Bridge Point, Rock Channel, Rye

This site is part of a larger site which has been allocated in the Rye Neighbourhood Plan (adopted July 2019) for at least 30 dwellings. In this site the design of any proposed scheme shall be innovative, of high architectural quality to enhance setting against the Rye Conservation Area and having regard to its riverside location, with green spaces, improved and accessible riverside walks; the site access should be via the existing track; a site specific flood risk assessment should demonstrate that the development it is safe for its lifetime; furthermore development in this site shall be designed so that if it is developed in phases, the form of the development does not prejudice the redevelopment of adjacent land; lastly occupation of the development should be phased to align with the delivery of sewerage infrastructure. See Policy H4 of the Rye Neighbourhood Plan (https://www.rother.gov.uk/rye-neighbourhood-plan/). A full planning application for a mixed use development is permissioned on this site. RR/2019/789/P - Conversion of existing redundant warehouse into a new multi-purpose arts centre, to include workshops, gallery space, mixed use art space and rehearsal space with 3 x live/work artist accommodation units above. Demolition of existing river cafe building with new two storey replacement riverside restaurant and single holiday let accommodation. Construction of 5 new riverside dwellings along with partial demolition of the eastern part of the existing warehouse building and part conversion to form 3 new mews dwellings together with the creation of a new public park and riverside walkway, re-positioning of existing private road and works to include parking, vehicular access improvements and landscaping. January 2024 - RR/2019/789/P has lapsed but as this permission only formed part of the larger allocation, the site will remain on the Register. December 2024 - no changes.