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EXTENSIONS AND ALTERATIONS TO THE BOAT HOUSE BISTRO, REPLACEMENT OF THE ADJACENT FISHING FACILITY BUILDING AND CHANGE OF USE TO FORM 7 X 1 BED AND 4 X 2 BED TOURIST UNITS, CREATION OF A CAFE WITH TERRACE, WITH WATER SPORT FACILITIES RETAINED.

BEWL WATER, THE BOAT HOUSE BISTRO, BEWLBRIDGE LANE, COUSLEY WOOD, WADHURST, TN3 8JH

Appeal LodgedReference: WD/2025/1539/MAJWealden District Council

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Application summary

Status
Appeal Lodged
Application type
Major Application - Full
Received
24 Jun 2025
Validated
25 Jul 2025
Determination deadline
3 Mar 2026
Local authority
Wealden District Council

Application overview

EXTENSIONS AND ALTERATIONS TO THE BOAT HOUSE BISTRO, REPLACEMENT OF THE ADJACENT FISHING FACILITY BUILDING AND CHANGE OF USE TO FORM 7 X 1 BED AND 4 X 2 BED TOURIST UNITS, CREATION OF A CAFE WITH TERRACE, WITH WATER SPORT FACILITIES RETAINED.

Proposal details

Reference
WD/2025/1539/MAJ
Ward
Frant & Wadhurst
Parish
Wadhurst
Agent
KLW Ltd

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Application location

BEWL WATER, THE BOAT HOUSE BISTRO, BEWLBRIDGE LANE, COUSLEY WOOD, WADHURST, TN3 8JH

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DocumentPublishedAction
AMENDEDApplication Form18 Jul 2025View
Question.17 - number of unitsApplication Form18 Jul 2025View
-Application Form for CIL24 Jun 2025View
Proposed Site Plan - 0100 Rev P5Block Plan24 Jun 2025View
Existing Elevations Sheet 1 - 3100 Rev P2Elevations24 Jun 2025View
Existing Elevations Sheet 2 - 3101 Rev P2Elevations24 Jun 2025View
Proposed Elevations Sheet 1 - 3140 Rev P6Elevations24 Jun 2025View
Proposed Elevations Sheet 2 - 3141 Rev P6Elevations24 Jun 2025View
Proposed Elevations Apartment 4 - 3142 Rev P1Elevations24 Jun 2025View
Existing Ground Floor Plan - 1100 Rev P2Floor Layout24 Jun 2025View
Existing First Floor Plan - 1101 Rev P2Floor Layout24 Jun 2025View
Proposed Second Floor Plan - 1142 Rev P5Floor Layout24 Jun 2025View
Proposed First Floor Plan - 1141 Rev P7Floor Layout25 Jul 2025View
Proposed Ground Floor 1140 Rev. P6Floor Layout4 Dec 2025View
Proposed Water Sports Facilities - 1145 Rev P4General Plan24 Jun 2025View
Proposed Glazing Proportion - SK3100 Rev P3General Plan18 Jul 2025View
Proposed Roof Plan - 1143 Rev P4Roof Layout24 Jun 2025View
0001 Rev P3Site Plan24 Jun 2025View
ARBORICULTURAL IMPLICATIONS ASSESSMENTAssessment4 Dec 2025View
-BNG Metric25 Jun 2025View
-BNG Statement29 Jan 2026View
Lighting Impact Assessment - Appendix 3Report24 Jun 2025View
Lighting Impact Assessment - Appendix 3Report24 Jun 2025View
Lighting Impact AssessmentReport24 Jun 2025View
Bat Emergence SurveyReport24 Jun 2025View
Preliminary Ecological AppraisalReport24 Jun 2025View
Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG) AssessmentReport24 Jun 2025View
Updated Ecology AppaisalReport29 Jan 2026View
Transport StatementStatement24 Jun 2025View
Planning StatementStatement24 Jun 2025View
Proposed Ground Floor Plan - 1140 Rev P5SUPERSEDED Floor Layout24 Jun 2025View
Southern WaterConsultee Response31 Jul 2025View
Tunbridge Wells Borough CouncilConsultee Response6 Aug 2025View
NatureSpace Newt OfficerConsultee Response6 Aug 2025View
ESCC HighwaysConsultee Response12 Aug 2025View
Wadhurst Parish Council - SUPERSEDEDConsultee Response18 Aug 2025View
Rother District CouncilConsultee Response20 Aug 2025View
