Hailsham, Heathfield, Herstmonceux, Laughton, Polegate, Rushlake Green - Planning Applications

PLANNING (LISTED BUILDING AND CONSERVATION AREAS)  ACT 1990

Applications affecting a Listed Building (LB) and/or within a Conservation Area (CA) have been received:

HAILSHAM – WD/2026/1241/FR

Conversion of existing building and rear extension to form 8 no. Flats. 5 North Street, Hailsham, BN27 1DQ (CA)

HEATHFIELD & WALDRON – WD/2026/1254/MAO

Outline application for up to 57 no. Residential dwellings (including affordable housing), with all matters reserved except for access to the site. Creation of access from Theobald’s green. Land at Theobalds Green, Hailsham Road (B2203), Heathfield (LB)

HERSTMONCEUX – WD/2026/1228/F

Replacement top clamp. Lime End Farm, Church Road, Flowers Green, Herstmonceux, BN27 1RG ( LB )

LAUGHTON – WD/2026/1286/FA

Variation of conditions 1, 2, 3, 4, 6 and 27 of WD/2019/0883/F (demolition of existing buildings as identified on submitted plans. 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) to allow for phased development and minor amendment to unit 3. Home Farm, Lewes Road, Laughton, BN8 6BQ (LB)

POLEGATE – WD/2026/1258/MAJ

Hybrid planning application comprising: full application for the erection of a foodstore (use class E(a)) with associated access roads, parking, servicing area, and landscaping, plus all associated works; and outline application (all matters reserved except for access) for the erection of a care home (Class C2), with associated access roads, parking, servicing area and landscaping, plus all associated works. Land Off Eastbourne Road, Polegate, BN26 5DD (LB)

WARBLETON – WD/2026/1237/F

Proposed in ground swimming pool on site of existing pond. Cophall, Rookery Lane, Rushlake Green, TN21 9RG (LB)

TOWN AND COUNTRY PLANNING (DEVELOPMENT MANAGEMENT PROCEDURE) (ENGLAND) ORDER 2015 – ARTICLE 15

Applications affecting a Public Right of Way

HAILSHAM WD/2025/2839/FR

Retrospective application for pallet storage and pallet refurbishment barn, along with metal security fencing and office with B8 use for general storage and distribution. Diversion of public right of way. Falkenvil, Saltmarsh Lane, Hailsham, BN27 2RJ

TOWN AND COUNTRY PLANNING (DEVELOPMENT MANAGEMENT  PROCEDURE) (ENGLAND) ORDER 2015 – ARTICLE 15

Application received for a Major Development

POLEGATE WD/2026/1258/MAJ

Hybrid planning application comprising: full application for the erection of a foodstore (use class E(a)) with associated access roads, parking, servicing area, and landscaping, plus all associated works; and outline application (all matters reserved except for access) for the erection of a care home (Class C2), with associated access roads, parking, servicing area and landscaping, plus all associated works.

Land off Eastbourne Road, Polegate, BN26 5DD by Aldi Stores Ltd c/o

Avison Young

NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR PLANNING PERMISSION

Town and Country Planning (Development Management Procedure)

(England) Order  2015

NOTICE UNDER ARTICLE 15

Application received for a Major Development

HAILSHAM – WD/2026/1150/MFA

Proposed development at Oaklands, Ersham Road, Hailsham, BN27 3PL. I give notice that Stonewater Developments Limited c/o MH Architects & Thakeham Homes is applying to Wealden District Council for planning permission for variation/removal of conditions 2, 4, 5, 8, 10, 12, 13, 16, 18, 19, 21 and 24 of WD/2018/2543/MAJ (residential development of 169 dwellings including enhanced junction and access arrangements at Ersham Road/Coldthorn Lane, 35% affordable housing and play areas (amended scheme to WD/2014/1226/MAO and reserved matters approval WD/2017/2085/MRM) to enable amendments to site layout to facilitate drainage design, including amendments to building positions, parking positions and finished floor levels; flat block redesign; house types amendments; combination and re-orientation of units; amendments to material palette; changes to roadway design/building positions; inclusion of new substations, omission of garages/car ports; and re-wording of some conditions to reflect updated material and minimise any pre-start conditions. The development does not accord with the provisions of the development plan in force in the area in which the land to which the application relates is situated.

HEATHFIELD & WALDRON – WD/2026/1254/MAO

Proposed development at Land At Theobalds Green, Hailsham Road (B2203), Heathfield. I give notice that Esquire Developments Ltd & Rurban Estates Ltd c/o Esquire Developments Ltd & Rurban Estates Ltd is applying to Wealden District Council for outline planning permission for up to 57 no. residential dwellings (including affordable housing), with all matters reserved except for access to the site. Creation of access from Theobalds Green. The development does not accord with the provisions of the development plan in force in the area in which the land to which the application relates is situated.

Members of the public may inspect copies of the applications and associated documents at the Council Offices, Vicarage Lane, Hailsham, BN27 2AX, between the hours of 8.30am to 5.00pm or visit our website https:\\.planning.wealden.gov.uk. Any representations should be made in writing to the Head of Planning and Environmental Services quoting the application reference number  no later than 7 August 2026.

Chief Executive 17  July  2026