BIRCHDEN FARM, BROADWATER FOREST LANE, BROADWATER FOREST, GROOMBRIDGE, TN3 9NR

This site has had 4 applications since 2024: 2 approved, 1 refused.

• WD/2026/1364/MAJ Awaiting decision

  BIRCHDEN FARM, BROADWATER FOREST LANE, BROADWATER FOREST, GROOMBRIDGE, TN3 9NR

  PROPOSED DIVERSIFICATION OF FARM/VINEYARD TO AMALGAMATE TWO AGRICULTURAL/VITICULTURAL BUILDINGS TO PROVIDE A SINGLE MIXED-USE BUILDING FOR AGRICULTURAL/VITICULTURAL STORAGE, WINERY, FARM/VINEYARD OFFICE, ANCILLARY SHOP, RESTAURANT, EDUCATION AND TRAINING FACILITIES, ALONG WITH ASSOCIATED EXTERNAL ALTERATIONS, LANDSCAPING AND PACKAGE TREATMENT PLANT. RETROSPECTIVE ELEMENTS INCLUDE REPAIR AND REFURBISHMENT OF LEAN-TO, ENLARGED MEZZANINE FLOOR AND REGULARISATION OF THE PARKING AREA

  Submitted 7 Jul 2026 Full applications
• WD/2025/7062/AD Granted

  BIRCHDEN FARM, BROADWATER FOREST LANE, BROADWATER FOREST, GROOMBRIDGE, TN3 9NR

  BUILDING FOR MAKING AND STORAGE OF WINE FROM GRAPES GROWN ON SITE

  Decided 16 Jan 2026 Other
• WD/2024/7039/AD Granted

  BIRCHDEN FARM, BROADWATER FOREST LANE, BROADWATER FOREST, GROOMBRIDGE, TN3 9NR

  PROPOSED WINERY BUILDING FOR PRODUCING AND STORING WINE MADE FROM GRAPES GROWN AT BIRCHDEN FARM

  Decided 28 Nov 2024 Other

1. 16 Sep 2025

   Received by Wealden

2. 10 Oct 2025

   Decision issued: Planning Permission Required

3. 11 Aug 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

Wealden refused this application for the reasons on the decision notice; only the applicant can appeal, and refused schemes often return in revised form. More in our guide to what happens after a planning decision.

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• BIRCHDEN FARM, BROADWATER FOREST LANE, BROADWATER FOREST, GROOMBRIDGE, TN3 9NR

  WD/2025/7062/AD Submitted 23 Dec 2025 50 yards away

  BUILDING FOR MAKING AND STORAGE OF WINE FROM GRAPES GROWN ON SITE

  Granted Other 8 docs

• BIRCHDEN FARM, BROADWATER FOREST LANE, GROOMBRIDGE, TN3 9NR

  WD/2024/2454/F Submitted 24 Oct 2024 50 yards away

  RETROSPECTIVE APPLICATION FOR USE OF LAND FOR THE STATIONING OF A CATERING TRAILER.

  Granted Full applications 14 docs

• BIRCHDEN FARM, BROADWATER FOREST LANE, BROADWATER FOREST, GROOMBRIDGE, TN3 9NR

  WD/2024/7039/AD Submitted 31 Oct 2024 50 yards away

  PROPOSED WINERY BUILDING FOR PRODUCING AND STORING WINE MADE FROM GRAPES GROWN AT BIRCHDEN FARM

  Granted Other 9 docs

• BIRCHDEN FARM, BROADWATER FOREST LANE, BROADWATER FOREST, GROOMBRIDGE, TN3 9NR

  WD/2026/1364/MAJ Submitted 7 Jul 2026 50 yards away

  85% historically approved · decision due ~23 Nov

  PROPOSED DIVERSIFICATION OF FARM/VINEYARD TO AMALGAMATE TWO AGRICULTURAL/VITICULTURAL BUILDINGS TO PROVIDE A SINGLE MIXED-USE BUILDING FOR AGRICULTURAL/VITICULTURAL STORAGE, WINERY, FARM/VINEYARD OFFICE, ANCILLARY SHOP, RESTAURANT, EDUCATION AND TRAINING FACILITIES, ALONG WITH ASSOCIATED EXTERNAL ALTERATIONS, LANDSCAPING AND PACKAGE TREATMENT PLANT. RETROSPECTIVE ELEMENTS INCLUDE REPAIR AND REFURBISHMENT OF LEAN-TO, ENLARGED MEZZANINE FLOOR AND REGULARISATION OF THE PARKING AREA

  Awaiting decision Full applications 41 docs
  Major scheme

• GROOMBRIDGE, TUNBRIDGE WELLS, TN3 9NR

  WD/2025/2451/OH Submitted 27 Oct 2025 50 yards away

  IN ORDER TO STRENGTHEN THE NETWORK IT HAS BEEN PROPOSED TO UPGRADE THE HV CONDUCTORS FROM 2W .05SCA TO 3W FOR 7 SPANS BETWEEN POLES 247118 AND 242982.

  Granted Other 5 docs

• LAND AT PARK CORNER, GROOMBRIDGE, TN3 9NL

  WD/2023/0570/FR Submitted 1 Mar 2023 350 yards away

  RETROSPECTIVE APPLICATION FOR ERECTION OF FENCE.

  Granted Full applications 9 docs
  Small domestic

• WD/2026/1830/OH Granted

  BLENHEIM, DITTONS ROAD, PEVENSEY, BN24 5ET

  THE INSTALLATION OF THREE NEW LOW VOLTAGE POLES AND STAYS INCLUDING THE ASSOCIATED OVERHEAD LINE. THE REPLACEMENT OF SOME SPANS OF LOW VOLTAGE OVERHEAD LINE AS SHOWN IN RED ON THE ATTACHED PLAN.

  Received 9 Sep, published by the council 17 Sep 2026 Other
• WD/2026/7059/AD Refused

  FRIENDS WOOD, HUGLETTS LANE, CADE STREET, HEATHFIELD, TN21 9BY

  REDRESSING OF THE EXISTING TIMBER STACKING AREA AND FORWARDING TRACK.

  Received 17 Sep, published by the council 24 Sep 2026 Other
• WD/2026/7062/AD Granted

  GRANARY, NEW POND HILL, CROSS IN HAND, HEATHFIELD, TN21 0LX

  A PROFILE SHEET PORTAL FRAME FORESTRY BUILDING TO PROVIDE MACHINERY AND EQUIPMENT STORAGE.

  Received 21 Sep, published by the council 27 Sep 2026 Other
• WD/2026/7061/AD Granted

  FIVE CHIMNEYS, THE TOLL, HADLOW DOWN, TN22 4DU

  BARN TO STORE FARM MACHINERY, HAY AND STRAW (BUILDING WILL NOT BE USED FOR ANY LIVESTOCK)

  Received 21 Sep, published by the council 27 Sep 2026 Other
• WD/2026/7055/AD Granted

  TABLEHURST FARM, LONDON ROAD, FOREST ROW, RH18 5DP

  FORMATION OF A SLURRY LAGOON

  Received 18 Aug, published by the council 24 Aug 2026 Other