The free appeal record
Planning appeals in Rother District Council, 2023
94 appeals decided in 2023, 22% of them allowed. Each links to its own page and to the Inspector’s letter. The authority’s record has the whole run since 2016.
- Allowed28 December 2023· minor3314102Paygate Whatlington Road, Battle, TN33 0NA
Erection of extension and internal alterations
- Dismissed15 December 2023· minor3317769King Offa Way, Old Town, Bexhill on Sea, TN40 2HH
5G telecoms installation: H3G 20m street pole and additional equipment cabinets
- Dismissed4 December 2023· major3314485Old Manor House Udimore Road, Broad Oak, Rye, TN31 6DG
erection of 20 dwellings and associated parking, on land to the south of Old Manor House. The provision of affordable housing totals 8 dwellings (to include 2 First Homes)
- Notice varied and upheld29 November 2023· enforcement3308463Land at Bantham Farm, London Road, Hurst Green, East Sussex, TN19 7QY
I) Without planning permission the material change of use of land at Bantham Farm from private recreation equestrian agricultural use to a mixed use comprising private recreational equestrian agricultural and residential use of the land. II) Without planning permission a material change of use of the Art Studio building shown in the approximate position marked in Blue on the attached plan from approved B1 Art Studio use to a mixed use comprising B1 Art Studio and residential use
- Dismissed28 November 2023· minor3313251Battle Great Barn, Marley Lane, Battle, East Sussex, TN33 0RB
Detached house
- Dismissed27 November 2023· minor3314179Land at Broad Oak Meadow, Chitcombe Road, Broad Oak, East Sussex, TN31 6EU
erection of 5 dwellings (2 x 4 bedroom and 3 x 3 bedroom), with new access, parking and landscaping
- Dismissed27 November 2023· minor3311075Hooters Moat Lane, Sedlescombe, Battle, TN33 0RY
Construction of storage barn (retrospective)
- Dismissed21 November 2023· minor3309344Sant Roc, Brede, Rye, TN31 6EA
demolition of existing dwelling and 1 x outbuilding. Replace with row of 3 x terraced dwellings. 1 x seeking self build ing exemption
- Dismissed17 November 2023· minor3320127Land at Watermill Lane, Beckley, Rye, East Sussex, TN31 6SH
an outline application for the proposed erection of a single dwelling (all matters reserved other than site access)
- Dismissed9 November 2023· minor3307538New Pond Farm, High Street, Wallcrouch, TN5 7JN
demolition of existing Browsers Barn and replacement with building use for storage with retail trade counter, including parking and landscaping’ without complying with a condition attached to planning permission Ref RR/2016/704/P, dated 6 May 2016
- Dismissed7 November 2023· minor3314620The Hay Barn, Downash Farm, Rosemary Lane, Flimwell, East Sussex, TN5 7PS
changing the use from agricultural use to Class C1 under the Class R of the Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) Order 2015 (referred to as the GPDO)
- Dismissed2 November 2023· minor3313694Old Coghurst Farm, Rock Lane, Hastings, East Sussex, TN35 4NX
replacement of two existing barns with new similar sized structures in new positions and associated access and hard landscaping
- Allowed30 October 2023· minor3318158Battle Golf Clubhouse, Netherfield Hill, Netherfield, Battle, East Sussex, TN33 0LH
change of use of redundant golf clubhouse, together with minor extensions, to form a single residential dwelling, including parking and as sociated landscape works (to include biodiversity improvements and woodland restoration)
- Notice varied and upheld30 October 2023· enforcement3306755Stables Located on South Side of Luckhurst , Downoak Farm, Main Road, Westfield East Sussex, TN35 4SL
described on the application form as: Laying of recycled crush surface and change of use from agriculture to a use for the storage and processing of timber. Summaries of
- Notice varied and upheld30 October 2023· enforcement3306752Land South Side of Luckhurst , Down Oak Farm, Westfield, East Sussex, TN35 4SL
- Dismissed30 October 2023· minor3306274Little Down Farm Main Road, Westfield, Hastings, TN35 4SL
- Dismissed16 October 2023· householder3323183Bredeside, Sea Road, Winchelsea Beach, Winchelsea Beach, TN36 4LA
Erection of oak gates (retrospective)
- Dismissed13 October 2023· minor3312345Land Lying to East of Church Lane, Etchingham, TN19 7AS
