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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.

  1. Allowed28 December 2023· minor3314102
    Paygate Whatlington Road, Battle, TN33 0NA

    Erection of extension and internal alterations

  2. Dismissed15 December 2023· minor3317769
    King Offa Way, Old Town, Bexhill on Sea, TN40 2HH

    5G telecoms installation: H3G 20m street pole and additional equipment cabinets

  3. Dismissed4 December 2023· major3314485
    Old 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)

  4. Notice varied and upheld29 November 2023· enforcement3308463
    Land 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

  5. Dismissed28 November 2023· minor3313251
    Battle Great Barn, Marley Lane, Battle, East Sussex, TN33 0RB

    Detached house

  6. Dismissed27 November 2023· minor3314179
    Land 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

  7. Dismissed27 November 2023· minor3311075
    Hooters Moat Lane, Sedlescombe, Battle, TN33 0RY

    Construction of storage barn (retrospective)

  8. Dismissed21 November 2023· minor3309344
    Sant 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

  9. Dismissed17 November 2023· minor3320127
    Land 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)

  10. Dismissed9 November 2023· minor3307538
    New 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

  11. Dismissed7 November 2023· minor3314620
    The 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)

  12. Dismissed2 November 2023· minor3313694
    Old 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

  13. Allowed30 October 2023· minor3318158
    Battle 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)

  14. Notice varied and upheld30 October 2023· enforcement3306755
    Stables 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

  15. Notice varied and upheld30 October 2023· enforcement3306752
    Land South Side of Luckhurst , Down Oak Farm, Westfield, East Sussex, TN35 4SL
  16. Dismissed30 October 2023· minor3306274
    Little Down Farm Main Road, Westfield, Hastings, TN35 4SL
  17. Dismissed16 October 2023· householder3323183
    Bredeside, Sea Road, Winchelsea Beach, Winchelsea Beach, TN36 4LA

    Erection of oak gates (retrospective)

  18. Dismissed13 October 2023· minor3312345
    Land 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

  19. Dismissed13 October 2023· minor3306209
    Honeyland, Honey Lane, Ashburnham, TN33 9FA

    a replacement barn

  20. Dismissed9 October 2023· minor3308344
    The 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)

  21. Dismissed4 October 2023· householder3312655
    Ellen Archers, Castle Hill , Bodiam, East Sussex , TN32 5UE

    a first floor extension to modern garage building to form home office and lift access

  22. Notice upheld28 September 2023· enforcement3320233
    19 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

  23. Unknown28 September 2023· enforcement3296274
    Land at Moorings, Forewood Lane, Crowhurst, Battle, TN33 9AB
  24. Notice upheld28 September 2023· enforcement3296273
    Land 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

  25. Dismissed26 September 2023· minor3313220
    Bryants Farm, Wards Lane, Wadhurst, TN5 6HP

    conversion of barn to residential use

  26. Dismissed25 September 2023· minor3311389
    Land Adjacent to Holly Cottage, Moat Lane, Nr Seddlescombe, East Sussex, TN33 0RY

    construction of a single residential dwelling with associated landscaping and parking

  27. Dismissed15 September 2023· minor3312176
    Spar 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

  28. Dismissed15 September 2023· minor3312159
    Land Opposite Prospect House, Woods Corner, Darlington, East Sussex, TN21 9LA

    1 No 2 bedroom dwelling and associated parking

  29. Dismissed11 September 2023· minor3303908
    The Cedars, Northium, TN31 6QL

    demolition of existing single storey bungalow and erection of 2 dwellings with retained access

  30. Dismissed29 August 2023· minor3312976
    13 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

  31. Dismissed23 August 2023· minor3298948
    Barns 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

  32. Dismissed18 August 2023· minor3307136
    Land Adjacent to Milward Gardens, Winchelsea Road, Guestling, East Sussex, TN35 4LW

    4no. bedroom detached house

  33. Dismissed17 August 2023· minor3303314
    Land 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

  34. Dismissed16 August 2023· minor3315082
    72a High Street, Battle, TN33 0AG

    change of use from office to residential, proposing a new three-bed maisonette

  35. Dismissed15 August 2023· minor3303505
    Little 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

  36. Dismissed15 August 2023· minor3301063
    Land at Bodiam Business Centre, Junction Road, Bodiam, TN32 5UW

    erection of 4 x 3 bedroom terraced dwellings together with associated car parking and landscaping

