The Localism Act (2011) provides communities a more direct way to shape development in their local areas with the option of producing a Neighbourhood Development Plan, a Neighbourhood Development Order or a Community Right to Build Order.
Once adopted a neighbourhood plan will form part of the Development Plan for Wealden District and will be used to determine planning applications in the relevant neighbourhood areas.
The Neighbourhood Planning (General) Regulations 2012 designate Parish or Town Councils as the responsible body for neighbourhood planning in parished areas. The neighbourhood plan process involves stages of formal consultation, an independent examination and a referendum before it can be formally ‘made’ (adopted).
Recent Neighbourhood Plan Activity
Horam
The Horam Neighbourhood Plan is currently at examination.
Wadhurst
Wealden District Council has decided to take the Wadhurst Neighbourhood Plan to Referendum. This will be held on Thursday 2nd May 2024.
Adopted Neighbourhood Plans
The following Neighbourhood Plans have been ‘made’ (adopted).
Neighbourhood Plan ‘made’ (adopted) (21 July 2021)
The Hailsham Neighbourhood Plan was made by Wealden District Council at a Full Council Meeting.Referendum (6 May 2021)
The Hailsham Neighbourhood Plan passed a referendum with 3770 votes in favour and 1408 against on a turnout of 30%.Decision to go to Referendum (29 April 2020)
Wealden District Council decided to take the Hailsham Neighbourhood Plan to Referendum. Further details are provided in the Decision Statement below.Publication of the Examiners Report (11 March 2020)
The Examiner produced his report in which modifications were recommended that would enable the Plan to proceed to Referendum.Independent Examination (July 2019 – March 2020)
John Slater BA (Hons), DMS, MRTPI was appointed to undertake an independent examination of the Hailsham Neighbourhood Plan. As part of the independent examination, the Examiner raised a number of questions. His initial comments and the responses from Wealden District Council and the Town Council can be read below.- Initial Comments of the Examiner
- Wealden District Council Response
- Hailsham Town Council Response
- Hailsham Town Council Response to Regulation 16 comments
Submission Consultation (7 May 2019 – 18 June 2019)
Wealden District Council carried out the Regulation 16 submission consultation for the Hailsham Neighbourhood Plan. The following documents were submitted for consultation.- Hailsham Neighbourhood Plan
- Basic Conditions Statement
- Consultation Statement
- Hailsham Character Assessment
- Hailsham Town Centre Analysis
- Hailsham Town Wide Analysis
- Sustainability Appraisal Scoping Report
- Sustainability Appraisal (incorporating SEA)
- Habitats Regulation Assessment
Pre-Submission Consultation (25 Nov 2017 – 26 Jan 2018)
Hailsham Town Council carried out the pre-submission consultation on the draft Plan. Further details are available on the Town Council’s website provided below.Neighbourhood Area Designation (27 August 2016)
Wealden District Council designated the Hailsham Neighbourhood Area.
Neighbourhood Area Application (31 March 2016)
Hailsham Town Council submitted to Wealden District Council an application for the designation of Hailsham Parish as a Neighbourhood Area.Neighbourhood Plan ‘made’ (adopted) (24 July 2019)
The Herstmonceux Neighbourhood Plan was ‘made’ (adopted) by Wealden District Council at a Full Council Meeting.
Referendum (3 May 2018)
The Herstmonceux Neighbourhood Plan passed a referendum with 484 votes in favour and 93 against on a turnout of 28.5%.
Decision to go to Referendum (1 March 2018)
Wealden District Council decided to take the Herstmonceux Neighbourhood Plan to Referendum. Further details are provided in the Decision Statement below.
Publication of the Examiners Report (6 Feb 2018)
The Examiner produced his report in which modifications were recommended that would enable the Plan to proceed to Referendum.
Independent Examination (Dec 2017 – Feb 2018)
John Slater BA (Hons), DMS, MRTPI was appointed to undertake an independent examination of the Herstmonceux Neighbourhood Plan.
The Examiner sought additional clarification on 4 January 2018. His comments and the responses from Wealden District Council and the Parish Council can be read below.
Submission Consultation (25 Sept – 6 Nov 2017)
Wealden District Council carried out the Regulation 16 submission consultation for the Herstmonceux Neighbourhood Plan. The following documents were submitted for consultation.
