The free appeal record
Planning appeals in Rother District Council, 2026
56 appeals decided in 2026, 13% 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.
- Dismissed22 October 2026· householder601553265 Westfield Lane, St Leonards on Sea, TN37 7NF
extensions and alterations to the dwelling including front gables and rear dormers with balconies, new higher roof over to accommodate new first floor, with basement below the side extension. Detached garage building with room in the roof and basement storage
- Dismissed14 October 2026· minor6007775Land Adjacent to Broadlawns, Whitebread Lane, Beckley, TN31 6TY
the erection of a self-build dwelling served by improved access
- Dismissed12 October 2026· minor6010105Upper Morgay Wood, Junction Road, Staplecross, TN32 5SH
- Dismissed22 September 2026· minor6008634Barn House, Warren Road, Fairlight, TN35 4AN
Change of use to create a residential dwelling
- Allowed21 September 20266009677Black Cottage, Henley Down, Catsfield, TN33 9BN
Conversion of existing carport/garage building with alterations to form self-contained holiday let
- Dismissed17 September 2026· minor600727246 North Trade Road, Battle, TN33 0HS
Part-demolition of No.46 and erection of 5 detached dwellings, construction of access drive and associated hard and soft landscaping
- Dismissed16 September 2026· major6005903Land Near Bishop’s Lane, Salehurst/Robertsbridge, TN32 5BX
Creation of 41 new dwellings including 39% affordable housing, with associated landscaping, amenity space, parking and provision of public open space
- Allowed21 August 2026· minor3352368The Barn, Woodmans Rest, Bluemans Lane, Westfield, TN33 0SE
- Dismissed17 August 2026· minor6009653150 Barnhorn Road, Bexhill on Sea, TN39 4QL
a new single storey dwelling
- Allowed14 August 2026· householder6008547Hedgerow, Grove Lane, Iden, TN31 7PY
the erection of an oak framed extension
- Dismissed14 August 2026· minor6007206Land Between 18-20 Collington Park Crescent, Bexhill on Sea, TN39 3RF
the outline application for proposed construction of single storey, wheelchair accessible dwelling, creation of greenspace area
- Dismissed13 August 2026· householder60080311 Pebsham Farm House, Pebsham Lane, Bexhill, TN40 2RZ
erection of garage to rear with associated landscaping
- Dismissed12 August 2026· minor6007214The Orchard, Telham Lane, Battle, TN33 0SS
the conversion of buildings to create a residential dwelling and annexe, together with associated car parking, garden and landscaping
- Quashed On Legal Grounds13 July 2026· enforcement3351398Sowdens Gate Wood , Udimore Road , Udimore, East Sussex, TN31 6BG
Without planning permission, change of use of the Land from forestry to a mixed use for forestry and for leisure and recreation purposes
- Notice varied and upheld13 July 2026· enforcement3350417Chestnut Wood, Udimore Road, Broad Oak, Rye, East Sussex, TN31 6EU
- Notice varied and upheld13 July 2026· enforcement3350405Chestnut Wood, Udimore Road, Broad Oak, Rye, East Sussex, TN31 6EU
Without planning permission, the formation and laying out of a means of access ("the Access") including the removal of hedgerow, and the installation of a timber field gate and posts, and the laying of gravel and aggregate in the approximate position shown coloured green on the attached plan.
