East Sussex
Lewes
development finance.
Expert property development finance in Lewes, East Sussex. We connect developers with competitive funding from 100+ lenders.
Lewes, East Sussex
Property finance
in Lewes.
Property development in Lewes benefits from the strong buyer demand that characterises the South East market. Transport links, local amenities, and the area's established residential character support premium exit values for well-designed schemes. Whether you're planning a boutique residential conversion or a larger new-build development, the lending market for Lewes projects is active and competitive.
Our team has arranged finance for multiple projects across East Sussex, building relationships with lenders who understand local planning dynamics, build costs, and achievable values. This local knowledge allows us to present your Lewes scheme to the right funders - those with genuine appetite for your specific project type and location.
The capital stack
Seven funding routes for
every Lewes scheme.
Senior debt, mezzanine, bridging, equity, refurbishment, commercial mortgages and exit finance — arranged for Lewes developers on the deal, not the product sheet.
Development Finance
Senior debt funding for ground-up residential and commercial developments.
Mezzanine Finance
Stretch your capital stack beyond senior debt to reduce equity requirements.
Bridging Loans
Short-term finance for acquisitions, auction purchases and time-sensitive deals.
Equity & Joint Ventures
Equity partnerships and JV structures for developers seeking capital partners.
Refurbishment Finance
Funding for light and heavy refurbishment projects including conversions.
Commercial Mortgages
Long-term finance for commercial property acquisition and refinancing.
Development Exit Finance
Short-term funding to repay development finance while you sell completed units.
Planning pipeline
Planning activity
in Lewes.
Recently Approved
| Ref | Proposal | Units | Est. GDV | Status | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LW/26/0098 | Approval of Reserved Matters application for appearance and scale relating to Ou… Land East Of Tillershaw, North Common Road, Wivelsfield Green, East Sussex, , | 4 | £1.8M | Pending | 21/04/2026 |
| LW/26/0071 | Application under Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) (Eng… 29 South Coast Road, Peacehaven, East Sussex, Bn10 8Sz, | - | - | Pending | 31/03/2026 |
Current Applications
| Ref | Proposal | Units | Est. GDV | Status | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LW/26/0191 | Scoping Opinion under Regulation 15 of the Town and Country Planning (Environmen… Street Record, Highbridge Lane, East Chiltington, East Sussex, , | - | - | Pending | 02/04/2026 |
| LW/26/0181 | The provision of 25 residential dwellings (Class C3) including 10 affordable hom… Land North-East Of Barcombe Village Hall, Barcombe Mills Road, Barcombe | 25 | £7.4M | Pending | 02/04/2026 |
| LW/26/0189 | Outline application with all matters reserved except for access, for the erectio… Land East Of, Ditchling Road, Wivelsfield, East Sussex, , | 62 | £18.3M | Pending | 01/04/2026 |
| LW/26/0175 | Demolition of existing bungalow and erection of 5no. residential dwellings with … Camelia Cottage , Station Road, North Chailey, East Sussex, Bn8 4Pj | - | - | Pending | 01/04/2026 |
| LW/26/0179 | Conversion of existing Chapel into between 5-7 dwellings The Old Chapel, Church Hill, Newhaven, East Sussex, Bn9 9Ln, | 7 | £2.1M | Pending | 31/03/2026 |
Common questions
Property finance in Lewes
— answered.
What types of property finance are available in Lewes?
How do I apply for development finance in Lewes?
Where we fund
Lewes,
East Sussex.
Ready when you are
Tell us the deal.
We’ll recommend the structure.
Submit your development finance enquiry in Lewes and a partner will come back with an initial structure and indicative terms within one working day. No forms-for-forms’-sake — a short note on the scheme is enough.