change of use from agricultural to dog exercise/dog walking field would like to have a free standing tyre wall for dogs to use for agility and also have some free standing jumps and weave poles. 2 benches for seating and a 3 sided self supporting shelter no bigger than 3 ft width 8ft long and solar panel lights attached to the fence that are no brighter than 2 watts and are motion detected/or on very dull till motion detected
- Dismissed13 October 2023· minor3306209Honeyland, Honey Lane, Ashburnham, TN33 9FA
a replacement barn
- Dismissed9 October 2023· minor3308344The Olde Piggery, Eight Acre Lane, Three Oaks, Guestling , TN35 4NL
Permission to site 3no. Storage containers (8ft X 20ft), including use of existing site building as a Builders store. (retrospective)
- Dismissed4 October 2023· householder3312655Ellen Archers, Castle Hill , Bodiam, East Sussex , TN32 5UE
a first floor extension to modern garage building to form home office and lift access
- Notice upheld28 September 2023· enforcement332023319 Starrs Mead, Battle, TN33 0UB
Without planning permission, the erection of a rear raised garden terrace extending from an existing raised access and steps, with decorative privacy panels installed on the west boundary of this raised terrace, in the approximate position shown coloured blue on the attached plan
- Unknown28 September 2023· enforcement3296274Land at Moorings, Forewood Lane, Crowhurst, Battle, TN33 9AB
- Notice upheld28 September 2023· enforcement3296273Land at Moorings, Forewood Lane, Crowhurst, Battle, TN33 9AB
without planning permission, operational development, comprising erection of large platform / scaffold at the rear of site as shown hatched blue on the plan
- Dismissed26 September 2023· minor3313220Bryants Farm, Wards Lane, Wadhurst, TN5 6HP
conversion of barn to residential use
- Dismissed25 September 2023· minor3311389Land Adjacent to Holly Cottage, Moat Lane, Nr Seddlescombe, East Sussex, TN33 0RY
construction of a single residential dwelling with associated landscaping and parking
- Dismissed15 September 2023· minor3312176Spar Stores, Clematis Cottage, Station Road, Northiam, East Sussex, TN31 6LQ
a new roof over existing shop premises to create two self- contained flats with associated parking
- Dismissed15 September 2023· minor3312159Land Opposite Prospect House, Woods Corner, Darlington, East Sussex, TN21 9LA
1 No 2 bedroom dwelling and associated parking
- Dismissed11 September 2023· minor3303908The Cedars, Northium, TN31 6QL
demolition of existing single storey bungalow and erection of 2 dwellings with retained access
- Dismissed29 August 2023· minor331297613 Marina Arcade, Bexhill-on-Sea, TN40 1JS
the change of use and conversion of former watch makers premises to form self-contained holiday let without complying with a condition attached to planning permission Ref RR/2015/1136/P, dated 18 December 2015
- Dismissed23 August 2023· minor3298948Barns Site, Land Adjacent to Steeplands, Pottery Lane, Brede, TN31 6HE
the erection of a 4 bedroom detached dwelling and detached garage on the site of the old barns, these barns are now derelict and have been unused for many years
- Dismissed18 August 2023· minor3307136Land Adjacent to Milward Gardens, Winchelsea Road, Guestling, East Sussex, TN35 4LW
4no. bedroom detached house
- Dismissed17 August 2023· minor3303314Land Adj to Ghyllside, Station Road, Northiam, TN31 2QD
demolition of existing dilapidated residential garage to provide a new two bedroom, 1.5 storey detached residential dwelling. All with associated parking and landscaping
- Dismissed16 August 2023· minor331508272a High Street, Battle, TN33 0AG
change of use from office to residential, proposing a new three-bed maisonette
- Dismissed15 August 2023· minor3303505Little Hides Farm Cottage Stonestile Lane, Hastings, TN35 4PH
Change of use from land that is non-compliant with agricultural occupancy to curtilage of an existing residential property
- Dismissed15 August 2023· minor3301063Land at Bodiam Business Centre, Junction Road, Bodiam, TN32 5UW
erection of 4 x 3 bedroom terraced dwellings together with associated car parking and landscaping
- Dismissed11 August 2023· minor3310329The Cottage Station Road, Robertsbridge, TN32 5DB
alterations to a two storey outbuilding and garage to create a one bedroom house
- Allowed11 August 2023· householder33090162 Silver Hill Cottages, Silverhill, Hurst Green, Etchingham, East Sussex, TN19 7PY
