Planning Casework log
The Gardens Trust is the statutory consultee for planning applications which affect sites on the Historic England Register of Parks and Gardens of Special Historic Interest in England. The Sussex Gardens Trust is a member of the Gardens Trust and acts on its behalf in responding to consultations in Sussex.
This Section shows formal responses to planning applications submitted by the Sussex Gardens Trust since Jan 2017.
Comments submitted Nov 1st 2019 - 21st Feb 2020
| SITE | COUNTY | SENT BY | REF | GT REF | DATE RECEIVED |
GRADE | PROPOSAL | SGT Response |
Outcome |
| Stanmer Park | East Sussex | SDNPA | SDNP/16/03927/FUL | 03/02/2020 | II | New large structure by variation of conditions 2 and 7 of existing planning consent | |||
| Queen's Park, Brighton | East Sussex | Brighton & Hove City Council | BH2020/00171 http://www.brighton-hove.gov.uk/planningapplications. | E19/1544 | 31/01/2020 | II | Erection of lighting columnscourts 1-4. | Comments submiited | |
| Standen | West Sussex | West Sussex County Council | WSCC/004/20 https://westsussex.planning-register.co.uk/planning/display/WSCC/004/20 | E19/1516 | 27/01/2020 | II | Restoration of the former Standen Landfill site | No objection - conditions suggested | |
| Plumpton Place | East Sussex | South Downs NPA Lewes DC | SDNP/19/05458/PRE | E19/1551 | 26/01/2020 | II* | PRE-APPLICATION Removal of pear/cherry avenue. Plumpton Place. TREES | Advice submitted | |
| Leonardslee | West Sussex | Horsham DC | DC/20/0119 DC/20/0121 https://publicaccess. horsham.gov.uk/public-access/ | E19/1486 | 23/01/2020 | I | Erection of 3 barns and enlargement of the associated gardeners' compound | Support | |
| Stanmer Park | East Sussex | Brighton and Hove CC | BH2020/00011 http://www.brighton-hove.gov.uk/planningapplications | E19/1421 | 13/01/2020 | II | Erection of 23no buildings ranging from 1 to 6 storeys comprising new student residences Uni Of Sussex | Object | |
| Groombridge Place | East Sussex | Wealden DC | WD/2019/2359/F http://planning.wealden.gov.uk/plandisp.aspx?recno=147992 | E19/1362 | 03/01/2020 | II* | REPLACEMENT OF EXISTING FENCE AROUND VILLAGE PLAYGROUND GROOMBRIDGE, TN3 9RB | No objectioon | Approved 17/02/20 |
| Denmans Garden, Arundel | West Sussex | South Downs NPA sent by Historic England | - | E19/1177 | 21/11/2019 | N | HISTORIC ENGLAND CONSULTATION Consideration for special historic interest. | Support adding to HE list |
Comments Submitted August 1st - Oct 31st 2019
| SITE | COUNTY | SENT BY | REF | GT REF | DATE RECEIVED |
GRADE | PROPOSAL | SGT Response |
Outcome |
| Blackdown Park | West Sussex | South Downs NPA | SDNP/19/02792/FUL | E19/1051 | 03/11/2019 | II | New access track | Object | Application withdrawn |
| Warnham Court | West Sussex | Horsham DC | DC/19/1952 | E19/0892 | 27/09/2019 | II | Replace existing stone roof on 1920's lean-to | No objection | Approved |
| BRIDLEWORTH, POUND HILL | West Sussex | Crawley BC | CR/2019/0638/FUL | E19/0869 | 23/09/2019 | N | ONE BED ANNEXE | Reviewed - no comment sent | No decision as at 19/02/20 |
| Ockley Manor, Broadhill | West Sussex | Mid Sussex DC | DM/18/4979 h | E19/0836 | 16/09/2019 | N | Outline planning application for up to 500 residential dwellings | Reviewed - no comment sent | No decision as at 19/02/20 |
| Standen | West Sussex | West Sussex CC | WSCC/061/19 | E19/0640 | 12/08/2019 | II | Restoration of the former Standen Landfill site | Comments submitted | Withdrawn (replaced by WSCC/004/20) |
| Tilgate Park | East Sussex | Crawley BC | CR/2019/0547/FUL | E19/0598 | 05/08/2019 | N | ERECTION OF TEMPORY MARQUEE | No Objection | Approved |
