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LAWFUL DEVELOPMENT CERTIFICATE TO CONFIRM THE LAWFULNESS OF MINOR AMENDMENTS TO THE LAYOUT AND POSITIONING OF PREVIOUSLY APPROVED RECREATIONAL FACILITIES (APPROVED UNDER WD/2023/2808/MAJ), TOGETHER WITH ADDITIONAL SITE ENHANCEMENTS AND THE INSTALLATION OF A NEW CATERING AND TOILET UNIT. THE PROPOSED WORKS COMPRISE: 1. INSTALLATION OF A TRANSPORTABLE CATERING AND TOILET UNIT (MODIFIED SHIPPING CONTAINER MEASURING 9M X 2.4M X 2.4M). 2. EXPANSION OF THE SOUTHERN PARKING AREA. 3. REPOSITIONING OF TWO TENNIS COURTS. 4. REPLACEMENT AND REPOSITIONING OF BASKETBALL COURT. 5. REPOSITIONING OF PUMP TRACK. 6. (A) REPOSITIONING OF CYCLE TRAINING TRACK (B) EXISTING EARTH BMX TRAIN WITH MINOR ENHANCEMENTS 7. RELOCATION OF CLIMBING BOULDER ADJACENT TO THE EXISTING OUTDOOR GYM. 8. STRENGTHENING OF THE EXISTING BRIDGE TO ACCOMMODATE CONSTRUCTION, DELIVERY AND MAINTENANCE VEHICLES. 9. WIDENING OF THE PERIMETER PATHWAY TO IMPROVE ACCESSIBILITY. 10. IMPROVEMENT OF THE EXISTING ACCESS TRACK TO PROVIDE ENHANCED VEHICLE ACCESS TO THE CATERING UNIT AND SOUTHERN PARKING AREA. 11. REPOSITIONING OF CCTV CAMERAS TO IMPROVE SITE COVERAGE. 12. LEVELLING OF THE RECREATIONAL FIELD/FOOTBALL PITCH AND INSTALLATION OF IMPROVED DRAINAGE. 13. INSTALLATION OF DIRECTIONAL LED LIGHTING ALONG THE PERIMETER PATHWAY.

BRIGHTLING ROAD LEISURE GROUND, 69 HERON RIDGE, POLEGATE, BN26 5BL

Decision IssuedReference: WD/2026/1539/LDPWealden District Council

Application location

BRIGHTLING ROAD LEISURE GROUND, 69 HERON RIDGE, POLEGATE, BN26 5BL

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Application summary

Status
Decision Issued
Application type
Lawful Development - Proposed Use
Received
30 Jul 2026
Validated
31 Jul 2026
Determination deadline
25 Sept 2026
Local authority
Wealden District Council

Application overview

LAWFUL DEVELOPMENT CERTIFICATE TO CONFIRM THE LAWFULNESS OF MINOR AMENDMENTS TO THE LAYOUT AND POSITIONING OF PREVIOUSLY APPROVED RECREATIONAL FACILITIES (APPROVED UNDER WD/2023/2808/MAJ), TOGETHER WITH ADDITIONAL SITE ENHANCEMENTS AND THE INSTALLATION OF A NEW CATERING AND TOILET UNIT. THE PROPOSED WORKS COMPRISE: 1. INSTALLATION OF A TRANSPORTABLE CATERING AND TOILET UNIT (MODIFIED SHIPPING CONTAINER MEASURING 9M X 2.4M X 2.4M). 2. EXPANSION OF THE SOUTHERN PARKING AREA. 3. REPOSITIONING OF TWO TENNIS COURTS. 4. REPLACEMENT AND REPOSITIONING OF BASKETBALL COURT. 5. REPOSITIONING OF PUMP TRACK. 6. (A) REPOSITIONING OF CYCLE TRAINING TRACK (B) EXISTING EARTH BMX TRAIN WITH MINOR ENHANCEMENTS 7. RELOCATION OF CLIMBING BOULDER ADJACENT TO THE EXISTING OUTDOOR GYM. 8. STRENGTHENING OF THE EXISTING BRIDGE TO ACCOMMODATE CONSTRUCTION, DELIVERY AND MAINTENANCE VEHICLES. 9. WIDENING OF THE PERIMETER PATHWAY TO IMPROVE ACCESSIBILITY. 10. IMPROVEMENT OF THE EXISTING ACCESS TRACK TO PROVIDE ENHANCED VEHICLE ACCESS TO THE CATERING UNIT AND SOUTHERN PARKING AREA. 11. REPOSITIONING OF CCTV CAMERAS TO IMPROVE SITE COVERAGE. 12. LEVELLING OF THE RECREATIONAL FIELD/FOOTBALL PITCH AND INSTALLATION OF IMPROVED DRAINAGE. 13. INSTALLATION OF DIRECTIONAL LED LIGHTING ALONG THE PERIMETER PATHWAY.

Proposal details

Reference
WD/2026/1539/LDP
Ward
Polegate South & Willingdon Watermill
Parish
Polegate
Agent
Richardson Architecture Ltd

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Documents 15 of 15

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-Application Form30 Jul 2026View
-Application Form for CIL30 Jul 2026View
Proposed 02 Rev. P6Block Plan10 Sept 2026View
Catering Unit Plan and Elevations 03 Rev P1General Plan30 Jul 2026View
Equipment Elevations 04 Rev. P1General Plan14 Aug 2026View
Proposed Beginner Cycle Track - 709_16 Rev P1General Plan10 Sept 2026View
Proposed Layout Revised culvert work and SPA track GMA_586_026_SK01 Rev. P06General Plan10 Sept 2026View
Swept Path Anaylsis - 16ton lorry LDC-25156-01 Rev. P02General Plan10 Sept 2026View
Location 01 Rev P2Site Plan30 Jul 2026View
Application StatementStatement30 Jul 2026View
Application StatementStatement10 Sept 2026View
Proposed Site Plan 02 Rev P5SUPERSEDED Block Plan30 Jul 2026View
-Planning History31 Jul 2026View
Decision NoticeDecision Notice24 Sept 2026View
DelegatedOfficer Report24 Sept 2026View

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