I have the misfortune to live in the Wealden District Council area and have had dealings with both the Planning and Conservation Departments and without doubt they are the most awkward unreasonable people to deal with. God help you if you have a Listed house in this area as the Conservation Dept have to be seen to be believed.
The planning application is WD/2008/2516 which will come up with full details if you google it.
Wealden website is
Wealden District Council homepage