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Land at Downlands Farm Document Library

Appellant: Gleeson Land and John Alison Land and Research Ltd

Appeal Reference: APP/C1435/W/23/3321978 

Inquiry Opens: 10am – 24 October 2023

Proposal: Hybrid planning application comprising:  outline application (with all matters reserved except for access) for the erection of up to 424 no. Residential dwellings including affordable housing, the provision of vehicular, pedestrian and cycle access and separate emergency access from the uckfield bypass (a22), pedestrian and cycle access from snatts road, open spaces including children’s play space, sustainable urban drainage systems, associated landscaping, infrastructure and earthworks; and full application comprising creation of a strategic sang, associated landscaping and car parking, and demolition of existing residential property and other buildings and provision of pedestrian and cycle access from rocks road, associated landscaping, infrastructure and earthworks.

Inquiry Timetable

The Inquiry timetable is a draft version and is subject to changes throughout Inquiry proceedings. View the current timetable draft below:

3 November 2023 – Final Programme

7 June 2023 Start of Inquiry procedure
15 June 2023 Questionnaire and Notifications by Letter Issued
13 July 2023 Deadline for Interested Party Comments and Rule 6 Statements
16 August 2023 Casework Management Conference held
26 September 2023 Deadline for all Proofs of Evidence and Core Documents
3 October 2023 Notification of Inquiry Details Letter to be issued
7 December 2023 Closing Statements Session – CANCELLED
13 December 2023 Council’s Closing Statement
14 December 2023 Appellant’s Closing Statement
14 December 2023 Council’s Final Comments on the Appellant’s Response to Costs
14 December 2023 Council Response to Appellant Costs due
21 December 2023 Appellant’s Final Comments on the Council’s Response to Costs

View the Case File 

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.

EIA Consultation

The EIA consultation comprises the attached Environmental Statement Addendum Letter and five enclosures and the SANG Submissions Letter regarding the amended plans.

This includes the Addendum Letter alongside:

  • Enclosure 1 – Revised ES Figure 3.3A – Green Infrastructure Parameter Plan 1309.04A (was submitted during the course of the application, albeit not referenced in the decision notice – CD2/116) and Revised ES Figure 6.6A – Detailed Hard and Soft Landscaping Plan (Rev J – amended plan)
  • Enclosure 2 – Environmental Statement Chapter 7A Biodiversity – amended to reflect updated baseline survey information and SANG boardwalk proposal
  • Enclosure 3 – Updated Appendix 7.2A – Report to Inform a Habitats Regulations Assessment
  • Enclosure 4 – New Appendix 7.4 to the ES Ecology Chapter comprising updated baseline survey information
  • Enclosure 5 – Boardwalk Tree Protection Technical Note (dated 05 September 2023)

Anyone who wishes to make representations about the addendum to the Environmental Statement and the supporting documents should write to the Council at planning@wealden.gov.uk quoting reference “3321978 Downlands Farm, Uckfield – EIA” by 15th October 2023.

 

Amended Plan Consultation

In response to Highways and Natural England, the appellant has submitted additional plans which can be found as follows: 

Any comments on the amended plans should be provided to the Council by 15th October 2023, to be sent to planning@wealden.gov.uk quoting reference “3321978 Downlands Farm, Uckfield – Amended Plans”.

Appeal Notification Letters

Main Party Proofs of Evidence

Wealden Proof of Evidence – Heritage

Appendix 1 Part 1 – Map of historic features, photo locations and photographs

Appendix 1 Part 2 – Map of historic features, photo locations and photographs

Appendix 2 – Uckfield & District Preservation Society, Hindsight, Volume 6, Summer 2000 – The Streatfeild Family and the Rocks Estate by Simon Wright pages 46-61

Appendix 3 – 1841 Uckfield Tithe Map

Appendix 4 – 1840 Maresfield Tithe Map extract with extract of Apportionment, carriage drive passing through plots 2005 and 2006

Appendix 5 – Figg Maps 1829

Appendix 6 – Hunter’s Pit – photographs from sales particulars

Appendix 7 – OS Map extracts – 1st edition, 2nd edition, 3rd edition, 1975 and 1992

Appendix 8 – Public representations of Mrs M Stephens

Appendix 9 – Public representations of Dr Martin Stenning (‘DMS22’ dated 12 August 2022 and ‘DMS23’ dated 20 January 2023)

Appendix 10 – Dictionary of Scottish Architects – DSA Architect Biography Report

Appendix 11 – Public representation of Vivienne Blandford

Appendix 12 – Sussex Gardens Trust (SGT) and Parks & Gardens UK

Appendix 13 – 1888 Brooker’s Guide Directory

Appendix 14 – Chicory Cottage Sales Particulars

Appendix 15 – Charlwood Manor application consultation responses from Senior Heritage Officer and ESCC Archaeologist, under application WD/2018/0780/O

Appendix 16 Part 1 – Downlands Farm HER Entries

Appendix 16 Part 2 – Downlands Farm HER Entries

Appendix 17 – Yeakell and Garder’s 1778-83 ‘Topographical Map of the County of Sussex Divided into Rapes, Deaneries and Hundreds, Planned from an Actual Survey’

Appendix 18 – Thomas Budgen OS Surveyors Drawing for Eridge Park, published 1789-1806 and depicting 1789

Appendix 19 – Extract of Mudge’s map of 1813

Appendix 20 – Auction particulars of Downlands Estate, extract from the Sussex Advertiser 28 June 1813

Appendix 21 – John Farncombe The Sussex Breed of Cattle in the Nineteenth Century by J. P. Boxall

