The free appeal record
Planning appeals in Wealden District Council, 2026
68 appeals decided in 2026, 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.
- Dismissed23 October 2026· other601128637 High Street, Frant, TN3 9DT
replacement of former shopfront windows and continuation of painted weatherboard over dis-used external door
- Dismissed23 October 2026· other6010554Ivy House, Mayfield Road, Mark Cross, Rotherfield, TN6 3PJ
- Dismissed6 October 2026· minor6011082Willow Farm, Under Road, Herstmonceux, BN27 1QE
conversion of redundant barn to dwelling
- Notice varied and upheld28 September 20263356589Land An New House Farm, Buckham Hill, Isfield, East Sussex, TN22 5XU
- Dismissed25 September 2026· minor6009517Fairfield Cottage, Cross In Hand Road, Heathfield, TN21 0SN
the development of 2 self-build/custom build dwellings
- Dismissed17 September 2026· other60107678 High Street, Mayfield, TN20 6AA
Construction of a new replacement shopfront to include a roller shutter
- Dismissed17 September 202660107658 High Street, Mayfield, TN20 6AA
Construction of a new replacement shopfront to include a roller shutter
- Allowed15 September 20266008314Land off Eastbourne Road, Polegate, BN26 5DD
Hybrid application: full permission for a foodstore (Use Class E(a)) with access, parking, servicing and landscaping; and outline permission (access only not reserved) for a care home (Class C2) with associated access, parking, servicing and landscaping
- Quashed15 September 2026· enforcement6006632Land at Five Oaks, Lewes Road, Laughton, BN8 6BJ
Change of use of land from sand school and equestrian use to domestic garden land
- decided15 September 2026· enforcement6006631Land at Five Oaks, Lewes Road, Laughton, BN8 6BJ
Construction of raised timber decking, a swimming pool, balustrade and fencing
- Dismissed17 August 2026· other6006868The Grange, Church Street, Hartfield, TN7 4AG
retention of existing ceiling height in ‘Attic Room B’ and reinstatement of lath and plaster ceiling. Removal of the existing plasterboard ceiling; trimming of original collars/ceiling joints to install along with new timbers to suit the raised ceiling level; and the re-construction the ceiling with lath and plaster
- Dismissed14 August 202660097082 High Weald Cottages, Chelwood Gate Road, Chelwood Gate, TN22 3HL
Retrospective application to regularise works undertaken to residential dwelling comprising linked rear extension and garage
- Dismissed14 August 202660097041 High Weald Cottages, Chelwood Gate Road, Chelwood Gate, TN22 3HL
Retrospective application to regularise works undertaken to residential dwelling comprising linked rear extension and garage
- Dismissed13 August 2026· householder60077971 Bonswick Cottage, Mill Lane, Fletching, TN22 3PY
a proposed 2m wide side extension, detached 3 bay (2 open car ports) car port building, clad in black timber cladding
- Allowed7 August 20266006398Bewl Water, Boat House Bistro, 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 7 x 1 bed and 4 x 2 bed tourist units, creation of a cafe with terrace, with water sport facilities retained
- Allowed6 August 2026· householder6008111The Old Golf House, Chapel Lane, Forest Row, RH18 5ND
alterations to an existing residential dwelling, including proposed first floor shower room with extended loft space dormer to accommodate, minor roof /elevation alteration to suit, new double garage to replace existing
- Dismissed3 August 2026· minor6005989Fletchers Cottage, Knowle Lane, Halland, BN8 6PR
change of use of existing annex building to self contained residential dwelling for the purpose of subletting
- Allowed3 August 2026· minor6005835Rainbow Cottage, Church Lane, Laughton, BN8 6AH
variation of condition 9 of WD/2021/2922/F, varied by WD/2024/1408/FA, to allow the addition of an air source heat pump to the south-east elevation and realignment of the driveway and parking, without complying with conditions 3, 5, 6 and 7 attached to planning permission ref WD/2024/1408/FA, dated 29 August 2024
- Allowed31 July 2026· householder6008477Springfield House, Denbigh Road, Hooe, TN33 9EU
a new privacy screen in garden
- Dismissed22 July 20266006344Dog Walking Field, Burnt Oak Road, High Hurstwood, TN22 4AE
Retrospective change of use of private estate land to a dog walking field
- Dismissed20 July 2026· householder600754732 Pleasant View Road, Crowborough, TN6 2UU
the erection of a timber boundary fence
- Dismissed17 July 2026· minor6007376Land Adjoining 154 Station Road, Hailsham, BN27 2SB
up to 9 No. dwellings, to include a change of use of land to residential
- Allowed17 July 20266005293Milton Gate Farm, Milton Street, Polegate, BN26 5RS