Sussex Wildlife TrustConsultee Response20 Aug 2025View
Wadhurst Parish CouncilConsultee Response26 Aug 2025View
Wadhurst Parish Council - full responseConsultee Response29 Aug 2025View
Etchingham Parish CouncilConsultee Response2 Sept 2025View
Wadhurst Ecological Assessment - Ref 26/08/2025 ObjectionConsultee Response24 Sept 2025View
High WealdConsultee Response26 Sept 2025View
Southern WaterConsultee Response3 Oct 2025View
WDC TourismConsultee Response13 Nov 2025View
Parish CouncilConsultee Response18 Nov 2025View
Parish Council - WadhurstConsultee Response18 Nov 2025View
WDC TourismConsultee Response11 Dec 2025View
WDC BiodiversityConsultee Response2 Feb 2026View
-Agent/Applicant Correspondence16 Sept 2025View
-Agent/Applicant Correspondence4 Dec 2025View
-Planning History25 Jun 2025View
Land Charges CIL Update – Liability NoticeCIL Documentation11 Aug 2026View
-Committee Minutes17 Mar 2026View
-Decision Notice27 Feb 2026View
CommitteeOfficer Report18 Feb 2026View
Committee UpdateOfficer Report25 Feb 2026View
Committee ResolutionOfficer Report27 Feb 2026View
Negative SD EIA Assessment PINS LetterAppeal Correspondence7 Jul 2026View
Appeal Decision NoticeAppeal Decision7 Aug 2026View
Appeal Costs Decision NoticeAppeal Decision7 Aug 2026View
Appeal QuestionnaireAppeal Questionnaire30 Mar 2026View
Interested Party CommentsAppeal Representation Letter6 Aug 2026View
Interested Party 41Appeal Representation Letter6 Aug 2026View
Interested Party 43Appeal Representation Letter6 Aug 2026View
Interested Party 77Appeal Representation Letter6 Aug 2026View
Interested Party 82Appeal Representation Letter6 Aug 2026View
Interested Party 97Appeal Representation Letter6 Aug 2026View
Interested Party 108Appeal Representation Letter6 Aug 2026View
Interested Party 141Appeal Representation Letter6 Aug 2026View
Interested Party 175Appeal Representation Letter6 Aug 2026View
Interested Party 184Appeal Representation Letter6 Aug 2026View
Interested Party 191Appeal Representation Letter6 Aug 2026View
Interested Party 219Appeal Representation Letter6 Aug 2026View
Interested Party 220Appeal Representation Letter6 Aug 2026View
Interested Party 227Appeal Representation Letter6 Aug 2026View
Interested Party 229Appeal Representation Letter6 Aug 2026View
Interested Party 249Appeal Representation Letter6 Aug 2026View
Interested Party 250Appeal Representation Letter6 Aug 2026View
Interested Party 266Appeal Representation Letter6 Aug 2026View
Interested Party 293Appeal Representation Letter6 Aug 2026View
Interested Party 297Appeal Representation Letter6 Aug 2026View
Interested Party 315Appeal Representation Letter6 Aug 2026View
Interested Party 317Appeal Representation Letter6 Aug 2026View
Interested Party 318Appeal Representation Letter6 Aug 2026View
Interested Party 319Appeal Representation Letter6 Aug 2026View
Appellant Appeal StatementAppeal Statement23 Mar 2026View
WDC Appeal StatementAppeal Statement29 Apr 2026View
WDC Appeal Statement AppendiesAppeal Statement29 Apr 2026View
Appendix A- Proposed Site PlanAppeal Statement25 Mar 2026View
Appendix B- Habitat Creation MapAppeal Statement25 Mar 2026View
Appendix C- Proposed View of Smart Glazing OnAppeal Statement25 Mar 2026View
Appendix D- Proposed View of Smart Glazing OffAppeal Statement25 Mar 2026View
Appendix E- Appellant Application for CostsAppeal Statement25 Mar 2026View

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