Wealden Local Plan Transport Study (September 2026)
The Wealden Local Plan Transport Study has been prepared to support the Regulation 19 Proposed Submission Wealden Local Plan. It assesses the transport implications of the Plan’s proposed growth strategy, including the potential impacts on the local road network, public transport, walking and cycling infrastructure. The study identifies where transport improvements may be required and demonstrates how sustainable, safe and efficient travel can support future development across the district. The findings have informed the preparation of the Local Plan and will help ensure that growth is supported by appropriate transport infrastructure.
- Wealden Local Plan Transport Study (September 2026)
- Appendix A Uncertainty Log – option 1
- Appendix B Local Plan Sites – all options
- Appendix C Modelling Outputs – all options part 1
- Appendix C Modelling Outputs – all options part 2
- Appendix C Modelling Outputs – all options part 3
- Appendix D Kent Impact Addendum
Wealden Local Plan Transport Study (April 2026)
The Wealden Local Plan Transport Study (Regulation 18) was prepared to support the ‘Focused’ Regulation 18 Wealden Local Plan. It assessed the transport implications of a number of proposed growth strategies at that time including the potential impacts on the local road network, public transport, walking and cycling infrastructure.
- Wealden Local Plan Transport Study (April 2026)
- Appendix A Uncertainty Log – option 1
- Appendix B Local Plan Sites – all options
- Appendix C Modelling Outputs – all options part 1
- Appendix C Modelling Outputs – all options part 2
- Appendix C Modelling Outputs – all options part 3
- Appendix C Modelling Outputs – all options part 4
- Appendix C Modelling Outputs – all options part 5
- Appendix C Modelling Outputs – all options part 6
Wealden Local Plan Shared Transport Evidence Base (STEB) 2022
The Wealden Local Plan Shared Transport Evidence BASE (STEB) was commissioned jointly by East Sussex County Council and Wealden District Council.
- Wealden Local Plan Shared Transport Evidence Base (STEB): Initial Growth Option (1) – Interim Assessment and Mitigation Strategy (Transport Note 01) (December 2022)
- Wealden Local Plan Shared Transport Evidence Base (STEB): Assessment of New Growth Options 2-4 (Transport Note 02) – (December 2022)
Wealden Local Transport Study 2018
The Wealden Local Plan Transport Study 2018 was commissioned jointly by East Sussex County Council (ESCC) and Wealden District Council. It builds upon and supersedes the previous Wealden Local Plan Transport Study 2017, which was based on a lower growth figure. The study considered the requirements for the time period to 2028. However, in identifying proposals for junction improvements to serve the area’s needs to 2028, the study has considered capacity issues beyond 2028 as part of each scheme’s development and elsewhere on the network. The report and associated documents can be found below:
- Wealden Local Plan Transport Study 2018 Main Report
- Wealden Local Plan Transport Study 2018 draft delivery schedule for highway interventions
- Technical Note demand based assessment methodology
Wealden Local Plan Transport Study 2017
The Wealden Local Plan Transport Study 2017 was commissioned jointly by East Sussex County Council and Wealden District Council. The Wealden Local Plan Transport Study 2017 was undertaken to test the transport impacts of development proposals predicted to take place by 2028. This was superseded by the Wealden Local Plan Transport Study 2018 that is above.
- Wealden Local Plan Transport Study 2017 – Main Report
- Wealden Local Plan Transport Study 2017 – Summary
- Wealden Local Plan Transport Study 2017 FAQ’s
- Wealden Local Plan Transport Study 2017 Appendix A
- Wealden Local Plan Transport Study 2017 Appendix B
- Wealden Local Plan Transport Study 2017 Appendix C
- Wealden Local Plan Transport Study 2017 Appendix D
- Wealden Local Plan Transport Study 2017 Appendix E
- Wealden Local Plan Transport Study 2017 Appendix F
- Wealden Local Plan Transport Study 2017 Appendix G
- Wealden Local Plan Transport Study 2017 Appendix H
- Wealden Local Plan Transport Study 2017 Appendix I
Movement and Access Strategy for Hellingly and Hailsham (MASHH)
A Movement and Access Strategy has been commissioned by East Sussex County Council. It has produced a series of prioritised and costed schemes for Hailsham and Hellingly. These include an improved access junction to the A22 from Hempstead Lane; a single roundabout for South Road, Diplocks Way and Ersham Road; measures to relieve town centre traffic; an Eastbourne – Hailsham express bus service; improvements for pedestrians and real time bus information. The report can be downloaded below:
A MASHH Steering Group was set up to ensure that improvements in infrastructure keep pace with these changes and support the economic growth and jobs the local community needs. It is made up of representatives from Hailsham Town Council, Hellingly Parish Council, Wealden District Council and East Sussex County Council. One of the schemes being taken forward by the Steering Group is improvements to Hailsham Town Centre. For further information on the scheme and to view the plans, please visit the Hailsham Town Centre Improvements Scheme on East Sussex County Council’s website.
Additional relevant transport evidence base documents for the District, County and Region can be found below:
- South Wealden an Eastbourne Transport Study (SWETS) Nov 2010
- SELEP Strategic Economic Plan 2014
- Polegate Movement & Access Strategy (PMAS)
- Hailsham-Polegate-Eastbourne Movement & Access Corridor
- Crowborough Core Strategy Allocations Transport Assessment Proposals – PTC Project Report for East Sussex County Council – July 2013
- Crowborough Transport Study Interim Report – June 2013
- Road Investment Strategy (2015-2020), Department for Transport and Highways Agency
- A27 Corridor Feasibility Study, Department for Transport 2015
- Highways England Preferred Route A27 East of Lewes Autumn 2017