15th October 2025
Centenary Park
This piece of work is focussing on the amount of open space (known as quantity) and where it is located compared to the population (known as accessibility). The study will also assess the condition and use of open spaces (known as quality and value).
These questions aim to give an overview of how open spaces are used by various groups and individuals across Lewes District and Eastbourne.This will help them to understand how the open spaces are used and what types of spaces are most important to people in Lewes District and Eastbourne.
The assessment will set out guidance for new open spaces being delivered as part of future development. Whilst there is no capital or revenue funding to go alongside this work, the recommendations set out may help prioritise use of funding which comes forward in the future to help improve existing parks and could influence plans for those designing new housing developments.
Open space refers to all publicly accessible outdoor spaces that can be used for recreation and to spend time in nature. This can include formal parks, small greens, nature reserves, beaches, open moorland, as well as churchyards and play areas.
The term accessibility is used in this assessment to talk about reaching open spaces in a very broad way. This is often measured in a straight line distance. This is different from accessibility relating to ease of use of to reach a park for specific groups of people (e.g. ensuring there is step-free access and wide paths for wheelchairs / pushchairs etc.).
When you submit the form, it will not automatically collect your details like name and email address unless you provide them yourself.
The consultation will stay open until 5pm on Monday 3 November 2025.
To request the consultation information in a different language or format, such as paper copy, please email CustomerFirst@lewes-eastbourne.gov.uk
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