Appendix 22 – Sale particulars of 1873: Downland House with gardens, 15 acres in Uckfield; The Keep reference BUR/2/6/1873/5, as advertised in the Brighton Gazette on the 29th of May 1873

Appendix 23 – Details of record BMW/A/2/33/79, showing transfer of Downland House from executors of JW Scarlett to Richard James Streatfeild, 8 October 1890

Appendix 24 – 1951 Sales Particulars map

Appendix 25 – Relevant Planning History

Appendix 26

Appendix 27 Part 1

Appendix 27 Part 2

Appendix 28 

Appendix 29

Appendix 30

Core Documents

CDDocument
CD1/1

Wealden District Council’s Appeal Questionnaire, including supporting documents, relevant development plan policies, neighbour responses and comments from statutory consultees:

CD1/1 – Questionnaire

CD1/1 – Wealden Local Plan Policies

CD1/1 – WLP Gose Letter

CD1/1 – Wealden Core Strategy Policies

CD1/1 – Wealden Design Guide

CD1/1 – Affordable Housing

CD1/1 – The following items can be found under the application page WD/2022/1637/MEA:

  • Consultee Responses
  • Neighbour Responses
  • Officer Reports

CD1/1 – Planning History, Site Notices & Press Advert

CD1/1 – Appeal Notification

CD1/1 – Listed Buildings:

CD1/1 – Dartford Warbler Standing Advice

CD1/2Appeal submitted to the Planning Inspectorate, 12 May 2023 – excluding application documents in Core Document List
CD1/3Annexe 3 Certificate C Notice, 12 May 2023
CD1/4Sussex Express, 12 May 2023 inc. Certificate C Notice
CD1/5Appellant’s Statement of Case, 10 May 2023
CD1/6Wealden District Council Statement of Case, July 2023
CD1/7East Sussex County Council Highways Statement of Case, July 2023
CD1/8Inspector’s Case Management Conference Note, 16 August 2023
CD1/9Transport Statement of Common Ground, 11 September 2023
CD1/10Planning Statement of Common Ground, 12 September 2023
CD1/11Housing Land Supply Statement of Common Ground, 12 September 2023
CD1/12Heritage Statement of Common Ground, 13 September 2023
CD1/13Appellant’s Submissions (on substituted plans), 8 September 2023
CD1/14

Environmental Statement Addendum Letter, 13 September 2023 inc:

  • Enclosure 1 – Revised ES Figure 3.3A (also at CD2/116) and Revised ES Figure 6.6A – Detailed Hard and Soft Landscaping Plan (new plan – CD1/17)
  • Enclosure 2 – Environmental Statement Chapter 7A Biodiversity
  • Enclosure 3 – Environmental Statement Chapter 7.2A Report to Inform a Habitats Regulations Assessment
  • Enclosure 4 – New Appendix 7.4 to the ES Ecology Chapter comprising updated baseline survey information
  • Enclosure 5 – Boardwalk Tree Protection Technical Note (dated 05 September 2023)
CD1/15List of Plans for Approval (part of Amended Plan Consultation)
CD1/16SANG Overview Plan – Dwg. edp6170_d026 Rev D (part of Amended Plan Consultation)
CD1/17SANG Detailed Hard and Soft Landscape – Dwg. edp6170_d016 Rev J (part of Amended Plan Consultation)
CD1/18Proposed SANG Boardwalk – Dwg. 2001061-142 Rev A (part of Amended Plan Consultation)
CD1/19Proposed SANG Access and Pedestrian Crossing Point – Dwg. 2001061-107 Rev B (part of Amended Plan Consultation)
CD1/20Proposed Emergency Access – Dwg. 2001061-102 Rev D (part of Amended Plan Consultation)
Proofs of Evidence 
CD1/21Wealden District Council Heritage Proof of Evidence, prepared by Heather Hall
CD1/22East Sussex County Council Highways Proof of Evidence, prepared by Roger New
CD1/23Appellant’s Heritage Proof of Evidence, prepared by Edmund Stratford
CD1/24Appellant’s Heritage Proof of Evidence – Summary, prepared by Edmund Stratford
CD1/25Appellant’s Highways and Transport Proof of Evidence, prepared by Philip Anthony Bell
CD1/26Appellant’s Highways and Transport Proof of Evidence – Appendices, prepared by Philip Anthony Bell
CD1/27Appellant’s Highways and Transport Proof of Evidence – Summary, prepared by Philip Anthony Bell
CD1/28Appellant’s Landscape Proof of Evidence, prepared by Charles Mylchreest
CD1/29Appellant’s Housing Land Supply and Affordable Housing Proof of Evidence, prepared by Dominick Veasey
CD1/30Appellant’s Housing Land Supply and Affordable Housing Proof of Evidence – Appendices, prepared by Dominick Veasey
CD1/31Appellant’s Housing Land Supply and Affordable Housing Proof of Evidence – Summary, prepared by Dominick Veasey
CD1/32Proof of Evidence by Alan Thompson on Geology, Geomorphology and the Water Environment
CD1/33Proof of Evidence by Vivienne Blandford on Lake Wood Landscape Archaeology
CD1/34Proof of Evidence by Mr Francis Wallace
CD1/35Proof of Evidence by Martyn Stenning on Ecology
CD1/36Sussex Biodiversity Record Centre Ecological Data Search – Summary
CD1/37Sussex Biodiversity Record Centre Ecological Data Search
CD1/38Proof of Evidence of Nick Daines – Summary
CD1/39Proof of Evidence of Nick Daines
CD1/40

