URL: https://democracy.lewes-eastbourne.gov.uk/ieDecisionDetails.aspx?ID=1170

Decision Maker: Lewes District Council Cabinet

Outcome: Recommendations Approved

Is Key Decision?: Yes

Is Callable In?: Yes

Purpose: Phase 2 of the Lewes Local Plan for public consultation.   This phase is focussed on the spatial strategy of the local plan, having consulted on the detailed policies under phase 1. Sites which are being considered for allocation are identified under the spatial strategy. An eight week consultation to start as soon as possible after the Cabinet meeting could be extended to 10 weeks to take in account the Christmas/Newyear period as was done for phase 1.   The updated Local Development Scheme (sets out the timetable for submitting the final version of the plan to government for independent examination by December 2026, thereby complying with its deadline.   The decision being sought is for Cabinet approval to undertake public consultation on the Local Plan as part of the preparation of the Lewes Local Plan as per Planning legislation and Regulations.

Content: Phase 2 of the Lewes Local Plan for public consultation.   This phase is focussed on the spatial strategy of the local plan, having consulted on the detailed policies under phase 1. Sites which are being considered for allocation are identified under the spatial strategy. An eight week consultation to start as soon as possible after the Cabinet meeting could be extended to 10 weeks to take in account the Christmas/Newyear period as was done for phase 1.   The updated Local Development Scheme (sets out the timetable for submitting the final version of the plan to government for independent examination by December 2026, thereby complying with its deadline.   The decision being sought is for Cabinet approval to undertake public consultation on the Local Plan as part of the preparation of the Lewes Local Plan as per Planning legislation and Regulations. (Key Decision): 1)    To approve the draft Lewes Local Plan (phase 2) document for public consultation (Regulation 18), as set out in Report Appendix 1 in accordance with the Regulations and the Local Development Scheme (March 2025).                                             2)    That Cabinet delegates authority to the Chief Executive, in consultation with the Cabinet Member for Planning and Infrastructure, to make any necessary minor editorial corrections to the documents and the supporting evidence base prior to going out to consultation.    

Date of Decision: December 11, 2025