- Herstmonceux Neighbourhood Plan
- Basic Conditions Statement
- Consultation Statement
- Herstmonceux Design Guide
- Local Green Spaces
- Sustainability Appraisal
- Sustainability Appraisal Non-Technical Summary
- Habitats Regulation Assessment
A summary of representations received from the consultation can be found here:
Pre-Submission Consultation (19 March – 19 May 2017)
Herstmonceux Parish Council carried out the pre-submission consultation on the draft Neighbourhood Plan.
Neighbourhood Area Designation (6 Feb 2013)
Wealden District Council designated the Herstmonceux Neighbourhood Area covering Herstmonceux Parish.
Neighbourhood Area Application (2 Nov 2012)
Herstmonceux Parish Council submitted to Wealden District Council an application for the designation of Herstmonceux Parish as a Neighbourhood Area.
Neighbourhood Plan ‘made’ (adopted) (21 July 2021)
The Hellingly Neighbourhood Plan was made by Wealden District Council at a Full Council Meeting.
Referendum (6 May 2021)
The Hellingly Neighbourhood Plan passed a referendum with 626 votes in favour and 138 against on a turnout of 28%.
Decision to go to Referendum (29 April 2020)
Wealden District Council decided to take the Hellingly Neighbourhood Plan to Referendum. Further details are provided in the Decision Statement below.
Publication of the Examiners Report (27 March 2020)
The Examiner produced his report in which modifications were recommended that would enable the Plan to proceed to Referendum.
Independent Examination (July 2019 – March 2020)
John Slater BA (Hons), DMS, MRTPI was appointed to undertake an independent examination of the Hellingly Neighbourhood Plan.
As part of the independent examination, the Examiner raised a number of questions. His initial comments and the responses from Wealden District Council and the Parish can be read below.
The Examiner made further comments in October 2019 pausing the Examination.
The Independent Examiner considered it necessary to hold a Public Hearing in order to hear oral evidence on certain matters put forward in the Hellingly Neighbourhood Plan.
Written submissions were provided to the Examiner prior to the Public Hearing.
- Wealden District Council
- Batchellor Monkhouse
- Batchellor Monkhouse (Appendix 1)
- Hellingly Parish Council
- Hellingly Parish Council 2
- Statement from David White
In March 2020, Wealden District Council published a final update to the Habitats Regulation Assessment Report.
Submission Consultation (7 May 2019 – 18 June 2019)
Wealden District Council carried out the Regulation 16 submission consultation for the Hellingly Neighbourhood Plan. The following documents were submitted for consultation.
- Hellingly Neighbourhood Plan
- Basic Conditions Statement
- Consultation Statement 1
- Consultation Statement 2
- Consultation Statement 3
- Topic Paper 1 – Hellingly Parish Profile
- Topic Paper 2 – Landscape
- Topic Paper 3 – Heritage Assets
- Topic Paper 4 – Infrastructure
- Topic Paper 5 – Flooding
- Topic Paper 6 – Farming
- Topic Paper 7 – Village Character Statements
- Topic Paper 8 – Biodiversity 1
- Topic Paper 8 – Biodiversity 2
- Topic Paper 8 – Biodiversity 3
- Topic Paper 9 – Outdoor Playing Space
- Topic Paper 10 – Housing
- Sustainability Appraisal (incorporating SEA)
- Habitats Regulation Assessment
A summary of representations received from the consultation can be found here:
Pre-Submission Consultation (1 Dec 2017 – 26 Jan 2018)
Hellingly Parish Council carried out the pre-submission consultation on the draft Plan.
Neighbourhood Area Designation (13 Nov 2015)
Wealden District Council designated the Hellingly Neighbourhood Area.
Neighbourhood Area Application (20 July 2015)
Hellingly Parish Council submitted to Wealden District Council an application for the designation of Hellingly Parish as a Neighbourhood Area.
Neighbourhood Areas Preparing a Neighbourhood Plan
The following parishes have formally been designated Neighbourhood Areas for the purposes of preparation of a Neighbourhood Development Plan. Further detail on the development of the neighbourhood plan for each area is provided below.
Publication of the Examiner’s Report (17th April 2024)
The Examiner produced his report in which modifications were recommended that would enable the Plan to proceed to Referendum.
Independent Examination (18th March 2024 – 17th April 2024)
Christopher Lockhart-Mummery KC has been appointed to undertake an independent examination of the East Hoathly with Halland Neighbourhood Plan.
The examiner has decided that the statutory conditions for the holding of a hearing are not met. Accordingly, the examination will proceed on the basis of the documents and his visit (forthcoming) to the area.
