The revised locally derivded housing target of between 3,700 to 4,100 dwellings is supported for the period 2011-2028. This is because Figure 2.7 of the 2010 DTZ SHMA Update Report indicates projected household formation of 3,918 additional households between 2011 and 2026, which broadly matches the housing provsion figure.

However, it is essential, if this need is to be met, that the headline figure of 3,700 to 4,100 dwellings is delivered, irrespective of whther the Bexhill/Hastings link road receives funding.

If the road does not recieive funding then the Council should re-allocate the housing assoicated with the link road elsewhere in the District - i.e. possibly to the west of Bexhill and by making better use of the potential of the Rural Servcie Centres - including Robertsbridge whose potential is currently not being fully utilised.