For: Planning Committee South Date: 28 May 2020 scale and nature of the proposal is not considered to cause harm, as set out below. NEW CUSTOM AND SELF-BUILD HOMES ON CHIDDINGLYAmount ROAD and type of development This is an outline application, with only access for consideration at this stage, and matters of scale, layout, appearance and landscape reserved. Notwithstanding this, an illustrative layout has been submitted to show how the development proposed, of up to 53 dwellings, could be satisfactorily accommodated on site. This enables consideration of the amount and type of development proposed. CONSENTED DEVELOPMENT ON ADJACENT FIELD Clearhedge Farm To Horam Village Centre A267 Horam Road East Knowle Wood Oakhurst Farm THE SITE Chiddingly Road The application proposes a relatively large scale residential development, in an edge of village location that is currently characterised by more sporadic residential development, of detached dwellings in larger plots. The development therefore represents a higher density development, in an estate layout different to the existingCONSENTED development DEVELOPMENT in the locality. However, this in itself does not make developmentON ADJACENT harmful, FIELD as the amount of development, and potential layout, has been carefully designed to take account of this sensitive edge of village location. The application proposes ‘up to’ 53 dwellings, which identifies that this is the Horeham Flat maximum number of properties that can be accommodated on the site. The Farm accompanying illustrative layout shows how this number of dwellings might be satisfactorily accommodated. Development is located away from the southern boundary of the site, enabling a softer transition between built form and the open countryside seen on the approach to the village. The strong landscape features Wealdon Crematorium N IMAGE COURTESY OF GOOGLE MAPS 1 Copyright in this document and all contents belongs to Pollard Thomas Edwards LLP (excluding only material reproduced from other sources where shown). NEW CUSTOM AND SELF-BUILD HOMES ON CHIDDINGLY ROAD Welcome Who we are Our vision Leaper Land Promotion (Leaper) and the project team have Leaper specialises in promoting Custom and Self-Build In Horam, we want to create a legacy of beautiful, affordable, prepared this document to describe our proposal for new developments in rural areas of the UK, creating homes and equitable, and sustainable homes which will stand the test of Custom and Self-Build homes on Chiddingly Road, Horam, places of the highest quality whilst enabling the buyer to time; a place that adds value to the village and in a hundred East Sussex. design or configure a home specific to their own needs and years’ time people will still be proud to call their home. aspirations. We are providing you with this opportunity to engage with, We will do this by: comment on, and influence the outcome of our proposals We are passionate about place-making and about leaving a before they are sent to Wealden District Council for legacy for future generations. We work hard with our expert • Creating a great place which feels like part of Horam. consideration. team to develop frameworks that allow the creativity of the homeowners to flourish whilst maintaining a sense of • Offering choice and diversity in the homes we design. This This is your opportunity to: coherence and harmony within our developments and to our helps make a place that feels like it is grown over time. By surrounding neighbours. choosing to specialise in Custom and Self-Build, we have • View our proposal for 22 homes (including affordable homes); set out to improve affordability and create a way for people additional native trees and hedges; and improvements to At Horam, we are working with an award-winning team, who to influence the design of their own homes and create drainage are experienced in delivering high quality Custom and Self- something specific to their needs. • Ask any questions you may have Build and rural developments. • Leave your comments and provide us with your feedback. • Enabling people to build beautiful, efficient houses which If you wish to contact us: feel like home. That means creating homes that are We’re at a stage in the design process where we’d love to flexible, environmentally high-performing, and delightful share our initial ideas and hear what you have to say. You Online places to live. will understand that it’s currently not advisable to consult in http://www.leaperlandpromotion.co.uk/contact-us/ person, so we’re making everything available virtually: you can • Providing people-friendly streets and open spaces - download our drawings, fill out an online feedback form, and Post essential elements in creating popular, safe, healthy, and speak to us directly by phone and email. Leaper Land Promotion Ltd sustainable places. Landermere Hall Everything will be available from Monday 26 October at: Thorpe Le Soken Essex http://www.leaperlandpromotion.co.uk/horam/ CO16 0NJ Phone If you do not have access to the internet then we’ll happily Office: +44 (0)1255 860 541 make alternative arrangements for you to view the information; Ben Marten: +44 (0)7711 904 454 please contact us using the details provided. Dom Palmer-Tomkinson: +44 (0)7714 216 066 We would also like to take this opportunity to remind you to look at the information about Custom and Self-Build, available on Wealden District Council’s website. You can also sign up to the register to get notified when Self-Build plots become available in the area. https://www.wealden.gov.uk/planning-and-building-control/ planning-policy/self-build-and-custom-housebuilding/ Copyright in this document and all contents belongs to Pollard Thomas Edwards LLP (excluding only material reproduced from other sources where shown). 