As part of the independent examination, the Examiner raised a number of questions. His questions and the response from Wealden District Council and East Hoathly with Halland Parish Council can be read below:
Submission Consultation (Regulation 16) (Monday 8 January 2024 – Monday 26 February 2024)
Wealden District Council carried out the Regulation 16 submission consultation for the East Hoathly with Halland Neighbourhood Plan. The following documents were submitted for consultation:
- East Hoathly with Halland Neighbourhood Plan. Submission Version (Regulation 15) Version 19
- East Hoathly with Halland Neighbourhood Plan Character Appraisal. Version 6
- East Hoathly with Halland Neighbourhood Plan Sustainability Appraisal. Version 4
- East Hoathly with Halland Neighbourhood Plan Basic Conditions Statement. Version 6
- East Hoathly with Halland Neighbourhood Plan Consultation Statement. Version 4
- Strategic Environmental Assessment (SEA) Screening Opinion East Hoathly with Halland Neighbourhood Plan (Pre-Regulation 14)
- Habitats Regulations Assessment (HRA) Screening Report East Hoathly with Halland Neighbourhood Plan (Pre-Regulation 14)
Regulation Responses
- 1 Burdon A
- 2 Burdon J
- 3 Burt I
- 4 Coal Authority
- 5 East Sussex County Council
- 6 Environment Agency
- 7 Griffiths L
- 8 Heathfield & Waldron Parish Council
- 9 Hesmonds Stud Limited Parker Dann On Behalf Of
- 10 Historic England
- 11 Jackson A
- 12 McDougall
- 13 National Gas
- 14 National Grid
- 15 National Highways
- 16 Natural England
- 17 Priaulx M
- 18 Richardson K
- 19 Richardson P
- 20 Southern Water
- 21 Surrey County Council
- 22 Wealden District Council Regulation 16 Response
- Wealden District Council Regulation 14 Response
- Wealden District Council Regulation 14 Character Assessment Response
- 23 Wenham J
- 24 West Sussex County Council
Pre-Submission Consultation (Regulation 14) (31 January 2023 – 14th March 2023)
East Hoathly with Halland Parish Council carried out their pre-submission Regulation 14 consultation on the draft Plan between 31st January 2023 and 14th March 2023. Further details are available on the Parish Council’s website provided below.
East Hoathly with Halland Parish Council –
Strategic Environmental Assessment (SEA) and Habitat Regulation Assessment (HRA) Screening Opinions (February 2022)
Wealden District Council provided a formal SEA and HRA Screening Opinion for the East Hoathly with Halland Neighbourhood Plan.
- East Hoathly with Halland Neighbourhood Plan SEA Screening Opinion.
- East Hoathly with Halland Neighbourhood Plan HRA Screening Opinion.
Designation of East Hoathly with Halland as a Neighbourhood Area (Regulation 7) (7 August 2017)
Wealden District Council confirmed that the marked area shown on the submitted map (being that of East Hoathly with Halland) was formally designed as a Neighbourhood Area.
Application for the designation of East Hoathly with Halland as a Neighbourhood Area (Regulation 5) (22 June 2017)
East Hoathly with Halland Parish Council (as the relevant body) submitted to Wealden District Council an application for the designation of East Hoathly with Halland as a Neighbourhood Area, along with the following documents.
Designation of Fletching as a Neighbourhood Area (22 August 2023)
Wealden District Council confirmed that the marked area shown on the submitted map (being that of Fletching) was formally designated as a Neighbourhood Area.
Application for the designation of Fletching a Neighbourhood Area (Regulation 5) (13 July 2023)
Fletching Parish Council (as the relevant body) submitted to Wealden District Council an application for the designation of Fletching as a Neighbourhood Area, along with the following documents.
Designation of Frant as a Neighbourhood Area (25 April 2017)
Wealden District Council confirmed that the marked area shown on the submitted map (being that of Frant) was formally designed as a Neighbourhood Area.
Application for the designation of Frant as a Neighbourhood Area (16 November 2016)
Frant Parish Council (as the relevant body) submitted to Wealden District Council an application for the designation of Frant as a Neighbourhood Area, along with the following documents.
Designation of Hartfield as a Neighbourhood Area (4 December 2013)
Wealden District Council confirmed that the marked area shown on the submitted map (being that of Hartfield) was formally designed as a Neighbourhood Area.
Portfolio Holders Decision dated 4 December 2013.
