Lewes Local Plan Part 2 (LPP2) examination

The Lewes District Local Plan Part 2 was submitted to the Secretary of State for examination on 21st December 2018. It was formally adopted by the Council on 24 February 2020 following receipt of the Inspectors Report.

The development of Lewes District Local Plan Part 2 is documented on this page and the main documents may be viewed from the drop down menus below. In addition, the examination library is available to view.

Open the Lewes Local Plan Part 2 examination library

Please be aware that the Planning Inspectorate has released an updated version of the guidance for Examining Local Plans. This revised guidance is available to view on the Government's website.

Latest News

December 2019 - Inspector's report

We received the Inspector's Report on the LPP2 Examination on 20 December 2019. The Inspector has found the LPP2 sound, subject to the inclusion of a number of main modifications which are set out in the Appendix to his report. The Examination is now closed.

You can download the report and appendix below or from the Correspondence tab in our examination library.

Inspector's Report (PDF, 293 KB)

Appendix (PDF, 409 KB)

Please note that there is an error on page 13 (paragraph 51) of the report where the words 5 September 2018 should read 9 October 2018.

September 2019 - representations submitted to the Inspector

We have submitted all the representations received on the proposed Main Modifications to the Inspector.

You can view a summary of the issues raised by the representations below. Alternatively you can select document CD89 from the 'Core documents' tab on our LPP2 examination library.

CD089 LPP2 Consultation Statement Addendum (PDF, 478 KB)

August 2019 - consultation on main modifications closed

The consultation on the proposed Main Modifications and associated Sustainability Appraisal Addendum has now closed.

July 2019 - consultation opened on main modifications

Consultation opened on the proposed Main Modifications and associated Sustainability Appraisal Addendum. We notified everyone who made a representation on the Pre-Submission Plan.

Representations on the Main Modifications were made over a 6 week period between 8 July and 19 August 2019. You can find further details on our consultation portal.

June 2019 - Inspector's schedule of main modifications

We have now received the Inspector's proposed Main Modifications on Local Plan Part 2. These are the modifications which he considers are necessary in order for the Plan to be made 'sound'.

You can download the Schedule of Main Modifications below:

CD087 LPP2 Schedule of Main Modifications (PDF, 405 KB)

Alternatively, you can access the document by selecting CD087 from the 'Core documents' tab of our examination library.

April 2019 - conclusion of hearings

The examination hearings have now concluded. During the hearings, the Inspector requested additional information from a number of participants in order to assist with his consideration of the issues discussed.

You can download a copy of his questions (documents ID006 and ID007) below or from the Correspondence tab on our LPP2 examination library.

ID006 Lewes Local Plan Part 2 - Inspector's Further Questions and Comments to the Council (PDF, 35 KB)

ID007 Lewes Local Plan Part 2 - Document Update (PDF, 57 KB)

We have added the responses to his questions to the Matter Statements in our examination library.

March 2019 - hearings timetable

The Inspector provided a draft Hearings Timetable. You can download a copy of the timetable below or from the Correspondence tab on our LPP2 examination library, choosing document ID004A.

Hearings timetable (PDF, 66 KB)

The Matter Statements have also been published in our LPP2 examination library.

February 2019 - examination hearings announced

We notified everyone who made a representation on the Pre-Submission Local Plan Part 2. You can download a copy of the letter below or from the Correspondence tab on our LPP2 examination library.

ID003 Introductory Letter (PDF, 106 KB)

The Inspector provided a Hearings Programme before the hearings, which identified the timetable, key matters for discussion and the attendees invited to take part at each hearing session.

The examination hearings commenced on Tuesday 2 April 2019 at 10am and were held in the Council Chamber, County Hall, St Anne's Crescent, Lewes, BN7 1UE. The hearings concluded on Friday 12 April 2019.

January 2019 - appointment of Inspector

The Secretary of State appointed Inspector Mike Fox BA(HONS) DIPTP MRTPI to conduct the examination to determine whether the Lewes Local Plan Part 2 is sound.