Apply for pre-application planning advice online

Our online form below covers pre-application advice for properties in both Lewes District and Eastbourne.

This form does not cover properties in the South Downs National Park (SDNP). If you are unsure if your application site is in the SDNP, please use theDo I live in the South Downs National Park web tool on the South Downs National Park Authority (SDNPA) website. You can also apply to the SDNPA for pre-application advice and view their pre-application advice fee schedule.

Lewes district and Eastbourne online form

You must read our guidance notes before applying through our online form below. This includes details of our fees. Payment will be taken online when you submit your application.

Before you start

You will need:

a site/block plan
an annotated sketch plan
details of the project
good quality site photos, ready to upload
any useful supporting documents
if a payment is required, a credit or debit card when submitting the application
For a site visit - details of who to arrange the visit with