- Dismissed10 July 20266008602The Hedgerows, Between Roughfield Bungalow and Mumpumps, Hurstgreen, TN19 7QY
Construction of a cabin, shed, a poly tunnel and a veranda for inclement weather
- Notice upheld24 June 2026· enforcement3353015Glebelands, Potmans Lane, Catsfield, East Sussex, TN33 9BH
- Notice upheld24 June 2026· enforcement3353014Glebelands, Potmans Lane, Catsfield, East Sussex, TN33 9BH
without planning permission, the material change of use of the Land from agriculture and as a camping and caravanning site to a mixed use for agriculture, camping and caravanning, and for permanent residential purposes
- Dismissed22 June 2026· ldc33533619 Albany Mansions, Marina, Bexhill-on-Sea, TN40 1BU
the change of existing up-and-over garage door into a PVC ‘patio’ style door
- Notice varied and upheld22 June 2026· enforcement3351367Land at Bois De Saussac, Udimore Road , Udimore, Rye, Easy Sussex, TN31 6BG
without planning permission, change of use of the Land from forestry to a mixed use for forestry and for recreation, leisure and commercial activities including airsoft, paintball, and skirmish within a constructed military-style training ground, and the associated erection and construction of buildings, toilet blocks, tents, parachutes, fecingand other structures
- Allowed19 June 20266007049Campsite, Hop and Hare Farm, Stonestile Lane, Westfield, TN35 4PH
Erection of an agricultural/ forestry building and construction of a farm track. Removal of a teepee tent and compost WC and introduction of one shepherds hut for purposes incidental to the agricultural/ forestry use of the site without complying with a condition attached to planning permission Ref RR/2018/888/P, dated 28 June 2018
- Allowed17 June 2026600246743-45 Cinque Ports Street, Rye, TN31 7AD
Refurbishment of exterior paintwork to both 43 and 45 Cinque Ports Street; rebranding of Jempson's Cafe to Rye Bakery to 45 Cinque Ports Street; change of use from Sui Generis to Class E for 43 Cinque Ports Street to provide additional seating for the bakery and coffee shop
- Dismissed17 June 2026· other600245843-45 Cinque Ports Street, Rye, TN31 7AD
Refurbishment of exterior paintwork to both 43 and 45 Cinque Ports Street; rebranding of Jempson's Cafe to Rye Bakery to 45 Cinque Ports Street; change of use from Sui Generis to Class E for 43 Cinque Ports Street to provide additional seating for the bakery and coffee shop
- Dismissed1 June 20266002188Cadborough Farm - Land Northwest of, Cadborough Gate, Rye, TN31 6AA
Outline application with all matters reserved except access for 2 self - build/ custom build dwellings and ancillary works
- Dismissed27 May 2026· minor6002292Hackwoods Bungalow, Willards Hill, Robertsbridge, TN32 5ET
outline application for the erection of up to two wheelchair accessible, self/custom build dwellings with associated works
- Dismissed26 May 2026· minor6002813Land to the North of, Furnace Lane, Beckley, East Sussex, TN31 6SB
a shed for storage of forestry/agricultural equipment
- Notice upheld26 May 2026· enforcement3340691Hooters Moat Lane, Sedlescombe, Battle, TN33 0RY
Without planning permission, the formation of a hardstanding and track in the approximate position shown coloured green on the attached plan
- Notice varied and upheld26 May 2026· enforcement3339523Hooters (Formerly Known As The Dell), Moat Lane, Westfield, East Sussex, TN33 0RY
Without planning permission, the formation of a hardstanding and track in the approximate position shown coloured green on the attached plan
- Split Decision21 May 2026· enforcement3330531Long Acre Farm Whydown Road, Bexhill-on-Sea, TN39 4RB
without planning permission, the erection of a barn and smaller buildings (“the Buildings”) in the approximate positions shown edged and coloured blue on the attached plan
- Planning permission granted21 May 2026· enforcement3330526Long Acre Farm Whydown Road, Bexhill-on-Sea, TN39 4RB
without planning permission, the formation and laying out of a means of access (“the Access”) including the removal of a field gate and hedgerow, the construction of brick piers with timber gates, sleepers and fencing surrounding the new Access, the laying of hardcore and the associated formation of an access track (“the Track”) in the approximate position shown coloured green on the attached plan
- Notice upheld21 May 2026· enforcement3330524Long Acre Farm Whydown Road, Bexhill-on-Sea, TN39 4RB
without planning permission, change of use of the Land from agriculture to a mixed use for agriculture and for residential purposes, including the associated siting of shipping containers, residential outbuildings, portacabin, motor vehicles, and stationing of caravans
- Dismissed18 May 2026· minor6004931Drill Hall, Pashley Road, Ticehurst, East Sussex, TN5 7HA
the demolition of existing Drill Hall and erection of 2no. two-bed semi- detached dwellings with associated works
