The free appeal record
Planning appeals in Wealden District Council, 2024
112 appeals decided in 2024, 28% 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.
- Allowed20 December 2024· minor3344273Crockstead Farm Hotel, Eastbourne Road, Halland, Lewes, BN8 6PT
the part change of use of closed hotel into HMO accommodation
- Dismissed20 December 2024· minor3343754Barn, Land North of Wild Cherry Orchard, Lewes Road, Forest Row, RH18 5JS
erection of a barn for woodland management
- Dismissed20 December 2024· minor3341994The Coach House, Wall Hill Road, Ashurst Wood, East Sussex, RH19 3TQ
the replacement of existing stable block with single storey dwelling and associated soft landscaping
- Allowed19 December 2024· minor3342914Whinlatter, St Marks Road, Tunbridge Wells, TN2 5LU
an outline application for three self build private residential dwellings using existing access from St Marks Road, all matters reserved
- Allowed10 December 2024· minor3341984Land at Erleigh, West Street, Mayfield, East Sussex, TN20 6DR
Erection of 4.No dwellings, upgrading of existing vehicular access, landscaping and other associated infrastructure
- Allowed2 December 2024· minor3340787Talisker, Vines Cross Road, Horam, East Sussex, TN21 0HF
replacement of an agricultural barn with a single-storey carbon positive dwelling including change of use of land to residential, associated new access and landscape and biodiversity enhancements
- Allowed29 November 2024· householder3344519Westering, Church Street, Hartfield, East Sussex, TN7 4AQ
replacement windows and French door
- Dismissed26 November 2024· minor3341189Barngate Meadows, Lewes Road, Laughton, Lewes, BN8 6BN
‘three pitch settled Gypsy accommodation site’
- Allowed26 November 2024· major3339112Land at Coopers Green Road, Ringles Cross, Uckfield, TN22 3AA
a residential care home
- Dismissed26 November 2024· minor3338872Cowden Farm, Mayfield Road, Five Ashes, East Sussex, TN20 6HL
‘Demolition of existing buildings as identified on submitted plans. Conversion of buildings to residential use to create 4 new three and four bed dwellings to include associated new vehicle parking and turning areas and driveways.’
- Dismissed26 November 2024· minor3338417Eyres Barn, Duddleswell, Uckfield, East Sussex, BN22 3BH
the replacement of asbestos pre-fab with a two bedroom bungalow
- Dismissed21 November 2024· minor3339566Fairfields Farm Argos Hill, Rotherfield, Crowborough, TN6 3QH
demolition of barn and erection of 5 No. detached houses with garages
- Dismissed15 November 2024· minor3337437Danefield Farm, Boars Head, Crowborough, TN6 3HD
construction of 6 residential dwellings. This includes 2 x 2 bed dwellings, 2 x 3 bed dwellings and 2 x 4 bed dwellings
- Dismissed15 November 2024· minor3333030Beech Green Park , Beech Green Lane, Withyham, East Sussex, TN7 4DB
conversion of existing farm buildings into 3no. dwellings
- Dismissed13 November 2024· minor3339518Land at Sindens Nursery, Cross In Hand Road, Heathfield, East Sussex, TN21 0SH
construction of 2 new dwellings and associated works with new access to Eastbourne Road (A267). Existing access to be stopped up
- Dismissed29 October 2024· minor3330381The Orchard, Ersham Road, Hailsham, East Sussex, BN27 3PN
the erection of a single dwelling, with parking provision and soft landscape scheme
- Dismissed28 October 2024· major3338370Car Park Adjoining Polegate Railway Station, Roy Martin Way, Polegate, BN26 6AQ
the erection of a five storey apartment block containing residential units on the upper floors and parking and servicing on the ground floor. Vehicle access off Roy Martin Way and pedestrian only access from Porters Way
- Dismissed28 October 2024· minor3336396Sandfold, Common Lane, Selmeston, Polegate, East Sussex, BN26 6SX
a single self-build dwelling
- Dismissed24 October 2024· minor333359451 Stone Cross Road, Crowborough, TN6 3DB
an attached one bed bungalow
- Dismissed22 October 2024· minor3331484Land Rear of Farm Cottages, High Street, Pevensey, East Sussex, BN24 5LF
the erection of a detached dwelling and creation of associated driveway and parkway
- Dismissed22 October 2024· minor3327242Bramley Farm, Bay Tree Lane, Polegate, BN26 6QN
‘Resubmission of an outline planning application for the erection of 7 No. dwelling houses comprising 2, 3 and 4 bedroom units, including means of access, layout, scale and appearance with landscaping reserved, to include a change of use of land from commercial to residential.’
