Appellant: Croudace Homes LTD
Appeal Reference: APP/C1435/W/22/3307820
Inquiry Opens: 12 September 2023
Proposal: Outline planning application for the erection of up to 290 dwellings, associated landscaping, informal open space and Strategic SANG, with access from the B2102.
15 May 2023 | Start of Inquiry Procedure |
22 May 2023 | Questionnaire and Notifications by Letter Issued |
19 June 2023 | Deadline for Interested Party Comments and Rule 6 Statements |
26 June 2023 | Casework Management Conference held |
5 August 2023 | Re-Consultation comments due |
15 August 2023 | Deadline for all Proofs of Evidence and Core Documents (except Planning and Highways) |
22 August 2023 | Notification of Inquiry Details Letter to be issued |
23 August 2023 | Highways & Planning Proofs of Evidence and Statements of Common Ground due |
5 September 2023 | Time estimates, draft Section 106 agreement, and CIL Compliance Statement due |
12 September 2023 | Inquiry Opens and will be held for 8 Days |
You can view the Planning Application case file which includes the original submitted application form, plans, supporting information, officer report and representations through this link.
Further to the Case Management Conference (see summary note), the documents listed below relate to new documentation provided by the appellant as part of this appeal.
The Inquiry will consider these revised plans/evidence.
Bus Stop Improvements and Speed Limit Extension – Plan No. 5330/016 Rev. H
Framfield Road Improvements Sheet 1 of 2 – Plan No. 5330/017 Rev. H
Framfield Road Improvements Sheet 2 of 2 – Plan No. 5330/018 Rev. J
Site Access Arrangement – Plan 5330/021 Rev K
Outline Drainage Strategy – Plan SK05 Rev A
Accompanying Drainage Technical Note
While the Council raised concerns that, as a result of these changes, the development changed and an opportunity to consult should be triggered. The Planning Inspectorate agreed.
We ran a consultation for 21 days which ended on the 5 August 2023 by way of Site Notice and writing to all those who originally submitted a representation to the planning application.
The Inquiry timetable is a draft version and is subject to changes throughout Inquiry proceedings. View the current timetable draft below.
21 September 2023: Draft Timetable V8
As part of their Proofs of Evidence, the Appellant provided Amended Access Plan.5330/021 Rev P . This matter was discussed at the Inquiry and a ruling was made on 13 September 2023.
Appeal Notification Letters
Proofs of Evidence
Appellant Proof of Evidence – Heritage
Appellant Proof of Evidence – Heritage (Appendices)
Appellant Proof of Evidence – Ecology
Appellant Proof of Evidence – Drainage
Appellant Proof of Evidence – Trees
Appellant Proof of Evidence – Planning
Appellant Proof of Evidence – Highways
31 August 2023: Appellant Rebuttal: Rule 6 Proof of Evidence – Drainage
31 August 2023: East Sussex County Council Rebuttal: Appellant Proof of Evidence – Highways
6 September 2023: Appellant Rebuttal: Wealden District Council Proof of Evidence – Planning
6 September 2023: Appellant Rebuttal RP1: Wealden District Council Proof of Evidence – Planning
6 September 2023: Appellant Rebuttal RP2: Wealden District Council Proof of Evidence – Planning
6 September 2023: Appellant Rebuttal RP3: Wealden District Council Proof of Evidence – Planning
6 September 2023: Appellant Rebuttal RP4: Wealden District Council Proof of Evidence – Planning
6 September 2023: Appellant Rebuttal RP5: Wealden District Council Proof of Evidence – Planning
8 September 2023: Rule 6 Rebuttal: Appellant Proof of Evidence – Transport
8 September 2023: Appellant Rebuttal – Arboriculture Technical Note
Core Documents
The Core Documents List was updated on the 7 September 2023 with additional documents. The documents added are referred to in the East Sussex County Council Proof of Evidence as follows:
- CDI.21 – CIHT ‘Designing for Walking’ (2005)
- CDI.22 – LTN 1/20 ‘Cycle Infrastructure Design’ (2020)
The Core Documents List was updated on 11 September 2023 with additional documents. These documents are as follows:
- CDK.26 – Land east of Waites Lane at Wakeham’s Farm, Pett Level Road , Fairlight Cove, East Sussex APP/U1430/W/21/3283287 (19 July 2022)
- CDH 7 – Design and Construction Guidance 2022.
- CDL.1(i) – National Planning Policy Framework (September 2023)
CD | Document |
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CDD.1 | Planning Statement of Common Ground (23rd August 2023) |
CDD.2 | Highways Statement of Common Ground (19th June 2023) |
CDD.3 | Ancient Woodland Statement of Common Ground (***date***) |
Closing Submissions & Costs
Wealden Costs Claim
Wealden District Council Costs Application – 2 October 2023
Wealden District Council Costs Rebuttal – 4 October 2023
Wealden District Council Costs Rebuttal, Witness Statement
Wealden District Council Costs Rebuttal, Email
Wealden District Council Costs Clarification Letter
Appellant Costs Claim
Appellant Costs Application – 2 October 2023