change of use from agricultural land to a private polo centre including provision of polo pitch with ancillary engineering works to change levels; and wildlife pond; and temporary widening of agricultural access track without complying with conditions attached to planning permission Ref WD/2020/2407/MAJ, dated 3 May 2022
- Allowed15 July 2026· other337447680 London Road, Hamelsham Manor, Hailsham, BN27 3DD
- Dismissed15 July 2026600490111 Station Road, Polegate, BN26 6AT
erection of single storey rear extension and change of use of first floor to provide additional Class E (e) accommodation
- Dismissed9 July 20266005612Wisteria Cottage, Eridge Road, Tunbridge Wells, TN3 9JU
described on the application form as “proposed change of use of land to residential garden land, erection of a garage incidental to Wisteria Cottage, and proposed retention of the gate in the rear boundary of Wisteria Cottage
- Dismissed9 July 2026· minor600624220 Buckwell Rise, Herstmonceux, BN27 4LY
proposed dwelling on garden land
- Dismissed9 July 20266005340Tilehurst Farm, Hempstead Lane, Hailsham, BN27 3PR
woodland dog walking area
- Allowed7 July 2026· householder60070561 Woodbine Cottages, Victoria Road, Windmill Hill, BN27 4TB
first-floor side and rear extensions to consist of 2 additional bedrooms
- Dismissed7 July 20266005607Chardwood Rest Home, 127 Eastbourne Road, Pevensey Bay, BN24 6BN
change of use of the former care home into a 12 bedroom HMO with associated car and cycle parking and landscaping proposals
- Dismissed17 June 2026· other6004121Hormes House, Windmill Hill, Herstmonceux, BN27 4RS
described as ‘painting/decoration of north elevation wall of a Grade 2 listed building
- Allowed17 June 2026· other6004107Hormes House, Windmill Hill, Herstmonceux, BN27 4RS
described as ‘replacement Victorian style timber sash window
- Unknown3 June 2026· major3375977Land North of Budlett's Lane, Five Ash Down, East Sussex, TN22 3AS
- Allowed2 June 20266004127The Old Nursery, North Street, Cogger Cross, Horam, tn210lg
Change of use of land from agricultural/equestrian to a dog exercise area with erection of fence/gate
- Dismissed22 May 2026· householder3359290Wyck Stable, Wyck Lane, Woods Green, Wadhurst, East Sussex, TN5 6QS
- Notice upheld22 May 2026· enforcement3358235Wyck Stable, Wyck Lane, Woods Green, Wadhurst, East Sussex, TN5 6QS
Without planning permission, the erection of a brick boundary wall and pillars in excess of 1 metre in height adjacent to the highway (“the Wall”), in the approximate position shown by a green line on the attached plan
- Dismissed18 May 2026· minor6003690Map Ref. TQ5017NE. Title Number ESX33789, Little Annan, Lewes Road, Uckfield, E.Sussex, TN22 5RE
a new building; dual pitch
- Dismissed14 May 2026· minor6003211Land by Lake on the Track Between Dundale Road and Little Bayhall Farm, Frant, Tunbridge Wells, Kent, TN3 9AQ
agricultural building with steel beams and plastic coated green sheeting
- Dismissed13 May 2026· householder6004104Glen Cottage, Holders Lane, Mayfield, East Sussex, TN20 6BE
two storey and single storey side and rear extensions, rebuilding front bay, reconstruction of part of garden wall fronting Holders Lane
- Dismissed11 May 2026· minor3377076Land East of Tanyard Cottage, Newick Lane, Heathfield, East Sussex, TN21 8PT
the siting of five to nine dwellings with a combined floor space less than 1,000m2
- Dismissed30 April 2026· householder600500628 Millennium Way, Heathfield, East Sussex, TN21 0FQ
for a fence to the side of property
- Unknown29 April 2026· enforcement3327861The Dinglewood Brittenden Lane, Waldron, Heathfield, TN21 0RN
- Notice varied and upheld29 April 2026· enforcement3327860The Dinglewood Brittenden Lane, Waldron, Heathfield, TN21 0RN
without planning permission, t he carrying out of works for the formation of a tennis court and the excavation of a swimming pool (“the works”) in the approximate positions shown on the attached plan (“the land”)
- Dismissed16 April 2026· other3368291Chasewood Cottage, Frant Road, Frant, Tunbridge Wells, East Sussex, TN3 9HG
- Dismissed16 April 2026· minor3368290Chasewood Cottage, Frant Road, Frant, Tunbridge Wells, East Sussex, TN3 9HG
demolition of existing single storey porch from 2015 and WC from 1985. Creation of two storey side extension and single storey rear extension together with the insertion of two conservation grade rooflights in existing catslide roof at grade II listed cottage
- Dismissed14 April 2026· minor6003970Little Warren Barn, The Warren, Crowborough, East Sussex, TN6 1UB
1no. new self build dwelling