- Dismissed11 October 2024· minor3336808Millbrook Nursery, Treblers Road, Crowborough, East Sussex, TN6 3RP
the erection of six dwellings including details of access and layout with all other matters reserved
- Dismissed10 October 2024· minor3340102Hawthorn, Nodes Lane, Magham Down, Hailsham, East Sussex, BN27 1PW
the erection of one new dwelling
- Dismissed10 October 2024· minor3329986Hollinwood, Little London Road, Heathfield, TN21 0BJ
the erection of a detached dwelling and detached garage
- Allowed9 October 2024· minor3339882Squires Farm Industrial Estate, Palehouse Common, Framfield, East Sussex, TN22 5RB
the use of the site for the processing of concrete (B2 Use Class) including storage on site of associated machinery, retention of associated structures including portacabin (site office with W.C), silo and sheds and proposed concrete wash out pit without complying with a condition attached to planning permission Ref WD/2022/2633/FR, dated 13 October 2023
- Dismissed8 October 2024· minor3336763Perryhill Nursery, Perryhill Lane, Hartfield , East Sussex, TN7 4JP
a change of use of redundant steel portal frame building from previous use in connection with garden centre and plant nursery to B8 use
- Dismissed7 October 2024· minor3335109Fast and Shiny Car Wash, Burwash Road, Heathfield, East Sussex, TN21 8QZ
the redevelopment of car wash to 4 No 3 bedroom dwellings
- Dismissed7 October 2024· minor3334968Land South-East of Quarry Wood , B2102 Lewes Road (Accessed off Fir Grove Road), Cross in Hand , East Sussex , TN21 0TA
an outline application for the erection of 3no. dwellings
- Dismissed1 October 2024· minor3329173Land at Arlington Road East , Hailsham, BN27 3NS
the erection of a single residential dwelling with an attached double garage and two car parking spaces
- Dismissed30 September 2024· householder334589525 Cornmill Gardens, Polegate, BN26 5NJ
a front dormer with a balcony to extend the existing loft extension
- Dismissed23 September 2024· minor3330969The Paddocks, Five Ashes, Mayfield, East Sussex, TN20 6JL
Development of a pair of joined single level dwellings built in a "U" shape, set in the ground so as not to be visible from either side or Spring Lane
- Dismissed16 September 2024· minor3333700Land at Worth Farm, Worth Lane, Little Horsted, East Sussex, TN22 5TT
the retention of existing dwelling and erection of two dwellings within the curtilage of Worth Farm (Steinway House) with associated landscaping, highway and sustainability improvements
- Dismissed13 September 2024· minor3327717Land West of Tanyard Lane, Chelwood Gate, Haywards Heath, West Sussex , RH17 7LY
reserved matters (appearance, layout and scale) pursuant to outline application WD/2020/0348/O (erection of 4 no. dwellings, provision of new vehicular access, landscaping and other associated infrastructure), without complying with a condition attached to planning permission Ref WD/2022/1398/RM, dated 17 October 2022
- Dismissed13 September 2024· ldc3314606Ironside, Flitterbrook Lane, Rushlake Green, Heathfield, East Sussex, TN21 9QH
Certificate of lawful use or development for the part residential use and occupation of the land
- Dismissed11 September 2024· householder3345161Rotherhurst Bungalow, Cottage Hill, Rotherfield, TN6 3JJ
New garage (retrospective) with first floor gym accommodation, dormer windows, external staircase, flue and glazed southern elevation
- Dismissed11 September 2024· minor3337858Elmstead House, Plot 3, Land at Little Oaks and Adjacent to Kobek, Blackness Road, Crowborough, East Sussex, TN6 2NB
