Skinner’s Shed is a Council-owned property that we are looking to demolish and start anew with. The site will be levelled for potential future use. The project is due to commence in Winter 2025 and be complete by Winter 2026.

Photo of Skinners Shed Warehouse

Project Timeline

The proposed project timeline is as follows:

Key MilestonesMilestone Date
Funding Approved03/02/2025 (Cabinet Reference CB24/70)
Prior Approval Application ApprovedOctober 2025
Demolition CommencementWinter 2025/2026
CompletionWinter 2026

News and Updates

October Planning Committee concluded that prior approval was not required for the site and that the demolition can ago ahead without submission of further information. The decision can be viewed online here: PL25/46 – RR/2025/1483/DN 35 Beeching Road

An Application for Prior Approval for Demolition was submitted 11/08/2025 to the planning department – details can be viewed online here: RR/2025/1483/DN.

Project Approved at Cabinet

At the Cabinet meeting on 03/02/2025, the Skinners Shed project was formally announced. A budget of £200k was approved.

Get in touch

If you have any queries about the project, contact projects@rother.gov.uk.

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