Proof of Evidence of Nick Daines – Appendices

CD1/40a Appendix 1 –  Natural England Letter 5 October 2018

CD1/40b Appendix 2 – Natural England FOI Response

CD1/40c Appendix 3 – Officer Report

CD1/40d Appendix 4 – Natural England Consultation Response

CD1/41Council’s Planning Proof of Evidence, prepared by Stacey Robins
CD1/42Council’s Planning Proof of Evidence – Appendices, prepared by Stacey Robins
CD1/43Council’s Planning Proof of Evidence – Summary, prepared by Stacey Robins
CD1/44Council’s Ecology and Biodiversity Proof of Evidence, prepared by Gabrielle Graham
CD1/45N/A
CD1/46N/A
CD1/47Council’s Arboriculture Proof of Evidence, prepared by David Massheder
CD1/48N/A
CD1/49N/A
CD1/50Appellants’ Planning Proof of Evidence, prepared by Joshua Mellor
CD1/51Appellants’ Planning Proof of Evidence – Appendices, prepared by Joshua Mellor
CD1/52Appellants’ Planning Proof of Evidence – Summary, prepared by Joshua Mellor
CD1/53Appellants’ Drainage Proof of Evidence, prepared by Paul Jenkin
CD1/54Appellants’ Drainage Proof of Evidence – Appendices, prepared by Paul Jenkin
CD1/55N/A
CD1/56Appellants’ Arboriculture Proof of Evidence, prepared by Julian Forbes-Laird
CD1/57Appellants’ Arboriculture Proof of Evidence – Appendices, prepared by Julian Forbes-Laird
CD1/58Appellants’ Arboriculture Proof of Evidence – Summary, prepared by Julian Forbes-Laird
CD1/59Appellants’ Biodiversity Proof of Evidence, prepared by Alistair Baxter
CD1/60Appellants’ Biodiversity Proof of Evidence – Appendices, prepared by Alistair Baxter
CD1/61Appellants’ Biodiversity Proof of Evidence – Summary, prepared by Alistair Baxter
CD1/62Appellants’ Rebuttal of Highways Proof of Evidence of Roger New, prepared by Philip Anthony Bell
CD1/63Appellants’ Rebuttal of Heritage Proof of Evidence of Heather Hall, prepared by Edmund Stratford
CD1/64Appellants’ Rebuttal of Heritage Matters raised by Vivienne Blandford (on behalf of the Downland Action Group), prepared by Edmund Stratford
CD1/65Drainage Statement of Common Ground
CD1/66Agreed list of Draft Conditions
CD1/67Council’s Drainage Proof of Evidence, prepared by Graham Kean
CD1/68Appellants’ Rebuttal of Planning Proof of Evidence of Stacey Robins, prepared by Dominick Veasey (Housing Land Supply)
CD1/69Appellants’ Rebuttal of Planning Proof of Evidence of Stacey Robins, prepared by Joshua Mellor (Planning Matters)
CDDocument
Original Submission
CD2/1Full Application Form
CD2/2Outline Application Form
CD2/3Certificate C Press Notice
CD2/4Covering Letter, dated 20 June 2022
Application Drawings
Outline Element
CD2/5Site Location Plan – Dwg. 1309.01
CD2/6Illustrative Masterplan – Dwg. 1309.02
CD2/7Illustrative Masterplan – Movement and Access Strategy – Dwg. 1309.02M
CD2/8Land Use and Access Parameter Plan – Dwg. 1309.3
CD2/9Green Infrastructure Parameter Plan – Dwg. 1309.4
CD2/10Scale Parameter Plan – Dwg.1309.5
CD2/11Plan Showing Boundaries for Outline and Detailed Planning Applications – Dwg. 1309.6
CD2/12Dark Areas Map – Dwg. 1309.7
CD2/13Site Access Roundabout – Dwg. 2001061-101 Rev A
CD2/14Proposed Emergency Access – Dwg. 2001061-102 Rev B
Full Element
CD2/15SANG: Detailed Hard and Soft Landscape – Dwg. Edp6170_d016f
CD2/16Proposed SANG Access and Pedestrian Crossing Point – Dwg. 2001061-107
CD2/17Overview of Fir Tree Grove Pedestrian / Cycle Route -Dwg. 2001061-135 Rev E
CD2/18Fir Tree Grove Proposed Ramp / Steps Arrangement – Dwg. 2001061-136 Rev B
CD2/19Fir Tree Grove Proposed Boardwalk – Dwg. 2001061-137 Rev B
CD2/20Pedestrian / Cycle Route Long Sections – Dwg. 2001061-138
CD2/21Pedestrian / Cycle Route Cross Sections – Dwg. 2001061-139
CD2/22Pedestrian / Cycle Route Earthworks Cut and Fill Feasibility – Dwg. 2001061-140
CD2/23Fir Tree Grove Detailed Soft Landscape – Dwg. Edp6170_d024 Rev A
Supporting Documents
CD2/24Planning Statement – Prepared by Barton Willmore, now Stantec, dated June 2022
CD2/25Design and Access Statement – Prepared by Richards Urban Design, dated June 2022
CD2/26Economic Benefits Statement – Prepared by Barton Willmore, now Stantec, dated May 2022
CD2/27Transport Assessment – Prepared by Motion, dated May 2022
CD2/28Transport Assessment Appendices – Prepared by Motion, dated May 2022
CD2/29Framework Travel Plan – Prepared by Motion, dated May 2022
CD2/30Lighting Impact Assessment – Prepared by The Lighting Bee, dated May 2022
CD2/31Arboricultural Submission, including Tree Survey, RAVEN Veteran Tree Identification, Proposed Tree Retention and Removal, and Tree Protection Plan and Arboricultural Method Statement – Prepared by FLAC, dated May 2022
CD2/32Downlands Woodland Park – SANG and Woodland Management Plan – Prepared by Aspect Ecology, dated June 2022
CD2/33Environmental Statement Non-Technical Summary – Prepared by Barton Willmore, now Stantec, dated June 2022