| Knepp Castle | West Sussex | West Sussex CC | - | E19/0593 | 05/08/2019 | II | PRE-APPLICATION Request for Scoping Opinion under Regulation 15 | ||
| Alexandra Park | East Sussex | Hastings BC | HS/AA/19/00596 | E19/0580 | 01/08/2019 | II* | Steel notice board | No objection | No decision as at 19/02/20 |
| Glen Andred Garden | East Sussex | Wealden DC | WD/2019/1366/F | E19/0521 | 22/07/2019 | II* | SWIMMING POOL AND POOL BUILDING | No objection subject to roof design validated by LPA | Approved 14/02/20 |
| WORTH WAY, CHURCH ROAD, POUND HILL | West Sussex | Crawley BC | CR/2019/0330/FUL | E19/0526 | 22/07/2019 | N | CONSTRUCTION OF A NEW 4 X BED TWO STOREY DWELLING | No objection | No decision as at 19/02/20 |
| Crawley Local Plan | West Sussex | Crawley BC | Consultation | N | Consultation and call for sites | Comments submitted | N/A |
Comments Submitted Feb 2019 - July 2019
| SITE | COUNTY | SENT BY | REF | GT REF | DATE RECEIVED |
GRADE | PROPOSAL | SGT Response |
Outcome |
| Blackdown Park | West Sussex | South Downs NPA | SDNP/19/01930/HOUS | E19/0471 | 15/07/2019 | II | Erection of Single Storey Pool House, Blackdown House. Fernden Lane, Lurgashall GU27 3BT | Support | Approved |
| Goodwood House | West Sussex | South Downs NPA sent by CGT | SDNP/19/02256/FUL | E19/0450 | 09/07/2019 | I | Refurbishment and extension of the Goodwood Hotel and ancillary leisure buildings. | Advised LPA to assess harm | Approved |
| Preston Park | East Sussex | Brighton and Hove CC | BH2019/01809 | E19/0406 | 29/06/2019 | II | Erection of single storey side extensions to either side of pavilion under existing roof. Pavilion, Preston Park |
No objection subject to exection in line with submitted plans | Approved |
| Blackdown Park | West Sussex | South Downs NPA | SDNP/19/02158/HOUS | E19/0387 | 26/06/2019 | II | Erection of replacement outbuildings, removal of garden steps and associated landscaping. Blackdown House, Fernden Lane, Lurgashall GU27 3BT. | Object | Refused |
| Kidbrooke Park | East Sussex | Wealden DC | WD/2018/2298/F | E19/0310 | 11/06/2019 | II | REPLACEMENT OF EXISTING DWELLINGA NEW DWELLING OF EXCEPTIONAL QUALITY (PARA 79 HOUSE),and LANDSCAPE ENHANCEMENTS TYLEBROOK FARM, PRIORY ROAD, FOREST ROW RH18 5HR. | Support | No decision as at 19/02/20 |
| Leonardslee | West Sussex | Horsham DC | DC/19/1067 | E19/0233 | 23/05/2019 | I | Construction of a new gardener's barn and Victorian style greenhouse | Supportive in principle but object until additional information submitted. | Approved |
| Nymans | West Sussex | Mid Sussex DC | DM/19/0787 DM/19/0792 | E19/0003 | 01/04/2019 | II* | (i) Change of use and extension of the Riding House to a cafe. (ii) Alterations to Welcome Area café |
Re (i) advised need for light screening. Re (ii) no objection |
Approved |
| Highdown | West Sussex | South Downs NPA | SDNP/19/00706/FUL | E18/1793 | 19/03/2019 | II* | Creation of a new Visitor Centre, entrance approach, pathway network and extension of glasshouse. | Support in principle subject to condition to submit a Heritage Statement and choice of materials | Approved with conditions in line with SGT comments |
Comments Submitted Jan 2019
| SITE | COUNTY | SENT BY | REF | GT REF | DATE RECEIVED |
GRADE | PROPOSAL | SGT Response |
Outcome |
| Kidbrooke Park | East Sussex | Wealden DC | WD/2018/2298/F | E18/1346 | 21/12/2018 | II |
REPLACEMENT OF EXISTING DWELLINGA NEW DWELLING OF EXCEPTIONAL QUALITY (PARA 79 HOUSE),and LANDSCAPE ENHANCEMENTS TYLEBROOK FARM, PRIORY ROAD, FOREST ROW RH18 5HR.