first floor rear extension
- Allowed9 August 2023· householder3315965St. Benedicts Brye Catsfield Road, Crowhurst, Battle, TN33 9BU
proposed detached building to be used as ancillary overspill/annexe accommodation for members of the owners of St Benedicts Byre’s family (alternative to garage building approved under extant planning permission RR/2022/1236/P)
- Dismissed9 August 2023· minor3308193Holland Of Rye Furniture Makers, 145 South Undercliff, Rye, TN31 7HW
Outline: Proposed demolition of existing building, construction of four semi-detached four bed houses with allocated parking spaces. Construction of separate commercial building to include 2 retail outlets (A1) and 3 offices (B1(a)), together with allocation parking
- Dismissed8 August 2023· householder3308115The Little House, Worsham Lane, Bexhill-on-Sea, TN40 2QP
a proposed extension to dwelling involving the removal of several outbuildings
- Allowed8 August 2023· minor3297787Haselden Farm Battle Road, Dallington, Heathfield, TN21 9LG
Change of use of stables to residential annexe, and installation of sewage treatment plant
- Dismissed7 August 2023· minor3301354Land at Marley Lane, Battle, East Sussex, TN33 0RB
construction of single detached 2 storey chalet dwelling with associated access
- Dismissed31 July 2023· minor331208314 Cranfield Road, Bexhill on Sea, East Sussex, TN40 1QB
proposed demolition of existing detached garage and construction of self-contained flat, vehicular parking and courtyard garden area
- Allowed31 July 2023· householder3311769Fairlight Oakhurst Road, Battle, TN33 0JL
proposed wraparound extension and alterations, including new lower ground floor and improved off road parking area
- Dismissed28 July 2023· minor3300355Little Worge Farm, Brightling, Robertsbridge, TN32 5HN
demolition of part of agricultural barn and erection of a holiday cottage
- Allowed21 July 2023· householder3309298The Oast, Birchetts Green, Wadhurst, TN5 6HS
demolition of the existing single-storey garage, conservatory and annexe. Two-storey extension to the main house and internal alterations. Bay window to replace the existing conservatory. Reconstruction of the annexe in a new location further back in the site. Relocation of the existing entrance gates and driveway alterations
- Allowed17 July 2023· minor3307160British Red Cross Society Centre, Highfields, Burwash, TN19 7HE
Demolition of an existing building and erection of a single storey dwelling with associated parking and landscaping
- Notice varied and upheld13 July 2023· enforcement3288765Land Lying to the East of Beech House Lane (Known As Plot 6B), Saleshurst, Robertsbridge, East Sussex, TN32 5PN
Installation of perimeter fence, creation of hardsurfaced areas and tracks, excavation and storage container, erection of sheds, building and structures, and various internal fencing and gates
- Allowed12 July 2023· householder3306519St. Elmo, Brede, Rye, TN31 6DY
a single storey rear extension & front porch
- Dismissed7 July 2023· householder33075301 Forge Close, Staplecross, Robertsbridge, TN32 5QF
extensions and alterations, loft improvements with new dormers, and addition of entrance porch
- Dismissed30 June 2023· ldc3298450Forest Lodge, Hooks Beach, Vinehall Street , Whatlington, Battle, TN33 0NT
part 2 storey, timber framed “granny” annex to the existing garage, with dormer to front. Waste water drained to existing private system, rain water to soakaway
- Dismissed26 June 2023· minor3307541Chitcombe Road, Broad Oak, Brede, Kent, TN31 6EU
demolition of existing outbuildings for the provision of four new 4 bed dwellings and one new 2 bed dwelling. All with associated proposed parking and landscaping
- Dismissed26 June 2023· minor3305548Broad Oak Lodge, Chitcombe Road, Brede, TN31 6EU
demolition of existing outbuildings for the provision of four new 4 bed dwellings and one new 2 bed dwelling. All with associated proposed parking and landscaping
- Dismissed26 June 2023· householder3305223Rockhouse Bank Farm , Sluice Lane, Normans Bay , East Sussex , BN24 6QN
proposed internal alterations, proposed oak frame porch to front elevation and single storey utility extension to rear elevation, proposed dormers to front and rear elevations
- Dismissed22 June 2023· minor331129249 & 49a Devonshire Road,, Bexhill , East Sussex, TN40 1BD
