Paragraph 11.8 suggests that between 400 - 440 new dwellings might be accommodated in Battle during the Plan period. Paragraph 11.9 states that taking into account existing commitments and allocations (as well as a small element of potential windfall sites - Appendix 3), a further 100 dwellings might need to be allocated (although Appendix 3 refers to a 82 - 122 dwelling range).

If it is found that the PSCS is in conflict with the housing requirements set out in the South East Plan and/or if the Bexhill - Hastings link road scheme is delayed or shelved, there may be a need to redistribute housing growth in other parts of the District. As one of the District's three main towns, future housing growth at Battle beyond the 100 dwelling figure/82 - 122 dwelling range, should not be ruled out in such circumstances.

While Battle has environmental constraints, there remains scope for small scale housing growth at peripheral locations around the town and this is a matter that would need detailed investigation at the site allocations DPD stage and should not be prejudiced by the Core Strategy Policy.