Lewes District Local Plan
Phase 2 Consultation
The draft Local Plan (Phase 2) is out for public consultation until February 28. It will shape the Lewes District up to 2042.
It's based on transport. This 'helps' us in Newick, because large-scale development here becomes unsustainable since we live in a largely car-dependent village. New building will go where people can already walk, cycle, or use buses and trains and rely less on cars.
It also suggests a new policy called a Strategic Green Gap, to stop towns and villages from joining together. This is why the Green Gap between Newick and North Chailey is protected in the plan.
Key Questions to Answer
The consultation form asks 12 questions, but the key ones you should answer for Newick are questions 1, 2, 3, 8, 10 + 12. Here's a simple interpretation of these questions to help you:
Will the plan help to create well-connected low carbon communities, able to deal with climate change?
Do you think the policy about sustainable development ensures people living in new developments will be able to easily get to main travel hubs like stations by cycling, walking or using buses?
Do you think infrastructure like schools, doctors, hospitals, water and electricity should already be in place before people move into new housing developments?
Is protecting Strategic Green Gaps like the one between Newick and North Chailey a good idea?
Do you support keeping the recreational spaces we have – the recreation ground, tennis and bowls clubs for example?
Do you mostly agree or disagree with what the council has said in the draft Plan?
How to Respond
Your comments must be received by LDC no later than 28 February 2026.
Subject:
'Lewes Local Plan Consultation'
To:
localplan@lewes.eastbourne.gov.uk
Mail to:
Lewes District Council
6 High Street
Lewes BN7 2AD
Your Voice Matters
Your support has already made its mark. Let's keep large-scale development out of Newick by making your voice heard in this consultation.