New homes heading to Hailsham

At the Wealden District Council Planning Committee yesterday our application was given a resolution to grant approval, meaning the delivery of 220 dwellings and a convenience store on a 9-acre site in Hailsham will now go ahead.

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The scheme had initially been considered at committee with a recommendation to approve in June. However, although no concerns were raised regarding the design and layout of the development, a positive decision was delayed pending further information from Southern Water.

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Working closely alongside the design team for our client Bellway Homes, we engaged positively with Wealden’s planning officers to devise proposals for a sensitively designed layout and homes that offer appropriate housing whilst promoting individuality and respecting local architecture.

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The site has several existing constraints including changing levels, trees, hedgerows and ecology, however through strong consultee engagement, these have been managed and the resulting scheme provides a coherent masterplan with a viable mix of two, three and four bed houses as well as one and two bed flats.

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35% of the new homes will be affordable and the area will also benefit from new green spaces and play areas. A great team effort and we look forward to seeing this project develop on site.