HERSTMONCEUX C OF E SCHOOL, GARDNER STREET, HERSTMONCEUX, HAILSHAM, BN27 4LG

Decision Issued WD/2026/0837/CC
Council
Date received
22 Apr 2026
Date validated
22 Apr 2026
Postcode
BN27 4LG

Description

CONSTRUCTION OF A SINGLE STOREY EXTENSION TO THE EAST OF THE SCHOOL BUILDING AND RECONFIGURATION OF THE GROUND FLOOR TO CREATE A SECURE ENTRANCE AND OFFICE SPACE, IN ADDITION TO THE REPLACEMENT OF 11 NO. WINDOWS TO UPVC DOUBLE GLAZED UNITS, THE PAINTING OF THE FRONT CLADDING TO WHITE, THE INSTALLATION OF NEW SCHOOL SIGNAGE, AND ALTERATIONS TO THE BIN STORAGE AREA AND ASSOCIATED FENCING, GATES AND RAILINGS.

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