Wealden Local Plan

Attached below is a Landscape Sensitivity Study which Horam Parish Council commissioned on Land South of Horam.

On Thursday 12th March a Public Meeting was held and a presentation was given on the Fighting the Over-Development of Horam a link to this presentation is given below.

Wealden District Council are preparing the next stage of the Local Plan for the Wealden District (excluding the South Downs National Park). The Local Plan sets out Wealden District Council’s 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 extended to 5 pm on 30th March 2026. During this time, Wealden will be seeking views from residents, businesses, landowners, and other stakeholders on the draft proposals.

How you can get involved

• Wealden are organising 10 in-person exhibitions opens a new window 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.
• 18 deposit points opens a new window across the district (including Wealden District Council Offices in Hailsham and East Sussex County Council Offices in Lewes) will hold hard copies of the consultation documents for anyone who wishes to view them in person.
• The plan will be viewable from Tuesday 10^th February at Horam Parish Council during the following days:

Horam Parish Council, The Horam Centre, 3 Bank Buildings, Horam, East Sussex TN21 0EH

Tuesday – Thursday 09.30am – 12.30 pm

 Friday 10.00am – 13.00pm

Please follow the link which take you to the Wealden District Council Draft Local Plan consultation, on line virtual exhibition and response form

.https://consult.wealden.gov.uk/kpse/event/824145D5-F232-46DB-8D17-F27618B47E87opens a new window

• For more information head to Wealden’s Planning Policy Consultation Portal(External link)opens a new window

Horam Parish Council have prepared a document on the Policies and Questions from the Local Plan which is attached

There is also a Response Form which can be downloaded and then returned to Wealden District Council