Development and Site Allocations (DaSA) Local Plan - Options and Preferred Options

Archaeology

Please note that for most answers in this section a Red, Amber or Green rating has been assigned. In providing these responses, regard has been had to paragraph 169 of the NPPF. We are of the view that in order to satisfy this part of the NPPF, some of the proposed site allocations should be subject to archaeological assessment prior to the Pre-Submission version of the DaSA being published - these particular sites are identified below. For all the proposed allocations there will be a requirement for the subsequent planning applications to satisfy paragraph 128 of the NPPF.

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-Site options for housing

We have assessed most sites as either low or medium risk, with those at medium requiring archaeological assessment. Only BEX4 is of concern due to the site containing a non-designated heritage asset that would be vulnerable to impact / demolition.
-AMBER

Archaeology

Please note that for most answers in this section a Red, Amber or Green rating has been assigned. In providing these responses, regard has been had to paragraph 169 of the NPPF. We are of the view that in order to satisfy this part of the NPPF, some of the proposed site allocations should be subject to archaeological assessment prior to the Pre-Submission version of the DaSA being published - these particular sites are identified below. For all the proposed allocations there will be a requirement for the subsequent planning applications to satisfy paragraph 128 of the NPPF.

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-Policy BEX2: Land at Preston Hall Farm, Sidley

The site has been subject to archaeological assessment, including geophysical survey. This has identified remains of local archaeological interest.
-GREEN

Archaeology

Please note that for most answers in this section a Red, Amber or Green rating has been assigned. In providing these responses, regard has been had to paragraph 169 of the NPPF. We are of the view that in order to satisfy this part of the NPPF, some of the proposed site allocations should be subject to archaeological assessment prior to the Pre-Submission version of the DaSA being published - these particular sites are identified below. For all the proposed allocations there will be a requirement for the subsequent planning applications to satisfy paragraph 128 of the NPPF.

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-Policy BEX3: Land at North Bexhill

The site has high potential for prehistoric, Roman and medieval archaeological remains, so should be subject to archaeological assessment before being allocated.
-AMBER

Archaeology

Please note that for most answers in this section a Red, Amber or Green rating has been assigned. In providing these responses, regard has been had to paragraph 169 of the NPPF. We are of the view that in order to satisfy this part of the NPPF, some of the proposed site allocations should be subject to archaeological assessment prior to the Pre-Submission version of the DaSA being published - these particular sites are identified below. For all the proposed allocations there will be a requirement for the subsequent planning applications to satisfy paragraph 128 of the NPPF.

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-Policy BEX4: Land at Former High School Site and Drill Hall, Down Road, Bexhill

The site contains an extant early 20th century drill hall associated with the Royal Sussex Battalions that fought in WW1. The site is therefore of very high local archaeological and historic significance and should not be demolished.
-RED

Archaeology

Please note that for most answers in this section a Red, Amber or Green rating has been assigned. In providing these responses, regard has been had to paragraph 169 of the NPPF. We are of the view that in order to satisfy this part of the NPPF, some of the proposed site allocations should be subject to archaeological assessment prior to the Pre-Submission version of the DaSA being published - these particular sites are identified below. For all the proposed allocations there will be a requirement for the subsequent planning applications to satisfy paragraph 128 of the NPPF.

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-Policy BEX5: Land at Gullivers Bowls Club, Knole Road, Bexhill

The site has a medium potential to contain prehistoric, and Roman remains. Any planning application would be expected to include an archaeological assessment in line with NPPF.
-GREEN

Archaeology

Please note that for most answers in this section a Red, Amber or Green rating has been assigned. In providing these responses, regard has been had to paragraph 169 of the NPPF. We are of the view that in order to satisfy this part of the NPPF, some of the proposed site allocations should be subject to archaeological assessment prior to the Pre-Submission version of the DaSA being published - these particular sites are identified below. For all the proposed allocations there will be a requirement for the subsequent planning applications to satisfy paragraph 128 of the NPPF.

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-Policy BEX6: Land adjacent to Cemetery Lodge /276 Turkey Road, Bexhill

The site has a medium potential to contain prehistoric, Roman and medieval remains. Any planning application would be expected to include an archaeological assessment in line with NPPF.
-GREEN

Archaeology

Please note that for most answers in this section a Red, Amber or Green rating has been assigned. In providing these responses, regard has been had to paragraph 169 of the NPPF. We are of the view that in order to satisfy this part of the NPPF, some of the proposed site allocations should be subject to archaeological assessment prior to the Pre-Submission version of the DaSA being published - these particular sites are identified below. For all the proposed allocations there will be a requirement for the subsequent planning applications to satisfy paragraph 128 of the NPPF.

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-Policy BEX7: Land at Moleynes Mead, Fryatts Way, Bexhill

The site has a medium potential to contain prehistoric, Roman and medieval remains, but areas are likely to be disturbed. The current house on site appears to have been constructed in the 1920s and may be of some architectural merit. Any planning application would be expected to include an archaeological assessment in line with NPPF.
-GREEN

Archaeology

Please note that for most answers in this section a Red, Amber or Green rating has been assigned. In providing these responses, regard has been had to paragraph 169 of the NPPF. We are of the view that in order to satisfy this part of the NPPF, some of the proposed site allocations should be subject to archaeological assessment prior to the Pre-Submission version of the DaSA being published - these particular sites are identified below. For all the proposed allocations there will be a requirement for the subsequent planning applications to satisfy paragraph 128 of the NPPF.

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-Policy BEX8: Land south of Terminus Road

The site has a low potential for prehistoric, Roman and medieval remains, but historic maps record former buildings, possible relating to the former railway. Any planning application would be expected to include an archaeological assessment in line with NPPF.
-GREEN

Archaeology

Please note that for most answers in this section a Red, Amber or Green rating has been assigned. In providing these responses, regard has been had to paragraph 169 of the NPPF. We are of the view that in order to satisfy this part of the NPPF, some of the proposed site allocations should be subject to archaeological assessment prior to the Pre-Submission version of the DaSA being published - these particular sites are identified below. For all the proposed allocations there will be a requirement for the subsequent planning applications to satisfy paragraph 128 of the NPPF.

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-Policy BEX9 Land off Spindlewood Drive, Bexhill

The site has high potential for prehistoric and Roman archaeological remains, so should be subject to archaeological assessment before being allocated.
-AMBER

Archaeology

Please note that for most answers in this section a Red, Amber or Green rating has been assigned. In providing these responses, regard has been had to paragraph 169 of the NPPF. We are of the view that in order to satisfy this part of the NPPF, some of the proposed site allocations should be subject to archaeological assessment prior to the Pre-Submission version of the DaSA being published - these particular sites are identified below. For all the proposed allocations there will be a requirement for the subsequent planning applications to satisfy paragraph 128 of the NPPF.

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-Policy BEX10: Land at Barnhorn Green, Bexhill

The site has been subject to archaeological evaluation, which has identified late Iron Age and Roman settlement remains. The site has already been granted planning permission with an archaeological planning condition
-GREEN