Application for the designation of Hartfield as a Neighbourhood Area (2 September 2013)
Hartfield Parish Council (as the relevant body) submitted to Wealden District Council an application for the designation of Hartfield as a Neighbourhood Area, along with the following documents.
Independent Examination (11 March 2024 – ongoing)
Andrew Ashcroft MRTPI has been appointed to undertake an independent examination of the Horam Neighbourhood Plan.
As part of the independent examination, the examiner has issued a clarification note which raises a series of questions for the Parish Council and District Council to respond to.
The responses from Wealden District Council and Horam Parish Council can be read below:
- Wealden District Council
- Horam Parish Council Responses to Examiners Clarification Note
- Horam Parish Council Responses to Wealden District Council Comments
- Horam Parish Council Responses to Specified Parties
- Horam Parish Council Covering Letter
The examiner has confirmed a hearing will not be required for the Horam Neighbourhood Plan.
Submission Consultation (Regulation 16) (Monday 11 December 2023 – Tuesday 6 February 2024)
Wealden District Council carried out the Regulation 16 submission consultation for the Horam Neighbourhood Plan. The following documents were submitted alongside the Horam Neighbourhood Plan (2023 -2040) Submission Version:
- Horam Neighbourhood Plan 2023-2040. Submission Version. Accessible Version.
- Horam Neighbourhood Plan 2023-2040. Basic Conditions Statement (Including Area Statement).
- Addendum to Basic Conditions Statement.
- Habitats Regulations Assessment (HRA) Screening Report Horam Neighbourhood Plan (Pre-Regulation 14).
- Strategic Environmental Assessment (SEA) Screening Opinion Horam Neighbourhood Plan (Pre-Regulation 14).
- Horam Neighbourhood Plan 2023-2040. Consultation Statement Volume 1: Summary.
- Horam Neighbourhood Plan 2023-2040. Consultation Statement Volume 2: Initial Consultation.
- Horam Neighbourhood Plan 2023-2040. Consultation Statement Volume 3: Consultation on Objectives.
- Horam Neighbourhood Plan 2023-2040. Consultation Statement Volume 4: Policy Ideas.
- Horam Neighbourhood Plan 2023-2040. Consultation Statement Volume 5a: Regulation 14.
- Horam Neighbourhood Plan 2023-2040. Consultation Statement Volume 5b: Appendix to Regulation 14 Consultation Report (WDC Comments and Response).
- Horam Neighbourhood Plan. Addendum to Consultation Statement: Consultees.
- Horam Neighbourhood Plan. Addendum to Consultation Statement: Volume 5a.
- Horam Neighbourhood Plan 2023-2040. Equalities Impact Assessment.
- Background Paper- Respecting and retaining the separate identities of settlements in Horam Parish.
- Background Paper- Approach to identifying and protecting local heritage assets.
- Background Paper- Landscape Character.
- Background Paper- Important Views.
- Background Paper- Water Management and Flood Risk.
- Horam Parish Neighbourhood Plan Design Guidelines.
- Horam Parish: Historic Overview, Character and Issues Statement v6.
- Horam Housing Needs Assessment.
- Horam Neighbourhood Plan Housing Needs Assessment- Supplementary Note Regarding Housing Mix.
- Horam Neighbourhood Plan Local Green Space Assessment.