2 NEW CUSTOM AND SELF-BUILD HOMES ON CHIDDINGLY ROAD Location Plan Scale 1:25000 Date Printed: 04/06/2019 The Proposal The Local Planning Policies 120000N We’re working with the landowner, multi-award winning architect Pollard Wealden District Council are unable to demonstrate a five-year housing land Thomas Edwards and planning consultancy Rural Solutions on a proposal supply (HLS) at the present time. Therefore, the related policies of the adopted for 22 new Custom and Self-Build homes, including affordable homes, Development Plan can only be afforded limited weight in the planning decision- delivered through serviced plots. making process. A presumption in favour of sustainable development, which is 119000N set out as a key principle of the National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF), Landscape design is by Collington Winter and includes ecological should be applied to this development site. enhancements and new native trees and hedges. To ensure that the habitat is improved for wildlife and local biodiversity we will be introducing Furthermore, the local authority is also to pay due regard to the demand for new native flowering and nectar producing species, erecting bird boxes Custom and Self-Build housing in the District, in accordance with the Self- 118000N throughout site and creating hibernacula/refugia (ie log piles etc) within Build and Custom Housebuilding Act 2015 (as amended). the woodland which will be protected from the new buildings by an ecological buffer zone. Additionally, a new sustainable drainage system (SuDS) will increase the capacity of surface water detention. The design The current Local Plan for Wealden District Council consists of the following 117000N is strongly influenced by the village vernacular and builds on the positive documents: characteristics that make the area special. • Core Strategy Development Plan Document adopted February 2013; and • Saved Policies from the Wealden Local Plan 1998 (including development THE SITE Our development will: boundaries). Albeit these policies are considered to be out of date due to the lack of a five-year Housing Land Supply. 116000N - Create plots for 22 new homes, including 8 affordable homes that will increase housing choice in Horam for existing and new residents. A Neighbourhood Plan is currently being progressed for Horam and is in its very early stages. The Neighbourhood Plan Area was adopted in November 2019. - Be designed to be sympathetic and complimentary to the existing Preparation of the Neighbour Plan document can now progress. The proposed vernacular, such as hung tile wall cladding and half hipped roofs. development site is included within the Neighbourhood Plan area. 115000N Proposed Horam Neighbourhood Plan Boundary © Crown copyright and database rights 04/06/2019 Ordnance Survey 100018692. You are permitted to use this data solely to enable you - Protect the existing woodland to the rear of the site and enhance the There are no policies contained within the adopted Development Plan that to respond to, or interact with, the organisation that provided you with the data. You are not permitted to copy, sub-licence, distribute or sell any of this data to third parties in any form. existing hedgerows and introduce new native trees to increase local relate specifically to Custom and Self-Build Housing. However, there is an biodiversity. emerging Policy (HG7) contained within the recently withdrawn Draft Local 556000E 557000E 558000E 559000E 560000E Plan. This Draft Policy requires all development above 20 dwellings or more - Improve drainage on site through sustainable and attractive landscape to make a 5% provision of Custom and Self-Build plots. This indicates the features such as ponds and swales. council’s ‘direction of travel’ and aspiration for this type of housing in the district. - Respond to the climate emergency with environmentally sustainable new homes and landscape. - Positively contribute to local life by encouraging residents to be actively involved in their neighbourhood. - Create a sustainable community for the long-term. We’re planning to submit an ‘outline’ application to establish the principles of the proposed development, before fully detailed proposals Wealden District (Incorporating Part of are considered.