replacement of existing timber sash windows and frames with uPVC sliding sash windows and frames
- Dismissed14 June 2023· other329999118 Landgate, Rye, East Sussex, TN31 7LH
alterations to roof space to form sensory area for children with severe disabilities to include formation of access through low collar in roof structure, insertion of 3no new roof lights in inner roof slopes, enlargement and guarding of loft hatch opening
- Allowed13 June 2023· other33043443 Oast Cottages, Lark Cottage, Great Maxfield, Eighteen Pounder Lane, Three Oaks, Guestling, Hastings, TN35 4NU
a single storey rear extension and addition of safety guard rail in rear garden
- Allowed13 June 2023· householder33043433 Oast Cottages, Lark Cottage, Great Maxfield, Eighteen Pounder Lane, Three Oaks, Guestling, Hastings, TN35 4NU
a single storey rear extension and addition of safety guard rail in rear garden
- Dismissed5 June 2023· minor3303100Overshaw Batemans Lane, Burwash, Etchingham, TN19 7DT
removal of existing stables and derelict barn and construction of new stables (amended proposals following refusal of original scheme ref. RR/2021/1983/P)
- Dismissed31 May 2023· minor3294887Marley House Marley Lane, Battle, East Sussex, TN33 0RB
conversion of outbuilding (Former Squash court) into a dwelling house with gardens and use of existing parking area and access
- Dismissed25 May 2023· minor3299923The Warren, Stevens Crouch, Battle, TN33 9LR
Residential development of land with 3 no. detached dwellings served by existing vehicular access
- Dismissed4 May 2023· minor3300453The Old Chicken Barn, Hoads Farm, Moat Lane, Sedlescombe, Battle, East Sussex, TN33 0RY
described in the application form as: To replace chicken barn with 1 detached house on same footprint and raising to accommodate a second floor, however lowering the pitch of the roof to keep the new height to a minimum. Please also see planning statement
- Dismissed4 May 2023· minor3298969The Old Chicken Barn, Hoads Farm, Moat Lane, Sedlescombe, Battle, East Sussex, TN33 0RY
described in the application form as: To replace chicken barn with 1 detached house on same footprint and raising to accommodate a second floor, however lowering the pitch of the roof to keep the new height to a minimum. Please also see planning statement
- Allowed27 April 2023· minor3300314Astricus, Fine Acres Tolhurst Lane, Wallcrouch, Wadhurst, TN5 7JG
Occupation of Astricus as an independent dwelling and erection of single storey conservatory
- Dismissed27 April 2023· minor3292002Partridge Farm, , Starvecrow Lane, Peasmarsh, TN31 6XN
change of use of the building and land from holiday let accommodation to permanent dwelling
- Allowed25 April 2023· minor3290715Land at Johns Cross Cafe, Johns Cross Road, Robertsbridge, East Sussex, TN32 5JH
for the replacement of existing self-storage containers and construction of buildings for self-storage (Class B8) along with parking, landscaping and use of existing access to the A21, with access considered
- Dismissed24 April 2023· minor3292342Land West of Frederick Thatcher Place, North Trade Road, Battle
for the construction of 4 No dwellings with associated parking and landscaping
- Dismissed21 April 2023· minor3288753Poundfield Farm, Farm Lane, Camber, East Sussex, TN31 7QY
described in the application form as: ‘siting of one lodge for seasonal tourist/holiday makers accommodation
- Dismissed19 April 2023· householder3305465New Morgay Farm Cripps Corner Road, Staplecross, Robertsbridge, TN32 5QR
Demolition of existing stables and erection of residential annexe
- Planning permission granted13 April 2023· enforcement3289997Land Adj Shearfold Cottage, Stubb Lane, Brede, East Sussex, TN31 6EH
without planning permission : (i) the material change of use of the Land from garden use ancillary to, and associated with, Shearfold Cottage (formerly Shearfold Farmhouse) to a mixed use comprising of business use and the stationing and storage of touring caravans for separate independent residential use; and (ii) the construction of a stable building, a timber open structure, hardstanding, walls, brick pillars and entrance metal gates
- Dismissed5 April 2023· minor3296218Conquest House, 32-34 Collington Avenue, Bexhill-on-Sea, TN39 3LW
change of use from offices (Class B1(a)) to 78 no. dwellinghouses (Class C3)
- Dismissed4 April 2023· major3298679Chestnut Meadow Camping & Caravan Park, Ninfield Road, Bexhill, TN39 5JG