Regulation 16 Responses
- 1 Arnott B
- 2 Atabey L
- 3 Axcell P
- 4 Basterside A
- 5 Beardow G
- 6 Beardow V
- 7 Berry C
- 8 Billings A
- 9 Billings D
- 10 Bishop D
- 11 Bishop N
- 12 Igloo Planning on behalf of Blackden D L & G
- 13 Blewitt B
- 14 Bolton N
- 15 Brown A
- 16 Brown J
- 17 Brown Ms S
- 18 Brown S
- 19 Buckingham J
- 20 Buckingham K
- 21 Burch H
- 22 Burch Q
- 23 Cane S
- 24 Cannan-Braniff F
- 25 Cannan-Braniff H
- 26 Carr W
- 27 Carter R
- 28 Chitty P
- 29 Clanford Mr & Mrs P M
- 30 Clark C
- 31 Clark S
- 32 Clay M
- 33 Clay Mrs M
- 34 Clemens M
- 35 Clemens N
- 36 Coller J
- 37 Coller M
- 38 Collinge S
- 39 Collins G
- 40 Collins J
- 41 Collins Mrs J
- 42 Cottrell J
- 43 Cousins M
- 44 Cullimore M
- 45 Curtain B
- 46 Curtain L
- 47 Davidson S
- 48 Davies A
- 49 Davies Mrs A
- 50 Delvin A
- 51 Downing B
- 52 Dumelow P
- 53 East Sussex County Council
- 54 Edwards P
- 55 Eggleston A
- 56 Elphick H
- 57 Elphick M
- 58 Endacott B
- 59 Ennis J
- 60 Environment Agency
- 61 Evans J
- 62 Field A & C
- 63 Field Mrs R
- 64 Field R
- 65 Forrest F
- 66 Forrest L
- 67 Gascoyne P
- 68 Gidler R
- 69 Gilbert-Cook J
- 70 Gilbert-Cook M
- 71 Gladman
- 72 Goodey S
- 73 Grimshaw J
- 74 Guyton D
- 75 Guyton R
- 76 Hamilton-Robson D
- 77 Hammond M
- 78 Handy C
- 79 Hardaker N
- 80 Harris A
- 81 Harris D
- 82 Harris F
- 83 Harris L
- 84 Hartfield A
- 85 Hartfield Mrs A
- 86 Heathfield & Waldron Parish Council
- 87 Hedges J
- 88 Heyne S
- 89 High Weald National Landscape
- 90 Hill D
- 91 Historic England
- 92 Hobden J
- 93 Hooper G
- 94 Horn T
- 95 Horrocks R
- 96 Howells J
- 97 Hutchby E
- 98 Ingram-Chorley R
- 99 Johns M
- 100 Johns N
- 101 Johnston B
- 102 Johnston D
- 103 Johnston L
- 104 Joy G
- 105 Joy T
- 106 Keen A
- 107 Kemp D
- 108 Lane S
- 109 Langdon T
- 110 Lee A
- 111 Lee C
- 112 Lee R
- 113 Ley P
- 114 Locker J
- 115 Longley D
- 116 Lynch A
- 117 Lynch C
- 118 Lynch T
- 119 Macklen J
- 120 Marlow D
- 121 Marsden H
- 122 Martin L
- 123 McGonigle A
- 124 McGonigle G
- 125 McGonigle H
- 126 McGonigle R
- 127 Miles S
- 128 Moore P
- 129 Morgan E
- 130 Morgan T
- 131 Mosey G
- 132 Moxon P
- 133 Mulcahy C
- 134 Napleton N
- 135 National Highways
- 136 Natural England
- 137 Niblock A
- 138 Parsons J
- 139 Patterson D
- 140 Penrose S
- 141 Perrin N
- 142 Phillips C
- 143 Phillips S
- 144 Poynter J
- 145 Poynter S
- 146 Priaulx M
- 147 Rees C
- 148 Ritchie J
- 149 Roberts D
- 150 Roberts V
- 151 Rowland C
- 152 Rowland N
- 153 Roxon A
- 154 Roxon I
- 155 Roy J
- 156 Sadler A
- 157 Sadler K
- 158 Samuel A
- 159 Savil D
- 160 Simons J
- 161 Simons S
- 162 Skinner B
- 163 Skinner P
- 164 Smith T
- 165 Southern Water
- 166 Stanbridge J
- 167 Stutchbury Ms S
- 168 Stutchbury N
- 169 Stutchbuty S
- 170 Stutters N
- 171 Taylor D
- 172 Taylor J
- 173 Taylor K
- 174 Taylor M
- 175 Tchaptchet V
- 176 Thatcher P
- 177 Tilford C
- 178 Trott J
- 179 Trott K
- 180 Unknown
- 181 Usborne C
- 182 Veness W
- 183 Wayman S
- 184 Wealden District Council Regulation 16 Response
- Wealden District Council Regulation 16 Design Guide Comments
- Wealden District Council Regulation 14 Response
- Wealden District Council Regulation 14 Design Guide Comments.
- 185 Webb J
- 186 Strutt & Parker on behalf of Welbeck Strategic Land
- 187 Weller J
- 188 Weller P
- 189 Wilding M
- 190 Wilding Mr M
- 191 Willcocks S
- 192 Williams C & Taylor B
- 193 Wood L
- 194 Wood P
- 195 Wood T 2
- 196 Wood T
- 197 Woodhouse P
- 198 Young S
Pre-Submission Consultation (Regulation 14) (20th May 2023 – 3rd July 2023.)
Horam Parish Council carried out their pre-submission consultation on the draft Plan between 20th May 2023 and 3rd July 2023. Further details are available on the Parish Council’s website provided below.
