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ALT Listen to your fortnightly planning pulse. For information and key updates about: New planning applications, planning appeals, policy & general guidance.
ALT White background, green faded cogwheel and infographic on right hand side with green bar charts and stat boxes detailing a snapshot of the planning stats. Text reads: How we are doing Our Performance Visit the Lets Talk Planning Hub today to view a snapshot of our performance and learn how we are performing across planning services. We are keen to hear what you think! You can use the ‘Ask the Development Manager’ function to get in touch with us and share your thoughts.
ALT Green background, blue coloured circle with a clipboard with checkmarks. Text reads: Planning Weekly List Published You can now view this week's list of planning applications on our website. The list contains a description of the planning application with a link to view the application details on our Planning Application website.
ALT The official Planning Inspectorate Logo. Black text and white background. Appeal Decision Site visit made on 25 September 2026 by C Shearing BA (Hons) MA MRTPI an Inspector appointed by the Secretary of State Decision date: 4th November 2026 Appeal Ref: 6007014 2 Estate Cottages, Heathfield Road, Halland, East Sussex BN8 6PW • The appeal is made under section 78 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 (as amended) against a refusal to grant outline planning permission. • The appeal is made by Millen Homes Ltd against the decision of Wealden District Council. • The application ref is WD/2025/1679/O. • The development proposed is described as ‘development of 9 dwellings, office space and children’s play area’. Decision 1. The appeal is dismissed.
ALT Green background, blue coloured circle with a clipboard with checkmarks. Text reads: Planning Weekly List Published You can now view this week's list of planning applications on our website. The list contains a description of the planning application with a link to view the application details on our Planning Application website.
ALT Planning decisions. 31 October 2026. What you need to know before 31 October. The new National Scheme of Delegation comes into force on 31 October 2026. 1 it is a national change- Wealden must follow the rules. 2 - Schedule 1 Must normally be decided by officers. 3- Schedule 2 Can potenitally go to Committee, but officer decision is the starting point. 4 - The gateway- Requires national criteria and agreement from the nominated officer and councillor. 5 - You can still have your say - Comments on applications and relevant planning matters will still be considered. 6- We’ll publish gateway decisions - Outcomes and reasons will be available on our website.
ALT Green background, blue coloured circle with a clipboard with checkmarks. Text reads: Planning Weekly List Published You can now view this week's list of planning applications on our website. The list contains a description of the planning application with a link to view the application details on our Planning Application website.
ALT Notice that the scheduled meeting of the Wealden District Council Minors Planning Committee on 5 November 2026 has been cancelled. The notice features a photograph of the Council offices and the council logo.
ALT The official Planning Inspectorate logo. Black text and white background. Appeal Decision Site visit made on 11 August 2026 by Andrew Phillips MPlan BA CertHE MRTPI an Inspector appointed by the Secretary of State Decision date: 23 October 2026 Appeal Ref: 6011286 37 High Street, Frant, Tunbridge Wells, Kent TN3 9DT • The appeal is made under section 20 of the Planning (Listed Buildings and Conservation Areas) Act 1990 (as amended) against a refusal to grant listed building consent. • The appeal is made by Mr Elliott Wilkins against the decision of Wealden District Council. • The application Ref is WD/2026/0388/LB. • The works proposed are replacement of former shopfront windows and continuation of painted weatherboard over dis-used external door. Decision 1. The appeal is dismissed.
ALT Appeal Decision Site visit made on 11 August 2026 by Andrew Phillips MPlan BA CertHE MRTPI an Inspector appointed by the Secretary of State Decision date: 23rd October 2026 Appeal Ref: 6010554 Ivy House, Mayfield Road, Mark Cross, Rotherfield, East Sussex TN6 3PJ • The appeal is made under section 20 of the Planning (Listed Buildings and Conservation Areas) Act 1990 (as amended) against a refusal to grant listed building consent. • The appeal is made by Mr James Hayes against the decision of Wealden District Council. • The application Ref is WD/2026/0421/LBR. • The works are UPVC framed windows, installed as an emergency measure due to storm damage to the rear of the house on the upper floor. Decision 1. The appeal is dismissed.
ALT Planning Decisions 31 October 2026. How does the gateway work? Is it a schedule 2 application? Does it meet a least one of the national gateway criteria? Either A - Significant economic, social or environmental issue or B - Significant planning matter (having regard to the development plan and other considerations). Do the nominated planning officer and nominated councillor agree that it should go to Committee? If yes - Planning committee, if No - Officer decision. We’ll publish the outcome and reasons for all cases considered through the gateway.
ALT Green background, blue coloured circle with a clipboard with checkmarks. Text reads: Planning Weekly List Published You can now view this week's list of planning applications on our website. The list contains a description of the planning application with a link to view the application details on our Planning Application website.
ALT Listen to your fortnightly planning pulse. For information and key updates about: New planning applications, planning appeals, policy & general guidance.
ALT planning decisions. 31 October 2026. What is Schedule 2? Schedule 2 covers applications which can potentially be considered by planning committee. But...schedule 2 does not mean committee. The national starting point is still officer decision. An application must meet the national gateway criteria before it can be referred to committee.
ALT White background, green faded cogwheel and infographic on right hand side with green bar charts and stat boxes detailing a snapshot of the planning stats. Text reads: How we are doing Our Performance Visit the Lets Talk Planning Hub today to view a snapshot of our performance and learn how we are performing across planning services. We are keen to hear what you think! You can use the ‘Ask the Development Manager’ function to get in touch with us and share your thoughts.
ALT Green background, blue coloured circle with a clipboard with checkmarks. Text reads: Planning Weekly List Published You can now view this week's list of planning applications on our website. The list contains a description of the planning application with a link to view the application details on our Planning Application website.
ALT The official Planning Inspectorate logo. Black text and white background. Appeal Decision Hearing held on 29 April 2026 Site visit made on 30 April 2026 by Jennifer Wallace BA(Hons) MRTPI an Inspector appointed by the Secretary of State Decision date: 13 October 2026 Appeal Ref: APP/C1435/W/25/3376903 Land East of Golden Jubilee Way, Westham • The appeal is made under section 78 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 (as amended) against a refusal to grant outline planning permission. • The appeal is made by Mr Nigel Hobbs against the decision of Wealden District Council. • The application Ref is WD/2022/1927/MAO. • The development proposed is outline planning application proposing the development of land at Golden Jubilee Way for the erection of up to 250 dwellings with creation of new roundabout access on Golden Jubilee Way and new pedestrian and cycle linkages.