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Friends of Lewes Planning Committee Report – 6th May 2026

Minutes of a meeting held on Wednesday 06th May 2026, at 8.00 p.m., at the Chapter House, Southover Church.

Present:  Roger Maskew, (in the Chair), Luke Bray, John Gower, Andrew Winter, Julian Till and Carolyn Beckingham.

(1) Apologies for Absence:- Apologies for absence were received from Will Dorman, Charles Meloy and, Alex Durn.

(2) Minutes of Previous Meeting:- The minutes of the meeting held on 01st April 2026 were approved. 

(3) AGM:- The Friends of Lewes AGM was held in the Town Hall on Wednesday the 22nd April 2026.

Key items discussed:-

(a) Juliet Oxborrow, from the Climate Hub, made a very interesting presentation in relation to five proposals for Lewes, in order to address the increasing flood risks to the town arising from climate change. Juliet also referred to a forthcoming report on flood risks, based on last year’s Exhibition and subsequent Day Conference, recognising the 25th Anniversary of the Lewes 2000 Floods.

(b) After a short break for refreshments, the business part of the AGM was carried out, which included the re-election of Ruth O’Keeffe as Chair, Roger Maskew as Vice Chair, and Diana Freestone as Secretary, and the election of John Harbor as the new treasurer, and Paul Yates as a new trustee, followed by an amendment to the time Trustees can be a Member of a committee.

(4) John Gower’s Presentation:- It had been intended to present John Gower’s revised “Policy of Development in the Floodplain” to this meeting, but this has now been postponed to the next meeting in June.

(5) Urban Design Group Conference:-

The Committee is reminded that The Urban Design Group Conference in Lewes will be on Friday the 05th June. Roger will be part of the opening presentation in the morning session to be held at the Depot. Two walking tours of Lewes are planned for the afternoon, and both Peter Earl and Will Dorman have agreed to be guides.

(6) Planning Decisions from 27/03/2026 to 29/04/2026, plus 3 additions to the 05/05/2026:- 

The following SDNPA decisions are available online:                                                         

SDNP/26/00903/ADV & 00904/LIS: 57 High Street. Removal of as-built fascia and re-instating of original timber fascia and installation of new signage to shop timber fascia panel with trough light above.  Refused.                                                                                                                                        

SDNP/26/00876/FUL: 15 Spring Gardens. Enclosure of existing porches. Approved.

SDNP/26/00783/LIS: 9 Cliffe High Street. Retrospective replacement of shopfront sign (resubmission of SDNP/25/03083/LIS). Approved.                                                                                                         

SDNP/26/00588/HOUS: 76 Winterbourne Close. Hip to Gable loft conversion with rear dormer and obscured window to side elevation. Approved.                                                                                

SDNP/26/00520/HOUS: 3 Paddock Road. Erection of rear facing dormer, enlargement of existing front facing dormer, installation of metal gangway from first floor rear bedroom to garden and replacement windows and door to front elevation. Approved.                                                                  

SDNP/25/04946/HOUS:  199 High Street. Demolition of lower ground floor rear extension and replacement with two storey rear extension, rear dormer window, detached single storey garden room at the rear, Changes to fenestration and various internal alterations:  Amended description.   Approved.

(7) New Planning Applications 27/03/2026 to 29/04/2026, plus 1 addition to the 05/05/2026:-

SDNP/26/00813/FUL & 01814/LIS: 137 High Street: Replacement of existing outbuilding with single story detached classroom and erection of additional detached single storey classroom with associated landscaping.

The Friends of Lewes are most concerned that the existing substantial flint wall at the rear of the property, facing Paddock Road, should be retained in its current condition, at its makes a valuable contribution to the streetscape at this location within the Lewes Conservation Area.

Although, the Society appreciates that although there is no specific reference to this wall being demolished in the planning application description, it is most unfortunate that in the series of Artist’s Impressions that are included in the planning application documents, (and in particular artist’s impressions 4 and 5), clearly suggest that this existing flint wall is to be rebuilt in red brick, which would be totally unacceptable.

In this context, the Society would strongly suggest that these Artist’s Impressions should not be in the list of approved drawings for this Planning Application.

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

SDNP/26/01593/CND: The Brewery Shop, Bridge Wharf Brewery, 4-6 Cliffe High Street. Changes to condition 2 (Approved Plans) for SDNP/25/00929/FUL (for 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/26/01559/HOUS: 25 Spences Field. To build a bridging platform to provide a walkway from the middle floor of the house to the garden.
SDNP/26/01528/ADV: Bus Shelter, Phoenix Causeway. Replace existing 6 advertising panels to double sided 6 sheet with 1digital panel.
SDNP/26/01527/LIS: 45 Cliffe High Street. Timber repairs and redecoration to the shop front.
SDNP/26/01462/HOUS: 23 Western Road. Single storey rear extension, front solar panels, rear air-source heat pump and fenestration alterations.
SDNP/26/01465/HOUS: 31 Rufus Close. Loft conversion with rear roof dormer and front roof windows.
SDNP/26/01479/HOUS: 16A Landport Road. Erection of 2no single storey side extensions, loft conversion and dormer roof to rear.
SDNP/26/01415/LIS: 12 Little East Street. Replacement roof.
SDNP/26/01332/HOUS: 17 Stansfield Road. Proposed single storey extension at the side to replace existing outbuilding.
SDNP/26/01315/FUL: 59 High Street. Installation of defibrillator and bleed kit cabinets to external wall.
SDNP/26/01311/LDP: 13 Winterbourne Close. Single storey rear extension with skylight to replace conservatory.
SDNP/26/01281/FUL & 01282/LIS: Antioch House West, Rotten Row. Replacement of existing glass conservatory with glazed solid roof sunroom, and associated works.
SDNP/26/01290/ADV: Delanair Estate, Unit 2, Brooks Road. Installation of new signage to include main signage, welcome sign, 2 no information signs to front and totem panel adjacent to car park and 1no sign to side elevation.
SDNP/26/01284/FUL & 01285/LIS: 57 High Street. Removal of as-built fascia and re-instating of original timber fascia re-painted in white and various internal works including skimming and painting of walls, new flooring and lighting and replacement of sockets and switches.
SDNP/26/01257/LIS: Jireh Chapel, Malling Street. Internal and external repairs, reinstatement of internal WC, installation of Baptistry and temporary netting beneath the barrel vaulted ceiling.
SDNP/26/01244/HOUS: 4 Barn Road. Demolish existing rear outstand and conservatory. Build rear and front/side ground floor extensions.
SDNP/26/01212/FUL: Southover Parish Church Hall, St James Street. Render repairs and coating with paint finish, extractor fan installed for future WC.
SDNP/26/01701/HOUS: 6 Fitzroy Road. Loft conversion with rear dormer.