Strategic Environmental Assessment (SEA) Screening Opinion and Habitats Regulations Assessment (HRA) Screening Report.
Wealden District Council provided a formal SEA Screening Opinion and Habitats Regulation Assessment Screening Report for the Horam Neighbourhood Plan.
- Strategic Environmental Assessment (SEA) Screening Opinion.
- Habitats Regulations Assessment (HRA) Screening Report.
Designation of Horam as a Neighbourhood Area (6 November 2019)
Wealden District Council confirmed that the marked area shown on the submitted map (being that of Horam) was formally designed as a Neighbourhood Area.
Portfolio Holders Decision dated 6 November 2019.
Application for the designation of Horam as a Neighbourhood Area (24 September 2019)
Horam Parish Council (as the relevant body) submitted to Wealden District Council an application for the designation of Horam as a Neighbourhood Area, along with the following documents.
Designation of Maresfield as a Neighbourhood Area (14 November 2012)
Wealden District Council confirmed that the marked area shown on the submitted map (being that of Maresfield) was formally designed as a Neighbourhood Area.
Application for the designation of Maresfield as a Neighbourhood Area (25 June 2012)
Maresfield Parish Council (as the relevant body) submitted to Wealden District Council an application for the designation of Maresfield as a Neighbourhood Area, along with the following documents.
Publication of the Examiner’s Report (9th April 2024)
The Examiner produced her report in which modifications were recommended that would enable the Plan to proceed to Referendum.
Independent Examination (1st February 2024 – 9th April 2024)
Liz Beth MRTPI has been appointed to undertake an independent examination of the Ninfield Neighbourhood Plan.
As part of the independent examination, the Examiner stated that she would consider comments from the Parish Council on submissions made at the Regulation 16 Stage. The response from Ninfield Parish Council can be read below:
- Ninfield Parish Council comments on the Tarmac representation.
- Ninfield Parish Council comments on the Regulation 16 responses.
- Ninfield Parish Council comments on the Wealden District Council Regulation 16 response.
- Ninfield Parish Council comments on the Wealden District Council Regulation 16 Design Guide response.
Submission Consultation (Regulation 16) (Monday 25th September 2023- Monday 13th November 2023)
Wealden District Council carried out the Regulation 16 submission consultation for the Ninfield Neighbourhood Plan. The following documents were submitted for consultation:
- Ninfield Neighbourhood Development Plan 2022-2039. Submission Draft Plan: Regulation 16
- Ninfield Neighbourhood Development Plan Appendices 2022-2039
- Basic Conditions Statement and Equalities Impact Assessment.
- Consultation Statement
- Sustainability Appraisal
- Local Green Spaces Report
- Design Guide for Ninfield
- Village Character Assessment and Heritage
- A Landscape Study of Ninfield
- Ninfield Neighbourhood Development Plan. Results of Survey Questionnaire-March-April 2021
- Draft State of the Parish Report
- Ninfield Parish Map
- SEA Screening Report
- HRA Screening Report
Regulation 16 Responses
- 1 Mr J Cheshire
- 2 Coal Authority
- 3 Mrs K Crittell
- 4 Mrs W Dawkins
- 5 East Sussex County Council
- 6 Gladman
- 7 Mr D Godden
- 8 Bloomfields On Behalf of Ms M Godden
- Bloomfields On Behalf of Ms M Godden Appendix 1
- Bloomfields On Behalf of Ms M Godden Regulation 14 Response Appendix 2
- 9 Mrs L Goldsmith
- 10 Mr R Goldsmith
- 11 Historic England
- Historic England Regulation 14 Response
- 12 Mrs C Hoad
- 13 Mr I Moffat
- 14 Mr K Morgan
- 15 National Gas
- 16 National Grid
- 17 National Highways
- 18 Natural England
- 19 Mr & Mrs S Parry
- 20 Mrs V L Payne
- 21 Mrs A Reid
- 22 Rother District Council
- Rother District Council
- 23 Southern Water
- 24 Surrey County Council
- 25 Heatons On Behalf of Tarmac Trading Limited
- Heatons On Behalf of Tarmac Trading Limited
- Heatons On Behalf of Tarmac Trading Limited
- Heatons On Behalf of Tarmac Trading Limited
- 26 Wealden District Council Regulation 16 Consultation Response
- Wealden District Council Regulation 16 Consultation Response Design Guide
- Wealden District Council Regulation 14 Consultation Response
- Wealden District Council Regulation 14 Consultation Response Design Guide
- 27 West Sussex County Council
Late Regulation 16 Responses
Pre-Submission Consultation (22 September 2022 – 4 November 2022)
Ninfield Parish Council carried out their pre-submission consultation on the draft Plan between 22nd September 2022 and 4th November 2022.
