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REFURBISHMENT AND REINSTATEMENT OF FARMSTEAD TO INCLUDE: (I) ERECTION OF TWO PORTAL FRAME AGRICULTURAL BARNS AND THE REFURBISHMENT OF AN EXISTING CONTEMPORARY BARN TO CREATE A CENTRAL ENCLOSED FARMYARD/OPERATIONAL NUCLEUS; (II) ERECTION OF A NEW NET-ZERO FARMHOUSE ON THE SITE OF THE EXISTING HOUSE, FOLLOWING ITS DEMOLITION; (III) REMOVAL OF A SINGLE STOREY DWELLING (STEELES FARM COTTAGE) FROM THE SUSSEX BARN AND SUBSEQUENT REFURBISHMENT OF THE HISTORIC STRUCTURE TO PROVIDE ANCILLARY GUEST ACCOMMODATION; AND (IV) ERECTION OF A NEW INTEGRATED STABLE (FOR SIX HORSES - FOR PRIVATE USE ONLY), FEED AND MACHINERY STORE BUILDING ON THE SITE OF THE EXISTING TENNIS COURT, TOGETHER WITH IMPROVED PARKING AND CIRCULATION ARRANGEMENTS AND A COMPREHENSIVE ‘HOLDING WIDE’ LANDSCAPE ENHANCEMENT STRATEGY, TO INCLUDE NEW AND REPROVISIONED HEDGEROW PLANTING, THE CREATION OF THREE NEW NATIVE WOODLANDS AND THE REINSTATEMENT OF THE AQUATIC/ECOLOGICAL ENVIRONMENTS GUIDED BY A LANDSCAPE AND ECOLOGICAL MANAGEMENT PLAN.

STEELES FARM, BUCKHURST LANE, WADHURST, TN5 6JX

Decision IssuedReference: WD/2023/0243/FWealden District Council

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Application summary

Status
Decision Issued
Application type
Full
Received
27 Jan 2023
Validated
15 Feb 2023
Determination deadline
19 Apr 2023
Local authority
Wealden District Council

Application overview

REFURBISHMENT AND REINSTATEMENT OF FARMSTEAD TO INCLUDE: (I) ERECTION OF TWO PORTAL FRAME AGRICULTURAL BARNS AND THE REFURBISHMENT OF AN EXISTING CONTEMPORARY BARN TO CREATE A CENTRAL ENCLOSED FARMYARD/OPERATIONAL NUCLEUS; (II) ERECTION OF A NEW NET-ZERO FARMHOUSE ON THE SITE OF THE EXISTING HOUSE, FOLLOWING ITS DEMOLITION; (III) REMOVAL OF A SINGLE STOREY DWELLING (STEELES FARM COTTAGE) FROM THE SUSSEX BARN AND SUBSEQUENT REFURBISHMENT OF THE HISTORIC STRUCTURE TO PROVIDE ANCILLARY GUEST ACCOMMODATION; AND (IV) ERECTION OF A NEW INTEGRATED STABLE (FOR SIX HORSES - FOR PRIVATE USE ONLY), FEED AND MACHINERY STORE BUILDING ON THE SITE OF THE EXISTING TENNIS COURT, TOGETHER WITH IMPROVED PARKING AND CIRCULATION ARRANGEMENTS AND A COMPREHENSIVE ‘HOLDING WIDE’ LANDSCAPE ENHANCEMENT STRATEGY, TO INCLUDE NEW AND REPROVISIONED HEDGEROW PLANTING, THE CREATION OF THREE NEW NATIVE WOODLANDS AND THE REINSTATEMENT OF THE AQUATIC/ECOLOGICAL ENVIRONMENTS GUIDED BY A LANDSCAPE AND ECOLOGICAL MANAGEMENT PLAN.

Proposal details

Reference
WD/2023/0243/F
Ward
Frant & Wadhurst
Parish
Wadhurst
Agent
Kember Loudon Williams