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No objection but advice offered | No decision as at 19/02/20 |
| Queen's Park, Brighton | East Sussex | Brighton and Hove CC | BH2018/03690 | E18/1381 | 07/01/2019 | II |
new wheelchair access ramp to tennis pavilion from East Drive. Creation of new sloping access path from pavilion to tennis courts
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Supported | Approved |
Comments Submitted Aug 2018 - Dec 2018
| SITE | COUNTY | SENT BY | REF | GT REF | DATE RECEIVED |
GRADE | PROPOSAL | SGT Response |
Outcome |
| Stanmer Park | East Sussex | Brighton and Hove CC | BH2018/03541 | E18/1318 | 18/12/2018 | II | PLANNING APPLICATION Erection of 2no seven storey buildings and 4no six storey buildings to provide 250no residential dwellings | Objection to major development | No decision as at 19/02/20 |
| Alexandra Park | East Sussex | Hastings BC | HS/LB/18/00973 | E18/1278 | 12/12/2018 | II* | PLANNING APPLICATION Retention of Claude Nunney memorial paving stone. War Memorial, Alexandra Park, | No comment | No decision as at 19/02/20 |
| Glen Andred Garden | East Sussex | Wealden DC | WD/2018/1826/F WD/2018/1827/LB | E18/1179 | 26/11/2018 | II* | PARTIAL REINSTATEMENT AND REPOINTING OF BOUNDARY WALL; NEW GATES X 2 AND FENCING; NEW GARDEN STORE. CONYER LODGE, CORSELEY ROAD, GROOMBRIDGE TN3 9PN | Neutral | Approved 11/01/19 |
| Sedgwick Park | West Sussex | Horsham DC | DC/18/2231 | E18/1108 | 13/11/2018 | II | erection of 7no. dwellings, Ghyll House Farm, Broadwater Lane, Copsale, West Sussex. | Neutral - but noted impact on undeveloped countryside |
No decision as at 19/02/20 |
| St Leonards Conservation Area Appraisal & Management Plan | East Sussex | Hastings BC | - | E18/1033 | 29/10/2018 | - | LOCAL PLAN Consultation on proposal to merge 10 existing conservation areas into a single Conservation area | Welcomed the merger and Man Plan | |
| Priory Park | West Sussex | Chichester DC sent by M Culver | 18/02538/FUL | E18/1011 | 25/10/2018 | N | Temporary change of use to Christmas ice rink | No objection subject to conditions | Approved subject to restoation plan |
| Petworth House | West Sussex | South Downs NPA Chichester DC | SDNP/18/02962/FUL | E18/0838 | 14/09/2018 | I | Proposed replacement car park automated cantilevered gates | No comment | Approved |
| Goffs Park, Crawley | West Sussex | Crawley BC | CR/2018/0549/FUL | E18/0765 | 03/09/2018 | N | TEMPORARY CHANGE OF MARQUEE HOUSING ICE RINK, CAFE AND RECEPTION | No comment | Approved |
| Hampton Lodge, Hurstpierpoint | West Sussex | Mid Sussex DC | DM/18/2838 | E18/0744 | 28/08/2018 | N | Refurbishment and conversion to the 'Red House' potting shed | Advised LPA Re likely former use | Approved |
| OAKSWORTH, POUND HILL | West Sussex | Crawley BC | CR/2018/0580/FUL | E18/0700 | 20/08/2018 | N | Construction of 2 DWELLINGS | No comment | Withdrawn |
| FIELDGATE, POUND HILL | West Sussex | Crawley BC | CR/2018/0562/FUL | E18/0701 | 20/08/2018 | N | CONSTRUCTION OF A NEW 5-BEDROOM DWELLING. CHURCH ROAD, POUND HILL, CRAWLEY. | No comment | Refused |
