FAQs

Q1: How many houses are proposed?

A: Up to 180 new homes providing a range of housing types, designs and sizes, including affordable housing, smaller homes suitable for first-time buyers.

Q2: What type of housing is proposed?

A: This will be determined through future reserved matters applications but will contain 40% affordable dwellings.

Q3: What elements will be fixed by the Outline application?

A: The main Site access, where development will and will not be located within the Site and which areas will be open space will all be secured through the Outline consent.

Q4: If planning permission is approved, when would construction work be expected to begin? When would it finish?

A: Subject to securing reserved matters approval in a timely manner, we anticipate development commencing in 2026/2027.

Q5: How will the owners and occupiers of adjacent homes be protected from disturbance during the construction period?

A: A Construction and Environmental Management Plan would be secured via planning condition, should outline planning permission be granted. This would include construction working hours, noise levels of any equipment, pollution control, dust suppression and location of parking for contractors.

Q6: When will you submit a planning application?

A: It is our intention to submit an outline planning application in the summer.

Q7: How can I view the planning application?

A: Once submitted, the planning application will be available to view via the planning portal on Lewes Council’s website or in person at the Lewes Council offices.