8) Flood Report:-

Despite a wetter than usual winter, thankfully there have been no serious flooding incidents in Lewes. However, climate change still poses a very real threat to our town especially due to rising sea levels and increased river flows.

A very sobering report, https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/may/04/new-orleans sea-levels-relocation-climate-crisis, finds that large areas of New Orleans have reached the point of no return are no longer defendable against rising sea levels. Relocation of residents should start taking place now from large areas of the low-lying city.

Much of New Orleans is at or below sea level and sits behind high concrete walls, called Levees. Many of these would need rebuilding to much higher levels, but as the land behind them remains low, the flood risk increases as the water levels rise on the other side. In 2005 Hurricane Katrina hit New Orleans breaking the Levees and drowning over 1400 people. Many of the lowest lying areas were not rebuilt as again the risk of future flooding was too great. This new report suggests that residents are relocated now before the next natural disaster hits the city.

(9) Any Other Business:-

John Gower said that the For Sale board outside Fitzroy House had been taken down. He had heard that a consortium was thinking of establishing it as an arts centre.

Julian Till asked if there was any news of Shelleys Hotel. There was nothing official, but an online video is said to show that the property had been broken into.

(10) Date of Next Meeting: – Wednesday, 03rd June 2026, at 8.00 pm, at the Chapter House.

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Friends of Lewes Planning Committee Report – 1st April 2026

Minutes of a meeting held on Wednesday 1st April 2026, at 8.00 p. m., at the Chapter House, Southover Church.

Present:  Roger Maskew, (in the Chair), John Gower, Carolyn Beckingham, Peter Earl as an invited guest and Julian Till as an observer.

(1) Apologies for Absence:- Apologies for absence were received from Will Dorman, Charles Meloy, Luke Bray, Andrew Winter and Alex Durn.

(2) Minutes of Previous Meeting:- The minutes of the meeting held on 4th March 2026 were approved. 

(3)  Presentation by John Gower:-

John Gower presented his redraft of the “Policy on Development in the Floodplain”, which was discussed in some detail. However, given the number of absentees, it was decided to consider this item again at the next meeting of the Planning Committee on the 06th May 2026.

(4) Executive Committee Meeting on 25th March 2026 :-

Key items discussed:-

(a) John Harbor, our prospective new treasurer, was welcomed to the meeting and introductions were made.

(b) North Street Quarter purchase by LDC. It was agreed that the Friends of Lewes will not support the representations from CAAG and the town council in questioning the LDC rationale for the purchase of the site.

(c) The Urban Design Group Conference in Lewes on Friday the 05th June 2026. Roger recently met the organiser of the conference, and will make the opening presentation in the morning session to be held at the Depot, followed by other presentations during the morning. Two walking tours of Lewes are planned for the afternoon, and both Peter Earl and Will Dorman have agreed to be guides.

(d) Following approval by the Planning Committee, the revised “Policy of Development in the Floodplain”, will tabled at the next meeting of the Executive Committee on the 27th May 2026.

5) Planning Decisions from 28/02/2026 to 26/03/2026:-

The following SDNPA decisions are available online:

SDNP/25/01502/HOUS: 1 Barn Road:  Section 73A retrospective construction of timber outbuilding and alteration to boundary fence to provide gated access. Refused.

SDNP/25/04572/FUL: Grange Court, Grange Road:  Proposed removal of all existing timber windows and doors and replacement with new windows and doors made from timber to front and side elevations, and white uPVC to the rear elevation (Amended Plans)(Amended Description). Approved.

SDNP/25/03557/HOUS: 43 Morris Road:  Installation of new dormer to rear roofslope.  Approved.

SDNP/25/02158/ADV: 219 High Street: Replacement of 1no non-illuminated fascia to front. Approved.

SDNP/25/01441/LDE: 46 Spences Lane: Use of property as two separate flats since 2015. Approved.

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

SDNP/24/03586/FUL: Garage Compound, Prince Charles Road. Demolition of garages and erection of 4 x affordable dwellings to rent. Approved.

SDNP/24/03472/FUL: Garage Compound, Waldshut Road: Demolition of garages and construction of 1no affordable dwelling to rent. Approved.

(6) New Planning Applications from 28/02/2026 to 26/03/2026:-

SDNP/26/00809/FUL: 20-21 High Street: Partial change of ground floor from Class E to form 2no residential units: 

The Friends of Lewes object to this proposal, as the Society considers it to be an overdevelopment of this existing town centre building, for the following reasons:-

(1) The proposed conversion to form two residential units is very contrived internally, and also relies on the conversion of a very small overgrown area at the rear of the existing building, to provide any external amenity space, which would appear to be unrealistic.

(2) Furthermore, the ‘section A’ drawing provided as part of the submission, clearly indicates that this proposed amenity space does not relate well to the ground floor level of the building to be converted to residential use.

(3) With reference to photographs provided in the ‘Design and Access Statement’, it is evident that there are already a large number wheelie bins to the rear of 20-21 High Street which are not screened from view. In this respect, there would appear to be no scope for adding further wheelie bins.

(4) Similarly, there would appear to be no scope for accommodating two additional cycle spaces without being an inconvenience to neighbours.

For these reasons, the Society would strongly recommend that this application should be refused. 

SDNP/26/00904/LIS: 57 High Street: Removal of as-built fascia and re-instating of original timber fascia and installation of new signage to shop timber fascia with trough lighting above:  

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

(1) Whilst the Society welcomes the re-instatement of an original timber fascia to this shopfront, the proposed use of cut letters from 10mm thick black foam board to be fixed to the fascia, is considered to be wholly unacceptable and out of character within the Lewes Conservation Area.