CD2/34Environmental Statement: Volume 1 – Chapter 1 Introduction – Prepared by Barton Willmore, now Stantec, dated June 2022
CD2/35Environmental Statement: Volume 1 – Chapter 2 EIA Methodology – Prepared by Barton Willmore, now Stantec, dated June 2022
CD2/36Environmental Statement: Volume 1 – Chapter 3 Site and Development Description – Prepared by Barton Willmore, now Stantec, dated June 2022
CD2/37Environmental Statement: Volume 1 – Chapter 4 Alternatives and Design Evolution – Prepared by Barton Willmore, now Stantec, dated June 2022
CD2/38Environmental Statement: Volume 1 – Chapter 5 Construction Methodology and Programme – Prepared by Barton Willmore, now Stantec, dated June 2022
CD2/39Environmental Statement: Volume 1 – Chapter 6 Landscape and Visual Effects – Prepared by Barton Willmore, now Stantec, dated June 2022
CD2/40Environmental Statement: Volume 1 – Chapter 7 Biodiversity – Prepared by Barton Willmore, now Stantec, dated June 2022
CD2/41Environmental Statement: Volume 1 – Chapter 8 Water Resources and Flood Risk – Prepared by Barton Willmore, now Stantec, dated June 2022
CD2/42Environmental Statement: Volume 1 – Chapter 9 Cultural Heritage – Prepared by Barton Willmore, now Stantec, dated June 2022
CD2/43Environmental Statement: Volume 1 – Chapter 10 Land Contamination – Prepared by Barton Willmore, now Stantec, dated June 2022
CD2/44Environmental Statement: Volume 1 – Chapter 11 Summary and Residual Effects– Prepared by Barton Willmore, now Stantec, dated June 2022
CD2/45Environmental Statement: Volume 1 – Main Text and Figures Contents – Prepared by Barton Willmore, now Stantec, dated June 2022
CD2/46Environmental Statement: Volume 1 – Figure 1.1 Site Location Plan, dated May 2022
CD2/47Environmental Statement: Volume 1 – Figure 2.1 Cumulative Schemes Plan, dated December 2021
CD2/48Environmental Statement: Volume 1 – Figure 3.1 Land Use and Access Parameter Plan, dated May 2022
CD2/49Environmental Statement: Volume 1 – Figure 3.2 Scale Parameter Plan, dated May 2022
CD2/50Environmental Statement: Volume 1 – Figure 3.3 Green Infrastructure Parameter Plan, dated May 2022
CD2/51Environmental Statement: Volume 1 – Figure 3.4 Illustrative Masterplan, dated May 2022
CD2/52Environmental Statement: Volume 1 – Figure 3.5 Dark Areas Map, dated May 2022
CD2/53Environmental Statement: Volume 1 – Figure 6.1 Site Location and Site Boundaries, dated April 2022
CD2/54Environmental Statement: Volume 1 – Figure 6.2 Illustrative Landscape and Ecology Strategy Plan, dated June 2022
CD2/55Environmental Statement: Volume 1 – Figure 6.3 SANG Detailed Hard and Soft Landscape, dated April 2022
CD2/56Environmental Statement: Volume 1 – Figure 6.4 Fir Tree Grove Detailed Soft Landscape, dated May 2022
CD2/57Environmental Statement: Volume 1 – Figure 6.5 Site Character and Local Context, dated April 2022
CD2/58Environmental Statement: Volume 1 – Figure 6.6 Topography, dated April 2022
CD2/59Environmental Statement: Volume 1 – Figure 6.7 Relevant Planning Designations and Con, dated April 2022
CD2/60Environmental Statement: Volume 1 – Figure 6.8 Published Landscape Character Units, dated April 2022
CD2/61Environmental Statement: Volume 1 – Figure 6.9 Findings of EDPs Visual Appraisal, dated April 2022
CD2/62Environmental Statement: Volume 1 – Figure 6.10 Photo View Points, dated April 2022
CD2/63Environmental Statement: Volume 1 – Figure 6.11 Winter Photo View Points, dated April 2022
CD2/64Environmental Statement: Volume 1 – Figure 6.12 Night Photo View Points, dated April 2022
CD2/65Environmental Statement: Volume 1 – Figure 7.1 Ecological Designations, dated May 2022
CD2/66Environmental Statement: Volume 1 – Figure 7.2 European Designations within 25km, dated May 2022
CD2/67Environmental Statement: Volume 1 – Figure 7.3 Eco Features, dated May 2022
CD2/68Environmental Statement: Volume 1 – Figure 9.1 Designated Heritage Assets, dated January 2022
CD2/69Environmental Statement: Volume 1 – Figure 9.2 Non-Designated Heritage Assets, dated June 2022
CD2/70Environmental Statement: Volume 2 – Appendices Contents Page, dated June 2022
CD2/71Environmental Statement: Volume 2 – Appendix 1.1 Location of Information within the ES Required by Schedule 4 of the EIA Regulations – Prepared by Barton Willmore, now Stantec, dated June 2022
CD2/72Environmental Statement: Volume 2 – Appendix 1.2 Statement of Expertise – Prepared by Barton Willmore, now Stantec, dated June 2022
CD2/73Environmental Statement: Volume 2 – Appendix 2.1 EIA Scoping Report – Prepared by Barton Willmore, dated October 2020
CD2/74Environmental Statement: Volume 2 – Appendix 2.2 EIA Scoping Opinion – Prepared by Wealden District Council, dated 30 November 2020
CD2/75Environmental Statement: Volume 2 – Appendix 2.3 Scoping Correspondence – Prepared by Barton Willmore, dated December 2020
CD2/76Environmental Statement: Volume 2 – Appendix 3.1 Energy, Waste and Sustainability Statement – Prepared by Daedalus Environmental, dated May 2022
