HIGHFIELDS, BEECH GREEN LANE, WITHYHAM, TN7 4DB

This site has had 4 applications since 2021: 3 approved, 0 refused.

• WD/2023/0236/CD Granted

  HIGHFIELDS, BEECH GREEN LANE, WITHYHAM, TN7 4DB

  APPLICATION FOR APPROVAL OF DETAILS RESERVED BY CONDITION 5 ATTACHED TO WD/2018/1417/LB

  Decided 1 Mar 2023 Conditions
• WD/2021/0321/F Granted

  HIGHFIELDS, BEECH GREEN LANE, WITHYHAM, TN7 4DB

  WORKS TO BASEMENT INCLUDING LOWERING OF WESTERN PART OF BASEMENT FLOORS TO IMPROVE HEADROOM, NEW REPOSITIONED STAIRCASE TO PROVIDE IMPROVED ACCESS BETWEEN BASEMENT AND NEW KITCHEN, AND IMPROVEMENTS TO REAR COURTYARD ACCESS (AMENDMENT TO WD/2018/1416/MAJ & WD/2018/1417/LB - REPAIRS AND ALTERATIONS TO THE HOUSE AND HISTORIC FARM BUILDINGS, INCLUDING REINSTATEMENT OF RECENTLY COLLAPSED BYRE OUTBUILDING AND CONVERSION OF COACH HOUSE/STABLES FROM RESIDENTIAL FLAT/STORAGE TO TWO DWELLINGS. REPLACEMENT OF THE GARAGES. ALTERATIONS TO AND RESTORATION OF THE GARDENS AND WOODLANDS).

  Decided 17 Jun 2021 Full applications
• WD/2021/0322/LB Granted

  HIGHFIELDS, BEECH GREEN LANE, WITHYHAM, TN7 4DB

  WORKS TO BASEMENT INCLUDING LOWERING OF WESTERN PART OF BASEMENT FLOORS TO IMPROVE HEADROOM, NEW REPOSITIONED STAIRCASE TO PROVIDE IMPROVED ACCESS BETWEEN BASEMENT AND NEW KITCHEN, AND IMPROVEMENTS TO REAR COURTYARD ACCESS (AMENDMENT TO WD/2018/1416/MAJ & WD/2018/1417/LB - REPAIRS AND ALTERATIONS TO THE HOUSE AND HISTORIC FARM BUILDINGS, INCLUDING REINSTATEMENT OF RECENTLY COLLAPSED BYRE OUTBUILDING AND CONVERSION OF COACH HOUSE/STABLES FROM RESIDENTIAL FLAT/STORAGE TO TWO DWELLINGS. REPLACEMENT OF THE GARAGES. ALTERATIONS TO AND RESTORATION OF THE GARDENS AND WOODLANDS).

  Decided 17 Jun 2021 Heritage and listed buildings

1. 25 Mar 2026

   Received by Wealden

2. 9 Jun 2026

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

3. 25 Jul 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

4. Decision

   Awaiting decision

   Decision expected by 4 August 2026, 8 weeks from validation under the statutory target for most applications. Extensions of time are common and are agreed case by case.

   Wealden took a median of 56 days over the applications it decided in the last year.

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• HIGHFIELDS, BEECH GREEN LANE, WITHYHAM, TN7 4DB

  WD/2021/0321/F Submitted 8 Feb 2021 50 yards away

  WORKS TO BASEMENT INCLUDING LOWERING OF WESTERN PART OF BASEMENT FLOORS TO IMPROVE HEADROOM, NEW REPOSITIONED STAIRCASE TO PROVIDE IMPROVED ACCESS BETWEEN BASEMENT AND NEW KITCHEN, AND IMPROVEMENTS TO REAR COURTYARD ACCESS (AMENDMENT TO WD/2018/1416/MAJ & WD/2018/1417/LB - REPAIRS AND ALTERATIONS TO THE HOUSE AND HISTORIC FARM BUILDINGS, INCLUDING REINSTATEMENT OF RECENTLY COLLAPSED BYRE OUTBUILDING AND CONVERSION OF COACH HOUSE/STABLES FROM RESIDENTIAL FLAT/STORAGE TO TWO DWELLINGS. REPLACEMENT OF THE GARAGES. ALTERATIONS TO AND RESTORATION OF THE GARDENS AND WOODLANDS).