(2) External illumination of the entire shop front is also unacceptable within the Conservation Area.

(3) Furthermore, the proposed re- use of the trough light above the fascia would be contrary to the South Downs National Park’s Dark Sky’s Policy.

(4) The Society is also aware of some outstanding issues within the interior of the shop, in relation to how shelves have been fitted to the structure of this Listed Building, which also need to be urgently addressed.

For these reasons, the Society would strongly recommend that this application should be refused. 

SDNF/26/00876/FUL: 15 Spring Gardens: Enclosure of existing porches:

The Friends of Lewes object to this planning application, as the Society is of the view that this proposal is very similar to the previous Planning Application, (SDNP/23/04649FUL), which was refused in March 2024. Furthermore, the proposed installation of black timber cladding on the front elevation would also not be considered acceptable, as it would introduce an additional material to the front elevation of this residential building, which would have an adverse visual impact within the Conservation Area.

SDNP/26/01190/HOUS: 9 Cleve Terrace: Loft conversion with rooflight to front:

The Friends of Lewes have no objection to the introduction of this proposed rooflight into the front elevation to this terraced house in the Conservation Area. However, the Society would like to advise the applicant that a single rooflight would provide insufficient light for the conversion of the existing loft space into a habitable room, such as an additional bedroom, and also suggests that further advice be sought from Building Control, before proceeding with this project.

SDNP/26/00437/HOUS: 15 Mount Harry Road: Erection of wooden fencing around the side and front gardens including too number gates:

The Friends of Lewes object to this planning application, as the Society considers that the proposed fence and gates would be too high at this location, at the corner of the junction of Mount Harry Road and Caburn Crescent. Furthermore, there seems to be inconsistencies in the proposed heights of both the “pedestrian gate” and “driveway gate pair” at 1830mm compared to the “Drawing 3 – fence panel with trellis topper” at 1525mm. In addition, the “Block/Site Plan” suggests that the new fence is 1.83m high. The Society would therefore like to suggest that the height of the proposed fence should be limited to 1.0m, possible supplemented with suitable planting along the garden side of the site boundary.

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

SDNP/26/01197/FUL: 63 High Street.  Conversion of existing building from Class E(c)(i) (Financial Services) to a self-contained three-bedroom dwelling (Class C3).
SDNP/26/01042/LIS: 4-6 the Bridge Wharf Brewery, Cliffe High Street. Installation of rooflights.
SDNP/26/01035/HOUS: 12 Mountfield Road. Erection of single-storey side extension and front porch extension
SDNP/26/01095/LDE: 24 Chapel Hill. Retaining of brick enclosure including monopitch roof.
SDNP/26/01041/LIS:  4-6 The Bridge Wharf Brewery, Cliffe High Street. Installation of Air Source Heat Pumps.
SDNP/26/01005/LIS: 144 High Street. Replacement of rotten windows to first and second floors of south and west elevations.
SDNP/26/00992/HOUS: 12 Nevill Crescent. Demolition of garage studio and erection of single storey side extension.
SDNP/26/01010/FUL: Telecommunications Mast 2 at County Hall, St Anne’s Crescent. Installation of a telecommunications base station comprising the addition of 6 no new antennas and 1 no new 300mm dish, together with ancillary development thereto on the rooftop of Lewes County Hall.
SDNP/26/00975/HOUS: 20 Evelyn Road. Replace conservatory with single storey rear extension.
SDNP/26/00811/HOUS: 6 St John’s Hill. Loft conversion including rear dormer and installation of 2no rooflights to front elevation.
SDNP/26/00632/HOUS: 27 Baxter Road. Construct retaining walls and a hard standing platform in the front garden to support the pressure of a mobility scooter.
SDNP/26/00510/FUL: 1B Prince Edward’s Road. Replacement of 7no windows and 4no doors, installation of 1no window to side of garage.
SDNP/26/00510/FUL: 49A Cliffe High Street. Installation of gas pipe to supply 2nd floor flat.
SDNP/26/00024/FUL:  Installation of a new DDA compliant ramp to the West Entrance of Sackville
House along with replacement of existing glazed screen and double doors with new entry syste

(7) Flood Report for April 2026: By John Gower.

The Friends of Lewes (FoL) Planning Committee is currently drafting a “Policy on Development in the Floodplain” for Lewes and surrounding areas. Once agreed, the policy will be brought to the Executive Committee for formal ratification. Last November, the Lewes Floods 25th Anniversary Public Meeting voted by a large majority to restrict building new houses in the floodplain, a view that FoL supports. This formal policy will help the FoL put forward our views and objections to any inappropriate development proposals.

There have been no reports of significant flooding in Lewes this winter, but in Kenya 66 people were killed in sudden flooding and Tenerife experienced its worst storms in decades with up to 700mm of rainfall experienced over 6 days.

In the UK, the National Emergency Briefing have produced a film of their November 2025 conference on the climate crises, which is being shown at the Depot on Thursday 9 April. The film and conference paint a very sobering picture of the future, with climate change impacts, including flooding, accelerating.

The Friends of Lewes AGM is on 22nd April 2026 in the Lewes Town Hall Council Chamber. The speaker is Juliet Oxborrow, a director at the Lewes Climate Hub, who will talk about the Lewes Floods 25th Floods Anniversary Conference and Public Meeting held last autumn.

Juliet is currently writing the formal report of the event which will be published in May following the local council elections.

And finally, some good news. The Pells Pool are planning some improvements works and it has been very encouraging to note that their proposed new plant room and office accommodation have been designed to be floating, so when the pool area floods the new building will float and rise up above the flood waters! This is a very sensible adaptation which should be mirrored for all future building in the Lewes and surrounding areas floodplains.

(8) Any Other Business:-

Carolyn Beckingham asked if there had been any further progress with Shelleys Hotel. A 216 notice, to gain access to the building, has recently been served by Lewes District Council, to which the owner has objected.

(9) Date of Next Meeting:-

Wednesday, 06th May 2026, at 8.00pm in the Chapter House.