CD2/77Environmental Statement: Volume 2 – Appendix 6.1 Landscape and Visual Baseline – Prepared by EDP, dated June 2022
CD2/78Environmental Statement: Volume 2 – Appendix 6.2 Assessment of Effects Schedules – Prepared by EDP, dated June 2022
CD2/79Environmental Statement: Volume 2 – Appendix 7.1 Ecological Appraisal – Prepared by Aspect Ecology, dated June 2022
CD2/80Environmental Statement: Volume 2 – Appendix 7.2 Habitat Regulations Assessment – Prepared by Aspect Ecology, June 2022
CD2/81Environmental Statement: Volume 2 – Appendix 7.3 Fir Tree Grove Botanical Report – Prepared by Sylvan Consulting, dated May 2022
CD2/82Environmental Statement: Volume 2 – Appendix 8.1 Flood Risk Assessment and Drainage Strategy – Prepared by Waterman Infrastructure & Environment Limited, dated May 2022
CD2/83Environmental Statement: Volume 2 – Appendix 9.1 Archaeological and Heritage Assessment – Prepared by EDP, dated June 2022
CD2/84Environmental Statement: Volume 2 – Appendix 10.1 Phase 1 Geo-Environmental Desk Study – Prepared by BRD Environmental Ltd, dated April 2022
CD2/85Environmental Statement: Volume 2 – Appendix 10.2 Phase 2 Geo-Environmental Site Investigation – Prepared by BRD Environmental Ltd, dated April 2022
Documents/Plans supplied Post-Submission / Pre-Validation
CD2/86Biodiversity Net Gain Assessment – Prepared by Aspect Ecology, dated June 2022. Submitted to WDC on 27 June 2022
CD2/87Downlands Woodland Park SANG and Woodland Management Plan – Prepared by Aspect Ecology, dated June 2022. Submitted to WDC on 27 June 2022
CD2/88Environmental Statement: Volume 1 – Figure 3.2 Scale Parameter Plan, dated July 2022. Submitted to WDC on 08 July 2022
CD2/89Environmental Statement: Volume 1 – Figure 3.4 Illustrative Masterplan, dated July 2022. Submitted to WDC on 08 July 2022
CD2/90Environmental Statement: Volume 1 – Figure 3.5 Dark Areas Map, dated July 2022. Submitted to WDC on 08 July 2022
CD2/91Scale Parameter Plan – Dwg.1309.5, dated July 2022. Submitted to WDC on 08 July 2022
CD2/92Lighting Strategy Plan – Dwg. 1309.06, dated July 2022. Submitted to WDC on 08 July 2022
CD2/93Plan Showing Boundaries for Outline and Detailed Planning Applications – Dwg. 1309.06. Submitted to WDC on 08 July 2022
CD2/94Illustrative Masterplan – Dwg. 1309.02, dated July 2022. Submitted to WDC on 08 July 2022.
CD2/95Illustrative Masterplan Movement and Access Strategy – Dwg. 1309.02M, dated July 2022. Submitted to WDC on 08 July 2022
Documents/Plans supplied Post-Submission / Post-Validation
CD2/96Environmental Statement: Volume 1 – Figure 6.4 Fir Tree Grove Detailed Soft Landscape, dated May 2022. Submitted to WDC on 09 August 2022
CD2/97Technical Note – Response to Drainage Comments, prepared by Waterman Infrastructure & Environment Limited, dated August 2022. Submitted to WDC on 24 August 2022
CD2/98Technical Briefing Note 08: Potential for Hydrological Connectivity to Sphagnum Bed at Lake Wood, prepared by Sylvan Consulting, dated October 2022. Submitted to WDC on 31 October 2022
CD2/99Response to Natural England’s Consultation Response, prepared by Aspect Ecology, dated November 2022. Submitted to WDC on 29 November 2022.
CD2/100Response to Comments from Non-statutory Ecological Consultees, prepared by Aspect Ecology, dated November 2022. Submitted to WDC on 29 November 2022.
CD2/101Response to WDC Ecology Consultation, prepared by Aspect Ecology, dated November 2022. Submitted to WDC on 29 November 2022.
CD2/102Response to ESCC Highways Comments, prepared by Motion, dated December 2022. Submitted to WDC on 21 December 2022.
CD2/103Heritage Addendum, prepared by EDP. Submitted to WDC on 10 January 2023.
CD2/104Proposed Emergency Access – Dwg. 2001061-102 Rev C – Prepared by Motion. Submitted to WDC on 22 February 2023.
CD2/105Letter in response to Natural England, prepared by Aspect Ecology, dated 21 February 2023. Submitted to WDC on 22 February 2023.
CD2/106Report to inform a HRA, prepared by Aspect Ecology, dated February 2023. Submitted to WDC on 22 February 2023.
CD2/107SANG Overview Plan – Dwg. edp6170_d026b – Prepared by EDP, dated 08 February 2023. Submitted to WDC on 22 February 2023.
CD2/108SANG Detailed Hard and Soft Landscape – Dwg. edp6170_d016i – Prepared by EDP, dated 02 February 2023. Submitted to WDC on 22 February 2023.
CD2/109Site Access Roundabout – Dwg. 2001061-101 Rev C – Prepared by Motion. Submitted to WDC on 22 February 2023.
CD2/110Snatts Road Access – Dwg. 2001061-107 Rev A – Prepared by Motion. Submitted to WDC on 22 February 2023.
CD2/111Woodland Park SANG and Woodland Management Plan – Prepared by Aspect Ecology, dated February 2023. Submitted to WDC on 22 February 2023.
CD2/112Technical Note – Response to Drainage Comments, prepared by Waterman Infrastructure & Environment Limited, dated January 2023. Submitted to WDC on 23 January 2023.
