal of side extension from plans.
SDNP/25/00957/HOUS: 50 South Street Lewes East Sussex BN7 2BS	Replacement of 6no windows and 1no door.
SDNP/25/00929/FUL: The Brewery Shop The Bridge Wharf Brewery 4 – 6 Cliffe High Street Lewes East Sussex BN7 2AH	Change of use of the small part of the ground floor and upper floors from ancillary office and staff accommodation to Visitor Accommodation/Use Class C1.
SDNP/25/00915/HOUS: 5 Valley Road Lewes East Sussex BN7 1LE	Erection of single storey side extension, rear infill extension and loft conversion.
SDNP/25/ 00909/FUL: The John Harvey Tavern Bear Yard Lewes East Sussex BN7 2AN	Change of Use Sui Generis public house to visitor centre.
SDNP/25/00905/LIS: The Brewery Shop The Bridge Wharf Brewery 4 – 6 Cliffe High Street Lewes East Sussex BN7 2AH	Internal works associated with the change of use of the small part of the ground floor and upper floors from ancillary office and staff accommodation to Visitor Accommodation /Use Class C1.
SDNP/25/00794/HOUS: 6 Lancaster Street Lewes East Sussex BN7 2PX	Erection of first floor catslide extension over existing rear flat roof to create additional bedroom and erection of second floor rear dormer serving existing loft.

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