Draft ‘Focused’ Local Plan (Regulation 18)

We are preparing the next stage of the Local Plan for the Wealden District (excluding the South Downs National Park). The Local Plan sets out our vision and planning policies for future development, including housing, employment, infrastructure, and environmental protection. Once adopted, it will guide planning decisions across the district.

The consultation is scheduled to run from 6^th February to the 20^th March 2026. During this time, we will be seeking views from residents, businesses, landowners, and other stakeholders on the draft proposals.

How you can get involved

We are organising 10 in-person exhibitions during the middle four weeks of the consultation. These exhibitions will give you an opportunity to view the draft Local Plan documents and speak to council officers.

There will be 18 deposit points across the district where residents can view hard copies of the consultation documents, including Wealden District Council Offices in Hailsham and East Sussex County Council Offices in Lewes. Please note that these copies are for viewing only and cannot be taken away.

• Wealden District Council, Hailsham

• East Sussex County Council, Lewes

• Crowborough Library, Crowborough

• Forest Row Library, Forest Row

• Heathfield Library, Heathfield

• Uckfield Library, Uckfield

• Wadhurst Library, Wadhurst

• Willingdon Library, Willingdon

• Crowborough Town Council, Crowborough

• Forest Row Parish Council, Forest Row

• Hailsham Town Council, Hailsham

• Heathfield & Waldron Parish Council, Heathfield

• Horam Parish Council, Horam

• Maresfield Parish Council, Nutley

• Mayfield & Five Ashes Parish Council, Mayfield

• Polegate Town Council, Polegate

• Uckfield Town Council, Uckfield

• Willingdon & Jevington Parish Council, Willingdon

For more information head to our Planning Policy Consultation Portal