- Dismissed9 April 2026· minor3376527Alexandra Cottage, Batts Bridge Road, Piltdown, Uckfield, East Sussex, TN22 3XP
a three bedroom chalet bungalow to replace garage
- Allowed8 April 2026· minor6002646Old Spot Farm, Goldbridge Road, Piltdown, TN22 3XN
demolition of existing farm shop and outbuildings and phased application for the erection of six semi-detached dwellings and one detached self build dwelling with associated landscaping and infrastructure
- Dismissed1 April 2026· minor3377010Land North of A272, Pound Green, Buxted, East Sussex, TN22 4PH
residential development comprising up to three detached one/two storey dwellings
- Dismissed31 March 2026· householder6004118Windover, The Street, Selmeston, Polegate, BN26 6TY
the removal of the existing porch and erection of single -storey extension to the front and associated alterations
- Dismissed27 March 2026· minor337766812 Parklands, Maresfield, East Sussex, TN22 2HR
erection of 2 bed chalet bungalow
- Dismissed24 March 2026· minor6003614Little Farm, Burnt Oak Road, Hurstwood, TN6 3SD
erection of 1 x self build bungalow dwelling following demolition of existing stables and vehicle workshop
- Allowed24 March 2026· minor3374398Barn at South Park Farm , Priory Road , Forest Row, RH18 5HT
conversion of redundant detached agricultural barn with reduced footprint to three-bedroom residential unit
- Quashed On Legal Grounds24 March 2026· enforcement3328210Land at Molly's Wood, Hempstead Lane, Hailsham, East Sussex, BN27 3PR
Without planning permission, change of use of the land from woodland to a mixed use for the stationing of a caravan for leisure and business use, the associated erection of sheds, storage of garden furniture and equipment, and the laying of a hardstanding and track area
- Dismissed20 March 2026· other3372085Walnut Tree House, High Street, Mayfield, East Sussex, TN20 6AB
described as the decommission of an external doorway, created in 1949, and to restore the external wall to its condition before the entrance was made
- Allowed9 March 2026· householder3376428Kingsmead, Oak Lane, Blackham, Withyham, East Sussex, TN3 9UB
erection of single storey rear extension and introduction of rear dormer enlargement replacing roof glazing with a rooflight
- Notice varied and upheld24 February 2026· enforcement3343943The Walled Garden Farm, Hammerwood, East Grinstead, RH19 3QE
‘Without planning permission, change of use of the Land from agriculture, the stationing of a caravan for residential purposes and the storage of commercial forestry vehicles, plant, machinery and equipment.’
- Notice upheld19 February 2026· enforcement3374584Eyres Barn, Dudleswell, Uckfield, TN22 3BH
Without planning permission, material change of use of the Land from storage to a mixed use for storage and for the stationing of a camper van for residential purposes
- Notice varied and upheld19 February 2026· enforcement3370836Land at The Paddock, Mayfield Road, Frant, Tunbridge Wells, TN3 9DH
- Notice upheld19 February 2026· enforcement3327926Brimseth House , Coggins Mill Lane, Mayfield, East Sussex, TN20 6UT
Without planning permission the formation of a vehicular access and track (“the Access”) in the approximate position shown coloured green on the attached plan
- Dismissed12 February 2026· householder3375852Rotherhurst Bungalow, Cottage Hill, Rotherfield, East Sussex, TN6 3JJ
erection of garage
- Dismissed12 February 2026· minor3375283Arnolds, Nursery Lane, Fairwarp, TN22 3BD
demolition of an existing outbuilding and the erection of two replacement domestic outbuildings accommodating a pool house / gym and private vehicle storage facilities (part-subterranean), together with other associated works and change of use of land to residential
- Dismissed27 January 2026· minor3370047Hedera Cottage North Street, Punnetts Town, Heathfield, TN21 9DT
Permission in principle application for the erection of up to 5 dwellings
- Dismissed22 January 2026· householder3376324Rystwood Cottage, Hartfield Road, Forest Row, RH18 5LZ
Proposed detached 2 bay garage with store over
- Dismissed22 January 2026· minor3372124Birch Holt, Marlpits Lane, Ninfield, East Sussex, TN33 9LD
new dwelling
- Allowed21 January 2026· minor33744694 Framfield Road, New Town, Uckfield, East Sussex, TN22 5AG
change of use of a residential flat (C3) to office (E)
- Dismissed19 January 2026· minor3375177Catts Crouch Farm, Possingworth Lane, Waldron, East Sussex, TN21 0RD
conversion of agricultural barn to dwelling
- Dismissed19 January 2026· householder3375044Gillridge Farm Oast, Gillridge Lane, Nr. Crowborough, East Sussex, TN6 1UR
erection of garage and storage building
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