the creation of new access to serve Plot 3 approved under WD/2020/0063/F (phased construction of 3 No. four bedroom detached self-build dwellings and associated sustainable drainage system, landscaping, vehicle access and car parking, comprising of phase 1 including plot 2 and plot 3, in addition to access arrangement and landscaping to the south of the site, and phase 2, plot 1)
- Dismissed6 September 2024· commercial3340780Millbrook Business Park, Sybron Way, Crowborough, TN6 3JZ
2 non-illuminated signs directing to business location. 1) Western Road. 2) Sybron Way
- Dismissed5 September 2024· minor3336886Boat House Bistro, Bewl Water, Bewlbridge Lane, Cousley Wood, Wadhurst, TN3 8JH
extensions and alterations to the Boat House Bistro, replacement of the adjacent fishing facility building and change of use to form 6 x 1 bed and 5 x 2 bed tourist units, creation of a café with terrace, with some sailing club facilities retained
- Dismissed28 August 2024· minor3337769Lynne's Organic Farm, Limekiln Forest Road, Eridge, Eridge, East Sussex, TN39LQ
the erection of a dwellinghouse to be used as accommodation for seasonal workers and holiday let
- Dismissed13 August 2024· minor3335556Oaklands Farm, Newick Lane, Heathfield, TN21 8PU
one new self-build dwelling
- Dismissed9 August 2024· householder3344845Ware Grange, Bells Yew Green Road, Bells Yew Green, Tunbridge Wells, Kent, TN3 9BD
a two storey side extension
- Dismissed8 August 2024· minor3343246Chelwood Pound Lane, Laughton, Lewes, BN8 6BE
for the erection of two dwellings, access, landscaping and associated infrastructure
- Dismissed7 August 2024· minor3330488Ten Acres, Halland Park Farm, Eastbourne Road, Halland, East Sussex, BN8 6RB
described on the application form as the erection of a mobile home for rural workers to support and manage the Ten Ponds fishery business
- Dismissed6 August 2024· other3332082Marsons Croft, Station Road, Rotherfield, East Sussex, TN6 3HU
single storey rear extension to replace 1930’s extension
- Allowed2 August 2024· householder3342439Larkrise, Camberlot Road, Upper Dicker, BN27 3QG
single storey extension at front to create family annexe
- Allowed31 July 2024· minor3327278Land Adjacent to 1 Coldharbour Farm Cottages, Coldharbour Road, Lower Dicker, Hailsham, East Sussex, BN27 3PU
‘permission in principle for residential development on land adjacent to 1 Coldharbour Farm Cottages for 3 or 4 houses’
- Dismissed25 July 2024· major3335625Land South of the A271 and East of the A22, Lower Horsebridge, Hailsham, East Sussex, BN27 4DN
up to 124 residential dwellings, associated infrastructure (including new access to the A127) and open space
- Dismissed25 July 2024· minor3326322Land to the Rear of 72 High Street, Hailsham, East Sussex, BN27 1AU
‘redevelopment including demolition of a single detached bungalow and brick garages and the erection of 4no 1-bedroom flats with parking and associated landscaping’
- Allowed15 July 2024· minor3333025Criss Cross, Wellbrook, Mayfield, East Sussex, TN20 6EA
Demolition of existing residential property and erection of 6 dwellings and associated works
- Allowed2 July 2024· householder3333076Puckstye Farm, Holtye Common, Holtye, East Sussex, TN8 7ED
the erection of a two storey extension
- Allowed1 July 2024· householder3330610Swirrell Edge Church Road, Rotherfield, Crowborough, TN6 3LA
extensions to existing outbuildings/garage to create 2-bedroomed residential annex to main dwelling
- Dismissed24 June 2024· minor3334078Windleshaw House, Beech Green Lane, Withyham, East Sussex, TN7 4DB
the demolition of the existing garage building and the construction of a four bay garage building with ancillary accommodation at first floor level
