Planning application
WD/2025/2745/LB
HEMPSTEAD FARM, HEMPSTEAD LANE, UCKFIELD, TN22 3DL
Proposal
DEMOLITION AND RATIONALISATION OF A COMPLEX OF FARM BUILDINGS AT HEMPSTEAD FARM, INCLUDING THE DEMOLITION OF UTILITARIAN STRUCTURES AND CONVERSION OF SOME OF THE EXISTING BARNS TO CREATE 6 NO. RESIDENTIAL DWELLINGS, VEHICLE AND CYCLE PARKING, AND ASSOCIATED LANDSCAPING.
As published by the council, reference WD/2025/2745/LB
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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26 Nov 2025
Received by Wealden
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28 Jul 2026
Added to PlanIndex
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Decision
Awaiting decision
The statutory target is eight weeks for most applications and thirteen for major development. Extensions of time are common.
What happens while it is decided
The process from here
This application is with Wealden for determination. The council publicises it, consults neighbours and technical bodies where required, and weighs the responses against local and national planning policy.
The statutory target is eight weeks for most applications and thirteen for major development, though extensions of time are common. Comments carry most weight while the case is undecided, so check the council portal for the deadline if you want to respond.
About heritage and listed buildings applications
How this application type works
Heritage applications concern listed buildings and conservation areas. Listed building consent is needed for works, inside or out, that affect the special interest of a listed building, and carrying out such works without consent is a criminal offence. The council weighs harm to the heritage asset against any public benefit of the proposal.
More on heritage and listed buildings applications in our guide
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