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Friends of Lewes Planning Committee Report – 3rd June 2026

Minutes of a meeting held on Wednesday 03rd June 2026, at 8.00 pm at the Chapter House, Southover Church.

Present:  Roger Maskew, (in the Chair), Luke Bray, Will Dorman, John Gower, Charles Meloy, Julian Till, Andrew Winter and Carolyn Beckingham.

(1) Apologies for Absence:-

An apology for absence was received from Alex Durn.

(2) Minutes of Previous Meeting:-

The minutes of the meeting held on 06th May were approved. 

(4) Executive Committee:-

The scheduled meeting of the Executive Committee planned for Wednesday 27th June, was brought forward to Wednesday 20th June at the Climate Hub, due to the Mayor Making Reception on the 27th June.

Key items discussed:-

(a) National Park Local Plan Update: Discussion regarding the publication of a recent press article stating that 685 homes are to be built in Lewes, despite the lack of progress with the major sites still undeveloped, there are major concerns regarding building homes on the flood plain.

(b) It was agreed that following consideration by the Planning Committee of John’s revised Policy for “Development in the Floodplain”, that it would be ratified by the Executive Committee by email, in order to meet the National Park’s consultation deadline of the 23rd June.

(5) Urban Design Group Conference:-

The Committee was reminded that The Urban Design Group Conference in Lewes will be on Friday the 05th June. Roger will be part of the opening presentation in the morning session to be held at the Depot. Two walking tours of Lewes are planned for the afternoon, and both Will and Peter Earl have agreed to be guides.

(6) John Gower’s Presentation:-

The proposed policy on development in the floodplain was discussed, with broad strong agreement for the need and general principles. John Gower will make a minor change to the order of points on page 7, after which it will be sent to Roger Maskew for a final check before being sent to members of the Executive Committee for approval, before 23rd June, which is the deadline for submission of comments on the latest draft of the SDNP Local Plan review.  We will include a copy of the policy in our response to the SDNP Local Plan.

7) Planning Decisions from 01/05/2026 to 01/06/2026:-

The following SDNPA decisions are available online:

SDNP/26/00124/FUL: 1 Albion Street. Replacement of 8no. windows to front and side elevations.   Refused.

SDNP/26/00437/HOUS:  15 Mount Harry Road. Erection of wooden fencing around the side and front gardens including 2no gates. Refused.

SDNP/25/04982/HOUS:  18 The Meadows. Erection of two storey side extension and creation of 1 no. off-street parking space. Approved.

SDNP/26/01190/HOUS:  9 Cleve Terrace.   Loft conversion with rooflight to front. Approved.

SDNP/26/00809/FUL: 20-21 High Street. 
Partial change of use of ground floor from Class E to form 2no. residential units. Approved.

(8) New Planning Applications from 01/05/2026 to 27/05/2026:-

SDNP/26/01729/PIP: Fuller’ Passage: Erection of up to 3 dwellings.

The Friends of Lewes object to this proposal, as the Society considers it to be an inappropriate form of development, which would result in the overdevelopment of this small town centre site.

In addition, the Society has the following specific concerns:-

(1) It is understood that there is both a land ownership and access issue in relation to Unit 1, both of which would have to be resolved legally, prior to any proposed development being approved.

(2) The juxtaposition of Unit 2 to the existing Vaults development is considered to be unacceptable.

(3) It would appear that the applicant has no control of the overall use of the site, as the use of a number of existing car parking spaces would be lost, which is also considered to be unacceptable.

SDNF/26/02010/LDP: 46 Fitzjohns Road: Conversion of existing attached garage into habitable accommodation to include replacement of existing flat roof with pitched roof:

The Friends of Lewes have no objection in principle to this proposal, but would like to suggest:-

(1) That the proposed side extension is set back slightly from the frontage of the existing house in order to accommodate the change of materials.

(2) That there is no hard standing at the front of the building, which could possibly exacerbate rain water run-off issues.

SDNF/25/01671/FUL: Eastgate Wharf: Demolition of existing buildings and construction of mixed-use development comprising 60 dwellings (Class C3), and 372 sqm ground floor commercial space (Class E), with associated flood defences, landscaping, parking, access alterations, and public realm. (Amended scheme).

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

(1) The proposed flood defences for this scheme are considered to be unacceptable, as the necessary works to protect the development from flooding would not be totally within the curtilage of the red line, denoting the extent of the proposed scheme.

(2) The area of land immediately fronting the River Ouse, close to Phoenix Causeway, is within the ownership of East Sussex County Council, as Highway Authority. But more significantly, the proposed flood defences, at the new required height, would not extend far enough south to connect with Cliffe Bridge.

(3) In this context, the Society appreciates that this part of the existing flood wall is within another ownership, and is not only in need of repair, but would also have to be increased in height to match the new flood walls, in order to provide sufficient flood protection and to ensure that any future flood water would be prevented from spilling into the proposed development site.

(4) The Society would therefore strongly recommend that this project should not be supported until a commitment to extending the proposed flood defences at the new required height, southwards to connect with Cliffe Bridge, has been agreed with the land owner.

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

SDNP/26/01776/PA14A:14 Barons Walk. Install 11 solar PV panels on flat roof.
SDNP/26/01806/ADV:The Friars, High Street. Installation of a non-illuminated timber fascia sign with individual letters and a non-illuminated timber blade sign.
SDNP/26/01812/LIS & 01813/FUL4-6 The Bridge Wharf Brewery, Cliffe High Street. Erection of timber side entrance porch canopy and installation of non-illuminated advertising sign to ground floor side elevation
SDNP/26/01816/HOUS:21 New Road. Loft conversion and construction of 1no. rear facing dormer and 2no. front facing fooflights.  
SDNP/26/01886/PA14OA:Lewes Golf Club, Chapel Hill. Installation of a solar canopy for renewable energy generation.
SDNP/26/01922/NMA:Old Malling Farm, Old Malling Way. Non Material Amendment to Condition 3 (Materials) of SDNP/23/04659/REM.
SDNP/26/01942/HOUS & 01943/LIS:8-9 Chapel Hill. Alterations & refurbishment of existing workshop (resubmission of previous refusal ref: SDNP/25/03602/HOUS).
SDNP/26/01951/NMA:Knowlands, St Martin’s Lane.  Non-material amendments to planning approval SDNP/24/02594/HOUS including timber courtyard doors; removal of chimney stack to east gable; conservation rooflight over entrance to south elevation; 2no. metal chimney flues to north and south pitched roofs; alterations to ground and first floor balcony balustrades.