CD2/113Updated Drainage Strategy Drawing – Dwg. 92001p13, prepared by Waterman Infrastructure & Environment Limited, dated 22 December 2022. Submitted to WDC on 23 January 2023.
CD2/114Noise Assessment, prepared by Cass Allen, dated March 2023. Submitted to WDC on 28 March 2023.
CD2/115Air Quality Assessment, prepared by Cass Allen, dated March 2023. Submitted to WDC on 28 March 2023
CD2/116Green Infrastructure Parameter Plan – Dwg. 1309.04A, dated April 2023. Submitted to WDC on 11 April 2023
CDDocument
Pre-Submission Correspondence
CD3/1Request for EIA Screening Opinion – Prepared by Barton Willmore, dated 20 July 2020
CD3/2EIA Screening Report – Prepared by Barton Willmore, dated 20 July 2020
CD3/3EIA Screening Report Cover Letter – Prepared by Barton Willmore, dated 20 July 2020
CD3/4Request for Pre-Application Meeting – Prepared by Barton Willmore, Dated 31 July 2020
CD3/5Pre-Application Cover Letter – Prepared by Barton Willmore, dated 31 July 2020
CD3/6Landscape and Visual Appraisal Methodology – Prepared by EDP (submitted with CD3/5)
CD3/7Photoviewpoint Locations – Dwg. edp6170_d003. Prepared by EDP (submitted with CD3/5)
CD3/8Site Location Plan – Dwg. 1309.01 (submitted with CD3/5)
CD3/9High Level Masterplan Concept – Dwg. 1309.04 (submitted with CD3/5)
CD3/10Email with additional information to be considered at the Pre-Application meeting – prepared by Barton Willmore, dated 04 September 2020
CD3/11Pre-Application Agenda – Prepared by Barton Willmore, dated September 2020 (submitted with CD3/10)
CD3/12Green Infrastructure Strategy – Dwg. 1309.04 (submitted with CD3/10)
CD3/13Illustrative Masterplan – Dwg. 1308.03 (submitted with CD3/10)
CD3/14Sustainable Transport Strategy – Prepared by Motion (submitted with CD3/10)
CD3/15Email query clarifying EIA Scoping Opinion – Prepared by Barton Willmore, dated 17 December 2020
Post-Submission Correspondence
CD3/16Email from Barton Willmore, now Stantec to WDC with email submission of unsplit documents, dated 22 June 2022
CD3/17Email from WDC to Barton Willmore, now Stantec with confirmation of receipt of planning application, dated 24 June 2022
CD3/18Email from WDC to Barton Willmore, now Stantec with notification of missing items, dated 06 July 2022
CD3/19Missing items – Prepared by WDC, dated 06 July 2022
CD3/20Email from Barton Willmore, now Stantec containing missing items requested on 06 July 2022, dated 08 July 2022. This is part 1 of 2 emails.
CD3/21Email from Barton Willmore, now Stantec containing missing items requested on 06 July 2022, dated 08 July 2022. This is part 2 of 2 emails.
CD3/22Email from WDC to Barton Willmore, now Stantec containing the Acknowledgement of Application, dated 14 July 2022.
CD3/23Acknowledgement of Application – Prepared by WDC, dated 14 July 2022
CD3/24Email from Barton Willmore, now Stantec to WDC to submit response to Drainage Officer and LLFA, dated 24 August 2022.
CD3/25Email from Barton Willmore, now Stantec to WDC to request update to Consultee Responses, dated 05 October 2022.
CD3/26Email from WDC to Barton Willmore, now Stantec to update on Consultee Responses, dated 05 October 2022.
CD3/27Email from WDC to Barton Willmore, now Stantec to seek to agree Extension of Time, dated 06 October 2022.
CD3/28Email from WDC to Barton Willmore, now Stantec agreeing Extension of Time, dated 06 October 2022.
CD3/29Email from Barton Willmore, now Stantec to WDC reviewing Conservation Officer’s comments and response, dated 20 October 2022.
CD3/30Email from Barton Willmore, now Stantec to WDC to submit additional information in response to comments raised by Woodland Trust, Sussex Wildlife Trust and a Local Resident, dated 31 October 2022.
CD3/31Email from WDC to Barton Willmore, now Stantec confirmation of consulting the Conservation Officer, dated 31 October 2022.
CD3/32Email from Barton Willmore, now Stantec to WDC submitting a response to comments relating to Ecology and Arboriculture, dated 29 November 2022.
CD3/33Email from WDC to Barton Willmore, now Stantec confirming response from Conservation Officer, dated 05 December 2022.
CD3/34Email from WDC to Barton Willmore, now Stantec to notify of the outstanding issues to be addressed, dated 20 December 2022.
CD3/35Email from Barton Willmore, now Stantec to WDC to request an Extension of Time, dated 03 January 2023.
CD3/36Email from WDC to Barton Willmore, now Stantec agreeing the Extension of Time, dated 10 January 2023.
CD3/37Email from Barton Willmore, now Stantec to WDC to submit Heritage Addendum to respond to Conservation Officer, dated 10 January 2023.
CD3/38Email from Barton Willmore, now Stantec to WDC to request update position and submission of response to LLFA comments, dated 23 January 2023.
CD3/39Email from WDC to Barton Willmore, now Stantec to confirm no response to consultation, dated 23 January 2023.
