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Since
about 1991 Charles Warren, based in Sussex, has been developing his plans to restore
this historic site, the aim
being to bring it back to its former glory and secure a
part of local history.
CHARLES
WARREN - TAKING A MUCH NEEDED BREAK
In
1995 permission was granted to rebuild the Mill to
include use for loom and tea rooms. In 2002, a
further application provided permission for a granary
with additional uses. In 2004, permission was
granted for essential service facilities
The
members of Wealden District Council, historical groups and the
Parish
Council have been supportive of the proposals generally
and visited the site before making their decision to
back the restoration.
In
between applying for planning permission, the site has undergone extensive ground
works,
which turned into a mammoth civil engineering project,
to restore a lake, build a dam, secure bridges and roads, etc.
Several hundred thousand pounds later and the project is
making some headway. Charles Warren (pictured
above) is not afraid to
get his hands dirty if it benefits the project.
Mr
Warren plans to host business, educational events and
weddings using
a Granary and other on site facilities.
The location is ideal for conferences, where executives
can relax and enjoy the peaceful Sussex countryside and
focus on business issues in surroundings conducive to
productive thought.
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