Planning authority
Wealden District Council
Adopted plan 13.7 years old; plan in preparation: early consultation; HDT 89%.
- Plan over 5 years old
Adopted plan
| Plan | Wealden District Core Strategy Local Plan (February 2013) |
| Adopted | 19 February 2013 |
| Age | 13.7 years |
| Plan period | 2006–2027 |
| Housing requirement | 9,440 homes |
| Council's page | The adopted plan |
Plan in preparation
| Plan | New Wealden Local Plan |
| Stage | Early consultation |
| Next dated event | None dated |
| Council's page | The plan in preparation |
From the national planning data platform, which can lag behind the council. Known gaps
Housing Delivery Test
| Measurement | 89% (2025) |
Applications
| Period | July 2025 to June 2026 |
| Received | 1,376 |
| Decided | 1,283 |
| Granted | 1,085 (85%; England 87%) |
| Refused | 198 |
| Major applications decided | 55, of which 44 granted |
| Quarter | Received | Decided | Granted | Refused |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| July to September 2025 | 334 | 294 | 246 | 48 |
| October to December 2025 | 363 | 343 | 289 | 54 |
| January to March 2026 | 340 | 296 | 250 | 46 |
| April to June 2026 | 339 | 350 | 300 | 50 |
Appeals
| Decided | 1 September 2021 to 28 August 2026 |
| Planning appeals | 384: 112 allowed, 2 split, 270 dismissed |
| Householder appeals | 87: 31 allowed, 1 split, 55 dismissed |
| Allowed in full or in part | 31% (England 32%) |
Latest planning appeals
| Decided | Site | Development | Procedure | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 August 2026 | 2 High Weald Cottages, Chelwood Gate Road, Chelwood Gate, East Sussex, TN22 3HL Application WD/2025/1943/FR | Other minor developments | Written Representations | Dismissed |
| 14 August 2026 | 1 High Weald Cottages, Chelwood Gate Road, Chelwood Gate, East Sussex, TN22 3HL Application WD/2025/1942/FR | Other minor developments | Written Representations | Dismissed |
| 7 August 2026 | Bewl Water, Boat House Bistro, Bewlbridge Lane, Cousley Wood, Wadhurst, East Sussex, TN3 8JH Application WD/2025/1539/MAJ | Other Major Developments | Written Representations | Allowed |
| 3 August 2026 | Fletchers Cottage, Knowle Lane, Halland, East Sussex, BN8 6PR Application WD/2025/2503/F | Change of use, 1 home | Written Representations | Dismissed |
| 3 August 2026 | Rainbow Cottage, Church Lane, Laughton, East Sussex, BN8 6AH Application WD/2025/1771/FA | Other minor developments, 2 homes | Written Representations | Allowed |
| 22 July 2026 | Dog Walking Field, Burnt Oak Road, High Hurstwood, East Sussex, TN22 4AE Application WD/2025/2297/FR | Change of use | Written Representations | Dismissed |
| 17 July 2026 | Land Adjoining 154 Station Road, Hailsham, East Sussex, BN27 2SB Application WD/2025/1701/PIP | Minor Dwellings, 9 homes | Written Representations | Dismissed |
| 17 July 2026 | Milton Gate Farm, Milton Street, Polegate, East Sussex, BN26 5RS Application WD/2025/1913/MFA | Change of use | Written Representations | Allowed |
| 15 July 2026 | 11 Station Road, Polegate, East Sussex, BN26 6AT Application WD/2025/2652/F | Change of use, -1 homes | Written Representations | Dismissed |
| 9 July 2026 | 20 Buckwell Rise, Herstmonceux, BN27 4LY Application WD/2025/0484/F | Minor Dwellings, 1 home | Written Representations | Dismissed |
Each outcome links to the case on the Planning Inspectorate's site, where the decision letter is published.
Changes recorded
No changes recorded since the tracker started.