  37. Dismissed11 August 2023· minor3310329
    The Cottage Station Road, Robertsbridge, TN32 5DB

    alterations to a two storey outbuilding and garage to create a one bedroom house

  38. Allowed11 August 2023· householder3309016
    2 Silver Hill Cottages, Silverhill, Hurst Green, Etchingham, East Sussex, TN19 7PY

    first floor rear extension

  39. Allowed9 August 2023· householder3315965
    St. 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)

  40. Dismissed9 August 2023· minor3308193
    Holland 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

  41. Dismissed8 August 2023· householder3308115
    The Little House, Worsham Lane, Bexhill-on-Sea, TN40 2QP

    a proposed extension to dwelling involving the removal of several outbuildings

  42. Allowed8 August 2023· minor3297787
    Haselden Farm Battle Road, Dallington, Heathfield, TN21 9LG

    Change of use of stables to residential annexe, and installation of sewage treatment plant

  43. Dismissed7 August 2023· minor3301354
    Land at Marley Lane, Battle, East Sussex, TN33 0RB

    construction of single detached 2 storey chalet dwelling with associated access

  44. Dismissed31 July 2023· minor3312083
    14 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

  45. Allowed31 July 2023· householder3311769
    Fairlight Oakhurst Road, Battle, TN33 0JL

    proposed wraparound extension and alterations, including new lower ground floor and improved off road parking area

  46. Dismissed28 July 2023· minor3300355
    Little Worge Farm, Brightling, Robertsbridge, TN32 5HN

    demolition of part of agricultural barn and erection of a holiday cottage

  47. Allowed21 July 2023· householder3309298
    The 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

  48. Allowed17 July 2023· minor3307160
    British 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

  49. Notice varied and upheld13 July 2023· enforcement3288765
    Land 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

  50. Allowed12 July 2023· householder3306519
    St. Elmo, Brede, Rye, TN31 6DY

    a single storey rear extension & front porch

  51. Dismissed7 July 2023· householder3307530
    1 Forge Close, Staplecross, Robertsbridge, TN32 5QF

    extensions and alterations, loft improvements with new dormers, and addition of entrance porch

  52. Dismissed30 June 2023· ldc3298450
    Forest 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

  53. Dismissed26 June 2023· minor3307541
    Chitcombe 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

  54. Dismissed26 June 2023· minor3305548
    Broad 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

  55. Dismissed26 June 2023· householder3305223
    Rockhouse 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

  56. Dismissed22 June 2023· minor3311292
    49 & 49a Devonshire Road,, Bexhill , East Sussex, TN40 1BD

    replacement of existing timber sash windows and frames with uPVC sliding sash windows and frames

  57. Dismissed14 June 2023· other3299991
    18 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

  58. Allowed13 June 2023· other3304344
    3 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

  59. Allowed13 June 2023· householder3304343
    3 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

  60. Dismissed5 June 2023· minor3303100
    Overshaw 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)

  61. Dismissed31 May 2023· minor3294887
    Marley 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

  62. Dismissed25 May 2023· minor3299923
    The Warren, Stevens Crouch, Battle, TN33 9LR

    Residential development of land with 3 no. detached dwellings served by existing vehicular access

  63. Dismissed4 May 2023· minor3300453
    The 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

  64. Dismissed4 May 2023· minor3298969
    The 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

  65. Allowed27 April 2023· minor3300314
    Astricus, Fine Acres Tolhurst Lane, Wallcrouch, Wadhurst, TN5 7JG

    Occupation of Astricus as an independent dwelling and erection of single storey conservatory

  66. Dismissed27 April 2023· minor3292002
    Partridge Farm, , Starvecrow Lane, Peasmarsh, TN31 6XN

    change of use of the building and land from holiday let accommodation to permanent dwelling

  67. Allowed25 April 2023· minor3290715
    Land 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

  68. Dismissed24 April 2023· minor3292342
    Land West of Frederick Thatcher Place, North Trade Road, Battle

    for the construction of 4 No dwellings with associated parking and landscaping

  69. Dismissed21 April 2023· minor3288753
    Poundfield Farm, Farm Lane, Camber, East Sussex, TN31 7QY

    described in the application form as: ‘siting of one lodge for seasonal tourist/holiday makers accommodation

