Land at Sedlescombe Sawmills, Sedlescombe

“This brownfield site is part of a larger site that includes greenfield land. The whole site, including the greenfield part, is allocated in the Sedlescombe Neighbourhood Plan. Any proposals should make provision for an employment scheme, comprising the reuse and/or redevelopment of existing buildings for employment purposes increasing the square footage from 9,250 to approx. 12,000 sq. ft. provided the employment scheme is completed and available for occupation prior to the final occupation of the housing scheme. It should preserve the area of the site designated as Priority Habitat. It should make provision for a residential scheme, comprising only open market dwellings, provided; the number of dwellings is assessed to be the minimum required to cross-subsidise the employment scheme, based on a submitted viability appraisal; the design of all the dwellings makes sufficient provision for dedicated office and/or workshop space for the benefit of the occupants; makes provision for a holiday accommodation scheme; and includes the demolition of existing buildings and structures that detract from the scenic beauty of the adjoining landscape. See Policy 5 of the Sedlescombe Neighbourhood Plan (http://www.rother.gov.uk/Sedlescombe-Neighbourhood-Plan). December 2024 - No changes.