| Cowdray House | West Sussex | South Downs NPA | SDNP/18/00643/FUL | E18/0570 | 27/07/2018 | II* | Construction of ten treehouses |
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Refused |
| Knepp Castle | West Sussex | West Sussex CC | WSCC/029/18/SP | E18/0384 | 21/06/2018 | II | Restoration works to Knepp Mill Pond by dredging and construction of landscape enhancement features using imported inert materials,(amendment to WSCC/037/17/SP). Knepp Castle. | No comment | Approved |
Comments Submitted May 2018 - Aug 2018
| SITE | COUNTY | SENT BY | REF | GT REF | DATE RECEIVED |
GRADE | PROPOSAL | SGT Response |
Outcome |
| West Ashling House | West Sussex | SDNPA | SDNP/18/02620/FUL | E18/0509 | 16/07/2018 | N | Construction of reception/office/tasting building &five holiday lodges | Neutral | Approved |
| Hollycombe House | West Sussex | SDNPA | SDNP/18/02440/HOUS | E18/0467 | 05/07/2018 | II* | Formation of single storey courtyard range + car parking and turning, garden machinery/equipmen Old Stables | Neutral | Refused |
| Leonardslee | West Sussex | Horsham DC | DC/18/1332 | E18/0421 | 28/06/2018 | I | Erection of 5x freestanding externally illuminated timber signs | Neutral | Approved |
| Stanmer Park | East Sussex | SDNPA | SDNP/18/03034/PRE | E18/0352 | 14/06/2018 | II | Proposed external works (playground, marquee and parking) | Object | Advice issued 19-07-18 |
| Sheffield Park | East Sussex | Wealden DC | WD/2018/0869/FR | E18/0224 | 17/05/2018 | I | RETROSPECTIVE APPLICATION FOR A STANDING OUTDOOR BATH AND OUTBUILDING AND THE STATIONING OF A SHEPHERDS HUT | No comment | No longer shown on Wealden Planning Register |
| Leonardslee | West Sussex | Horsham DC | DC/18/0689 Revised | E18/0052 | 11/04/2018 | I | Improvements to car park, landscaping works, etc & new kitchen garden. Leonardslee Gardens. | Welcomed Statement of Significance. Commented on inadequate kitchen garden design |
Kitchen garden withdrawn. Remainder approved
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Comments submitted Feb 2018 - May 2018
| SITE | COUNTY | SENT BY | REF | GT REF | DATE RECEIVED |
GRADE | PROPOSAL | SGT Response |
Outcome |
| Buxted Park | East Sussex | Wealden DC | WD/2018/0391/F | E17/1663 | 16/03/2018 | II* | RELOCATION OF TEMPORARY STABLES. ERECTION OF OPEN HORSE TRAILER SHELTER. | Neutral | Approved |
| The Royal Pavilion Brighton | East Sussex | Brighton and Hove CC | BH2018/00340 | E17/1485 | 11/02/2018 | II | Mixed use development between 4 and 8 storeys at former Amex House. | Object | Approved |
| Graylingwell Hospital | West Sussex | West Sussex CC | WSCC/005/18/TG | E17/1475 | 08/02/2018 | N | Pumping Station comprising above and below ground plant | Minor comment | Approved |
| West Dean, Goodwood House | West Sussex | SDNPA | SDNP/17/06436/PRE | E17/1396 | 26/01/2018 | II* I | PRE-APPLICATION ADVICE - Replacement tower - Trundle Hill, Singleton | Minor comment | Advice provided |
| Graylingwell Hospital | West Sussex | Chichester DC | CC/18/00494/FUL | E17/1641 | 12/03/2018 | II | PLANNING APPLICATION Retention of double stacked portakcabin. | No comment | Permit |
