Overview
Our proposals are for around 100 new homes, in a range of sizes and styles to help people move onto, and up the housing ladder, and for older people to downsize. The development also includes 40% affordable homes.
The Government requires Lewes District Council to deliver a quantum of new homes per year across the district to meet local needs; however, in recent years Lewes has not been meeting its requirements. The emerging proposals for new homes in Ringmer are responding to the housing need in Lewes District.
We consulted on our plans from 20 October to 16 November 2023. We are now revewing your feedback ahead of submitting a planning application. While our formal feedback period has ended, if you have any comments relevant to our project team – contact us below.
- Ringmer, Lewes Road
- 40% affordable housing
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one, two, three and four bedroom homes
We deliver sustainable, infrastructure-led communities and is an industry leader on biodiversity and the environment.
Key features
Around 100 new homes, including one, two, three and four bedroom homes to meet the needs of the local community.
Compliance with Part L Building Regulations which provide a 31% reduction in carbon emissions over baseline.
40% affordable housing for local people, helping people get onto the housing ladder.
A minimum of 10% biodiversity net gain on site including bird and bat boxes on homes and hedgehog holes in fences.
Retention of high-quality mature trees, hedgerows and natural habitats alongside significant new planting.
Fast electric vehicle charging points on all homes and easily accessible secure cycle storage.
Provision of an on-site electric vehicle for community use in conjunction with Enterprise Car Club.
A significant reduction in carbon emissions over baseline, supporting the ambitions of Lewes District Council’s Climate Emergency.
Sustainable forms of renewable energy generation i.e. solar panels and air source heat pumps, where suitable.
Access to existing pedestrian and cycle links, with improved access to the public right of way.
A new children’s play area that can be enjoyed by the local community in Ringmer.
Site layout plan
Sustainable homes, strong communities
We deliver sustainable, infrastructure-led communities and is an industry leader on biodiversity and the environment.
Sustainability
We ensure our landscape-led development proposals integrate well with the local setting and have a benefit for local wildlife. We ensure that existing trees and hedgerows are retained wherever possible and plant new trees and shrubs in new green spaces.
New bird and bat boxes are provided on homes and trees to ensure an environmentally friendly development providing a Biodiversity Net Gain of at least 10% across the site.
We will protect and enhance the wildlife corridor to the south of the site and provide links to existing rights of way.
We are also proposing a new play area for local children to enjoy.
Community
Creating communities is what we do. We build integrated communities that challenge issues of loneliness and promote healthy living in enhanced natural environments.
Working with our partners, we create award winning sustainable, infrastructure led developments. We work with community groups, charity partners and sponsor events in the areas we work. With their help, we identify what infrastructure they need when planning new homes.
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Land North of Lewes Road,
Ringmer
BN8 5NE
Contact our project team
Ringmer, Lewes Road
About us
We are a Sussex-based developer employing over 250 people and several hundred additional local subcontractors throughout the south of England. We deliver sustainable, infrastructure-led communities and is an industry leader on biodiversity and the environment.
In 2022, we were confirmed as the ‘Best Construction & Engineering Company to Work For’ in the UK and have been recognised for our work with young people and veterans. Very recently, we were recognised in the prestigious ‘Best Places to Work 2023’ guide by The Sunday Times.