Change of use of land for the siting of 50 residential caravans (park homes) to form a retirement park
- Dismissed31 March 2023· minor3300433Land Adj 18 - 20 Collington Park Crescent, Bexhill on Sea, East Sussex, TN39 3LG
the erection of 3 no detached dwellings
- Allowed30 March 2023· minor3305181Unit 14 Pebsham Rural Business Park, Pebsham Lane, Bexhill on Sea, East Sussex, TN40 2RZ
the erection of a single storey Class E business unit with parking and associated works
- Dismissed14 March 2023· minor3297750Oast View, Land Opposite, Bodiam Business Park, Bodiam, TN32 5UP
construction of 2no. two-bedroom homes and 3no. three- bedroom homes with associated landscaping
- Invalid7 March 2023· other3281877Beanford Farmhouse, New Road, Sedlescombe, Battle, TN33 0RL
- Allowed7 March 2023· minor3281874Beanford Farmhouse, New Road, Sedlescombe, Battle, TN33 0RL
alterations and conversion of existing outbuilding to form 4no. holiday-lets and change of use of private amenity space and buildings for use by occupiers of the holiday-lets
- Dismissed6 March 2023· ldc3294238Holland House, Hoads Farm, Moat Lane, Westfield, TN33 0RY
Use of land for the siting of a mobile home for human habitation
- Dismissed3 March 2023· minor32928061 Brickfields Main Street, Peasmarsh, Rye, TN31 6SS
south east extension over part of existing footprint to form 1 bedroom maisonette
- Allowed23 February 2023· minor3309165Villa Flair, Union Street, Flimwell, TN5 7NT
erection of a detached bungalow with three bedrooms and a detached store and double garage together with associated hardstanding, turning area and use of existing access on to the B2087
- Allowed23 February 2023· minor3292205Land Adjacent to Cooks Farmhouse, New Road, Northiam, East Sussex, TN31 6HS
siting of a static holiday let unit and associated change of use of the land
- Dismissed16 February 2023· minor3292644Site Adjacent St Kitts, Church Road, Catsfield, TN33 9DP
erection of 1no. Chalet Bungalow, together with parking and landscaping
- Dismissed16 February 2023· minor3292098Willow Pond House , Swainham Lane, Crowhurst, East Sussex, TN38 8ED
use of land for the siting of a timber cabin (caravan) for retreat holidays, re-positioned vehicular access off swainham lane and parking for two vehicles
- Dismissed16 February 2023· minor3285681Star Stud, Ivyhouse Lane, Guestling, East Sussex, TN35 4NN
change of use of barn to holiday accommodation
- Dismissed14 February 2023· householder3305720Solpax, Morlais Ridge, Winchelsea Beach, Winchelsea, TN36 4LL
proposed conversion of garage including roof extension and addition of dormers to provide ancillary annexe for Solpax
- Dismissed9 February 2023· minor3295647Bantham Farm London Road, Hurst Green, Etchingham, TN19 7QY
the change of use of art studio to live/work unit
- Dismissed9 February 2023· minor3295188Bantham Farm London Road, Hurst Green, Etchingham, TN19 7QY
the change of use of art studio to live/work unit
- Allowed1 February 2023· minor3287434Lyndhurst, Main Street, Peasmarsh, Rye, East Sussex, TN31 6YA
change of use from granny annexe/holiday let to separate residential dwelling
- Dismissed27 January 2023· minor3295483Land Rear of 8 Church Vale Road, Bexhill, TN40 2ED
erection of a single storey dwelling with associated parking and landscaping
- Dismissed24 January 2023· minor3295564Slaves Dream, Lower Hazelhurst, Ticehurst, TN5 7LE
for the demolition of existing dwelling and replacement with new dwelling including new detached car port
- Dismissed13 January 2023· minor3293902Teviot Malthouse Lane, Peasmarsh, Rye, TN31 6TA
4 x bedroom dwelling with associated landscaping and driveway for two vehicles
- Dismissed10 January 2023· minor3295142Wild Meadows, Chapel Lane, Guestling Green, East Sussex, TN35 4HP
demolition of existing stables and sand arena and erection for four new dwellinghouses
- Allowed6 January 2023· major3304805Land at Fryatts Way, Bexhill, TN39 4LW
outline planning application for up to 210 residential dwellings (including up to 30% affordable housing), introduction of structural planting and landscaping, informal public open space and children’s play area, surface water flood mitigation, vehicular access point and associated ancillary works. All matters to be reserved with the exception of the main site access
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