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DEMOLITION OF THE REMAINING PARTS OF THE REDUNDANT BUILDINGS IN THE WESTERN AND SOUTHERN PART OF THE SITE; THE DEVELOPMENT OF A NEW SPECIALIST DEMENTIA CARE HOME (USE CLASS C2); THE RETENTION OF AN EXISTING ACQUIRED BRAIN INJURY (ABI) UNIT IN THE NORTHERN PART OF THE SITE (USE CLASS C2), A RETAINED ACCESS FROM PLAWHATCH LANE AND ASSOCIATED CAR AND CYCLE PARKING AND LANDSCAPING. UPDATED BAT SURVEY RECEIVED 25/09/2025.

HORNCASTLE CARE CENTRE, PLAWHATCH LANE, SHARPTHORNE, EAST GRINSTEAD

Decision IssuedReference: WD/2026/8000/AAWealden District Council

Application location

HORNCASTLE CARE CENTRE, PLAWHATCH LANE, SHARPTHORNE, EAST GRINSTEAD

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Application summary

Status
Decision Issued
Application type
Adjoining Authority
Received
16 Jan 2026
Validated
16 Jan 2026
Determination deadline
6 Feb 2026
Local authority
Wealden District Council

Application overview

DEMOLITION OF THE REMAINING PARTS OF THE REDUNDANT BUILDINGS IN THE WESTERN AND SOUTHERN PART OF THE SITE; THE DEVELOPMENT OF A NEW SPECIALIST DEMENTIA CARE HOME (USE CLASS C2); THE RETENTION OF AN EXISTING ACQUIRED BRAIN INJURY (ABI) UNIT IN THE NORTHERN PART OF THE SITE (USE CLASS C2), A RETAINED ACCESS FROM PLAWHATCH LANE AND ASSOCIATED CAR AND CYCLE PARKING AND LANDSCAPING. UPDATED BAT SURVEY RECEIVED 25/09/2025.

Proposal details

Reference
WD/2026/8000/AA
Parish
Forest Row
Agent
Mid Sussex District Council

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-Adjoining Authority Application Details20 Jan 2026View
-Decision Notice30 Jan 2026View
DelegatedOfficer Report30 Jan 2026View

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