Fences, walls and gates in Lewes
176 applications since 2020. 133 approved and 17 refused. Refused: about 1 in 9 here, about 1 in 7 across the councils we cover.
Last updated 8 November 2026.
Without planning permission
- No higher than 1 m next to a road used by vehicles, and 2 m anywhere else
- Not within the grounds of a listed building
England, houses only. Flats, listed buildings, conservation areas and Article 4 directions change this.
Year by year
| Year | Applications | Approved | Refused |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 26 | 20 | 2 |
| 2025 | 15 | 14 | 0 |
| 2024 | 23 | 18 | 2 |
| 2023 | 19 | 15 | 3 |
| 2022 | 23 | 19 | 2 |
| 2021 | 35 | 24 | 5 |
| 2020 | 35 | 23 | 3 |
Neighbouring councils
| Council | Approved | Refused | How often |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mid Sussex | 473 | 53 | about 1 in 10 |
| Wealden | 355 | 59 | about 1 in 7 |