Strategic Environmental Assessment (SEA) and Habitat Regulation Assessment Screening Opinions (HRA) (May 2022)
Wealden District Council provided formal SEA and HRA Screening Opinions for the Ninfield Neighbourhood Plan.
- Ninfield Neighbourhood Plan SEA Screening Opinions.
- Ninfield Neighbourhood Plan HRA Screening Opinions.
Designation of Ninfield as a Neighbourhood Area (23 January 2020)
Wealden District Council confirmed that the marked area shown on the submitted map (being that of Ninfield) was formally designed as a Neighbourhood Area.
Application for the designation of Ninfield as a Neighbourhood Area (20 November 2019)
Ninfield Parish Council (as the relevant body) submitted to Wealden District Council an application for the designation of Ninfield as a Neighbourhood Area, along with the following documents.
Designation of Uckfield as a Neighbourhood Area (6 June 2014)
Wealden District Council confirmed that the marked area shown on the submitted map (being that of Uckfield) was formally designed as a Neighbourhood Area.
Application for the designation of Uckfield as a Neighbourhood Area (3 October 2013)
Uckfield Town Council (as the relevant body) submitted to Wealden District Council an application for the designation of Uckfield as a Neighbourhood Area, along with the following documents.
Referendum
The referendum on the Wadhurst Neighbourhood Plan is to be held on the Thursday 2nd May 2024. Further information on the referendum is available in the specified documents below:
- Information Statement
- General Information statement on Town and Country Planning
- Summary of Representations
- Examiner’s Report
- Referendum version of the Neighbourhood Plan
- Basic Conditions Statement
- Consultation Statement (April 2023)
- SEA Screening Opinion
- HRA Screening Opinion
- Sustainability Appraisal
- Development Plan Map
- List of Evidence
- The Future, What Parishioners Want
- Community Aspirations
- Design Code
The Notice of Referendum and the Notice of Poll for the Wadhurst Neighbourhood Plan can be viewed on our Forthcoming Elections webpage.
Decision to go to Referendum
Wealden District Council decided to take the Wadhurst Neighbourhood Plan to referendum (Decision effective from 16th March 2024)
The Portfolio Holder Report and the Schedule of Modifications for both the Wadhurst Neighbourhood Plan and the Design Code can be viewed on the Councillors and Committees- Decision Details part of our website.
Publication of the Examiner’s Report (18 January 2024)
The Examiner produced his report in which modifications were recommended that would enable the Plan to proceed to Referendum.
Independent Examination (23 November 2023 – 18 January 2024)
Christopher Lockhart-Mummery KC was appointed to undertake an independent examination of the Wadhurst Neighbourhood Plan. As part of the independent examination, the Examiner raised a number of questions. His initial comments and the responses from Wealden District Council, Wadhurst Neighbourhood Plan Steering Group on behalf of Wadhurst Parish Council and Kember Loudon Williams can be read below.
- Examiner’s Note 1
- Wealden District Council
- Wadhurst Neighbourhood Plan Steering Group on behalf of the Parish Council
- Kember Loudon Williams
Correspondence from Wadhurst Neighbourhood Plan Steering Group dated 15 December 2023.
The Examiner has been forwarded this document, and has considered it. He advises that it will not alter the recommendations he proposes to make in relation to Bewl Water. That being so, he will not receive any further representation or evidence from any party.
Submission Consultation (Regulation 16) (05 June 2023- 17 July 2023)
Wealden District Council carried out the Regulation 16 submission consultation for the Wadhurst Neighbourhood Plan. The following documents were submitted for consultation:
- Wadhurst Neighbourhood Plan Submission Version.
- Wadhurst Neighbourhood Plan – Appendix A – Green Gaps.
- Wadhurst Neighbourhood Plan – Appendix B – Design Code.
- Basic Conditions Statement.
- Consultation Statement.
- SEA Screening Opinion.
- HRA Screening Opinion.
- Regulation 14 Sustainability Appraisal.
- Map identifying the area to which the proposed Neighbourhood Plan relates.
- List of evidence base documents.
- The Future – What Parishioners Want.
- Community Aspirations.
