Consultation Event – Wealden Draft Local Plan

On Saturday, 13 April 2024, Uckfield Town Council hosts an in-person consultation event for residents to have their say on Wealden District Council’s Draft Local Plan.

We encourage all residents to come along and take part in the event, which takes place at the Civic Centre Uckfield between 10am to 4pm this Saturday.

There will be the chance to assess the Plan documents, see how the proposals affect Uckfield and the rest of the district, and offer thoughts on the Plan during the event.

 

What is the Draft Local Plan consultation about?

On 26 February 2024, Wealden District Council confirmed that it had agreed a Draft Local Plan Regulation 18 document alongside a supporting Sustainability Appraisal.

The Draft Local Plan proposes all of Wealden District Council’s ideas for the development of communities within the district over the next couple of decades, so consultation is key to feeding the views of residents into how Uckfield, and other areas, will change in terms of housing and building developments.

To coincide with the Draft Local Plan, Wealden District Council launched an eight-week public consultation period for the public to have their say.

This consultation is currently underway, and takes place from 5pm, Friday 15 March to 5pm, Friday 10 May 2024. It is both in-person and online.

 

How can I get involved?

An in-person event will be held at Uckfield Town Council’s facilities at the Civic Centre Uckfield on Saturday, 13 April between 10am and 4pm.

A full list of the venues hosting in-person events can be found here:

VenueAddressDateTime
Hailsham Civic CentreVicarage Lane, Hailsham, East Sussex BN27 2AXSaturday 23rd March 202410.00AM – 16.00PM
Maresfield Village HallBridge Road, Maresfield, East Sussex TN22 2HJMonday 25th March 202414.00PM – 20.00PM
Polegate Community Centre43 Windsor Way, Polegate, East Sussex BN26 6QFTuesday 26th March 202414.00PM – 20.00PM
Uckfield Civic CentreCouncil Offices, Uckfield, East Sussex TN22 1AESaturday 13th April 202410.00AM – 16.00PM
Heathfield Community CentreSheepsetting Lane, Heathfield, East Sussex TN21 0XGWednesday 17th April 202414.00PM – 20.00PM
Crowborough Community CentrePine Grove, Crowborough, East Sussex TN6 1FESaturday 20th April 202410.00AM – 16.00PM
East Hoathly Village HallChurch Marks Lane, East Hoathly, East Sussex BN8 6EQMonday 22nd April 202414.00PM – 20.00PM
Frant Memorial HallThe Green, Frant, East Sussex TN3 9EDTuesday 23rd April 202414.00PM – 20.00PM
Horam Village HallHoram, East Sussex TN21 0JESaturday 4th May 202410.00AM – 16.00PM

 

Getting involved online

The virtual exhibition of the Plan, and the chance to offer feedback online, is currently open on Wealden District Council’s consultation portal here: https://consult.wealden.gov.uk/kse/

More information for the consultation and Draft Local Plan is available here: https://www.wealden.gov.uk/news/wealden-draft-local-plan-consultation-dates-released/

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