- Allowed20 June 2024· minor3326306Little Trodgers, Lake Street, Mark Cross, Crowborough, TN6 3NT
construction of a single cottage to be used as an agricultural dwelling without complying with a condition attached to planning permission Ref WD/93/0254/J, dated 25 August 1994
- Dismissed18 June 2024· householder33352154 Medway Cottages Lower Road, Forest Row, RH18 5HE
for a first-floor rear extension
- Dismissed3 June 2024· minor3330211Railway Crossing Cottage, Ersham Road, Hailsham, East Sussex, BN27 2RG
proposed erection of 3 detached dwellings together with access road
- Appeal Withdrawn29 May 2024· minor3332242House of Harlow and Harper Cottage, The Green, Ninfield, TN33 9JE
- Notice upheld22 May 2024· enforcement3297163Land at Beechenwood Farm, Pilmer Road, Crowborough, East Sussex, TN6 2RG
- Notice varied and upheld22 May 2024· enforcement3297162Land at Beechenwood Farm, Pilmer Road, Crowborough, East Sussex, TN6 2RG
the change of use of the Land from agriculture to a mixed use for agriculture and for the stationing of a mobile home and recreational vehicle for residential purposes
- Allowed20 May 2024· minor3324136Land to the Rear of 101 High Street, Uckfield, TN22 1RN
erection of a building containing 5 no flats
- Allowed15 May 2024· householder3325097North Street, Punnetts Town, TN21 9DT
single storey extension. This
- Dismissed13 May 2024· other33346171 Cornfords Yard, The Granary, High Street, Uckfield, East Sussex, TN22 1RJ
- Dismissed13 May 2024· minor33346151 Cornfords Yard, The Granary , High Street, Uckfield, East Sussex, TN22 1RJ
erection of photovoltaic panels on existing roof areas to curtilage listed converted office building
- Appeal Withdrawn3 May 2024· other333213117 The Courtyard, South Pavilion, Sheffield Park, East Sussex, TN22 3QW
- Dismissed1 May 2024· householder332759012 Calvert Close, Uckfield , East Sussex, TN22 2BZ
To re-site the fence between the rear garden and side garden to increase the size of the rear garden and improve the use of the side garden which is currently used by dogs as a toilet
- Dismissed25 April 2024· minor3329193Forest Hall, Dodds Bank, Nutley, East Susex, TN22 3LX
change of use from church hall to holiday accommodation. No increase in footprint bulk or volume no external alterations
- Allowed24 April 2024· major3321581Land South of Framfield Road, Blackboys, TN22 5HD
the reserved matters pursuant to outline application WD/2020/0700/MAO (Outline application for the erection of up to 50 dwellings) - Appearance, Landscaping, Layout and Scale
- Allowed22 April 2024· major3334439Land East of Rosemead, Horebeech Lane, Horam, East Sussex, TN21 9EA
the erection of up to 46 residential dwellings including 35% affordable housing. All matters are reserved except for access
- Dismissed19 April 2024· minor3327047Land at Sandridge, Crowborough, East Sussex, TN6 1JE
erection of a block of 3 no. single garages
- Dismissed17 April 2024· minor3323845Land Adjoining Knockhatch Farm Cottage, Hempstead Lane, Hailsham, BN27 3PR
The erection of two detached part single- storey, part two-storey, three/four-bedroomed houses
- Dismissed15 April 2024· major3331659Land North of B2204, The Green, TN33 9JE, Ninfield , TN33 9JE
erection of up to 72no. dwellings (including affordable and ‘specialist’ housing), together with new vehicular and pedestrian access, associated car parking, landscaping and infrastructure
- Dismissed12 April 2024· minor33234058-9 High Street, Crowborough, TN6 2QA
Conversion of existing building to form 2no flats and extension to building to create a block of 3no flats and associated works.
