POOLHOUSE COTTAGE AND THE POOL HOUSE, GILDRIDGE, WHITESMITH, CHIDDINGLY BN8 6JD

1. 19 Jun 2026

   Received by Wealden

2. 16 Jul 2026

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

3. 25 Jul 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

4. Decision

   Awaiting decision

   Decision expected by 10 September 2026, 8 weeks from validation under the statutory target for most applications. Extensions of time are common and are agreed case by case.

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