Rother planning round-up: Major development of new Bexhill leisure and fitness centre among latest applications submitted
A proposal for a new health and fitness centre in Bexhill is among the latest planning applications submitted to Rother District Council planners.
Application RR/2026/0293 proposes the construction of a major health, fitness and racquets club at Bexhill Enterprise Park, in Mount View Street.
The scheme includes three outdoor tennis courts housed within an enclosed air dome, three covered padel courts, indoor and outdoor swimming pools, a multi-use sports court, spa garden, child activity area, lounge and business hub facilities, as well as associated parking, landscaping and servicing works.
In Battle, application RR/2026/0563/PIP seeks Permission in Principle for the erection of a single dwelling on land to the north side of Park Lane.
A proposal affecting tourism accommodation in Bexhill has also been submitted under application RR/2026/0426. The application concerns Chestnut Meadow Camping & Caravan Park on Ninfield Road and requests a change of use for nine existing tourist lodges to allow full residential occupation.
Elsewhere in Bexhill, application RR/2026/0567 relates to plans for a proposed summer house outbuilding at 17 Winceby Close.
In Burwash, two linked applications - RR/2026/0445 and RR/2026/0446 - concern the former Bell Inn public house on the High Street. The proposals seek permission for the change of use of the disused pub into two residential units.
In Guestling Green, application RR/2026/0591 has been submitted for the resurfacing of the main church path at St Laurence’s Church, Church Lane.
The applications can be viewed online via the planning section of the Rother District Council website at www.rother.gov.uk/planning. Comments on the applications may be submitted online through the same website or by email to [email protected].
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