- Dismissed9 April 2024· minor3329513Tinkers Wood, Tinkers Lane, Hadlow Down, East Sussex, TN22 4ET
the conversion of rural building to dwellinghouse
- Dismissed9 April 2024· householder3329339New Farm House, Stocklands Lane, Hadlow Down, Uckfield, East Sussex, TN22 4EA
a raised wooden deck 6m x 3.4m with glass balcony enclosing the entire area
- Allowed9 April 2024· major3323357Land at Dean Farm, Palehouse Common, Framfield, TN22 5QZ
the erection of two business units (Class E), access, landscaping and other associated infrastructure
- Allowed9 April 2024· major331545814-30 High Street, Heathfield, TN21 8LS
redevelopment of new parade with up to 12 shops, 10 maisonettes and associated parking
- Dismissed8 April 2024· other33218071-2 Church Path, Hellingly, Hailsham, BN27 4EZ
- Dismissed8 April 2024· householder33218061-2 Church Path, Hellingly, Hailsham, BN27 4EZ
a single storey rear extension
- Dismissed5 April 2024· householder3332077Berytus, 5 Morland Close, Ninfield, East Sussex, TN33 9EF
alteration and extension of a property to include a two storey side extension along with landscaping and level changes to the front garden to allow a revised parking layout
- Dismissed18 March 2024· householder3328607Browngate Cottage, Mayfield Road, Frant, East Sussex, TN3 9HS
new residential access
- Allowed15 March 2024· major3330872Land at Mockbeggars Farm, London Road, Budletts Common, Uckfield, TN22 2EB
outline application for the development of 60no. dwellings, access and internal roads, parking, ancillary structures, landscaping and open space, drainage and other associated works. All matters reserved apart from access
- Dismissed11 March 2024· minor33221721 The Drive, Hailsham, BN27 3HN
2No. newbuild detached bungalows on land at rear of 1 The Drive, Hailsham. Formation of new access, new driveway and visitor parking
- Allowed8 March 2024· major3328328Land off Potmans Lane, Lunsford Cross, Ninfield, TN39 5JL
frontage development of 13 no. dwellings comprising a mix of two, three and four bedroom detached and semi-detached houses
- Dismissed4 March 2024· minor3318894Orchard Cottage and Paddock Cottage, Beech Green Lane, Withyham , East Sussex, TN7 4DB
to demolish and replace Orchard Cottage with a two-storey house, erect garage building and turning space to serve Orchard Cottage and Paddock Cottage
- Allowed4 March 2024· minor331553131A Framfield Road, Uckfield, TN22 5AH
extension and conversion of a redundant two-storey office building into three self-contained studio apartments
- Allowed23 February 2024· minor3321795Land Adj to The Corner House, Ninfield Road, Ninfield , East Sussex, TN39 5JJ
4 new dwellings and access
- Dismissed22 February 2024· minor3320568Land to Rear of Badgers Run, Withyham Road, Groombridge, TN3 9QT
4 Dwellings: 2 pairs of 3 bedroom semi-detached houses, with associated parking and landscaping
- Dismissed21 February 2024· minor3318107The Paddock, Tapsells Lane, Wadhurst, East Sussex, TN5 6PL
three new detached houses with detached garages and new crossover
- Dismissed16 February 2024· minor3314422Lampool Site, Kingsfield Farm, Straight Half Mile, Maresfield, East Sussex, TN22 3DP
Outline application for approval in principle with all matters reserved except access for four detached dwellings
- Dismissed12 February 2024· minor3320563Gillridge , Gillridge Lane, Crowborough, TN6 1UR
new agricultural storage barn
- Allowed9 February 2024· householder3322325The Shearing Barn, Chiddingly Place, Lewes, BN8 6HE
alterations and additions to Cart Barn
- Dismissed8 February 2024· householder3334243Cobnutt, 186 London Road, Hailsham, East Sussex, BN27 3AS
proposed garage
- Dismissed7 February 2024· householder333101433 Oldfield Road, Lower Willingdon, East Sussex, BN20 9QD
air source heat pump being installed
- Dismissed7 February 2024· minor3317658Birchden Barn, Park Corner Lane, Groombridge, TN3 9NL
conversion of barn to create a two bed property with change of use of land to create residential curtilage
- Dismissed6 February 2024· major3321978Land at Downlands Farm, Uckfield, TN22 3PU
Hybrid application: outline (access only) for up to 424 residential dwellings including affordable housing, vehicular/pedestrian/cycle access, open space, SUDS and landscaping; and full application for a strategic SANG, car parking, demolition of an existing residential property and other buildings, and pedestrian/cycle access from Rocks Road
