UNIT 4 GHYLL ROAD INDUSTRIAL ESTATE, GHYLL ROAD, HEATHFIELD TN21 8AW

Allocated to Officer WD/2026/0360/F
Council
Date received
23 Apr 2026
Date validated
23 Apr 2026
Postcode
TN21 8AW

Description

CHANGE OF USE FROM SKIP WASTE RECYCLING FACILITY TO MIXED INDUSTRIAL USES INCLUDING USE CLASSES B2 (GENERAL INDUSTRIAL) AND B8 (STORAGE AND DISTRIBUTION). INTERNAL RECONFIGURATION TO CREATE 6 NO. INDUSTRIAL UNITS, TOGETHER WITH ASSOCIATED CAR AND CYCLE PARKING. RETENTION OF EXISTING STORAGE CONTAINER USE.

4.6/10
Planning Authority Score
#170 of 282

Wealden ranks #107 out of 282 councils for householder decision speed. Householder applications are slightly less likely to be approved here (89%) than the national average (90%).

Wealden decision performance
Based on MHCLG data, 2025
84%
Overall approval rate
Below avg (87%) #218 of 282
89%
Householder approved
Below avg (90%) #207 of 282
78%
Decided in 8 weeks
Above avg (71%) #107 of 282
40%
Extended time limit
Below avg (40%) #146 of 282
67%
Minor dwellings approved
166 decided (1-9 homes)
75%
Major dwellings approved
40 decided (10+ homes)
79%
Change of use approved
91 decided
1,401
Total decisions
218 refused in 2025