What is Development Management?
The purpose of the planning system is to protect amenity and the environment in the public interest. It is not designed to protect the interests of one person over another.
Why is this necessary?
Planning controls are used to protect the character and amenity of the Wealden area.
Do I need planning permission?
How to obtain advice on whether planning permission is required.
Planning Application Process
Information on the process of how to make a planning application, commenting on planning applications, how a decision is reached and the lifecycle of a planning application.
Frequently Asked Questions
The Planning Portal provides a searchable database of Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's).
Weekly List of Planning Applications
A weekly updated list of all complete planning applications.
Legal Agreements
Details of monitoring of S106 Legal Agreements in relation to planning applications.
Planning Services Improvement Plan 2008 to 2011
This Business Plan for the Development Control Service sets out how the Authority, both at operational level and higher policy level, will meet and exceed standards of performance which the Government and the Council have identified as necessary for a good Planning Authority for the period 2008 to 2011.
Information for Planning Agents
Useful information for Agents including Guidance Documents, results of Satisfaction Surveys, Presentations, Agents Panel Minutes and Quarterly Departmental Newsletters.
Planning Development Management Contacts
Kelvin Williams
Head of Planning & Building Control
Doug Moss
Team Leader North
Tel: 01892 602509
Fax: 01892 602777
Judith James
Team Leader South
Tel: 01892 602475
Fax: 01892 602777
Claire McIntyre
Team Leader (Major Applications)
Tel: 01892 602541
Fax: 01892 602777
Marian Smith
Technical Team Coordinator
Tel: 01892 602010
Fax: 01892 602777
All of the Planning Development managers are available via email: planning@wealden.gov.uk
Postal address:
Wealden District Council
Pine Grove
Crowborough
TN6 1DH
Development Duty Officer - for general advice on planning matters
(available Monday to Friday 9.30am - 12.30pm)
Tel: 01892 602011
Planning Information - for copy documents and planning histories
Tel: 01892 602510
Planning Surgeries - to make an appointment to discuss planning proposals at one of the surgeries held on Tuesdays and Wednesdays
Tel: 01892 602010
Planning Development Management