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Development control and Policy

Most planning applications are decided by borough and district councils. We only deal with minerals extraction, waste management and developments such as schools, libraries and roads.

Our development control service can help if you want to,

Transport development control

As the county highway authority, we also offer advice to local planning authorities on applications that may affect roads or transport. Find out more about development control for roads and transport.


The Planning Policy and Development Management Team are responsible for making decisions about minerals extraction, waste management and developments such as schools, libraries and roads.

Most day-to-day planning applications, including building new homes or offices and house extensions, are decided by borough and district councils.

To find out how we handle your data and any comments you submit on planning applications, please visit our page, planning applications – personal data, copyright and disclaimer.

Contact the team

Planning Policy and Development Management Team
Communities, Economy and Transport,
County Hall
St Anne’s Crescent,
Lewes
East Sussex

BN7 1UE