Regulation 16 Responses
- 1 Allan R
- 2 Boakes Land Projects
- Boakes Land Projects Continued
- 3 Clough J
- 4 Coal Authority
- 5 Durnford S
- 6 East Sussex County Council
- 7 Elite Leisure Salmons UK Limited
- 8 Greymoor Homes
- 9 Historic England
- 10 Ince C
- 11 Moore D
- 12 National Highways
- 13 Natural England
- 14 Noel C
- 15 Noel I
- 16 O’Dwyer J
- 17 Ray
- 18 Southern Water
- 19 Surrey County Council
- 20 Tunbridge Wells Borough Council
- 21 Wealden District Council
- Wealden District Council Continued
- 22 West Sussex County Council
- 23 Wight L
- 24 Withyham Parish Council
- 25 Wood B
- 26 Wood S
- 27 Wrobel J
Pre-Submission Consultation (14 November 2022 – 3 January 2023)
Wadhurst Parish Council carried out their second pre-submission consultation on the draft Plan between 14 November 2022 and 3 January 2023.
Strategic Environmental Assessment (SEA) and Habitat Regulation Assessment (HRA) Screening Opinions (October 2022)
Wealden District Council provided a formal SEA and HRA Screening Opinion for the Wadhurst Neighbourhood Plan.
Pre-Submission Consultation (17 June 2021 – 15 August 2021)
Wadhurst Parish Council carried out the pre-submission Regulation 14 consultation on the draft Plan between the 17 June 2021 and 15 August 2021.
Strategic Environmental Assessment (SEA) Opinion and Habitat Regulation Assessment Screening Opinions (HRA) (July 2021)
Wealden District Council provided formal SEA and HRA Screening Opinions for the Wadhurst Neighbourhood Plan.
Designation of Wadhurst as a Neighbourhood Area (8 November 2017)
Wealden District Council confirmed that the marked area shown on the submitted map (being that of Wadhurst) was formally designed as a Neighbourhood Area.
Application for the designation of Wadhurst as a Neighbourhood Area (3 October 2017)
Wadhurst Parish Council (as the relevant body) submitted to Wealden District Council an application for the designation of Wadhurst as a Neighbourhood Area, along with the following documents.
Neighbourhood Areas that have decided not to continue with the preparation of a Neighbourhood Plan.
At a meeting of the Planning and Development committee of Crowborough Town Council on 17th February 2020 it was agreed that the committee could not recommend the authorisation of a Neighbourhood Plan for Crowborough. The committee agreed to re-visit the issue if there was a change in government policy. Minutes can be viewed on the Town Council website.
Designation of Crowborough as a Neighbourhood Area (5 June 2014)
Wealden District Council confirmed that the marked area shown on the submitted map (being that of Crowborough) was formally designed as a Neighbourhood Area.
Application for the designation of Crowborough as a Neighbourhood Area (14 March 2014)
Crowborough Town Council (as the relevant body) submitted to Wealden District Council an application for the designation of Crowborough as a Neighbourhood Area, along with the following documents.
Neighbourhood Areas Preparing a Community Right to Build Order(s).
The following parishes have been formally designated Neighbourhood Areas for the purposes of preparation of a Community Right to Build Order(s).
Designation of Hadlow Down as a Neighbourhood Area (15 June 2016)
Wealden District Council confirmed that the marked area shown on the submitted map (being that of Hadlow Down) was formally designated as a Neighbourhood Area.
Application for the designation of Hadlow Down as a Neighbourhood Area (22 January 2016)
Hadlow Down Parish Council (as the relevant body) submitted to Wealden District Council an application for the designation of Hadlow Down as a Neighbourhood Area, along with the following documents.
Guidance and Support
The Council will provide advice and assistance to those groups who wish to develop a neighbourhood plan. We have prepared a Guide to Neighbourhood Planning which provides information to help communities decide whether to prepare a Neighbourhood Plan and sets out what steps should be followed to prepare a plan that reflects what the community wants to achieve.
The Government’s Planning Practice Guidance provides further advice on the process of developing a neighbourhood plan.
The Locality Neighbourhood Planning Website also provides advice, support, toolkits and guidance.
If you are representing a Town or Parish Council that is considering producing a Neighbourhood Plan or Development Order within Wealden District, please contact us using the following contact details; nplans@wealden.gov.uk or 01892 602008.
Funding
Neighbourhood groups can apply for grants and technical support from Locality.
Wealden District Council will provide information, advice and assistance throughout the neighbourhood plan process. We will also organise and pay for the examination and referendum. However, we are unable to offer any other financial support for neighbourhood planning.