(9) Flood Report for March 2026: By John Gower.

John Gower has attended 2 online flood events this month. The first supported a PhD Student researching how to set up and maintain successful community flood action groups. 9 representatives of flooded communities took part and a report will be produced on the importance of various factors, such as experience of the group chair, support from local authorities/ water companies/ Environment Agency and communication methods. It was very interesting and heartening to be part of such important research.

The second event was a webinar on flood insurance, organised by the National Flood Forum. It was reported that more and more at-risk properties are being referred to the specialist Flood Re scheme, where the cost of insuring properties in the flood plain has increased by 43% over the last 2 years. It also emerged that insurance companies are compiling their own data bases of flood risk information, and that they do not always use the published data on gov.uk as the basis for deciding risk and pricing premiums.

The recent heatwave set record temperatures for May. The Guardian reported that with Climate Change hotter heatwaves and temperature extremes are expected to become the norm. Although we have seen no flooding from this heatwave, the principles of hotter air holding more moisture leading to more intense rainfalls is very worrying for the future and flood risks.

Research by Avia reports that one in nine new homes are being built in areas at risk of flooding today. It is predicted that 30% of homes built in 2024 will at risk of flooding by 2050, a very worrying thought indeed. This 4 minute video explains the situation and is well worth watching (apologies but there are a couple of adverts included).

(7) Any other business: None.

(8) Date of next meeting: – Wednesday 01st July 2026 at 8.00pm at the Chapter House.

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South Downs National Park Authority – Local Plan

Have your say on vital placemaking plan

The South Downs National Park Authority has published the South Downs Local Plan (Proposed Submission) for Regulation 19 (Publication) consultation.

This is the final consultation stage before the plan is submitted to the Secretary of State for independent examination by a Planning Inspector.  This consultation stage differs from previous consultations on the new Local Plan, as the Planning Inspector will be interested in comments related to the Local Plan’s soundness and legal compliance.  

Consultation period: 12th May to 23rd June 2026 (closing at 23:59)

Documents published:

  • The South Downs Local Plan – Proposed Submission (Regulation 19) May 2026
  • The Policies Map
  • Supporting evidence (including Sustainability Appraisal and Habitats Regulations Assessment) and background documents

View the consultation documents on our website

Hard copies of the documents are available for inspection at our principal offices during opening hours:

Alternatively, the documents can be viewed at the following libraries during their opening hours:

  • Bishops Waltham Library, Free Street, Bishops Waltham, Hampshire, SO32 1EE
  • Findon Valley Library, Lime Tree Avenue, Findon  Valley, Worthing, West Sussex, BN14 0DH
  • Hassocks Library, 9 Ewart Close, Hassocks, West Sussex, BN6 8FJ
  • Lancing Library, Penstone Park, Lancing, West Sussex, BN15 9DL
  • Lewes Library, Styles Field, Friars Walk, Lewes, East Sussex, BN7 2LZ
  • Liphook Library, London Road, Liphook, Hampshire, GU30 7AN
  • Midhurst Library, The Grange, Bepton Road, Midhurst, West Sussex, GU29 9HD
  • Petersfield Library, 27 The Square, Petersfield, Hampshire, GU32 3HH
  • Petworth Library, High Street, Petworth, West Sussex, GU28 0AU
  • Steyning Library, Church Street, Steyning, West Sussex, BN44 3YB

If you are having trouble accessing the documents, or if you require the consultation documents in an alternative format, please contact the Planning Policy Team via email at planningpolicy@southdowns.gov.uk

Making representations – During this stage, comments should focus on:

  • Whether the Local Plan meets the legal requirements; and
  • Whether it is sound (positively prepared, justified, effective and consistent with national policy).

Representations must be submitted by Tuesday 23 June at 23:59 and cannot normally be accepted after this date.

Publicity – If you are able, please help promote the consultation by sharing this poster

How to comment – We strongly encourage all representations to be made online using our consultation portal: https://southdowns-consult.objective.co.uk

Have you say on the consultation portal

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Friends of Lewes Planning Committee Report – 4th March 2026

Minutes of a meeting held on Wednesday 04th March 2026, at 8.00 pm, at the Chapter House, Southover Church.

Present:  Roger Maskew, (in the Chair), Will Dorman, Alex Durn, Andrew Winter, and (Julian Till as an observer).

(1) Apologies for Absence:- Apologies for absence were received from John Gower, Charles Meloy, Luke Bray and Carolyn Beckingham.

(2) Minutes of Previous Meeting:- The minutes of the meeting held on 04th February were approved. 

(3) Executive Committee Meeting:- There was a meeting of the Committee on the 25th February.

Key items discussed:-

(a) Lewes Planning Group. Emily Clarke, the Mayor of Lewes, confirmed that this group had not been set up to run as a Town Council initiative, and suggested that the name of the group should be changed to Neighbourhood Plan or similar, to reflect what they were actually trying to achieve.

(b) Tim Slaney meeting regarding the Lewes Planning function moving to the SDNPA took place in the evening on the 09th February. Both Roger and Will had attended the meeting and Roger referred to the PowerPoint presentation outlining what will happen on the 01st April. Two key issues had been confirmed, the first identifying which LDC personnel will be transferring to the SDNPA, and the second that manned space will be taken at County Hall, which will enable easier interaction with other authorities departments, such as engineers.

(c) North Street Quarter. At the time of the meeting, (the 25th February), there had been rumours that Lewes District Council were intending to buy the site from Human Nature. This initiative was subsequently confirmed by the Council on the 27th February, which included the following quote:-

“Lewes District Council has completed the £9.5 million purchase of the North Street Quarter site in Lewes, marking one of the most significant strategic interventions in the town’s recent history”. Roger also referred to the very positive statement issued by Human Nature on the 02nd March, entitled “Getting the Phoenix Moving”.