- Dismissed12 May 2026· minor600282154-55 High Street, Battle, TN33 0EN
Change of use of ground floor from restaurant (Class E) to sports bar and restaurant (sui generis) with extended opening hours on Friday and Saturday nights until 00.30 (retrospective)
- Dismissed12 May 2026· householder6002669Furnace Oast, Furnace Lane, Broad Oak, TN31 6ET
the erection of oak framed extension
- Notice upheld12 May 2026· enforcement3334798The Hollies, The Mount, Flimwell, East Sussex, TN5 7QP
without planning permission, change of use of the Land from woodland to a mixed use for agriculture, forestry and for the stationing of mobile homes and associated structures for residential purposes
- Dismissed5 May 2026· householder6005964Wattle Hill Oast, Beacon Lane, Cripps Corner, TN32 5QP
a single storey and part two storey rear extension to form kitchen on ground floor and balcony to existing bedroom on first floor. Glazed flat roof panel between proposed extension and existing utility room
- Notice varied and upheld21 April 2026· enforcement33680242 Marlowe Road, Rotherham, S65 2JH
without the required planning permission, the erection of fencing, posts and gates over 1m in height adjacent to the highway
- Notice varied and upheld20 April 2026· enforcement3343280Land to the West of Wyland Wood, Willards Hill, Robertsbridge , TN32 5ET
- Notice varied and upheld20 April 2026· enforcement3343279Land to the West of Wyland Wood, Willards Hill, Robertsbridge , TN32 5ET
Change of use of land from agriculture to mixed use for agriculture and leisure/recreation purposes including zip wire, tyre swing and tree house; and erection of a timber building (forestry shelter)
- Notice upheld20 April 2026· enforcement3343277Land to the West of Wyland Wood, Willards Hill, Robertsbridge , TN32 5ET
- Notice upheld20 April 2026· enforcement3343276Land to the West of Wyland Wood, Willards Hill, Robertsbridge , TN32 5ET
Change of use of land from agriculture to mixed use for agriculture and leisure/recreation purposes including zip wire, tyre swing and tree house; and erection of a timber building (forestry shelter)
- Dismissed14 April 2026· other6000970Pay Cottage, The Furnace, Ashburnham, East Sussex, TN33 9PG
a single storey rear extension
- Dismissed14 April 2026· householder3372851Pay Cottage, The Furnace, Ashburnham, Battle, East Sussex, TN33 9PG
a single storey rear extension
- Dismissed24 March 2026· minor600173023 - 29 Sackville Road, Bexhill, TN39 3JD
partial change of use to sui generis 10 person HMO including alterations and extensions
- Dismissed16 March 2026· other336784293 and 94 High Street, Rye, East Sussex, TN31 7JN
- Dismissed16 March 2026· householder336779993 and 94 High Street, Rye, East Sussex, TN31 7JN
Demolition of rear extensions, formation of two -storey rear extension to provide additional ground floor accommodation and enlarge first floor domestic accommodation with access to the gardens from the first floor
- Allowed5 February 2026· minor3362229Bantham Farm, London Road, Hurst Green, East Sussex, TN19 7QY
described in the application as: ”Construction of carbon-negative live- work unit, by conversion of existing stable barn and stables to form an eco-home. Addition of landscape and biodiversity enhancements to the wider site, and retention of the existing access
- Dismissed5 February 2026· minor3361011Bantham Farm, London Road, Hurst Green, East Sussex, TN19 7QY
described in the application as: ”Construction of carbon-negative live- work unit, by conversion of existing stable barn and stables to form an eco-home. Addition of landscape and biodiversity enhancements to the wider site, and retention of the existing access
- Dismissed26 January 2026· major3372099Downash Wood Treehouses, Tinkers Lane, Ticehurst, East Sussex, TN5 7LU
Change of use of land to enable one additional lodge (single storey cabin approximately 3.2m tall on wheeled chassis, timber clad)
- Dismissed19 January 2026· minor3368831Great Knelle Farm Whitebread Lane, Beckley, Beckley, TN31 6UB
a change of use from holiday let to residential dwelling
- Dismissed16 January 2026· minor6001266Wilsons Farm, Brays Hill, Ashburnham, East Sussex, TN33 9NZ
erection of a new cattle housing barn
- Dismissed15 January 2026· ldc33419314 Sunnybank, The Mount, Flimwell, Wadhurst, TN5 7QR
a ground floor room within the dwelling as a salon
- Dismissed14 January 2026· minor3370584Land Rear of Valencia, Station Road, Northiam, East Sussex, TN31 6QL
a self-build dwelling
- Dismissed14 January 2026· minor3370582Land Rear of Valencia, Station Road, Northiam, East Sussex, TN31 6QL
a self-build dwelling
- Dismissed7 January 2026· minor3372389Land at Church Farm, Hawkhurst Road, Flimwell, East Sussex , TN5 7QP
Construction of a car park extension with associated landscaping
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