Ticehurst Parish carried out an independent Housing Needs Survey in 2010 - an update on the 2007 carried out by AIRS. The community do not want more housing. However, it is accepted in the SHLAA plan that Banky Field is available and suitable for development. The development there would satisfy the affordable need in Ticehurst and therefore other sites need not be identified. Ticehurst would look to have pedestrian routes from Tinkers Lane through to Pickforde Lane so that walking to school on dry safe paths can be promoted. Corner Farm at Flimwell will also provide more affordable homes within their 40% provision.
If targets are not met in other areas, Ticehurst as a Rural Service Centre should not have its quota increased. (See representation on Policy RA1).