(d) Lewes Urban Design Conference. The Urban Design Group are arranging a conference in Lewes on Friday 05th June, with presentations at the Depot in the morning, and site visits in the afternoon. Roger is to liaise with the organiser to discuss the arrangements in more detail.

(e) Roger also mentioned that both he and John Gower had brought to the Committee’s attention that the planning Committee had proposed that a FOL Policy on “Building within the Flood Plain” should be developed, which was enthusiastically supported by the Executive Committee.

(4) Planning Decisions from 01/02/2026 to 02/03/26:-

The following SDNPA decisions are available online:-

SDNP/25/02767/HOUS:  13 Winterbourne Close:  Loft conversion including flat roofed dormer to rear and side hip to gable conversion. Refused.

SDNP/24/02292/FUL:  64 High Street.   Change of use of part of ground/lower ground and first and second floors to 4 residential units together with alterations to the roof to create a new third floor for a further residential unit. Alterations to side and rear elevations to replace windows and doors, various changes to rear parking area to create amenity space, parking and ancillary facilities.   Approved.

SDNP/24/03471/FUL & SDNP/24/03582/FUL: Garage Compound, Crisp Road.

Demolition of garages and erection of 2 x affordable dwellings to rent. Approved.

SDNP/24/05304/FUL & SDNP/24/05305/LIS: 190 High Street.   Change of use of vacant bank (Class E(c)(i)) to 5 bed house (C3) and 4 self-contained flats (C3) including internal and external alterations such as repairing of sash windows, sub-dividing of rear garden with fencing and removal of roof to external yard (AMENDED DESCRIPTION). Approved.

SDNP/25/00012/ADV: Tesco Supermarket, Brooks Road. Installation of 3no Illuminated fascia signs and 4no graphic sign to proposed Timpson pod. Approved.

SDNP/25/03879/CND: 144 High Street: Variation of Condition 2 (Approved Plans) relating to approval SDNP/25/01145/FUL – Replace the windows to match the profiles, proposed fenestration and finish. Approved.

SDNP/25/04942/LIS: 56 Southover High Street: Repair beam in ceiling of bedroom. Approved.

(5) New Planning Applications from 01/02/2026 to 02/03/2026:-

SDNP/25/04957/FUL: 36-38 Friars Walk: Internal refurbishment and conversion of vacant former NHS commercial office building (Use Class E) to provide 37 apartments (Use Class C3) including the infilling the undercroft on the ground floor.

The Friends of Lewes note the submission of an updated Site Plan, Sections and Ground Floor Plan, (dated the 11th February), but unfortunately the amendments fail to address the Society’s significant concerns relating to this proposal. As a result, the Society’s previous objection dated the 13th January 2026 still stands.

SDNP/25/04982/HOUS: 18 The Meadows: Erection of 2 storey side extension:

The Friends of Lewes object to this proposal, as the Society considers it to be an “incomplete application”, with inadequate information provided to enable the proposal to be fully accessed. Of particular concern is the proposed off street parking, which would not only be close to the existing house, but also at a higher level than the ground floor of the existing house and proposed extension. In this respect, a detailed section of the proposed car parking area in relation to the house is required, in order to be able to assess its visual impact within the overall street scene.

SDNP/26/00124/FUL & 00125/LIS: 1 Albion Street: Replacement of 8no. windows to front and side elevations:

The Friends of Lewes object to this proposal to replace these existing windows with a totally inappropriate alternative, which is considered unacceptable in this very significant listed building at the corner of Albion Street and School Hill, at an important location within the Lewes Conservation Area.

As such, the Society fully supports the recommendations of the Conservation and Design Officer, dated the 10th February 2026 that this application should be refused.

SDNF/26/00520/FUL: 3 Paddock Road: Erection of rear facing dormer, enlargement of existing front dormer, installation of metal gangway from first floor rear bedroom to garden and replacement windows and door to front elevation:

The Friends of Lewes object to this proposal, as the Society is not convinced that the proposal will be visually acceptable within the Lewes Conservation Area, for the following reasons:-

(1) The design and size of the proposed rear facing dormer would be contrary to the agreed SDNPA Design Guidance for the construction of dormers within existing pitched roofs.

(2) To be visually acceptable, the proposed rear facing dormer would need to be reduced in both height and width, in order for the dormer to appear as a separate entity within the existing rear roof slope.

(3) The Society considers that the use of GRP as a roofing surface on both front and rear facing dormers to be unacceptable at this location within the Lewes Conservation Area, which would be clearly visible from higher local vantage points.

(4) Furthermore, the use of “faux GRP rolls” on the front dormer, and the use of “white UPVC fascias” on the rear facing dormer are also considered to be unacceptable.

SDNP/26/00541/HOUS: 31 Prince Edwards Road: Erection of first floor extension over previously built ground floor extension.

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

(1) Although just outside the conservation area, this house occupies a prominent corner location, and the Society considers that the proposed first floor extension would have an adverse impact on the local street scene.

(2) Currently, the earlier ground floor extension is hidden from public view, but adding a first floor extension would effectively bring the house visually closer to the site boundary, which would make it clearly visible from the public realm.

(3) Furthermore, the Design and Access Statement confirms that “The new window will match the existing windows in terms of style and will also be UVPC”, which is considered to be unacceptable.

SDNP/26/00588/HOUS: 76 Winterbourne Close: Hip to Gable loft conversion with rear dormer and obscured window to side elevation:

The Friends of Lewes object to this proposal to remove the hipped roof from this semi-detached house, as the loss of the existing hipped roof would disturb the symmetry of this pair of houses, and would have a detrimental visual impact on the streetscape. Furthermore, the design and size of the rear dormer would be contrary to the agreed SDNPA Design Guidance for the construction of dormers within existing pitched roofs.

SDNP/26/00783/LIS: 9 Cliffe High Street: Retrospective replacement of shopfront sign (resubmission of SDNP/25/03083/LIS):

The Friends of Lewes fully support this retrospective replacement of the shopfront at this location within the Conservation Area. This alternative proposal is considered to be a significant improvement over the previous shopfront, which had been installed using very shiny bright red plastic panels, with inappropriate lettering.