  Granted Full applications 30 docs
  Several homes

• HIGHFIELDS, BEECH GREEN LANE, WITHYHAM, TN7 4DB

  WD/2021/0322/LB Submitted 8 Feb 2021 50 yards away

  WORKS TO BASEMENT INCLUDING LOWERING OF WESTERN PART OF BASEMENT FLOORS TO IMPROVE HEADROOM, NEW REPOSITIONED STAIRCASE TO PROVIDE IMPROVED ACCESS BETWEEN BASEMENT AND NEW KITCHEN, AND IMPROVEMENTS TO REAR COURTYARD ACCESS (AMENDMENT TO WD/2018/1416/MAJ & WD/2018/1417/LB - REPAIRS AND ALTERATIONS TO THE HOUSE AND HISTORIC FARM BUILDINGS, INCLUDING REINSTATEMENT OF RECENTLY COLLAPSED BYRE OUTBUILDING AND CONVERSION OF COACH HOUSE/STABLES FROM RESIDENTIAL FLAT/STORAGE TO TWO DWELLINGS. REPLACEMENT OF THE GARAGES. ALTERATIONS TO AND RESTORATION OF THE GARDENS AND WOODLANDS).

  Granted Heritage and listed buildings 31 docs
  Several homes

• HIGHFIELDS, BEECH GREEN LANE, WITHYHAM, TN7 4DB

  WD/2023/0236/CD Submitted 26 Jan 2023 50 yards away

  APPLICATION FOR APPROVAL OF DETAILS RESERVED BY CONDITION 5 ATTACHED TO WD/2018/1417/LB

  Granted Conditions 8 docs

• ORCHARD COTTAGE AND PADDOCK COTTAGE, BEECH GREEN LANE, WITHYHAM, HARTFIELD, TN7 4DB

  WD/2022/3265/F Submitted 13 Dec 2022 150 yards away

  DEMOLISH AND REPLACE ORCHARD COTTAGE WITH A TWO STOREY HOUSE, ERECT GARAGE BUILDING AND TURNING SPACE TO SERVE ORCHARD COTTAGE AND PADDOCK COTTAGE

  Refused Full applications Demolition 38 docs

• BEECH GREEN PARK, BEECH GREEN LANE, WITHYHAM, TN7 4DB

  WD/2022/3036/F Submitted 21 Nov 2022 350 yards away

  CONVERSION OF EXISTING FARM BUILDINGS INTO 3NO. DWELLINGS AND DEMOLITION OF EXISTING BUILDING

  Refused Full applications Demolition 45 docs
  Several homes

• HIGHFIELDS FARM, BEECH GREEN LANE, WITHYHAM, TUNBRIDGE WELL, TN7 4DB

  WD/2024/1722/FR Submitted 24 Jul 2024 400 yards away

  PRIVATE WATER TREATMENT INSTALLATION (RETROSPECTIVE APPLICATION)

  Granted Full applications 15 docs

• WD/2026/1656/F Granted

  BROOMHAM, STREET END LANE, BROAD OAK, HEATHFIELD, TN21 8UB

  WEST ELEVATION FORMER WINDOWS RE-INSTALLATION AT GROUND AND FIRST FLOOR.

  Received 14 Aug, published by the council 27 Aug 2026 Full applications
• WD/2026/1713/F Withdrawn

  WHITE MIST COTTAGE, WARREN LANE, CROSS-IN-HAND, HEATHFIELD, TN21 0TF

  ERECTION OF A DETACHED DOUBLE GARAGE AND ASSOCIATED LANDSCAPING

  Received 24 Aug, published by the council 8 Sep 2026 Full applications
• WD/2026/0529/F Granted

  SCRIPP FARM, STUNTS GREEN, HERSTMONCEUX, BN27 4PR

  2NO. TWO STOREY EXTENSIONS. 1NO. FIRST FLOOR EXTENSION. REPLACEMENT OF EXISTING ROOF AND DORMERS AND REMOVAL OF EXISTING PORCH.

  Received 11 Mar, published by the council 11 Aug 2026 Full applications
• WD/2026/1625/F Granted

  FIRWOOD HOUSE, FIRWOOD RISE, HEATHFIELD, TN21 8LX

  PROPOSED SINGLE STOREY SIDE AND REAR EXTENSIONS, GARAGE TO HABITABLE ROOM CONVERSION, INTERNAL ALTERATION AND ADAPTIONS TO INCLUDE CARERS ACCOMMODATIONS, PLATFORM LIFT AND A WET ROOM. EXTERNAL ALTERATIONS TO INCLUDE REMOVAL OF THE POND, REPLACEMENT OF EXISTING OUTBUILDING TO INCLUDE A CHANGING AREA, SHOWER/WC ROOM AND RETRACTABLE POOL ENCLOSURE.

  Received 12 Aug, published by the council 2 Sep 2026 Full applications
• WD/2026/1343/MAJ Granted

  CROWSON HOUSE, BOLTON CLOSE, BELLBROOK INDUSTRIAL ESTATE, UCKFIELD, TN22 1PH

  REPLACEMENT OF EXISTING ROOF, INCLUDING INSTALLATION OF ENHANCED INSULATION, RESULTING IN A MINOR INCREASE IN ROOF HEIGHT, TOGETHER WITH ASSOCIATED ALTERATIONS TO THE GABLE ELEVATIONS.

  Received 6 Jul, published by the council 25 Jul 2026 Full applications