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.

BEXHILL Page 128

Preferred Site: Northeye (Former United Arab Emirates - Technical Training Project), Bexhill (Ref: BX101)

Much of the site is likely to be heavily disturbed, but there are some areas of potential survival of archaeological remains, including some potential for waterlogged remains.
-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 BEX11: Land at Sidley Sports and Social Club, 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.

BEXHILL Page 128

Policy BEX12: Bexhill Town Centre

The area was developed in the late 19th century and contains a number of listed buildings and a conservation area, which would need to be considered in development proposals.
-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.

BEXHILL Page 128
-Policy BEX14: Bexhill Cultural Area

We are supportive of the policy and would like to see Bexhill Museum enhanced to absorb the archaeological finds being generated by the significant level of development around the town.
-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.

BEXHILL Page 128

-Policy BEX15: Land south-east of Beeching Road

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.

BEXHILL Page 128

-London Road -Sackville Road Enhancement Area

We agree that as a "gateway" area this location would benefit from enhancement, including designation of the Edwardian terraces. The Drill Hall should be retained in its current location to form part of the architectural enhancement of this area.
-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.

BEXHILL Page 128

Development boundary

Any additional development areas have a high archaeological potential and should be subject to archaeological assessment to clarify risk
-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.

HASTINGS FRINGES page 197

Yes, although HAS3 will require assessment to clarify risk
-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.

HASTINGS FRINGES page 197

-Policy HAS1: Land at Michael Tyler Furniture, Woodlands Way, Hastings

The site is heavily disturbed and of no archaeological interest

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.

HASTINGS FRINGES page 197

-Policy HAS2: Land east of Burgess Road, Hastings

The site has a low archaeological potential due to topography and disturbance by former quarries.
-GREEN