  70. Dismissed19 April 2023· householder3305465
    New Morgay Farm Cripps Corner Road, Staplecross, Robertsbridge, TN32 5QR

    Demolition of existing stables and erection of residential annexe

  71. Planning permission granted13 April 2023· enforcement3289997
    Land 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

  72. Dismissed5 April 2023· minor3296218
    Conquest House, 32-34 Collington Avenue, Bexhill-on-Sea, TN39 3LW

    change of use from offices (Class B1(a)) to 78 no. dwellinghouses (Class C3)

  73. Dismissed4 April 2023· major3298679
    Chestnut 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

  74. Dismissed31 March 2023· minor3300433
    Land Adj 18 - 20 Collington Park Crescent, Bexhill on Sea, East Sussex, TN39 3LG

    the erection of 3 no detached dwellings

  75. Allowed30 March 2023· minor3305181
    Unit 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

  76. Dismissed14 March 2023· minor3297750
    Oast View, Land Opposite, Bodiam Business Park, Bodiam, TN32 5UP

    construction of 2no. two-bedroom homes and 3no. three- bedroom homes with associated landscaping

  77. Invalid7 March 2023· other3281877
    Beanford Farmhouse, New Road, Sedlescombe, Battle, TN33 0RL
  78. Allowed7 March 2023· minor3281874
    Beanford 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

  79. Dismissed6 March 2023· ldc3294238
    Holland House, Hoads Farm, Moat Lane, Westfield, TN33 0RY

    Use of land for the siting of a mobile home for human habitation

  80. Dismissed3 March 2023· minor3292806
    1 Brickfields Main Street, Peasmarsh, Rye, TN31 6SS

    south east extension over part of existing footprint to form 1 bedroom maisonette

  81. Allowed23 February 2023· minor3309165
    Villa 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

  82. Allowed23 February 2023· minor3292205
    Land 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

  83. Dismissed16 February 2023· minor3292644
    Site Adjacent St Kitts, Church Road, Catsfield, TN33 9DP

    erection of 1no. Chalet Bungalow, together with parking and landscaping

  84. Dismissed16 February 2023· minor3292098
    Willow 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

  85. Dismissed16 February 2023· minor3285681
    Star Stud, Ivyhouse Lane, Guestling, East Sussex, TN35 4NN

    change of use of barn to holiday accommodation

  86. Dismissed14 February 2023· householder3305720
    Solpax, Morlais Ridge, Winchelsea Beach, Winchelsea, TN36 4LL

    proposed conversion of garage including roof extension and addition of dormers to provide ancillary annexe for Solpax

  87. Dismissed9 February 2023· minor3295647
    Bantham Farm London Road, Hurst Green, Etchingham, TN19 7QY

    the change of use of art studio to live/work unit

  88. Dismissed9 February 2023· minor3295188
    Bantham Farm London Road, Hurst Green, Etchingham, TN19 7QY

    the change of use of art studio to live/work unit

  89. Allowed1 February 2023· minor3287434
    Lyndhurst, Main Street, Peasmarsh, Rye, East Sussex, TN31 6YA

    change of use from granny annexe/holiday let to separate residential dwelling

  90. Dismissed27 January 2023· minor3295483
    Land Rear of 8 Church Vale Road, Bexhill, TN40 2ED

    erection of a single storey dwelling with associated parking and landscaping

  91. Dismissed24 January 2023· minor3295564
    Slaves Dream, Lower Hazelhurst, Ticehurst, TN5 7LE

    for the demolition of existing dwelling and replacement with new dwelling including new detached car port

  92. Dismissed13 January 2023· minor3293902
    Teviot Malthouse Lane, Peasmarsh, Rye, TN31 6TA

    4 x bedroom dwelling with associated landscaping and driveway for two vehicles

  93. Dismissed10 January 2023· minor3295142
    Wild Meadows, Chapel Lane, Guestling Green, East Sussex, TN35 4HP

    demolition of existing stables and sand arena and erection for four new dwellinghouses

  94. Allowed6 January 2023· major3304805
    Land 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

Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Decisions without a recorded authority may be missing. Research, not advice: verify against the Inspectorate’s own record before relying on a decision. What is in the record.