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Application location

STEELES FARM, BUCKHURST LANE, WADHURST, TN5 6JX

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Documents 75 of 75

DocumentPublishedAction
-Application Form27 Jan 2023View
-Application Form for CIL27 Jan 2023View
-Covering Letter27 Jan 2023View
APPROVED PLAN - Proposed Site Layout PlanBlock Plan27 Jan 2023View
-Block Plan27 Jan 2023View
Site Layout Proposed PhasingBlock Plan27 Jan 2023View
APPROVED PLAN - Tree Plan Illustrating Potential Developable AreaBlock Plan27 Jan 2023View
APPROVED PLAN - Existing Tree ConstraintsBlock Plan27 Jan 2023View
APPROVED PLAN - Site DemolitionBlock Plan27 Jan 2023View
APPROVED PLAN - Landscape FrameworkBlock Plan27 Jan 2023View
APPROVED PLAN - House Proposed WestElevations27 Jan 2023View
APPROVED PLAN - House Proposed SouthElevations27 Jan 2023View
APPROVED PLAN - House Proposed NorthElevations27 Jan 2023View
APPROVED PLAN - House Proposed EastElevations27 Jan 2023View
APPROVED PLAN - Machinery Barn Proposed Section ElevationsElevations27 Jan 2023View
APPROVED PLAN - Machinery Barn Proposed - 1Elevations27 Jan 2023View
Guest House ProposedElevations27 Jan 2023View
Existing Farm HouseElevations27 Jan 2023View
Existing Barn & Steeles Farm CottageElevations27 Jan 2023View
APPROVED PLAN - Barn C ProposedElevations27 Jan 2023View
APPROVED PLAN - Barn B Proposed WestElevations27 Jan 2023View
APPROVED PLAN - Barn B Proposed SouthElevations27 Jan 2023View
APPROVED PLAN - Barn B Proposed NorthElevations27 Jan 2023View
APPROVED PLAN - Barn B Proposed EastElevations27 Jan 2023View
APPROVED PLAN - Barn A Proposed North & WestElevations27 Jan 2023View
APPROVED PLAN - Barn A Proposed East & SouthElevations27 Jan 2023View
Guest House APPROVED PLANElevations14 Mar 2023View
APPROVED PLAN - House Proposed GroundFloor Layout27 Jan 2023View
APPROVED PLAN - House Proposed FirstFloor Layout27 Jan 2023View
APPROVED PLAN - Machinery Barn Proposed GroundFloor Layout27 Jan 2023View
APPROVED PLAN - Guest House Proposed Including RoofFloor Layout27 Jan 2023View
Existing FarmhouseFloor Layout27 Jan 2023View
Existing Brick Barn & Steeles Farm CottageFloor Layout27 Jan 2023View
APPROVED PLAN - Barn C Proposed GroundFloor Layout27 Jan 2023View
APPROVED PLAN - Barn B Proposed GroundFloor Layout27 Jan 2023View
APPROVED PLAN - Barn A Proposed GroundFloor Layout27 Jan 2023View
APPROVED PLAN - Barn A Proposed FirstFloor Layout27 Jan 2023View
APPROVED PLAN - Existing Stable, Floor and Roof Plan and ElevationGeneral Plan27 Jan 2023View
APPROVED PLAN - Existing Barn Floor Plan, Roof Plan and ElevationsGeneral Plan27 Jan 2023View
APPROVED PLAN - 3102 S2 HouseRoof Layout27 Jan 2023View
APPROVED PLAN - Machinery Barn ProposedRoof Layout27 Jan 2023View
APPROVED PLAN - Barn C ProposedRoof Layout27 Jan 2023View
APPROVED PLAN - Barn B ProposedRoof Layout27 Jan 2023View
APPROVED PLAN - Barn A ProposedRoof Layout27 Jan 2023View
APPROVED PLAN - House ProposedSections27 Jan 2023View
APPROVED PLAN - Machinery Barn ProposedSections27 Jan 2023View
APPROVED PLAN - Guest House ProposedSections27 Jan 2023View
APPROVED PLAN - Barn C ProposedSections27 Jan 2023View
APPROVED PLAN - Barn B ProposedSections27 Jan 2023View
APPROVED PLAN - Barn A ProposedSections27 Jan 2023View
APPROVED PLANSite Plan27 Jan 2023View
APPROVED PLAN - Outline Landscape & Ecological Management AreasSite Plan27 Jan 2023View
APPROVED DOCUMENT - Alternative Planting ListAccompanying Documents (Misc)27 Jan 2023View
APPROVED DOCUMENT - Equestrian Management PlanAccompanying Documents (Misc)15 Feb 2023View
Structural SurveyAccompanying Documents (Misc)15 Feb 2023View
Parts 1 - 6Design and Access Statement27 Jan 2023View
Parts 8, 9 and 10Design and Access Statement27 Jan 2023View
Part 7Design and Access Statement27 Jan 2023View
APPROVED DOCUMENT - ArboriculturalReport27 Jan 2023View
APPROVED DOCUMENT - Ecology ReportReport27 Jan 2023View
APPROVED DOCUMENT - Outline Landscape & Ecological Management PlanReport27 Jan 2023View
Landscape & Visual AppraisalReport27 Jan 2023View
Flood RiskReport27 Jan 2023View
TrafficStatement27 Jan 2023View
PlanningStatement27 Jan 2023View
NatureSpace Newt OfficerConsultee Response10 Mar 2023View
Parish CouncilConsultee Response13 Mar 2023View
-Planning History30 Jan 2023View
Land Charges CIL Update - Liability NoticeCIL Documentation20 Apr 2023View
Land Charges CIL Update – Amended Liability NoticeCIL Documentation25 Apr 2023View
-Decision Notice20 Apr 2023View
DelegatedOfficer Report20 Apr 2023View
PART APPROVEDCondition Discharge Decision31 Jan 2024View
Condition 2Condition Discharge Decision10 Nov 2025View
Condition 6Condition Miscellaneous7 Dec 2023View

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