The fate of Heathfield firm Prestige Furniture could be decided today. An application to extend the retail area of the business was approved in October by the council’s development control committee but leader, Cllr Alan Connett, demanded that the full council should decide.

Officers recommended refusal as Heathfield is reserved for industry and warehousing but some councillors cited nearby Mole Valley Farmers and Sparkworld as reason for approval.

The council meets at 10am.