Matthews Nurseries, Lewes Road, Halland, BN8 6PL Data via plota.co.uk

WD/2026/0476/F - Full Approved

Proposal

The proposal consists of single storey front extensions, replacement single storey side extension with alterations to the roof, minor fenestration alterations and other minor internal alterations; all following the demolition of the existing front porch. Data via plota.co.uk

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Application progress

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Received
5 Mar 2026
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Validated
28 Aug 2026
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Approved
13 Oct 2026

Approved on 13 Oct 2026 · Delegated · Last checked 13 Oct 2026

Site constraints 3

Habitat network: Network Enhancement Zone 2
Where habitat is joined up enough to work as a network. Context, not a constraint on its own.
Also on the record
Inside the Halland built-up area; Natural England's Provisional ALC map (1:250,000, 1970s) had this area as grade 3, but it predates the buildings here and the current map does not class it as farmland.
Not affected
Outside flood zones 2 and 3 · Not green belt · No listed building at the site

Checked on 6 October 2026. Historic England, the Environment Agency, Natural England and council datasets, Open Government Licence. A boundary can run through a site and the council holds the definitive record: confirm with the council before relying on this.

Building

Floor area109 m² (1,173 sq ft)
Energy ratingF (28 out of 100), could reach D
PropertyDetached bungalow, 5 habitable rooms
Built1950 to 1966
HeatingBoiler and radiators, LPG
WallsCavity wall, filled cavity

From the energy performance certificate lodged in March 2019, the latest held for this property. The building may have changed since. View the certificate

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Important details

Council
Wealden
Application type
Full
Postcode
BN8 6PL
Received
5 Mar 2026
Validated
28 Aug 2026
Ward
Chiddingly, East Hoathly & Waldron
Parish
East Hoathly with Halland
Case officer
Show
Target decision
23 Oct 2026
Decision
Approval
Decision date
13 Oct 2026
Decision level
Delegated
Applicant
Show
Agent
DNA Architecture Ltd

How this decision compares

Decided in 46 days from validation, 7 days faster than Wealden's median of 53 for demolitions. Approved, as 74% of demolitions here are.

69%decided within 8 weeks
74%approved
127decided in the last year

Plota live figures for demolitions decided by Wealden in the last twelve months, from validation. Wealden decision record →

Consultation & key dates

Consultation
11 Sept 2026
Comments by
2 Oct 2026
Site or press notice
11 Sept 2026
Wealden
Planning Authority Score
4.2/10
Below average
#188 of 296 councils
Relevant to this application:
Householder decisions

Wealden ranks #132 out of 296 councils for householder decision speed. Householder applications are slightly less likely to be approved here (88%) than the national average (90%).

These figures are council-wide context, not a prediction for this application. View full council performance
Wealden decision statistics
Based on MHCLG data, the year to March 2026
84%
Overall approval rate
Below avg (87%) #231 of 296
88%
Householder approved
Below avg (90%) #227 of 296
69%
Decided in 8 weeks
Above avg (63%) #132 of 296
40%
Extended time limit
Below avg (41%) #156 of 296
66%
Minor dwellings approved
170 decided (1-9 homes)
78%
Major dwellings approved
32 decided (10+ homes)
74%
Change of use approved
82 decided
1,361
Total decisions
220 refused in the year to March 2026

Energy performance: Energy performance certificates from the Energy Performance of Buildings Register, Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. © Crown copyright 2026.