Blackham, Tunbridge Wells

Planning consent, subject to conditions, was granted on the 21st of March 2023 ref: WD/2022/0890/F A new planning application Ref: W2024/1716/F (Decision awaited) has been submitted to the council to renew the original consent which was granted by Wealden District Council for the demolition of part of the existing barn and conversion and change of use to a dwelling comprising: entrance hall, cloakroom, three bedrooms, two bath/shower rooms (one en-suite), and a large open plan living room/dining room and kitchen.
The grounds, including an area of paddock, would extend to about 2.50 acres (to be verified)

Location - Blackham is a designated Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty close to the Ashdown Forest on the East Sussex and Kent borders, although rural the barn is located midway between the towns of Tunbridge Wells and East Grinstead. There are many farm shops and country pubs within the area as well as leisure activities including riding and walking in the surrounding countryside, local rugby, cricket, hockey and football clubs and golf courses at Royal Ashdown, Piltdown, The East Sussex National, Lingfield and Holtye.
There are both state and private schools in the area at Ashurst, Tunbridge Wells, East Grinstead, Tonbridge and Hildenborough.

Accommodation - The planning application allows for a barn conversion with the following accommodation:
Entrance Hall I Cloakroom I Large open plan and L-Shaped Living room, dining room and kitchen I Three Bedrooms I Two Bath./Shower rooms.
There would be off road parking and a formal garden with paddock area which extends in total to about 2.50 Acres.

Cil Payment - A letter from Wealden Borough Council states: Would you please note that a Community Infrastructure Levy Liability Notice has been issued against the above planning application on the 21 Match 2023 for the sum of £0.00 Please could you arrange to register this on the Land Charges Register.
Please note that where the sum is zero, either an exemption has been applied or the floor area has been offset.

Council Tax - The property has not been registered/rated for council tax payments.

Services - Mains water and electricity. Private drainage to be installed.

Notes - 1. Potential buers are advised to take their own professional planning advice.

2. Potential buyers are advised that there is an electricity pylon within the paddock area of the property.