Developers East Sussex (DES)
Established in May 2016, Developers East Sussex (DES) is an independent forum taking an active role in the delivery of quality sustainable development in East Sussex.
DES aims to represent all developers in East Sussex, including commercial and residential companies; private companies; housing associations; public bodies and owners; planners; and construction companies.
DES is committed to making a difference to East Sussex’s growth agenda to bring about:
- deliverable, high quality and sustainable development
- a functional property market
- growth in jobs and housing.
DES operates through a subscription-based membership. Developers based in East Sussex who want to join the group should contact us.
- Email: Economic Development team
Please include ‘DES membership’ in the subject field.
DES Meetings
DES holds virtual meetings via video conference every-other month. The next DES meeting is scheduled for 14 July 2026.
The most recent DES minutes are available to view here:
- DES minutes 12 May 2026
- DES minutes 10 March 2026
- DES minutes 13 January 2026
- DES minutes 11 November 2025
- DES minutes 17 September 2025
- DES minutes 8 July 2025
- DES minutes 13 May 2025
- DES minutes 11 March 2025
- DES minutes 14 January 2025
- DES minutes 12 November 2024
- DES minutes 10 September 2024
- DES minutes 9 July 2024
- DES minutes 14 May 2024
- DES minutes 12 March 2024
- DES minutes 9 January 2024
- DES minutes 14 November 2023
- DES minutes 12 September 2023
- DES minutes 18 July 2023
- DES minutes 9 May 2023
- DES minutes 7 March 2023
Copies of older minutes, plus any meeting papers or slides, are also available on request from the County Council’s Economic Development team.
Email: Economic Development team