- Allowed5 February 2024· minor3316110Land West of Alice Bright Lane and South of Hurtis Hill, Crowborough, East Sussex
erection of 4 dwellings, new access and landscaping
- Allowed5 February 2024· minor3314751Ferndell, Osborne Road, Crowborough, East Sussex, TN6 2HN
residential development for 4 dwellings
- Dismissed2 February 2024· householder3315415The Farmhouse Pennybridge Lane, Mayfield, TN20 6QB
Single storey rear extension and internal alterations to a Grade II listed building
- Dismissed2 February 2024· other3315414The Farmhouse , Pennybridge Lane, Mayfield, TN20 6QB
described on the application form as ‘Minor alterations to the previous approved proposals. Reference: WD/2021/2362/F
- Allowed24 January 2024· minor3328682Land off Church Lane, Laughton, Hailsham, East Sussex, BN8 6AH
the erection of 4 two storey dwellings with all necessary infrastructure
- Dismissed23 January 2024· minor3318622Carewell House, Chalvington Road, Chiddingly, BN27 3SS
retrospective Application for New Access, Parking and Turning Area
- Allowed22 January 2024· other3321130Home Farm, Lewes Road, Laughton, East Sussex, BN8 6BQ
the demolition of existing buildings as identified on the submitted plans and the conversion of the remaining buildings, including three curtilage listed buildings, to create four new dwellings and the erection of one new dwelling to include associated new vehicle parking and turning areas and driveways
- Allowed22 January 2024· minor3321117Home Farm, Lewes Road, Laughton, East Sussex, BN8 6BQ
the demolition of existing buildings as identified on the submitted plans and the conversion of the remaining buildings, including three curtilage listed buildings, to create four new dwellings and the erection of one new dwelling to include associated new vehicle parking and turning areas and driveways
- Notice varied and upheld17 January 2024· enforcement3328360Land at The Bungalow, The Drive, Bowhill Hellingly, East Sussex, BN27 4EP
without planning permission, the construction of a sloped wrap-around brick driveway; erection of an adjoining retaining wall; erection of a side and rear patio; in the approximate position shown coloured green on the attached plan
- Notice varied and upheld17 January 2024· enforcement3328359Land at The Bungalow, Bowhill, The Drive, Hellingly, East Sussex, BN27 4EP
without planning permission, the construction of a sloped wrap-around brick driveway; erection of an adjoining retaining wall; erection of a side and rear patio; in the approximate position shown coloured green on the attached plan
- Dismissed16 January 2024· major3321354Land to the South of Cousley Wood Road, Sparrows Green, Wadhurst, East Sussex , TN5 6DY
the erection of up to 15 residential dwellings
- Allowed12 January 2024· minor331035030 Sycamore Court, Uckfield, TN22 1TY
a ‘proposed new 2 bedroom single storey dwelling
- Dismissed4 January 2024· ldc3309126Intercon Scaffolding , Rattle Rd , Westham, East Sussex , BN24 5DS
Certificate of lawful use or development for use of premises for self storage in breach of Condition 7 of planning permission WD/89/1326/P
- Dismissed3 January 2024· minor3322028Land Adjacent Burfield, Maynards Green Road, Maynards Green, Horam, East Sussex, TN21 0DG
the erection of one dwelling (Class C3), with details provided on access and scale, but not landscaping, appearance and layout which are reserved at this stage
- Dismissed3 January 2024· minor3314222Perrymans End, Perrymans Lane, Heron's Ghyll, Uckfield, TN22 4BX
the conversion of an equestrian barn to a dwelling and provision of a soft landscaping scheme
- Dismissed2 January 2024· minor3320804Great Easterfields Chiddingly Road, Horam, Heathfield, TN21 0JJ
the redevelopment of the site to provide 9 residential dwellings together with associated access, car parking and landscaping works
- Dismissed2 January 2024· householder3319495The Lodge, Attwood Farm, Bodle Street Green, Hailsham, BN27 4RA
a ground floor extension and internal alterations
- Allowed2 January 2024· minor3318434Little Nodes, Magham Down, Hailsham, BN27 1PW
an outline application for one self-build dwelling
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