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

SDNP/25/04727/HOUS: 19 Talbot Terrace. Replacement windows.
SDNP/26/00183/TCA: 1 Hamsey Crescent. Replacement of existing dwelling with new 3no bedroom dwelling.
SDNP/26/00237/HOUS: 2 Park Road.  Removal of first floor and roof to existing garden outbuilding and replace with a flat green living roof and fenestration alterations.
SDNP/26/00430/HOUS & SDNP/26/00431/LIS: 29 Friars Walk.   Removal of outbuilding to rear and replacement with two storey extension.
SDNP/26/00457/LIS: 11 Keere Street.   Retrospective repairs to floors and ceilings/joists, paint removal, skirting board replacement, front wall corner repair, new double-glazed back door and rear patio doors, like-for-like replacement downpipe and gutter to rear, like-for-like tiles to the rear to fill in gaps created due to removal of chimney stack.
SDNP/26/00634/FUL: Lewes Golf Club, Chapel Hill.   Erection of golf coaching studio and retaining wall
SDNP/26/00740/HOUS: Down End, Kingston Road.   Demolition of lean-to utility room and porch, replacement with conservatory. Installation of new window to first floor rear elevation.
SDNP/26/00797/LIS177 High Street.  Re-paint shop front in Farrow & Ball Douter or Green Smoke as per planning application SDNP/25/04671/ADV. 
SDNP/26/00636/HOUS:6 Foundry Terrace Foundry Lane:Removal and replacement of existing outbuilding.

(6) Flood Report for March 2026: By John Gower.

It continues to be a very wet winter. There are reports of over 50 days of continuous rain in parts of Cornwall, and provisional data shows that the South East of England has been noticeably wetter than the long-term winter averages.  This is a trend consistent with wetter winters.

Whilst the town has escaped any serious flooding, the Brooks above and below Lewes have been full of standing water for many weeks at a time.

Somerset has seen problems with serious flooding of their levels.   https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2026/jan/29/somerset-fight-against-flooding-emergency-pumps-river-parrett.

Whilst in Wales a row of houses has been purchased by the Local Authority as it is cheaper to demolish than defend them from continuous flooding.   https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2026/feb/02/south-wales-council-buy-demolish-homes-flooding-clydach-terrace-ynysybwl

In response to our local situation, The Friends of Lewes are developing a Policy on development in the floodplain to guide our response to planning applications and local strategic plans.

(7) Any other business: None.

(8) Date of next meeting: – Wednesday 01st April at 8.00pm at the Chapter House.

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Friends of Lewes Planning Committee Report – 4th February 2026

Minutes of a meeting held on Wednesday 04th February 2026, at 8.00 pm, at the Chapter House, Southover Church.

Present:  Roger Maskew, (in the Chair), Will Dorman, Luke Bray, John Gower, Charles Meloy, Andrew Winter and Carolyn Beckingham.

(1) Apologies for Absence:- An apology for absence received from Alex Durn.

(2) Minutes of Previous Meeting:- The minutes of the meeting held on 07th January were approved.

(3) Executive Committee Meeting:-

There was a meeting of the Executive Committee Meeting on the 28th January 2026.

Key items discussed:-

(a) Lewes Planning Group. A discussion over the membership and the objectives of the

group, which includes employing consultants, which they expect members of the group to

pay for. It was agreed that a representative of FOL would attend as an observer only.

(b) Tim Slaney meeting regarding the Lewes Planning function moving to the SDNPA. Roger and Will

to attend the 09th February evening meeting on behalf of the Friends.

(c) North Street Quarter & Bus Station. No movement, but a revised scheme for the

Wenban Smith site now delayed to the end of February.

(d) Coffee morning held on the 24th January was considered to be extremely successful.

However, it had become apparent that we needed to clarify the role of the FOL as a society

run by volunteers, which has no specific planning powers regarding the future of the town.

For example, we were asked “why don’t we buy the Bus Station”, and also misconceptions that planning decisions are made locally rather than by the SDNPA.

(4) Planning Decisions from 01/01/26 to 29/01/26:-

SDNP/25/00011/FUL: Tesco’s Supermarket, Brooks Road. Installation of Timpson pod with steps for access and 8 no. 1m high Flex bollards. Approved.

SDNP/24/02292/FUL: 64 High Street. Change of use of part of ground/lower ground and first and second floors to 4 residential units together with alterations to the roof to create a new third floor for a further residential unit. Alterations to side and rear elevations to replace windows and doors, various changes to rear parking area to create amenity space, parking and ancillary facilities. Approved.

(5) New Planning Applications from 01/01/26 to 29/01/26:-

SDNP/26/00062/CND: Land East of Malling Brooks Industrial Estate, Brooks Road: Variation to Condition 2 (Approved Plans) for SDNP/22/03451/ FUL – To update approved plans.

Although the Friends of Lewes appreciate that this proposal has already been approved, the Society would like to make the following suggestions to improve the accessibility of this site for local residents, as a means of improving its integration within the adjacent residential neighbourhood.

  1. It is an opportunity to create better permeability through the site.
  2. Pedestrian access from Spences Lane should be retained at all times.
  3. The new path to meet the existing pathway in the north western part of the site is supported.
  4. The new pedestrian access from the PROW into the site from the west is also supported.
  5. A new public access from The Spinneys into the southern part of the site would create another route through the site for local residents.

SDNP/25/04946/HOUS: 199 High Street: Demolition of lower ground floor rear extension and replacement with two storey rear extension, rear dormer window, detached single storey garden room to the rear, changes to fenestration and various internal alterations – Amended description. 

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

  1. There is insufficient information to demonstrate that the proposed alterations at the rear of the property would be sympathetic to a Listed Building.
  2. There is insufficient detail submitted to demonstrate that the proposals are indeed buildable, with the use of Corten Steel in the very slimline rear windows, although it is appreciated that this material has been extensively used on other projects for cladding purposes.
  3. The Society is not convinced that the proposed “electric dimming glazing” would be compliant with the dark sky requirements, given the amount of glazing proposed, and especially as a result of the use of top lighting in the roof of the proposed extension.
  4. The installation of three new wood burners in both the basement and in the ground floor would also be contrary to policy within the local “Air Quality Management Area”.

