Council planning record

CHANGE OF USE OF THE STUDIO, SUITE 3 AND SUITE 4 IN THE ROOKERY BUILDING TO DAY NURSERY (USE CLASS E(f)).

THE ROOKERY, HIGHGATE WORKS, TOMTITS LANE, FOREST ROW, RH18 5AT

Decision IssuedReference: WD/2023/2866/FWealden District Council

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THE ROOKERY, HIGHGATE WORKS, TOMTITS LANE, FOREST ROW, RH18 5AT

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CHANGE OF USE OF THE STUDIO, SUITE 3 AND SUITE 4 IN THE ROOKERY BUILDING TO DAY NURSERY (USE CLASS E(f)).

Document	Published	Action
-Application Form	2 Jan 2024	View
-Application Form for CIL	22 Nov 2023	View
APPROVED PLAN The Rookery Suite 4Floor Layout	22 Nov 2023	View
APPROVED PLAN The Rookery Suite 3Floor Layout	22 Nov 2023	View
APPROVED PLAN Rookery StudioFloor Layout	22 Nov 2023	View
Existing First & Second FloorsFloor Layout	14 Dec 2023	View
Existing Lower & Upper Ground FloorsFloor Layout	14 Dec 2023	View
Proposed First & Second FloorsFloor Layout	14 Dec 2023	View
Proposed Lower & Upper Ground FloorsFloor Layout	14 Dec 2023	View
APPROVED PLANSite Plan	22 Dec 2023	View
-Design and Access Statement	22 Nov 2023	View
PlanningStatement	22 Nov 2023	View
Parish CouncilConsultee Response	31 Jan 2024	View
-Planning History	23 Nov 2023	View
Little Oaks Montessori School, Highgate WorksPlanning History	23 Nov 2023	View
P J Autos Garage, Highgate WorksPlanning History	23 Nov 2023	View
Highgate WorksPlanning History	23 Nov 2023	View
Chaffinch Studio, Highgate WorksPlanning History	23 Nov 2023	View
Units 1-3 Jackdaws, Highgate WorksPlanning History	23 Nov 2023	View
Clocktower Studio & Loft, Highgate WorksPlanning History	23 Nov 2023	View
-Decision Notice	27 Feb 2024	View
DelegatedOfficer Report	27 Feb 2024	View

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22 Nov 2023
Application Received Date
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2 Jan 2024
Application Valid Date
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23 Jan 2024
Consultation Start Date
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23 Jan 2024
Site Notice Date
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13 Feb 2024
Consultation End
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26 Feb 2024
Committee/Delegated
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27 Feb 2024
Decision Date
Published milestoneCouncil source
27 Feb 2024
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