Notice of Motion - Safeguarding the Uckfield to Lewes Railway Corridor

Committee report · Full Council · Tue 13 Oct 2026 · East Sussex County Council · the whole meeting

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This Notice of Motion, proposed by Councillor Lunn and seconded by Councillor Ashdown, asks the County Council to reaffirm support for safeguarding the former Uckfield to Lewes railway corridor from development which would prejudice future reinstatement. p2 p5

It asks the Council to request the Lead Member for Transport and Environment to write to the Secretary of State for Transport seeking formal protection and safeguarding of the corridor. p5

It also asks the Council to request Wealden District Council, through the Owlsbury development framework and Local Plan, to protect the dual railway trackbed, safeguard land for a future Uckfield/Owlsbury railway station, and safeguard land for future redesign or grade separation of the A22 crossing. p5 p6

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p2MOTION WORDING The following Notice of Motion has been proposed by Councillor Lunn and seconded by Councillor Ashdown.
p5Council resolves to: Reaffirm support for safeguarding the former Uckfield to Lewes railway corridor from development which would prejudice future reinstatement. Request the Lead Member for Transport and Environment, write to the Secretary of State for Transport seeking formal protection and safeguarding of the corridor. Request Wealden District Council, through the Owlsbury development framework and Local Plan, to:
p6protect the dual railway trackbed; safeguard land for a future Uckfield/Owlsbury railway station; safeguard land for future redesign or grade separation of the A22 crossing; and include policies that safeguard against any development which would prejudice future railway reinstatement.

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