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

SDNP/ 25/04277/FUL: Malling House, Sussex Police HQ, Church Lane, Malling. Retrospective application for a small box room constructed at the back of the stable block at the site. 
SDNP/25/04773/HOUS: 19 Mount Harry Road. Single storey rear extension to replace conservatory, replacement fenestration to front and rear and addition of 1 no. side window. 
SDNP/25/04807/FUL:Daveys Yard, Daveys Lane. Erection of two storey artist and maker studio space and a lightweight pavilion structure. 
SDNP/25/04826/LIS: All Saints Centre, Friars Walk.  Renovation and strengthening works including; replacement of iron columns in main hall, repairing and adding restraints to parapet of tower, repairing of floors, windows and rooflights from long term water damage. And other works to support the structure such as lowering external ground levels, repairing of masonry and reconstructing buttresses at the east end of the structure. 
SDNP/25/04854/HOUS: 37 Southover High Street. Single storey rear extension and an accessible ground floor bathroom SDNP/25/04860/HOUS:  Brendon, Rotten Row. Installation of 2 no. rooflights to extension flat roof and side pitched roof. 
SDNP/25/04899/HOUS & SDNP/25/04900/LIS: 8 Sun Street. Erection of ground floor rear extension, roof alterations, installation of weatherboarding and associated works. 
SDNP/25/04942/LIS: 56 Southover High Street. Repair beam in ceiling of bedroom. 
SDNP/25/05015/FUL & SDNP/25/05016/LIS: 140 High Street.   Repair and restoration of 4 no. timber sliding sash windows on first floor south elevation. 
SDNP/25/05077/NMA:42 The Meadows. Variation to Condition 2 (Approved Plans) for SDNP/22/03451/FUL – To update approved plans.
SDNP/26/00271/CND:7 Wille Cottages, South Street.   Variation of Condition 2 (plans) related to Planning Approval SDNP/24/03187/HOUS to include change to standard glass on windows and door on frontage and change to standard glass and increase gap between double glazing by 4mm to first floor rear windows

(6) John Gower’s Flood Report 02nd February 2026:

January has been very wet with around twice the usual rainfall for the month. On 26 to 28th January, Storm Chandra brought serious flooding to Somerset, Devon and Cornwall. Lewes has so far escaped flooding this winter, but Barcombe and Alfriston have had flooding impacting properties, roads and cars. Train services between Lewes and Eastbourne have been disrupted and there has been flooding of roads and low lying levels around Plumpton after the Bevan Stream overtopped. The River Ouse catchment is now fully saturated and Lewes might experience problems if the forecast wet conditions and rainfall continues.

Flooding at Alfriston 27 Jan 2026

Flooding at Barcombe 28 Jan 2026

John Gower provided some ‘flooding’ slides for the FoL Coffee Morning on 24 January and had some valuable conversations with visitors on the morning. He is also helping Lewes Town Council by reviewing their report on the Lewes Floods Conference and Public Meeting held on 31 Oct and 1 Nov. Juliet Oxborrow has been invited to present the final report and Resulting flood action plan at the Friends of Lewes AGM on 22nd April.

(7) Proposed development in the flood plain:-

Following some discussion, it was decided that John would prepare a draft of a formal policy for further discussion at this Committee, as a basis for forwarding a more detailed draft for consideration by the Executive Committee.

(8) Charging points for Electric Vehicles in Conservation Areas:-

John presented a number of current options for providing charging for drivers unable to have the benefit of off street parking. The committee were concerned about the likely visual impact within a sensitive townscape, but agreed to maintain a “watching brief” on any future options for addressing this issue.

(9) Any other business:- None.

(10) Date of next meeting: – Wednesday 04th March 2026, at 8.00pm in the Chapter House.

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Friends of Lewes Planning Committee Report – 3rd December 2025

These “Minutes or Update”, relate to the meeting that had been planned for Wednesday 03rd December 2025, at 8.00 pm at the Chapter House, Southover Church. Roger Maskew, (Chair), in consultation with Will Dorman, decided to cancel the meeting for a combination of reasons, which included sickness, non-availability and the lack of any significant planning applications to be put on the agenda for discussion.

(1) Minutes of Previous Meeting

The minutes of the meeting held on the 12th November will now be approved at the next meeting of the committee to be held on Wednesday the 07th January 2026.  

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Friends of Lewes Planning Committee Report – 26th November 2025

Executive Committee:- There was a meeting of the Executive Committee on Wednesday 26th November 2025.

Relevant items discussed:-

Planning Committee: Despite our objection to the proposed redevelopment of the annexe to the rear of the White Hart Hotel. (Ref: SDNP/25/00496/FUL), the application was approved by the SDNPA’s Planning Committee.

Planning in Lewes. Without any prior consultation, the SDNPA has announced that the Contract with Lewes District Council to assess minor planning applications in Lewes will NOT BE RENEWED when the current contact ends on the 31st March 2026. On the 08th December, a letter was sent to Sion McGeever, (the CEO of the South Downs National Park), expressing the Society’s dissatisfaction at the way Planning in Lewes is being handled by the park authority.

Decisions: From 11/11/25 to 27/11/25:

The following SNPA decisions were available online:

SDNP/25/02763/FUL: Southdown Sports Club, Cockshut Road: Creation of 2no padel courts and the re-siting of 2no tennis courts together with floodlighting. Approved.

SDNP/25/02990/HOUS: 9 Caburn Crescent: Hip-to-cable roof extension with rear dormer and loft conversion (Amended Plans). Approved.

SDNP/25/03228/HOUS: Fairlight, Cuilfail: Conversion from 3no bed bungalow to 5no bed house with erection of new storey. Approved.

New Planning Applications:

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

SDNP/25/02917/FUL: 17 Tanners Brook:Installation of solar panels to rear roof of property.
SDNP/25/04113/HOUS: 43 New Road:Roof lights to front rear slope with a rear dormer.
SDNP/25/04402/HOUS: 132 South Street: Replacement of existing white upvc windows and rear doors with black aluminium framed doors and windows, and erection of clay tiled roof canopy along the rear elevation.   
SDNP/25/04454/HOUS: 39 Morris Road:  Replacement double glazed sash windows.
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