CD3/40Email from Barton Willmore, now Stantec to WDC request determination of application, 24 January 2023.
CD3/41Email from WDC to Barton Willmore, now Stantec to notify of new officer reallocation, dated 25 January 2023.
CD3/42Email from WDC to Barton Willmore, now Stantec to confirm consultation period for EIA additional Information, dated 01 February 2023.
CD3/43Email from Barton Willmore, now Stantec to WDC submission of new and updated plans, dated 22 February 2023.
CD3/44Email from Barton Willmore, now Stantec to WDC to request Extension of Time, dated 15 March 2023.
CD3/45Email from WDC to Barton Willmore, now Stantec to agree Extension of Time, dated 15 March 2023.
CD3/46Email from Barton Willmore, now Stantec to WDC to submit Noise and Air Quality Assessments, dated 28 March 2023.
CD3/47Email from WDC to Barton Willmore, now Stantec to confirm receipt of Noise and Air Quality Assessments, dated 29 March 2023.
CD3/48Email from Barton Willmore, now Stantec to submit updated Green Infrastructure Parameter Plan, dated 11 April 2023.
CD3/49Email from Barton Willmore, now Stantec to PINS and copy WDC to prior notify of submitting an appeal, dated 13 April 2023.
CD3/50Notification of submitting an Appeal – Prepared by Barton Willmore, now Stantec.
CD3/51Email from Barton Willmore, now Stantec to WDC – Great Crested Newts, stating intention to utilise Natural England license is sufficient, dated 20 April 2023.
Post-Determination Correspondence
CD3/52Email from WDC to Barton Willmore, now Stantec issuing the Decision Notice, dated 21 April 2023.
CD3/53Pre-Application Response, dated 28 November 2020
CDDocument
CD4/1Decision Notice, Downlands Farm, Uckfield, dated 22 February 2007
CD4/2SoS Appeal Decision, Downlands Farm, Uckfield, 24 February 2009
CD4/3Inspectors Report to the SoS, Downlands Farm, Uckfield, 27 November 2008
CD4/4R (On the Application Of Corbett) v Cornwall Council [2020] EWCA Civ 508
CD4/5Bloor Homes East Midlands Ltd v Secretary of State for Communities and Local Gov
CD4/6Ashdown Forest Economic Development LLP v Secretary of State for Communities and Local Government
CD4/7Land west of Kingfisher Grove, Three Mile Cross, Reading Berkshire, RG7 1LZ, 31 January 2023 (appeal ref. 3304042)
CD4/8Land at Ash Manor, Ash Green Road, Ash, Guildford, GU12 6HH, 10 May 2022 (appeal ref. 3273305)
CD4/9Land adjacent M42 Junction 4, Box Tree Farm, Hockley Heath, Solihull and Land Adjacent Solihull Road, Catherine-de-Bernes, Solihull, 11 March 2022 (appeal ref. 3273047 and 3275290)
CD4/10Edith Summerskill House, Clem Atlee Court, July 2022 (appeal ref. 3277137)
CD4/11Catesby Estates Lrd vs Peter Steer [2018] EWCA Civ 1697
CD4/12Clear View Farm, Chiddingly Road, Horam, 15 August 2023 (appeal ref. 3317468)
CD4/13City & Country Bramshill Ltd v Secretary of State for Housing, Communities And Local Government & Ors [2021] EWCA Civ 320
CD4/14Barnwell Manor Wind Energy Ltd v E.Northants DC, English Heritage, National Trust & SSCLG [2014] EWCA Civ 137
CD4/15Visao Ltd v The Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government [2019] EWHC 276 (Admin)
CD4/16R. (on the application of Preston) v Cumbria County Council [2019] EWHC 1362 (Admin)
CD4/17Baroness Hale in R. (on the application of Morge) v Hampshire County Council [2011] 1 W.L.R.
CD4/18R. (on the application of Prideaux) v Buckinghamshire County Council [2013] Env. L.R.
CD4/19R. (on the application of Mott) v Environment Agency [2016] 1 W.L.R. 4338
CD4/20Hindsland, Eastbourne Road, Willingdon 11 October 2022
CD4/21Mornings Mill Farm, Eastbourne Road, Lower Willingdon 28 September 2022
CD4/22Land east of North Wallington Road, Wallington, Fareham 21 September 2022
CD4/23Hop Garden Nursery, Eastbourne Road, Halland 03 September 2019
CD4/24The Forge, Eastbourne Road, Halland 06 April 2020
CD4/25Bramblebank, Lewes Road, Halland 15 March 2022
CD4/26Danecroft Nurseries, Station Road, Hellingly 15 December 2022
CD4/27Land West of Station Road, Hailsham 27 September 2022
CD4/28Land at Old Orchard House, Horebeech Lane, Horam 04 August 2022
CD4/29Land at Old Nursery House, The Street, Framfield 05 January 2023
CD4/30Land East of Sandy Cross Lane, Heathfield 04 September 2023
CD4/31Land at 366440 152493 Beauchamps Drive, Stratton on the Fosse, Somerset 09 May 2022
CD4/32Land off Pendragon Road, Exeter, 24 August 2023
CD4/33Land East of Windsor Grove, West Norwood, London, 26 August 2022
CD4/34Plot 3,The Stables, Saunton Road, Braunton, 23 January 2023
CD4/35Berkeley House, 7 Oakhill Road, Sevenoaks, 03 August 2023
CD4/36Land at Bird in Eye Farm, South of Bird in Eye Hill, Framfield, Uckfield, 12 October 2023
CD4/37Land at Bird in Eye Farm, South of Bird in Eye Hill Cover Letter, 12 October 2023
CDDocument
CD6/1National Planning Practice Framework, July 2021
CD6/2Index of Wealden Local Plan Saved Policies
CD6/3