| Leonardslee | West Sussex | Horsham DC | DC/18/0687 +0688 | E18/0022 | 19/04/2018 | I | Listed Building Consent Interior and exterior alterations. |
Minor comment | Approved |
| Uppark | West Sussex | South Downs NPA | SDNP/18/01319/FUL | E18/0013 | 04/04/2018 | II* | Replacement of existing with proposed new toilet block. Toilet Block, Uppark. | Neutral | Approved |
Comments Submitted Nov 2017 - Jan 2018
| SITE | COUNTY | SENT BY | REF | GT REF | DATE RECEIVED |
GRADE | PROPOSAL | SGT Response |
Outcome |
| Firle Place | East Sussex | SDNPA | SDNP/17/06221/LIS | E17/1240 | 28/12/2017 | II | New floor to indoor riding school | None | Approved |
| QUEENSWAY, CRAWLEY | West Sussex | Crawley BC | CR/2017/0910/RG3 | E17/1142 | 05/12/2017 | N | REGENERATION OF QUEENSWAY | Objection | Approved |
| Tilgate Park | West Sussex | Crawley BC | CR/2017/0866/FUL | E17/1106 | 27/11/2017 | N | ERECTION OF AN AVIARY CRAWLEY. ZOO/SAFARI PARK | Neutral | Approved |
| Alexandra Park | East Sussex | Hastings BC | HS/OA/17/00558 | E17/1077 | 23/11/2017 | II | Outline application 3 x 3 bedroom and 3 x 4 bedroom dwellings | Objection | Refused |
| Cowdray House | West Sussex | SDNPA | SDNP/17/04906/FUL | E17/0976 | 03/11/2017 | II* | Extension and internal alterations. Cowdray Café | Neutral | Approved |
| Warnham Court | West Sussex | Horsham DC | DC/17/1626 Revised Plans | E17/0744 | 14/09/2017 | II | Dismantling of timber framed building and relocation/reconstruction at Warnham Park | Support | Approved |
| Land East of Balcombe Road, Worth | West Sussex | Crawley BC | - | E17/0730 | 11/09/2017 | n/a | LOCAL PLAN Land East of Balcombe Road/Street Hill, Worth Development Brief consultation | Support | N/A |
Comments Submitted Aug - Nov 2017
| SITE | COUNTY | SENT BY | REFERENCE | GT REF | DATE RECEIVED | GRADE | PROPOSAL | SGT Response | Outcome |
| Borde Hill | West Sussex | WSCC | 13/10/2017 | II* | Pre-app consultation Re waste disposal in Borde Hill RP | SGT comment | N/A | ||
| Hastings White Rock area | East Sussex | Hastings BC | 21/09/2017 | Local List | Consultation on development Masterplan | SGT comment | N/A | ||
| Sheffield Park | East Sussex | Wealden DC | WD/2017/1812/MAJ | 18/09/2017 | I | Use Of Agricultural Land For Overflow Parking For Up To 60 Days | SGT comment | No longer shown on Planning Register | |
| Gravetye Manor | West Sussex | Mid Sussex DC | DM/17/3776 | 14/09/2017 | II* | Demolition and replacement of Moatlands (a 10 bed House near Gravetye Manor) | SGT support |
Approved |
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| Warnham Park | West Sussex | Horsham DC | DC/17/1626 | 22/08/2017 | II | Dismantkling and relocation of timber framed building for use as stag museum | SGT comment | Approved | |
| Knepp Castle | West Sussex | Horsham DC | 03/08/2017 | II | Scoping Request: Amended Landscape Enhancement Works, Mill Pond Restoration etc. at Knepp Castle | SGT comment | N/A | ||
| Glen Andred | East Sussex | Wealden DC | WD/2017/1682/F | 31/07/2017 | II* | ERECTION OF DETACHED GARDEN POTTING SHED. | SGT - neutral | Approved | |
