Expected demolition of an asbestos-riddled Hailsham farm

A farm in Hailsham with asbestos in a number of the buildings is expected to be knocked down next month.
By India Wentworth
Published 27th Jan 2021, 14:13 BST
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According to plans submitted to Wealden District Council, Natewood Farm on Polegate Road will be demolished.

The plans reveal that the site contains a collection of farm buildings and they are currently unoccupied or rented to various businesses for commercial use.

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All buildings are due to be demolished other than one newer structure.

Photo from Wealden District Council SUS-210127-123402001Photo from Wealden District Council SUS-210127-123402001
Photo from Wealden District Council SUS-210127-123402001

An inspection carried out showed that asbestos cement sheets are a ‘common feature’ in the buildings. Out of 10 building material samples tested, nine contained asbestos, the plans say.

The demolition will make way for ‘consented commercial units’, according to the documents, but no further details are disclosed about future plans for the site at the moment.

If approved, work is expected to start February 11 and should take a month, plans say.

Related topics:HailshamWealden District Council