Development Proposal

The proposals have been informed by analysis of the Site’s opportunities and constraints and provide the opportunity to deliver much needed market and affordable housing in the district for which there is an identified dire need.

Because this is an Outline planning application, the precise layout of the development is currently unknown, but the application seeks to establish development parameters which establish where development can and cannot go, informed by the opportunities and constraints. This is referred to as a “Development Framework Plan” and will be submitted as part of the Outline planning application for approval.

Development Framework Plan:

    Key elements of the proposals include:

    • Provide up to 180 new homes with a development density of circa 35dpa;
    • Of the 180 homes proposed 40% to be affordable;
    • Provision of circa 4.73ha of public open space;
    • Provide a high-quality landscape scheme to enhance biodiversity;
    • The proposals will deliver at least a 10% gain in biodiversity;
    • Creation of a new vehicle and pedestrian accesses from the B2192, with a right-hand turning land for west bound traffic;
    • Opportunity to create an emergency, pedestrian and cycle access onto the B2192, providing ready access to the bus stops and facilities within Ringmer via an extension to the existing footpath network;
    • Provides the potential to dovetail with the consented development to the south (Land off Turnpike Farm) and create a new entrance into the settlement from the B2192; and
    • Provision of above ground sustainable drainage systems (SuDs) to enhance the aesthetic amenity of the development and provide valuable habitats for the local wildlife.

    It is not a matter for determination at this stage, but the scale of the development is expected to be predominantly 2 storeys with 2.5 storeys in key locations. The housing mix is also currently unknown.

    Where development sits adjacent to those properties on Ballard Drive and Broyle Paddock, properties along this edge will either have their rear gardens backing onto this edge or if fronting it, will have to be setback a suitable distance to protect the residential amenity of existing residents.

     

    Timescales

    We are currently preparing the application for submission early summer 2025. We would anticipate that the application is determined in late 2025.