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Bishops Lane

  • Ringmer, Lewes
  • 68 affordable homes
  • 1 - 4 bedroom homes
  • Stonewater

Bishops Lane is a partnership schemes with Stonewater, one of the largest social housing providers in the UK. We’re delivering 68 affordable homes across a variety of one, two, three, and four-bedroom properties, split between social rent and shared ownership tenures.

Sustainability is a key focus at Bishops Lane, which is why we’ve increased the specification of the houses at Bishops Lane to net-zero carbon. All homes will benefit from a high energy-efficient rating, electric vehicle charging points, air source heat pumps and thermally efficient windows and doors. Additional high-efficiency solar PV panels on roofs, will unlock zero carbon emissions for homes on the development.

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Find yournew home

Stonewater at Bishops Lane, Ringmer, presents two, three and four bedroom houses for shared ownership.

You must have a local connection to Lewes district for your application to be considered at this time which will be reviewed by the team at Stonewater.

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Developmentsite plan

Masterplan for new homes planned at Bishops Lane in Ringmer

Developmentkey features

A JCT Design & Build contract with Stonewater to deliver 68 homes, offering a combination of affordable rent and shared ownership.

  • High energy-efficient rating

    All homes include EV charging, air source heat pump and thermally efficient windows and doors. Solar PV panels on the roof unlock zero carbon emissions.

  • Community facilities

    A communal amenity space and a children's play space.

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Vision
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We're an independent founder-led business, which affords us the freedom to advocate for positive change in our sector. We challenge ourselves, our peers and the government to do things differently and better.

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Partnerships
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We build strategic partnerships that last, built on a shared vision of what housebuilding should be. Choose us for a quality product designed and built to outlast your investment cycle, while standing the test of time.

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Affordable
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Everyone deserves a home they can be proud of. That’s why our affordable homes are built to the same high standard as private homes with no compromise on design, construction materials or care.

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Quality
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Every development we build – and every piece of strategic land we own – reflects our commitment to quality and attention to detail.​ Nothing is overlooked. Everything is carefully considered.

Building better futures,together

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Leaving naturebetterthan we found it

We believe that developments should provide accessible natural areas close to people’s homes, designed to complement the wider local landscape and linking up large, nature-rich open spaces with a network of green and blue corridors.

We’ll help nature flourish through carefully designed initiatives, considerate planting and other habitat features. This includes:

  • Hedgehog highways, in fences providing freedom to roam gardens and natural foraging.

  • Swift bricks, built directly into the walls to provide much-needed nesting spaces.

  • Bat boxes, fitted to trees to help local ecosystems by controlling insect populations.

We have a great track record in bringing these initiatives to life, with our planning applications calculating on average 13.58% biodiversity net gain. At our Martingales development in Bookham, the Surrey Wildlife Trust’s ecology consultancy carried out an assessment predicting an impressive 41.38% biodiversity net gain.

Our work in sustainability
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A connectedcommunity

Our dedication to social value delivery alongside our industry-leading focus on biodiversity and zero carbon, have resulted in us being widely accepted as being at the forefront of community creation in the UK.

We’re infrastructure led – and strive to create community owned and run facilities. Owned and run by the community, for the community.

Community engagement

About us

Established in 2003 and based in West Sussex, we deliver sustainable homes and strong communities, providing private residential developments, high-quality, tenure-blind affordable homes and open spaces to infrastructure, facilities and strategic land services.

Our industry-leading approach to zero carbon ready homes, biodiversity and the environment, alongside our commitment to people, communities, and creating amazing places to live, put us at the forefront of placemaking in the UK.

Designed for life, built for the future:Our homeowners' stories

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"Even the solar panels clean themselves when it rains. No matter what happens with energy prices, we know what to expect."

Steve & Sarah

Templegate Zero Bills residents

Richard and Sue stand outside their new home in Newick. The house is clad in a light grey cladding.

“We initially looked at other period properties, but we felt a newbuild home would be right for us. We didn’t want the hassle of all the general maintenance of an older house, such as old boilers, changing electrics and sash windows. A new build gave us a clean slate.”

Richard & Sue

Berry Croft residents

Jenny enjoys a coffee in the Woodgate cafe at Pease Pottage. She wears a white sild scarf with dark blue spots.

“I’m a people person, and Woodgate has such a warm and welcoming atmosphere. I remember the first time I came here. I came for a coffee with a friend and we sat in the café overlooking the big village green. I thought to myself that I’d like to live here.”

Jenny

Woodgate resident

Jon and Sarah stand outside their new build home at Manorwood in Surrey. A light brown front door and bricks are visible behind thm.

"We lived there for thirty-four years and raised our three children in that home, but it was creaking at the seams! We didn’t feel we could leave the house for any length of time without fear of something going wrong, such as a pipe bursting or the roof leaking. We chose a new build home for peace of mind."

Jonathan & Sara

Manorwood residents

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"After sending a friend to check it out for us, we were mesmerised. He called us from his car and said, ‘You need to live here, I’ve never seen a place like this."

Jai & Norbi

Woodgate residents

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"I love the design, the layout, the wide roads with the houses nicely set back. It’s spread out and already has a nice community feel. With the park next door and a new Village Green, this is our long-term, hopefully forever home. And that was all before we stepped inside!”

Abbi & James

Woodgate residents

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