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Changes to the way WDC notify on planning applications from 1st November 2020

The methods that the Council use to publicise applications considered to be valid on or after 1st November 2020 is changing.

From this date, the Council will no longer notify adjoining properties by letter. This change is following the adoption of the Statement of Community Involvement (SCI), which was adopted on 22nd July 2020 at Full Council.

There is to be reliance on Site Notices together with the website and social media. Where required by legislation, adverts will continue to be placed in the local newspaper

This change will not affect how the Council notify statutory bodies such as Town and Parish Councils.

For more details please visit: https://www.wealden.gov.uk/planning-and-building-control/planning-advice/update-on-how-we-notify-on-planning-applications/

Stacey Robins – Head of Planning and Environmental Services
Planning & Environmental Services, Wealden District Council
planning@wealden.gov.uk
Council Offices | Vicarage Lane | Hailsham | East Sussex | BN27 2AX