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Learn about our plans for a new development on land off Seghers Place, Uckfield
We are working closely with local residents, Wealden District Council (WDC) and other key stakeholders on plans for new homes on land east of Seghers Place in Uckfield, East Sussex.
Our proposals include 100 new homes, with a mix of one and two bedroom maisonettes and two to five bedroom houses, as well as a locally equipped area for play [LEAP] and amenity space. In addition, 35% of the homes proposed will be provided as affordable housing.
If our plans are approved, we will make financial contributions to Wealden District Council to support local infrastructure and facilities.
We ran an online public consultation on our plans which closed on Tuesday 25th February 2025.
All comments we received will be considered as we finalise a full planning application which will be submitted to Wealden District Council in spring 2025.
If you have any questions on our plans you can get in touch via [email protected]
Development Map
Masterplan
We have already developed Ridgwood Place, the first phase of this wider area, as outlined in blue on the plan. A separate planning application for around 750 new homes in the area outlined in yellow, is being pursued by other developers.
As well as new homes, we are proposing to provide amenity space for the benefit of the community.
Street scenes
Our plans include homes built with red or buff brick, with other details including light or dark weatherboard and hanging tiles.
Visual street scene
Homes proposed
Our proposals are for 100 high quality new homes with a variety of styles, sizes and house types to cater to a range of buyers and help to meet local housing needs.
We are proposing one and two-bedroom maisonettes, and two to five-bedroom houses, with 35 (35%) being provided as affordable housing. The full breakdown of our proposed homes is as follows:
- 6 x 1 bed maisonettes
- 25 x 2 bed houses
- 33 x 3 bed houses
- 33 x 4 bed houses
- 3 x 5 bed houses
About our proposals
Connectivity
We understand that a new development will have an impact on the existing community and we have carefully considered this as we have developed our proposals.
Primary access to the site will be from the A22, via the adjacent Seghers Place development which is subject to a separate planning application by other developers.
The site benefits from good access to the local bus network and is in close proximity to Uckfield Town Centre and railway station. It is expected that the existing bus network will be extended into the adjacent Seghers Place development, providing improved connectivity to the bus network in the future.
Drainage
The proposed drainage strategy has been carefully considered to ensure that appropriate measures are put in place. Our proposals incorporate a range of sustainable drainage measures to manage surface water run-off, including swales and attenuation basins.
In addition, the site will connect to the existing foul network, which was upgraded as part of the Ridgewood Place development and which has capacity to accommodate the number of homes proposed in this location.
Ecology
Preserving and enhancing local wildlife is a key consideration when we plan and build new developments.
The site is not subject to any ecological designations, and the assessments that have been carried out to date have found that the majority of local habitats within the site boundary are of low ecological value.
The majority of existing trees and hedgerows around the border of the site will be retained as part of our plans, and a minimum 10m buffer will be provided to the adjacent Boothland Ancient Woodland to ensure there is no impact on this area.
The site will be required to achieve 10% biodiversity net gain which will be achieved through a mixture of onsite provision and payment of offsite credits. Onsite measures include the creation of new semi-natural habitats, with areas of open space mostly bordering the development to protect existing hedgerows and to help link new and retained areas of habitat which will create positive benefits for local biodiversity.
Heritage
Recognising and preserving the heritage of our developments is very important to us.
The location of this proposed development is sufficiently distanced from any designated or non-designated local heritage assets so as not to have any impact on them.
Our approach features
Economic benefits
Open space
Amenities and facilities
In addition, the plans for the wider development (subject to a separate planning application by other developers) include a mixed-use development with employment and retail spaces, and land for a new school which will be of benefit to both new and exiting residents in the area.
Community benefits features
We are holding an online consultation which will run until midnight on Tuesday 25th February, where residents can leave their comments and find out more about our plans. You can provide feedback via the Have Your Say button, or by emailing the project team via [email protected]. Community Community We believe it’s our responsibility to support our communities, so that people are proud to call them home. That’s why we regularly donate time and money to local causes, and are passionate about investing in the areas we build. Should our plans be approved, we’ll be making donations to Wealden District Council to support local facilities and infrastructure. Sustainability Sustainability We’re committed to building greener, healthier homes for us all. By using energy efficient fixtures and fittings, as well as renewable technologies, we work hard to cut our carbon emissions and enhance existing green spaces - we build sustainability into everything we do. Upcoming events Upcoming events Tuesday 25th February, 2025: Deadline for online consultation feedback
Spring 2025: Submission of full planning application to Wealden District Council
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