Rother Local Plan 2025-2042 – Development Strategy and Site Allocations

Support

Representation ID: 31159

Received: 23/03/2026

Respondent: Homes England

Agent: WSP

The Interim Sustainability Appraisal Report (January 2026) suggests that the appraisal found there to be a mix of likely positive, neutral and negative effects of the sites in Salehurst and Robertsbridge. The negative effects identified relate to biodiversity, landscape sensitivity, flood risk, heritage assets and access to services. the Call for Sites (September 2025) representations provided further details on the sites in relation to the proposed approach to landscape, flooding, heritage and the sustainability of the site regarding access to services.

All of the suggested mitigation measures at paragraph 5.166 of the Sustainability Appraisal (January 2026) have been incorporated into the Masterplan and/ or appropriate assessments undertaken. Any future updates to the Sustainability Appraisal should incorporate this additional evidence.