Side extensions in Eastbourne
519 applications since 2020. 484 approved and 16 refused. Refused: about 1 in 31 here, about 1 in 7 across the councils we cover.
Last updated 8 November 2026.
Without planning permission
- Single storey, no higher than 4 m
- No wider than half the width of the original house
- Not facing a road
England, houses only. Flats, listed buildings, conservation areas and Article 4 directions change this. The full rules.
Year by year
| Year | Applications | Approved | Refused |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 51 | 51 | 0 |
| 2025 | 48 | 44 | 0 |
| 2024 | 52 | 43 | 1 |
| 2023 | 66 | 61 | 2 |
| 2022 | 93 | 92 | 1 |
| 2021 | 109 | 100 | 7 |
| 2020 | 100 | 93 | 5 |
Neighbouring councils
| Council | Approved | Refused | How often |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wealden | 1,448 | 152 | about 1 in 11 |