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APPLICATION FOR A NON-MATERIAL AMENDMENT TO WD/2021/2467/MRM (RESERVED MATTERS PURSUANT TO OUTLINE PERMISSION WD/2019/1648/MAO (OUTLINE APPLICATION FOR THE DEMOLITION OF THE EXISTING BUILDINGS ON SITE AND THE ERECTION OF A CONTINUING CARE RETIREMENT COMMUNITY OF UP TO 146 UNITS OF ACCOMMODATION (C2 USE) AND COMMUNITY FACILITIES INCLUDING RESTAURANT, CAFÉ, SHOP, HAIRDRESSERS, SPA, CINEMA AND GP FACILITY, WITH ACCESS, INFRASTRUCTURE, OPEN SPACE, LANDSCAPING AND ASSOCIATED WORKS (ALL MATTERS RESERVED EXCEPT FOR ACCESS)) - PHASE 1 COMPRISING THE ERECTION OF 55 UNITS OF ACCOMMODATION (C2 USE), COMMUNAL FACILITIES, ENERGY CENTRE, MAINTENANCE BUILDING AND OTHER ANCILLARY STRUCTURES, PARKING, LANDSCAPING, SUDS AND OTHER ASSOCIATED WORKS) TO SEEK TO REDISTRIBUTE FOUR OF THE PARKING BAYS THROUGHOUT THE PHASE DUE TO CONFLICT WITH A TREE ROOT PROTECTION AREA IN THEIR ORIGINAL LOCATION.

LITTLE MOUNT FARM, BENHALL MILL ROAD, FRANT, TN2 5JW

Decision IssuedReference: WD/2026/0325/NMAWealden District Council

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Application summary

Status
Decision Issued
Application type
Non-material amendment
Received
12 Feb 2026
Validated
13 Feb 2026
Determination deadline
13 Mar 2026
Local authority
Wealden District Council

Application overview

APPLICATION FOR A NON-MATERIAL AMENDMENT TO WD/2021/2467/MRM (RESERVED MATTERS PURSUANT TO OUTLINE PERMISSION WD/2019/1648/MAO (OUTLINE APPLICATION FOR THE DEMOLITION OF THE EXISTING BUILDINGS ON SITE AND THE ERECTION OF A CONTINUING CARE RETIREMENT COMMUNITY OF UP TO 146 UNITS OF ACCOMMODATION (C2 USE) AND COMMUNITY FACILITIES INCLUDING RESTAURANT, CAFÉ, SHOP, HAIRDRESSERS, SPA, CINEMA AND GP FACILITY, WITH ACCESS, INFRASTRUCTURE, OPEN SPACE, LANDSCAPING AND ASSOCIATED WORKS (ALL MATTERS RESERVED EXCEPT FOR ACCESS)) - PHASE 1 COMPRISING THE ERECTION OF 55 UNITS OF ACCOMMODATION (C2 USE), COMMUNAL FACILITIES, ENERGY CENTRE, MAINTENANCE BUILDING AND OTHER ANCILLARY STRUCTURES, PARKING, LANDSCAPING, SUDS AND OTHER ASSOCIATED WORKS) TO SEEK TO REDISTRIBUTE FOUR OF THE PARKING BAYS THROUGHOUT THE PHASE DUE TO CONFLICT WITH A TREE ROOT PROTECTION AREA IN THEIR ORIGINAL LOCATION.

Proposal details

Reference
WD/2026/0325/NMA
Ward
Frant & Wadhurst
Parish
Frant
Agent
Thakeham Homes Ltd

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Application location

LITTLE MOUNT FARM, BENHALL MILL ROAD, FRANT, TN2 5JW

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Documents 9 of 9

DocumentPublishedAction
-Application Form12 Feb 2026View
-Covering Letter12 Feb 2026View
General Arrangement Plan - Detailed Area A - PAW-ZZ-XX-DR-L-1003 Rev P02General Plan12 Feb 2026View
General Arrangement Plan - Detailed Area B - PAW-ZZ-XX-DR-L-1004 Rev P04General Plan12 Feb 2026View
Landscape Masterplan - PAW-ZZ-XX-DR-L-1001 Rev P04General Plan12 Feb 2026View
-Planning History13 Feb 2026View
-Planning History13 Feb 2026View
-Decision Notice20 Feb 2026View
Delegated - Non-material AmendmentOfficer Report20 Feb 2026View

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