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THE WORK COMPRISES THE DEMOLITION OF EXISTING BOILER ROOM AND ERECTION OF A SMALL SINGLE-STOREY EXTENSION LINKED TO THE EXISTING SCHOOL, ACCESSED BY A RAMP WITH A CANOPY, TO PROVIDE SECURE SAFEGUARDING RECEPTIONIST FACILITIES. THE WORKS ALSO INCLUDE INTERNAL RECONFIGURATIONS. ADDITIONAL MEASURES INCLUDE: THE UPGRADE OF 11 BROWN TIMBER WINDOWS WHICH WILL BE REPLACED LIKE FOR LIKE IN THE SAME CONFIGURATION TO WHITE UPVC DOUBLE-GLAZED WINDOWS; INSTALLATION OF SUN TUBES TO NEW CORRIDOR ROOF; REPLACEMENT OF MAIN ENTRANCE DOOR AND ADDITION OF 2 NEW EXTERNAL DOORS TO THE EXTENSION; EXISTING BROWN TIMBER CLADDING AT THE FRONT ELEVATION TO BE PAINTED WHITE; REPLACEMENT OF EXISTING SCHOOL SIGN WITH 3D LETTERING; ALTERATION TO THE BIN STORE AND THE SECURITY FENCING AND GATE; AND MAKING GOOD OF ANY SURFACES IMPACTED DURING THE CONSTRUCTION PROCESS. AS PART OF THE BIODIVERSITY NET GAIN REQUIREMENT, 4 TREES WILL BE PLANTED TO REPLACE THE EXISTING TREE WHICH IS IN POOR CONDITION, ENCASED IN TARMAC AND POSITIONED ON THE RETAINING WALL ON THE BOUNDARY OF THE SITE.

HERSTMONCEUX C OF E SCHOOL, GARDNER STREET, HERSTMONCEUX, HAILSHAM, BN27 4LG

Decision IssuedReference: WD/2026/0996/CCWealden District Council

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Application summary

Status
Decision Issued
Application type
County Council Application
Received
14 May 2026
Validated
14 May 2026
Determination deadline
4 Jun 2026
Local authority
Wealden District Council

Application overview

THE WORK COMPRISES THE DEMOLITION OF EXISTING BOILER ROOM AND ERECTION OF A SMALL SINGLE-STOREY EXTENSION LINKED TO THE EXISTING SCHOOL, ACCESSED BY A RAMP WITH A CANOPY, TO PROVIDE SECURE SAFEGUARDING RECEPTIONIST FACILITIES. THE WORKS ALSO INCLUDE INTERNAL RECONFIGURATIONS. ADDITIONAL MEASURES INCLUDE: THE UPGRADE OF 11 BROWN TIMBER WINDOWS WHICH WILL BE REPLACED LIKE FOR LIKE IN THE SAME CONFIGURATION TO WHITE UPVC DOUBLE-GLAZED WINDOWS; INSTALLATION OF SUN TUBES TO NEW CORRIDOR ROOF; REPLACEMENT OF MAIN ENTRANCE DOOR AND ADDITION OF 2 NEW EXTERNAL DOORS TO THE EXTENSION; EXISTING BROWN TIMBER CLADDING AT THE FRONT ELEVATION TO BE PAINTED WHITE; REPLACEMENT OF EXISTING SCHOOL SIGN WITH 3D LETTERING; ALTERATION TO THE BIN STORE AND THE SECURITY FENCING AND GATE; AND MAKING GOOD OF ANY SURFACES IMPACTED DURING THE CONSTRUCTION PROCESS. AS PART OF THE BIODIVERSITY NET GAIN REQUIREMENT, 4 TREES WILL BE PLANTED TO REPLACE THE EXISTING TREE WHICH IS IN POOR CONDITION, ENCASED IN TARMAC AND POSITIONED ON THE RETAINING WALL ON THE BOUNDARY OF THE SITE.

Proposal details

Reference
WD/2026/0996/CC
Ward
Herstmonceux & Pevensey Levels
Parish
Herstmonceux
Agent
East Sussex County Council

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HERSTMONCEUX C OF E SCHOOL, GARDNER STREET, HERSTMONCEUX, HAILSHAM, BN27 4LG

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Documents 5 of 5

DocumentPublishedAction
-Covering Letter14 May 2026View
-Planning History21 May 2026View
-Decision Notice26 May 2026View
DelegatedOfficer Report26 May 2026View
ESCC Decision NoticeMiscellaneous Correspondence16 Jul 2026View

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