Planning applications and enforcement

Most development must have planning permission before new building starts or before a new use of land or building occurs. We only deal with planning applications in East Sussex, outside of the South Downs National Park, for:

• waste (such as landfill sites or waste water treatment works)
• minerals (such as chalk, gravel and sand extraction or mining)
• our own development (such as schools or roads).

For all other types of development or development within the South Downs National Park, contact your local district or borough council or the South Downs National Park Authority:

• Eastbourne Borough Council – Planning
• Hastings Borough Council – Planning
• Lewes District Council – Planning and building control
• Rother District Council – Planning and building control
• Wealden District Council – Planning and building control
• South Downs National Park Authority – Planning

If you’re not sure which district or borough council to contact, find out:

• Find your local authority – GOV.UK