| Worth Park | West Sussex | Crawley BC | 17/07/2017 | Local List | Public Consultation: Land East of Street Hill Development Brief and Worth Conservation Area | SGT support | N/A | ||
| Brantridge | West Sussex | Mid Sussex DC | DM/17/1955 | 09/06/2017 | N/A | Conversion of Listed main building and construction of new equestrian complex | SGT comment | Approved |
Comments Submitted Jan - July 2017
| SITE | COUNTY | SENT BY | REFERENCE | GT REF | DATE RECEIVED | GRADE | PROPOSAL | SGT Response | Outcome |
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Horsham Park |
West Sussex |
HDC |
DC/17/1453 |
N/A |
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N/A |
Proposed formation of hardstanding and change of use from open space to mixed use recreation and event space |
Withdrawn |
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Goodwood House |
West Sussex |
South Downs NPA |
E17/0521 |
27/07/2017 |
I |
PLANNING APPLICATION Redesign of existing site entrance |
Approved 4/9/18 |
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The Royal Pavilion, Brighton |
East Sussex |
Brighton and Hove CC |
E17/0472 |
13/07/2017 |
II |
PLANNING APPLICATION Temporary ice rink on Royal Pavilion Eastern Lawns annually during winter months. 6 year consent). |
Approved |
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Hastings Central Conservation Area Appraisal & Management Plan |
East Sussex |
Hastings BC |
N/A |
E17/0300 |
14/06/2017 |
n/a |
LOCAL PLAN Consultation on the draft Hastings Central Conservation Area |
N/A |
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Sheffield Park |
East Sussex |
Wealden DC |
WD/2017/0926/F http://www.planning.wealden.gov.uk/plandisp.aspx?recno=138120 |
E17/0230 |
31/05/2017 |
I |
PLANNING APPLICATION TO CONSTRUCT A FOOTBRIDGE OVER THE RIVER OUSE. SHEFFIELD PARK |
Approved |
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West Ashling Park |
West Sussex |
SDNPA |
N/A |
N/A |
30/05/2017 |
N/A |
Construction of reception/ office/ tasting room building, five associated holiday lodges etc |
Withdrawn |
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Weald & Downland Museum, West Dean |
West Sussex |
Chichester BC South Downs NPA |
SDNP/17/00983/FUL http://planningpublicaccess.southdowns.gov.uk/online-applications/ |
E17/0096 |
27/04/2017 |
II* |
PLANNING APPLICATION Erection of previously dismantled barn, stables and wagon shed. |
Withdrawn |
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| Knepp Castle | West Sussex | Horsham DC | DC/17/0506 https://www.horsham.gov.uk/planning/view-and-comment-on-planning-application | E16/1701 | 10/03/2017 | II | PLANNING APPLICATION Erection of two storey side extention and rear conservatory. South Lodge, Knepp Castle | SGT comment | Refused. Appeal submitted |
| The Royal Pavilion, Brighton | East Sussex | Brighton and Hove CC | BH2017/00132 http://www.brighton-hove.gov.uk/planningapplications | E16/1669 | 07/03/2017 | II | PLANNING APPLICATION Installation of temporary event space in East/North lawns from 25th May to 5th June. | SGT objection | Refused |