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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.

  1. Dismissed22 October 2026· householder6015532
    65 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

  2. Dismissed14 October 2026· minor6007775
    Land Adjacent to Broadlawns, Whitebread Lane, Beckley, TN31 6TY

    the erection of a self-build dwelling served by improved access

  3. Dismissed12 October 2026· minor6010105
    Upper Morgay Wood, Junction Road, Staplecross, TN32 5SH
  4. Dismissed22 September 2026· minor6008634
    Barn House, Warren Road, Fairlight, TN35 4AN

    Change of use to create a residential dwelling

  5. Allowed21 September 20266009677
    Black Cottage, Henley Down, Catsfield, TN33 9BN

    Conversion of existing carport/garage building with alterations to form self-contained holiday let

  6. Dismissed17 September 2026· minor6007272
    46 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

  7. Dismissed16 September 2026· major6005903
    Land 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

  8. Allowed21 August 2026· minor3352368
    The Barn, Woodmans Rest, Bluemans Lane, Westfield, TN33 0SE
  9. Dismissed17 August 2026· minor6009653
    150 Barnhorn Road, Bexhill on Sea, TN39 4QL

    a new single storey dwelling

  10. Allowed14 August 2026· householder6008547
    Hedgerow, Grove Lane, Iden, TN31 7PY

    the erection of an oak framed extension

  11. Dismissed14 August 2026· minor6007206
    Land 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

  12. Dismissed13 August 2026· householder6008031
    1 Pebsham Farm House, Pebsham Lane, Bexhill, TN40 2RZ

    erection of garage to rear with associated landscaping

  13. Dismissed12 August 2026· minor6007214
    The 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

  14. Quashed On Legal Grounds13 July 2026· enforcement3351398
    Sowdens 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

  15. Notice varied and upheld13 July 2026· enforcement3350417
    Chestnut Wood, Udimore Road, Broad Oak, Rye, East Sussex, TN31 6EU
  16. Notice varied and upheld13 July 2026· enforcement3350405
    Chestnut 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.

  17. Dismissed10 July 20266008602
    The Hedgerows, Between Roughfield Bungalow and Mumpumps, Hurstgreen, TN19 7QY

    Construction of a cabin, shed, a poly tunnel and a veranda for inclement weather

  18. Notice upheld24 June 2026· enforcement3353015
    Glebelands, Potmans Lane, Catsfield, East Sussex, TN33 9BH
  19. Notice upheld24 June 2026· enforcement3353014
    Glebelands, 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

  20. Dismissed22 June 2026· ldc3353361
    9 Albany Mansions, Marina, Bexhill-on-Sea, TN40 1BU

    the change of existing up-and-over garage door into a PVC ‘patio’ style door

  21. Notice varied and upheld22 June 2026· enforcement3351367
    Land 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

  22. Allowed19 June 20266007049
    Campsite, 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

  23. Allowed17 June 20266002467
    43-45 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

  24. Dismissed17 June 2026· other6002458
    43-45 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

  25. Dismissed1 June 20266002188
    Cadborough 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

  26. Dismissed27 May 2026· minor6002292
    Hackwoods Bungalow, Willards Hill, Robertsbridge, TN32 5ET

    outline application for the erection of up to two wheelchair accessible, self/custom build dwellings with associated works

  27. Dismissed26 May 2026· minor6002813
    Land to the North of, Furnace Lane, Beckley, East Sussex, TN31 6SB

    a shed for storage of forestry/agricultural equipment

  28. Notice upheld26 May 2026· enforcement3340691
    Hooters 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

  29. Notice varied and upheld26 May 2026· enforcement3339523
    Hooters (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

  30. Split Decision21 May 2026· enforcement3330531
    Long 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

  31. Planning permission granted21 May 2026· enforcement3330526
    Long 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

  32. Notice upheld21 May 2026· enforcement3330524
    Long 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

  33. Dismissed18 May 2026· minor6004931
    Drill 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

  34. Dismissed12 May 2026· minor6002821
    54-55 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)

  35. Dismissed12 May 2026· householder6002669
    Furnace Oast, Furnace Lane, Broad Oak, TN31 6ET

    the erection of oak framed extension

  36. Notice upheld12 May 2026· enforcement3334798
    The 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

  37. Dismissed5 May 2026· householder6005964
    Wattle 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

  38. Notice varied and upheld21 April 2026· enforcement3368024
    2 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

  39. Notice varied and upheld20 April 2026· enforcement3343280
    Land to the West of Wyland Wood, Willards Hill, Robertsbridge , TN32 5ET
  40. Notice varied and upheld20 April 2026· enforcement3343279
    Land 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)

  41. Notice upheld20 April 2026· enforcement3343277
    Land to the West of Wyland Wood, Willards Hill, Robertsbridge , TN32 5ET
  42. Notice upheld20 April 2026· enforcement3343276
    Land 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)

  43. Dismissed14 April 2026· other6000970
    Pay Cottage, The Furnace, Ashburnham, East Sussex, TN33 9PG

    a single storey rear extension

  44. Dismissed14 April 2026· householder3372851
    Pay Cottage, The Furnace, Ashburnham, Battle, East Sussex, TN33 9PG

    a single storey rear extension

  45. Dismissed24 March 2026· minor6001730
    23 - 29 Sackville Road, Bexhill, TN39 3JD

    partial change of use to sui generis 10 person HMO including alterations and extensions

  46. Dismissed16 March 2026· other3367842
    93 and 94 High Street, Rye, East Sussex, TN31 7JN
  47. Dismissed16 March 2026· householder3367799
    93 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

  48. Allowed5 February 2026· minor3362229
    Bantham 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

  49. Dismissed5 February 2026· minor3361011
    Bantham 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

  50. Dismissed26 January 2026· major3372099
    Downash 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)

  51. Dismissed19 January 2026· minor3368831
    Great Knelle Farm Whitebread Lane, Beckley, Beckley, TN31 6UB

    a change of use from holiday let to residential dwelling

  52. Dismissed16 January 2026· minor6001266
    Wilsons Farm, Brays Hill, Ashburnham, East Sussex, TN33 9NZ

    erection of a new cattle housing barn

  53. Dismissed15 January 2026· ldc3341931
    4 Sunnybank, The Mount, Flimwell, Wadhurst, TN5 7QR

    a ground floor room within the dwelling as a salon

  54. Dismissed14 January 2026· minor3370584
    Land Rear of Valencia, Station Road, Northiam, East Sussex, TN31 6QL

    a self-build dwelling

  55. Dismissed14 January 2026· minor3370582
    Land Rear of Valencia, Station Road, Northiam, East Sussex, TN31 6QL

    a self-build dwelling

  56. Dismissed7 January 2026· minor3372389
    Land at Church Farm, Hawkhurst Road, Flimwell, East Sussex , TN5 7QP

    Construction of a car park extension with associated landscaping

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