Wealden Local Plan (Chapters 1-9 and 14), 1998:

Wealden Local Plan: Chapter 1 – Introduction

Wealden Local Plan: Chapter 2 – Strategy

Wealden Local Plan: Chapter 3 – General Development Principles

Wealden Local Plan: Chapter 4 – Environment

Wealden Local Plan: Chapter 5 – Development in the Countryside

Wealden Local Plan: Chapter 6 – Housing

Wealden Local Plan: Chapter 7 – Business

Wealden Local Plan: Chapter 8 – Shopping

Wealden Local Plan: Chapter 9 – Transport

Wealden Local Plan: Chapter 11 – Leisure and Recreation

Wealden Local Plan: Chapter 12 – Community Services

Wealden Local Plan: Chapter 17 – Uckfield

CD6/4Wealden Core Strategy Local Plan, February 2013
CD6/5Wealden Design Guide, November 2008
CD6/6East Sussex County Council, Local Design Guide for Residential Development, September 2010
CD6/7Wealden Affordable Housing Delivery Local Plan, May 2016
CD6/8Community Infrastructure Levy Charging Schedule, November 2015
CD6/9Wealden Local Plan Direction of Travel Consultation, November 2020
CD6/10Wealden Local Housing Needs Assessment, August 2021
CD6/11Wealden District Council Draft Outdoor Playing Space Supplementary Planning Guidance, February 2003
CD6/12Wealden Open Space Study 2016 – 2028
CD6/13Wealden Playing Pitch and Outdoor Sports Needs Assessment 2016 – 2028
CD6/14National Design Guide, January 2021
CD6/15Latest Constitution approved February 2023. Web Resource: Agenda for Constitution on Tuesday, 28th February, 2023, 9.00 a.m. – Councillors Committees – Wealden District Council
CD6/16National Planning Policy Framework, September 2023
CD6/17Wealden District Council Climate Emergency Plan, December 2019
CD6/18Planning (Listed Buildings and Conservation Areas) Act 1990
CD6/19The North Wealden Level 1 SFRA (2022)
CD6/20The North Wealden Leel 1 SFRA (2022) Appendices
CD6/21Settlement Hierarchy Background Paper January 2019
CD6/22Town and Country Planning (Development Management Procedure) Order 2015
CD6/23Wealden Local Plan 1998 Proposals Map – Uckfield
CD6/24Wealden Local Plan 2019 Inspector’s Stage 1 Conclusions
CDDocument
CD9/1Ashdown Forest SPA Mitigation Zone Background Paper – Prepared by WDC, dated January 2019
CD9/2Ashdown Forest Special Protection Area (SPA) Strategic Access Management and Monitoring Strategy Tariff Guidance, dated October 2019
CD9/3Ancient Woodland, ancient trees and veteran trees – advice for making planning decisions
CD9/4Planners Manual for Ancient Woodland
CD9/5Natural England SANG quality guidance
CD9/6Keepers of time: ancient and native woodland and trees policy in England. Government’s statement on England’s ancient and native woodland and ancient and veteran trees, dated May 2022
CD9/7Ancient and other veteran trees: further guidance on management, date February 2013
CD9/8BS 5837:2012 Trees in relation to design, demolition and construction – Recommendations
CD9/9Ancient Woodland Inventory handbook (NECR248), May 2018
CD9/10BS 42020:2013 Biodiversity — Code of practice for planning and development
CD9/11Circular 06/2005 Biodiversity and Geological Conservation – Statutory Obligations and their impact within the planning system
CD9/12Ashdown Forest SPA Mitigation Zone Background Paper, January 2019
CD9/13Ashdown Forest SANGS Survey 2021
CD9/14Ashdown Forest Visitor Survey 2021
CD9/15Ashdown Forest Visitor Survey 2016
CD9/16Footprint Ecology – Visitor Surveys at Potential SANGs Sites in Wealden, April 2015
CD9/17Ashdown Forest Visitor Survey Data Analysis, September 2010
CD9/18UE Associates Visitor Access Patterns on the Ashdown Forest Report for Mid Susses District Council and Wealden District Council, September 2009
CD9/19Natural Environment, NPPG
CD9/20A revision of the Ancient Woodland Inventory for Mid Sussex District, West Sussex
CD9/21Ghyll Woodlands of the Weald: Characterisation and Conservation
CD9/22Responses of an ancient woodland field layer to soil translocation: methods and timing
CD9/23Microbial community composition of translocated ancient woodland soil: a case study
CD9/24Twenty-five years on– vegetation succession on a translocated ancient woodland soil at Biggins Wood, Kent, UK
CD9/25Forestry Standard (5th Edition), Forestry Commission
CD12/1Natural England
CD12/2CPRE
CD12/3Woodland Trust (Taylor J)
CD12/4Forestry Commission (Cobb R)
CD12/5Lead Local Flood Authority
CD12/6Dr Stenning on behalf of DAG
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CD12/223Appendix to CD12/222
CD12/224Sussex Wildlife Trust
CD12/225Dr Stenning Species List 03 July 2023
CD12/226Overview of objection – response to Appellants consultation
CD12/227Woodland Species and Habitats, attachment to CD12/226
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