Applications being considered by the Parish Council during the summer break

21/07/2026

Clerks: Miss B Macklen & Mrs C Feltham, PO Box 202, Heathfield, East Sussex TN21 1BN

e: clerk@buxted-pc.gov.uk w:buxtedparishcouncil.gov.uk

DATE: 21st July 2026

NOTICE OF PLANNNG APPLICATIONS

Wealden District Council have notified Buxted Parish Council of the following planning application(s).

The deadline set for our response is prior to the next planning committee meeting, so the council members will be considering this application via email.

We are placing this notice on our website to make residents/neighbours aware of the application(s).

Wealden District Council are the Local Planning Authority who will make the final decision on this application.

Please submit any comments to Wealden District Council via email (planning@wealden.gov.uk) and cc: the parish council (clerk@buxted-pc.gov.uk)

1. Application: WD/2026/0359/F

Expiry date for responses to WDC: 11 August 2026

Location: WHITE COTTAGE, BURNT OAK ROAD, HIGH HURSTWOOD, BUXTED, TN22 4AE

Description: proposed demolition of existing single storey detached double garage and erection of a new two storey detached holiday let/AirBNB


2. ApplicationWD/2026/1353/LB

Deadline for responses toWDC: 4th August 2026

Location:The Old Maypole Farm, Hurstwood Road, High Hurstwood, Buxted, TN22 4AH

Description:specialist repair and conservation works to the timber frame, infill panels, replacement of brick infill to timber frame with breathable lightweight insulated panels following removal of internal modern stud walls linings, replacement of modern wall lining with breathable lightweight insulated wall lining, associated works.


3. Application No. WD/2026/1277/PIP

Description: application for permission in principle for erection of a single residential dwelling

Location: Land at Spindles, Howbourne Lane, Buxted, TN22 4QB

Wealden District Council has received the above mentioned application and in accordance with the requirements of Articles 5J to 5M of the Town and Country Planning (Permission in Principle) Order 2017 (as amended) invites you to comment on the proposal. The application is not a full planning application but seeks permission in principle in accordance with the provisions of the Town and Country Planning (Permission in Principle) Order 2017 (as amended). If you wish to comment on this application, you should do so in writing, any comments you may wish to make should be made by 7th August 2026.

Details of this planning application, including plans, drawings and other documents received, can be viewed on-line by visiting: https://planning.wealden.gov.uk/Planning/Display/WD/2026/1277/PIP


4. Application: WD/2026/1427/F

Deadline for responses to WDC: 13 August 2026

Location: The Folly, High Street, Buxted, TN22 4LA

Description: exterior material changes to dwelling and extension to existing bathroom with additional proposed garage and driveway extension. Proposed solar PV panels to be put on garage roof. New gates at entrance.


Planning Inspectorate – Appeal

The below application is subject to an appeal. Planning Inspectorate Ref: 6013214

Application: WD/2026/0324/PIP

Location: Sandpits Yard, Pound Green Lane, Etchingwood, Buxted, TN22 4PU.

Description: application for a permission in principle for erection of a dwelling and associated development. Demolition of workshop/storage building.

Information: The Secretary of State considers that the written representations procedure be followed for this appeal. The procedure to be followed is set out in Part 2 of The Town and Country Planning (Appeals) (Written Representations Procedure) (England) Regulations 2009, as amended. Please Note: Any views received in writing by the Council at the application stage will have been forwarded to The Planning Inspectorate, the Inspector will consider these comments when determining the appeal. The Planning Inspectorate have released a new online appeals service which you can use to comment, or modify/withdraw your previous representation: https://appeal-planning decision.service.gov.uk/comment-planning-appeal/enter-appeal-reference

Deadline: 1st September